Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Rethinking Fire Service Metrics: Measuring Saves, Not Just Losses 08.10.2026 1Std. 3Min.

Fire departments have traditionally measured outcomes by what was lost: civilian deaths, injuries, and property damage. But what happens when departments start measuring what firefighters saved?In this episode, we examine the shift toward positive fire service metrics, including firefighter rescues, lives saved, property protected, and the financial value of fire department operations. Newer initiatives such as the Firefighter Rescue Survey are helping capture outcomes that traditional reporting systems often overlooked.The conversation also looks at how departments can use data to demonstrate their return on investment, including the value of protected property and ISO rating savings. For fire service leaders facing budget pressure, staffing challenges, and questions from city councils, these metrics can provide a much stronger picture of what a department delivers to its community.Topics covered:• Why traditional fire service metrics focus so heavily on loss• Tracking firefighter rescues and positive outcomes• Measuring the value of property protected• Using ISO savings to demonstrate community return on investment• How data can support staffing and funding decisions• Building a stronger case for fire department resourcesSubscribe for more fire service leadership, training, and operational insight from Fire Engineering.This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: TheFireStore.com

NFPA 1750: The New Fire Service Standard Every Chief Should Understand 07.10.2026 40Min.

What does NFPA 1750 mean for your fire department?In this episode, Eddie Buchanan sits down with retired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Dave Downey to discuss the fire service's newly consolidated standard, NFPA 1750: Standard for Emergency Response and Deployment.They explore why multiple legacy NFPA standards were combined into a single document and what the changes mean for fire department leaders, fire chiefs, and emergency services agencies across the country.Topics discussed include:✅ Changes to ERF (Effective Response Force) staffing requirements✅ Risk-based deployment and response planning✅ The new unit reliability benchmark✅ The consolidation of previous NFPA standards into NFPA 1750✅ Using NFPA 1750 to justify staffing, apparatus, and resource needs✅ How chiefs can leverage the standard in budget discussions and boardroom presentationsWhether you're a fire chief, company officer, city manager, municipal leader, firefighter, or EMS administrator, understanding NFPA 1750 is critical for making informed decisions about emergency response, deployment, staffing, and community risk reduction.Subscribe for more conversations on fire service leadership, fire department operations, firefighter safety, EMS, staffing, deployment, standards, and emergency response management.This podcast is brought to you by Esri: https://www.esri.com/en-us/homeWhat does NFPA 1750 mean for your fire department?In this episode, Eddie Buchanan sits down with retired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Dave Downey to discuss the fire service's newly consolidated standard, NFPA 1750: Standard for Emergency Response and Deployment.They explore why multiple legacy NFPA standards were combined into a single document and what the changes mean for fire department leaders, fire chiefs, and emergency services agencies across the country.Topics discussed include:✅ Changes to ERF (Effective Response Force) staffing requirements✅ Risk-based deployment and response planning✅ The new unit reliability benchmark✅ The consolidation of previous NFPA standards into NFPA 1750✅ Using NFPA 1750 to justify staffing, apparatus, and resource needs✅ How chiefs can leverage the standard in budget discussions and boardroom presentationsWhether you're a fire chief, company officer, city manager, municipal leader, firefighter, or EMS administrator, understanding NFPA 1750 is critical for making informed decisions about emergency response, deployment, staffing, and community risk reduction.Subscribe for more conversations on fire service leadership, fire department operations, firefighter safety, EMS, staffing, deployment, standards, and emergency response management.This podcast is brought to you by Esri: https://www.esri.com/en-us/home

FDIC 2027 Preview: New Firefighter Training, Live Fire, Technology, and EMS Programs 02.10.2026 1Std. 4Min.

What can firefighters, officers, instructors, and EMS professionals expect at FDIC 2027?In this episode of The Training Officer, Dave McGlynn talks with Fire Engineering Editor-in-Chief David Rhodes about what is new at FDIC 2027, including expanded hands-on training, live fire opportunities, new symposiums and programs, and changes designed to give attendees more practical training options.The 2027 lineup includes new courses covering engine company operations, moving water from static sources, mid-rise and high-rise tactics, shoring, aerial ladder operations, search and victim removal, fire dynamics, fire pump and sprinkler operations, and live fire instructor training. The episode also explores technology, AI and decision-making support, connected firegrounds, robotics, drones, wellness, performance culture, leadership, and volunteer officer training.Rhodes also discusses how FDIC selects instructors and courses, why popular classes continue to return, what instructors can do to build their experience and contribute to the fire service, and what attendees should know about HOT classes and live fire training.The episode closes with Mike Brown discussing the expanded JEMS and EMS programming at FDIC 2027, including four dedicated EMS classrooms, new EMS educator and critical care tracks, the EMS Innovation Summit, EMS HITS sessions, Sim Yard opportunities, and CAPCE accredited education.Registration for FDIC 2027 opens October 5 at noon ET.Topics include:• FDIC 2027 firefighter training• Live fire and hands on training• Engine, truck and search operations• Fire dynamics and fire behavior• Fire officer and leadership training• Fire service technology and AI• EMS education and CAPCE credit• JEMS programming at FDIC• How FDIC courses and instructors are selected• What firefighters should know before registeringThis podcast is sponsored by IFSTA: https://www.ifsta.org/shop?utm_source=FE&utm_medium=PodcastSponsor&utm_campaign=IFSTA_FE&utm_term=IFSTA_FE_PodcastSponsor&utm_content=IFSTA_FE_October2026

