Fire Engineering Podcast Network

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  The Engine Boss and the Truck Boss 31.07.2026 1ώ 11λ

  Host Eric Dreiman welcomes Captain Arthur Ashley (ret.), of the Lexington (KY) Fire Department, and Lieutenant Steve Robertson (ret.), of the Columbus (OH) Bureau of Fire, to this episode of Hooks & Hoses. The panel takes a thoughtful look at what makes a successful company officer before the alarm. They discuss the critical nature of shared training and clear expectations, as well as the importance of trust. They also talk about tactical priorities like apparatus positioning, forcible entry, ladder placement, search, coordinated ventilation, and hydraulic ventilation. 
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  What Does the 'Ultimate' Fire Training Center Look Like? 31.07.2026 21λ

  Following Fargo's purchase of a seven-acre training site, hosts Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss what an “ultimate” fire training center would include. They cover practical design priorities and the advantages, including cost-saving opportunities, of a rail spur. They also discuss open hazmat and railcar training opportunities. The members of the panel emphasize realistic, incremental planning and shared resources to justify costs.
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  Car 20: A Proactive Model for First Responder Mental Health 29.07.2026 55λ

  On this episode of the Women in Fire podcast, the panel discusses the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department's revamped approach to firefighter wellness by integrating member services directly into department operations. They discuss how the department now centers around Car 20—a dedicated 24/7 Rapid Response Member Services unit. Car 20 responds directly to high-stress calls like pediatric emergencies, fatal extraction, and line-of-duty deaths/injuries. Car 20 connects with company officers on scene, while peer leaders follow up with individual crew members on their days off. Panel: Lisa Baker, host Dr. Kerry Ramella, owner and clinical director of PSCS (Public Safety Crisis Solutions) Wellness Reda Riddle-Bigler, assistant chief of the Phoenix Fire Department Brian Mike Saylor, captain, Phoenix Fire Department
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  An Eye-Opening Documentary 29.07.2026 38λ

  On this episode of Humpday Hangouts, hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood sit down with filmmaker Tommy Jay Dwyer to examine his documentary Burning Down the House, which examines the severe structural and health hazards inside municipal firehouses. Dwyer covers how his deep family roots in the fire service and the loss of his uncle to job-related pulmonary disease inspired the film, which reveals alarming, unaddressed conditions like crumbling bay floors supported by temporary shoring, exposed asbestos, and severe diesel exhaust exposure.
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  Looking Back at a Tragic Loss 27.07.2026 1ώ 35λ

  The mission of Mayday Monday has always been simple: Learn from the past so every firefighter has the best chance of going home after every call. That mission never takes a summer break. Every month provides another opportunity to share lessons learned, reinforce firefighter survival skills, and encourage conversations that can make a difference on the fireground. In this replay of a 2021 episode of Mayday Monday, Tony Carroll and Mike Benedetto reflect on the tragic loss of firefighters Stephen Machcinski and James Dickman, killed while operating at a deliberately set structure fire on January 26, 2014.
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  Modern Engineering on the Front Lines 27.07.2026 1ώ 13λ

  On this episode of The Backstep Boys, hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer sit down with Dr. Dan Madrzykowski, senior director at the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), to discuss how modern engineering is revolutionizing fireground tactics. Madrzykowski breaks down FSRI’s expanding research initiatives, including plans for a massive 200-acre campus in White Oak, Maryland, aimed at testing large-scale fire behavior. They detail crucial updates in fire dynamics, offering actionable insights on suppressing lithium-ion battery fires, navigating flow paths, and overcoming the hidden structural hazards of modern lightweight construction. Madrzykowski also highlights line-of-duty incident analyses, emphasizing the importance of understanding the "why" behind tactics.
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  The Mental Side of Firefighting 26.07.2026 1ώ 16λ

