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Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Listen to our lineup of podcasts featuring hosts from around the fire service.

  1. 2 天前

    What Does the Domino Effect Look Like on the Fireground?

    Small decisions add up to big effects. And they matter. In this episode of Fireground Strategies, hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk "dominoes" and how tragedies on the fireground are never the result of just one decision. When the dominoes tumble, they add up.  The episode opens with a sobering statistic: More than 350 civilians have already been lost to residential fires this year.  The discussion moves from strategy to the human side of the job. Battalion Chief Mickey Tofexis, of Miramar (FL) Fire & Rescue, joins the show to talk about physical fitness, career longevity, and the reality of nearing retirement after nearly three decades in the fire service. He also shares the mission behind The For Paul Foundation, which supports families of first responders killed or injured in the line of duty.   The result is a grounded conversation about accountability, preparation, and the choices firefighters make long before the alarm sounds.

    1 小時 10 分鐘

  2. 3 天前

    Are You Leading With Intention? Find Out from Scott Thompson

    Steve Shaw welcomes Scott Thompson, chief, The Colony (TX) Fire Department, to this episode of Perspectives on Leadership. The two have a conversation about how to intentionally build, sustain, and measure a high‑performance fire service culture. Practical topics from the 2024 FDIC keynote speaker include prearrival assignments, training as a performance discipline, mentoring and probationary programs, hiring for cultural fit, and closing the micro/macro culture gap.   Thompson warns against vague slogans and urges leaders to map outcomes, manage the ripple effects of decisions, and prioritize a performance mindset alongside well-being. He recommends books and mindsets—Atomic Habits (James Clear), The Art of Clear Thinking (Hasard Lee), and operator‑driven learning—and urges departments to give officers the tools and standards they need.

    1 小時 19 分鐘

  3. 4 天前

    Professionalism vs. Fraternization

    Do you ever think about how your department would—or should—address fraternization issues? In this episode of Fire Service Court, John K. Murphy explores the importance of having clear guidelines around fraternization and how an organization can create and enforce policies that govern conduct among its members. These policies are essential for maintaining professional standards and ensuring a respectful and safe workplace for everyone.

    1 小時 5 分鐘

  4. 3月9日

    Lessons from a Propane Explosion

    On a winter night in Loudoun County, Virginia, an underground 500‑gallon propane tank leaked as it was refilled, sending invisible gas into a suburban neighborhood. What started as a routine odor-of-gas call escalated when firefighters entered a home, found explosive concentrations in a basement, opened vents, and were present seconds later when an explosion collapsed the house. This episode of Mayday Monday reconstructs the incident, the multiagency response, patient care and recovery, and the hard lessons learned.   Guest: Chris Kerkstra, Loudoun County (VA) Fire & Rescue

    1 小時 25 分鐘

  5. 3月8日

    Accreditation, Data, and Fire Department Operations

    How does the accreditation process provide meaningful value for firefighters and fire departments? And what does that look like in the boardroom vs. on the fireground? In this episode of Fire Service and Data Tech Talk,  a fire chief with 30 years’ experience and a commission program manager unpack why accreditation and good data are changing how departments plan staffing, station location's and response doctrine.   Guests: Rick Potter, chief, Shawnee (OK) Fire Department Jim White, program manager, Commission on Fire Accreditation International at the Center for Public Safety Excellence   This podcast is brought to you by Esri: https://www.esri.com/en-us/home

    59 分鐘

  6. 3月7日

    What You Need to Know About Truck Work and Tower Tactics

    Mike Scotto, lieutenant (ret.), FDNY, joins host Dave McGlynn for a discussion about truck company and tower ladder operations for this episode of The Training Officer.  Scotto addresses apparatus positioning, tower-bucket tactics, victim removal into the bucket, search techniques from outside venting, and more. He shares crew-drill ideas—roll‑down gate cutting, saw handling, hook tricks, portable stream considerations—and how to build low-cost props for realistic practice. This episode provides helpful info for new truck operators, chief officers planning training, and veteran firefighters wanting concise, no‑nonsense ways to improve safety and effectiveness on every call.

    1 小時 8 分鐘

  7. 3月4日

    The Art of Preserving Legacy

    Host Doug Cline urges firefighters and emergency responders to preserve their history and mentor the next generation during this episode of Fire and Training. Drawing on four decades of frontline experience—from a 1985 gymnasium fire to early paramedic days and formative training events—Cline mixes personal anecdotes with practical advice. He uses the metaphor "be the salt" to argue that preserving memorabilia, stories and procedures not only honors the past but flavors the future, stressing that leadership isn't granted as a result of rank but instead it's earned through coaching, curiosity, and a passion for lifelong learning.

    27 分鐘

  8. 3月3日

    Inside FDIC 2026: What Command-Level Officers Need to Be Ready For

    FDIC 2026 is right around the corner, and this preview episode lays out exactly why it matters for today’s command staff. The focus isn’t hype. It’s preparation. From chief-level decision making to evolving fireground strategy, this episode of Command Show centers on what officers will actually take back to their departments after a week at FDIC International.   Hosts Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush break down key classroom tracks, leadership development sessions, and the practical value of being in the room with instructors who’ve led through large-scale incidents, staffing shortages, and organizational change. The hosts also discuss command presence, accountability systems, and how expectations for chief officers have shifted over the last decade.   If you’re attending FDIC, this episode will give you a clearer plan for how to spend your time at the show. If you’re not, you’ll understand what conversations are shaping the national fire service right now.    This podcast is brought to you by Tablet Command. www.tabletcommand.com/get-started-lp

    31 分鐘
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Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Listen to our lineup of podcasts featuring hosts from around the fire service.

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