Tactical Impact: Sean Duffy 27.07.2024 52Min.

Hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelman talk to Sean Duffy. They discuss his article about Two-In/Two-Out, the mission of the fire service, and his beliefs on how to be safer, more efficient, and more effective on the fireground, while meeting the fire service's core objectives. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX.

Back Step Boys: Thomas Dunne 15.07.2024 1Std. 32Min.

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer speak withThomas Dunne about his new book, his career, and advice to the up and coming officers. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

Mental Health Monthly: Jason Lynch 04.07.2024 1Std. 16Min.

Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle speak Jason Lynch about resiliency, how the fire service is changing, his personal journey, and how to help others in the fire service. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

The Command Post: The OV Position 23.02.2024 1Std. 4Min.

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the outside vent position, a fireground task that really makes a difference. Brought to you by MagneGrip

Fire Service Data and Tech Talk : SAM 22.12.2023 1Std. 4Min.

Host Eddie Buchanan invites Kurt Nass and Allen Meyer on to discuss their experience using the SAM system and how it affects their fire tactics, training, and staffing concerns. Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.

The Training Officer: So this is Christmas and what have you done 23.12.2023 22Min.

In this episode, Dave McGlynn looks back on the year and looks ahead to the new year while discussing the ten traits to being a good training officer. Brought to you by The Fire Store and MagneGrip.

Politics and Tactics: Search with Michael Nasti 12.12.2023 1Std. 16Min.

Frank Ricci, along with Co-hosts David Polikoff, and Same Villani invite on Michael Nasti to discuss search. Brought to you by The Fire Store, MagneGrip, and IFSTA.

The Larry Conley Show 28.08.2023 1Std. 59Min.

Larry Conley and other members of the G.L.U.E. crew speak with guest Dave McGlynn about the role of the training officer. Sponsored by MagneGrip.

Mayday Monday 03.07.2023 1Std. 37Min.

Host Tony Carroll talks with Chuck Ridgely from Howard County Maryland. This show is in memory of Nathan Flynn

APS Radio: Nick Magoteaux 23.06.2023 1Std. 4Min.

Jim Burneka of APS Radio features Nick Magoteaux, the founder of Brothers Helping Brothers. Nick discusses creating the non-profit Brothers Helping Brothers and their 6th annual Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference. More information on Brothers Helping Brothers can be found at: https://www.brothershelpingbrothers.org More information regarding their FF Health & Wellness Conference can be found at: https://events.brothershelpingbrothers.org/ffhw2023/?fbclid=IwAR35M2Xy5r8NDlIAaOJQllZNzUwyrM2v_5TaSiA8Wlvj7SArfxBPdCKueAk More from Jim: https://firefightercancerconsultants.com/the-25-live/ Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.

Perspectives on Leadership: Influence 12.05.2023 1Std. 22Min.

We influence people around us everyday, and it's our choice on what that looks like. Host Stephen Shaw is joined by guest Nick Papa to discuss the nature and vagaries of influence in the fire service. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com.

Reading the Building: Building Performance and Tactical Windows 04.05.2023 1Std. 15Min.

On this episode of BuildingsonFire: Taking It to the Streets, host Chris Naum discusses building intelligence and reading a building. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com

Live at FDIC: Command Show 25.04.2023 1Std. 3Min.

Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush talk firefighting, incident command, rescue, and more from the floor of FDIC International 2023.

Generation Engine 04.04.2023 1Std.

Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett continue their conversation with Mick Farrell. Listen to Part 1 here. Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.

Firefighter Behavioral Health 31.03.2023 1Std. 43Min.

Dr. Beth Murphy discussing building resilience in the fire service and how it affects mindset and the mind-body connection. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Generation Engine 01.03.2023 1Std. 22Min.

Hosts Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett talk firefighting with guest Clark Lamping. ponsored by MagneGrip

Women in Fire 26.10.2022 1Std. 4Min.

Members of Women in Fire discuss fire department and fire station culture. Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.