  On this episode of Generation Engine, host Anthony Rowett and guest Mickey Farrell discuss the skills that don't fit on a checklist but decide survival. They also get into low-level vs. high-level thinking, time management, using forcible entry as a bridge to position-based firefighting, and reading smoke. During their discussion, they cover academy training that builds stress inoculation and mental rehearsal and how to train probies to manage and retain situational awareness.
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  Persistent Carcinogens and the Power of Early Detection 25.07.2026 48λ

  In this episode of Point of Origin, hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake speak with Steve Weissman, cancer survivor and Virginia state director of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. They discuss occupational cancer risks for firefighters, with Weissman detailing how modern, synthetic materials create persistent carcinogens and volatile compounds that can linger for days after a fire, why investigators remain exposed even without turnout gear, and the importance of documentation for research and workers' compensation. They outline low-cost controls: a mandatory PPE program, on-scene documentation, swapping to clean gear, respiratory protection, and routine health screenings.
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  Is Your Soap Doing Enough? 24.07.2026 55λ

  Firefighters absorb carcinogens on every call and even during training. In this episode of The Training Officer, host Dave McGlynn sits down with Tara Cornett, founder of FLAME Natural Decon, to explain the science behind effective skin decontamination, why regular soap often fails, and how a blended activated‑charcoal formula pulls contaminants from pores. Cornett walks through product development, lab verification, and practical adoption.
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  Why Station Rounds Matter 23.07.2026 45λ

  Battalion chiefs and company officers: station rounds aren’t optional. They’re mission critical. In this episode of The Command Post, hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka break down why chiefs must leave the office, visit firehouses, and engage crews. They cover real-time readiness checks, rumor control, rapid problem-solving, informal training, morale and accountability, targeted roll calls, and better operational decisions. Warning against micromanaging, they explain how to balance presence with trust.
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  Data and Decisions on the Fireground 22.07.2026 55λ

  In this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth get to the grit of fireground tactics with Brian Brush. The training chief of the Midwest City (OK) Fire Department and Fire Engineering board member shares critical insights. The discussion covers the realities of modern search operations, highlighting victim location patterns, and how pet behavior can guide searchers to trapped occupants. Brush's work proves that data, not just tradition, should drive department training.
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  Building and Retaining a Volunteer Fire Department 21.07.2026 1ώ 27λ

  In episode 100 of The Professional Volunteer Fire Department, host Tom Merrill speaks with Brandon Fletcher, chief of the Gilt Edge (TN) Fire Department, about building and sustaining a professional rural volunteer department. They discuss practical leadership, recruiting and retaining younger members, holding people accountable, and in-house and hybrid training. Fletcher shares how small departments can improve response times, develop training pathways, and ways to prioritize quality over roster size.
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  Command Capability vs. Command Capacity 20.07.2026 59λ

  Capability is what the command team knows how to do. Capacity is whether the system has enough trained people, structure, trust, and communication discipline to actually do it under pressure. This episode of Command Show, hosted by Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush, reveals the reasons why fireground success requires both.   This podcast is brought to you by Tablet Command. www.tabletcommand.com/get-started-lp
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  Breaking Down the 'W' for Extreme Weather Tactics 18.07.2026 1ώ 4λ

  On this episode of Fireground Strategies, hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy break down the 'W' from John Norman’s "COAL WAS WEALTH" size‑up acronym and translate it into practical tactics for extreme heat, storms, and flash flooding. They cover preincident planning and hot weather policies; front‑loading alarms and one‑bottle/short‑shift strategies; crew rotations; on‑scene rehab; recognition of heat illness; generator and solar power hazards; live wire risks in windstorms; water supply; and mutual‑aid challenges during storms. They also explain FDIC instructor selection and encourage submitting road‑tested classes.
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  How Thermal Imaging is Elevating the Fire Service 17.07.2026 1ώ 10λ

