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Fire Engineering Podcast Network
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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Women in Fire International Conference 2026
On this episode of Women in Fire, host Lisa Baker speaks with a panel to discuss the upcoming 2026 Women in Fire International Conference, in Austin, Texas…
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How to Align ICS and HICS in a Crisis
On this episode of The Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci sits down with Scott Martus to discuss his Fire Engineering article, "Two Systems, One Mission: How to…
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Responding to the Evolving Fire Environment
From modern construction and synthetic fuels to lithium-ion battery hazards, today’s fireground looks different. In this episode, Keith Stakes and Meghan…
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The Sacred Kitchen Table
Firehouse kitchens have always served as a hub where firefighters solve problems, share stories, and pass down institutional knowledge. On this episode of The…
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Why Data-Driven Decision Making on the Fireground Is So Important
Hosts Jason Hoevelmann and Jim Silvernail welcome Sean Duffy for a focused discussion on data-driven fireground decision making on this episode of Tactical…
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From Kid Explorer to National Fire Investigator
In this episode of Point of Origin, hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake sit down with veteran fire investigator Nick Palumbo Jr. Palumbo looks back on his days as…
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An Inside Look at Hosting, Writing, and Teaching
On this episode of The Command Post, hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka speak from their own experiences writing for Fire Engineering, hosting a podcast, and…
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Considering a Fire Service Career Change? Here's What to Think About
On this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, Micah Hydeman joins hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth to talk about career changes. Hydeman details his career…
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How to Maintain On-Scene Accountability
Chief Doug Myers from the Berrien Springs-Oronoko (MI) Fire Department joins host Tom Merrill for a conversation about emergency scene accountability for this…
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What Makes Chiefs Lose Sleep?
Chief Aaron Hummel, of the Boise (ID) Fire Department, joins host Anthony Kastros on this episode of Command Show to break down frontline command. They get…
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Mickey Farrell and Bob Pressler Talk Fireground Coordination
Operational discipline, clear communication, and understanding: That's what fireground coordination is about. In this episode of Generation Engine, host…
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Practical Fueling and Hydration for Shift Life
Firefighting doesn't fit a standard 9-to-5 mold, and standard dietary advice often fails on shift. On this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Stephen…
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Remembering Captain Ben Lauren: Learning from Line-of-Duty Deaths
This episode of Tony Carroll's Mayday Monday features Brandon Cory, a sheriff's special rescue deputy and training officer, as he opens up about the March 13…
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The Similarities Between Parenthood and The Fire Service
In this episode of Fireground Strategies, Deputy Chief Mike Shaw from the Wallingford (CT) Fire Department joins hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy to reflect…
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The Evolution of Data for Tactical Capability
Dave McGlynn sits down with Eddie Buchanan to talk about practical ways to collect, connect, and use fire service data to improve tactical capability in this…
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Want to Learn How to Build Culture and Trust in the Firehouse?
On this episode of The Larry Conley Show, host Larry Conley sits down with David Conley to discuss building a practical framework for trust, competence, and…
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What Every Company Officer Needs to Know About Data
On this episode of Fire Service Data and Tech Talk, host Eddie Buchanan welcomes Lieutenant Alex Stephenson of Prince William County (VA) Fire and Rescue. They…
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The Engine Boss and the Truck Boss
Host Eric Dreiman welcomes Captain Arthur Ashley (ret.), of the Lexington (KY) Fire Department, and Lieutenant Steve Robertson (ret.), of the Columbus (OH)…
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What Does the 'Ultimate' Fire Training Center Look Like?
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…
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Car 20: A Proactive Model for First Responder Mental Health
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…
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An Eye-Opening Documentary
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…
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Looking Back at a Tragic Loss
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…
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Modern Engineering on the Front Lines
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…
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The Mental Side of Firefighting
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…
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Persistent Carcinogens and the Power of Early Detection
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…
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Is Your Soap Doing Enough?
