Fire Engineering Podcast

Host Dave McGlynn talks with Brian Zaitz, president of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI), about the fire service and the training officer as a calling. They also discuss what the Society is up to and how it's working to help the fire service. 

 

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Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo talk with Fire Chief Shannon Stone about his new appointment as the Chief of the Midway District Florida Fire Department.  They talk about his career, and philosophy on leading an effective fire department. 

 

This podcast is available on FireEngineering.com’s BlogTalk Radio. Find it on YouTube as well. And you can check out the video version of this podcast at fireengineering.com/podcasts.

 

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In this episode of Hooks & Hoses, host Eric Dreiman discusses size-up. He covers topics including the following: 

What are the elements of size-up?

When does size-up occur?

How can we be better at size-up to ensure that we paint an effective picture for other responding crews? 

This podcast is available on FireEngineering.com’s BlogTalk Radio. Find it on YouTube as well. And you can check out the video version of this podcast at fireengineering.com/podcasts.

 

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Join host Christopher Naum on the latest podcast from BuildingsonFire’s Taking It to the Streets, “Fireground Performance.” Here he’ll share his insights on three integrated constants of fireground performance:

 

The building.The compartment.The company.

 

This podcast will be available as of Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. ET on FireEngineering.com’s BlogTalk Radio. Find it on YouTube as well. And you can check out the video version of this podcast at fireengineering.com/podcasts/.

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Host Lisa Baker talks with several guests about the recent Women in Fire Conference and the importance of attending.

 

Guests:

Megan Saylors, Women in Fire Trustee

Lieutenant Kathleen Hancock, Aurora (CO) Fire

Lieutenant Jennell Taylor, Baltimore City (MD) Fire

Firefighter Brooke Simms, Aurora (CO) Fire

Firefighter Chantel Newell, Orange County (FL) Fire

 

 

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Hosts David Polikoff and  Robert James (RJ) talk with guest Charles Hendry about engine work. They discuss deploying and getting that first line into place, hose packs, long lines, and tactical considerations for different structures.

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Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards talk about size-up, specifically those first few vital minutes on the fireground.

 

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Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen talk about the new NERIS (national emergency response information system) that is replacing the old NFIRS (national fire information reporting system).  They look into what the new system is capable of and when it should be coming to a fire department near you.

 

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Where are your tools? Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the importance of knowing where all the tools and equipment are on your fire apparatus, and how a fire department can train to ensure all of their members are prepared.

 

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Douglas Cline looks at searching in the modern environment. He discusses the latest Fire Engineering editorial from David Rhodes, "The Lack of Search Training is Appalling,"  and considers what fire departments should think about when it comes to search.

 

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