  In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steven Shaw speaks with Retired Battalion Chief Andy Starnes. They unpack how thermal imaging became a mission, not just a tool in the fire service, and how relationships and critical thinking shape the fire service. Starnes details his start in volunteer firehouses, an injury that led to the launch of Insight Fire Training, and how sharing hard-earned tactics saves lives. They tackle behavioral health, the cost of social media negativity, toxic leadership, and saying "yes" to the right things. 
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  In the Books: Episode 20 - The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics, 2E 15.07.2026 47λ

  In this episode of In the Books, host David Rhodes sits down with respected fire service leaders and co-authors Sean Gray and PJ Norwood to discuss the newly released second edition of The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics. From the groundbreaking UL FSRI fire research studies to modern fireground decision-making, this conversation explores how evidence-based tactics continue to shape the fire service. Gray and Norwood break down the major updates in the new edition, including expanded content on search operations, water mapping, air entrainment, coordinated ventilation, basement fires, emerging technologies, and the practical application of fire dynamics research. The discussion takes a deep dive into: ✅ Coordinated ventilation and modern fire dynamics✅ Search tactics backed by research and real-world experience✅ Water application, transitional attack, and getting water on the fire quickly✅ Staffing considerations and tactical prioritization✅ Legacy vs. modern fire environments✅ Basement fire operations and decision-making✅ How departments can turn research into actionable training and operational doctrine Whether you're a firefighter, company officer, instructor, chief officer, or fire service student, this episode provides valuable insight into understanding the "why" behind modern firefighting tactics and how research can improve firefighter and civilian safety. 📘 The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics (2nd Edition) is designed not only as a reference book but also as a training and promotional resource, complete with chapter objectives, practice questions, and the latest fire research findings.   Purchase Today: https://fireengineeringbooks.com/new-products/the-evolving-fireground-research-based-tactics-2e/?utm_medium=podcast_episode&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=in_the_books&utm_content=the_evolving_fireground
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  Innovations in Navigating Smoke and a Groundbreaking Sleep Study 11.07.2026 58λ

  In this episode of Fire Service Data and Tech Talk, host Eddie Buchanan welcomes Division Chief Tom Marvel and Maura "Mo" Shea, both from the Carmel (IN) Fire Department, and Michael Oldham from Texas A&M to discuss innovative projects that are currently underway. During their discussion, the panel unpacks two cutting-edge projects reshaping firefighter safety and wellness and talk about a live trial of the C-THRU Navigator from Qwake Technologies, which enables firefighters to work through smoke. The conversation also detail a comprehensive sleep study that compares multiple firefighter shift schedules.   This podcast is brought to you by Esri: https://www.esri.com/en-us/home
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  A Return to Realism During Training 07.07.2026 57λ

  Marc Aloan joins Doug Cline to get back to realism on the fireground for this episode of Fire and Training. They discuss why classroom time is only one component of preparedness and why company officers—not compliance checklists—own most daily training. The two also share the importance of learning practical guidance on training, having structured feedback after drills and incidents, and prudent use of live burns.
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  Culture on the Line: How Firehouse Culture Shapes Safety, Trust & Retention | Scott Thompson 06.07.2026 1ώ 43λ

  Retired chief Scott Thompson joins Larry Conley to cut through buzzwords and show how culture, defined as "how things get done," directly affects safety, trust, recruitment, and daily performance in the fire service. Learn why the company officer role is the tightrope between administration and the crew, why roll call and mentoring matter, and how a deliberate 18-to-36-month program including vision, aligned policies, trained mentors, role modeling and maintenance, creates a self‑correcting, high‑performance house. 
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  Effective Tactics for Fire Attack 29.06.2026 56λ

  Hosts David Polikoff and Sam Villani have an in-depth discussion about tactics on this episode of Talking Tactics. They cover outside-in fires, disciplined company assignments, and decisive engine work to darken the C side before committing to interior crews. They also break down building challenges and high-rise issues like failed self-closing doors and hallway smoke travel. Throughout the discussion, Polikoff and Villani emphasize training, preplans, shelter-in-place messaging, and realistic water/manpower decisions.