Mayday Monday

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Mayday Monday examines line of duty deaths (LODDs) to identify lessons that can help firefighters recognize hazards, make sound decisions and improve their chances of survival on the fireground. Each month, Tony Carroll revisits a firefighter fatality, examining the incident, the decisions and conditions that shaped it, and the lessons the fire service can carry forward. Through honest discussion and practical takeaways, Mayday Monday reinforces firefighter survival, situational awareness, communications and operational discipline. The goal is simple: learn from the past to help prevent future tragedies and give every firefighter the best chance of going home after every call. Mayday Monday is produced by Fire Engineering, which has been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Get the latest fire service news, training insights, and updates from Fire Engineering: https://ow.ly/8PAe50ZTcmv

Episodes

  1. Oct 12

    Mayday Monday: Managing Command Stress and Tactical Gaps

    In this episode of Mayday Monday, Tony Carroll revisits the fatal fire in Howard County (MD), that claimed the life of firefighter Nate Flynn. Retired Incident Commander Chuck Ridgely joins to discuss what happened on the fireground and what the incident can teach firefighters about command, communication, and decision making under stress. Ridgely walks through the challenges commanders faced during the incident, including conflicting information about the building, delays with the water supply, and limited visibility between different sides of the structure. He also discusses how command routines, tracking tools, and practiced procedures can help keep operations moving when conditions start to overwhelm the incident commander. The conversation also looks at task saturation, the physical effects of stress, and what happens to decision making when a firefighter's heart rate and stress level climb. Carroll also covers box breathing as this episode's survival skill drill. This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: TheFireStore.com

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Mayday Monday examines line of duty deaths (LODDs) to identify lessons that can help firefighters recognize hazards, make sound decisions and improve their chances of survival on the fireground. Each month, Tony Carroll revisits a firefighter fatality, examining the incident, the decisions and conditions that shaped it, and the lessons the fire service can carry forward. Through honest discussion and practical takeaways, Mayday Monday reinforces firefighter survival, situational awareness, communications and operational discipline. The goal is simple: learn from the past to help prevent future tragedies and give every firefighter the best chance of going home after every call. Mayday Monday is produced by Fire Engineering, which has been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Get the latest fire service news, training insights, and updates from Fire Engineering: https://ow.ly/8PAe50ZTcmv

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  • Channel
    Fire Engineering
  • Creator
    Fire Engineering
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fire Engineering
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    Mayday Monday

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