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…
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Why Station Rounds Matter
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…
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Data and Decisions on the Fireground
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…
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Building and Retaining a Volunteer Fire Department
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…
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Command Capability vs. Command Capacity
Capability is what the command team knows how to do. Capacity is whether the system has enough trained people, structure, trust, and communication discipline…
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Breaking Down the 'W' for Extreme Weather Tactics
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…
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How Thermal Imaging is Elevating the Fire Service
In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steven Shaw speaks with Retired Battalion Chief Andy Starnes. They unpack how thermal imaging became a…
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In the Books: Episode 20 - The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics, 2E
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…
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Innovations in Navigating Smoke and a Groundbreaking Sleep Study
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…
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A Return to Realism During Training
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…
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Culture on the Line: How Firehouse Culture Shapes Safety, Trust & Retention | Scott Thompson
Retired chief Scott Thompson joins Larry Conley to cut through buzzwords and show how culture, defined as "how things get done," directly affects safety…
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Effective Tactics for Fire Attack
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…
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The Anatomy of a Five-Minute Window Rescue
Hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann welcome Rick Barron and Steve Olswanger to Tactical Impact. The panel discusses a high-stakes residential rescue…
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Situational Awareness: How the Three-Step Model Can Help
In this episode of Hooks & Hoses, host Eric Dreiman breaks down the ways stress and tunnel vision degrade situational awareness on the fireground and at all…
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The Fireground Blueprint, Part 4
Host Christopher Naum wraps up his Fireground Blueprint series with a focused, practical analysis of building predictability, habitability, and size-up for…
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From Probie to Chief: A Look at One Leader's Career
Latosha Clemons, chief of Forest Park (GA) Fire and Emergency Services, joins Lisa Baker, Women in Fire's Southwest Trustee, to share a look back at Clemons's…
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Is It Possible to Close the Generational Gap in the Fire Service?
Want to learn how to close the generational gap in the fire service? In this week's Humpday Hangout, the panel welcomes Creston Ludlow to unpack the hidden…
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Understanding the 'Senior Man'
In this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth welcome veteran firefighter Jeff Shupe to discuss the importance of "senior…
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Where are the Firefighters Going?
For this episode of The Backstep Boys, hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer welcome fire service veterans Doug Cline and Stephen Shaw. Together they assess a…
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Where Is the Intersection of Leadership and Management?
Hosts Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett welcome Candace Ashby to this episode of Generation Engine. Ashby discusses her 36-year career, breaking down how…
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Critical Legal Issues Facing the Fire Service
For this episode of Fire Service Court, John K. Murphy breaks down critical legal issues facing the fire service: 1. Discrimination in hiring and promotion. 2…
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To Search or Not to Search?
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka talk search on this episode of The Command Post. The hosts debate and weigh the risks, arguing that while fires have dropped…
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The Secrets to a Successful Social Media Presence
Host Tom Merrill welcomes Rob Reardon to lay out practical social media strategies every fire department needs on this episode of Professional Volunteer Fire…
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How Daily Training and Empowered Execution Can Save Lives
Host Anthony Kastros welcomes members of the Redwood City (CA) Fire Department to walk through a complex, heavily involved apartment fire on Memorial Day. They…
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In the Books Episode #19: Dealing with Difficult People: For Fire and EMS Organizations
In this episode of In the Books, David Rhodes sits down with retired Fire Chief Jerry Streich to talk about a critical but often overlooked challenge in the…
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What Does It Mean to Be a Pump Operator?
Paul Watlington, assistant chief of the Burlington (NC) Fire Department, joins hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy on this episode of Fireground Strategies to…
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Lessons from a 45-Year Veteran
In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, Chief Mike Nugent of Broward County (FL) Fire Rescue sits down with Stephen Shaw to outline his 45-year career…
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The Benefits of Firefighter Tracking and Indoor Mapping
Firefighter location tracking is emerging as the next major leap in firefighter survival, following SCBA adoption and thermal imaging. In this episode of Fire…
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What Are the Layers of Safety Culture?
Dave McGlynn sits down with Mike Nasti to explore the layers of safety culture in the fire service on this episode of The Training Officer. They cover why…
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Mark as 'Junk': Filtering Personal Spam
On this episode of The Larry Conley Show, host Larry Conley welcomes Dave Conley to discuss turning the digital frustration of spam into a clear, practical…
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Are Affinity Groups Changing the Face of the Fire Service?
On this episode of the Women in Fire podcast, host Lisa Baker sits down with Reda Bigler and Brian Mike Saylor of the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department. They tackle…
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What You Need to Know About Building Data‑Driven After‑Action Reviews
Captain Ryan Harris, a Marine veteran with more than 20 years in the fire service, joins this week's Humpday Hangout to explain Fireground Analytics. He built…
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Radios, Command, and LODD Lessons Learned
Hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss why communications repeatedly appear as contributing factors in line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) on this episode of…
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What Recent Research Is Pushing the Fire Service Forward?
Host Eric Dreiman reflects on FDIC, survivability profiling, and practical victim-centered search tactics on this episode of Hooks & Hoses. Drieman discusses…
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Getting Real About Using AI and Other Nonoperational Behaviors
On this episode of Tailboard Talk, hosts Jeff Wallin, Craig Nelson, and Chris Rasmussen welcome Eric Rosoff, executive manager of the Career Survival Group to…