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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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What Does a Season Change Mean for the Fire Service?
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka recap this year's FDIC, practical seasonal changes, and the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11 on this episode of The Command…
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After-Action Reviews and Special Event Planning
Want to learn how to keep communities safe during special events? On this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth speak with…
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Mergers and Consolidations: Uniting Departments for a Safer Future
Across the volunteer fire service, conversations about mergers and consolidations are becoming impossible to ignore. Departments are facing increasing demands…
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The Difference Disciplined Training Can Make
On this episode of Command Show, the panel breaks down how a three-man crew used vent-enter-isolate-search (VEIS) to pull a woman from her bedroom with seconds…
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Out of the Comfort Zone: The Power of Small-Scale Fire Conferences
This episode explores why fire service professionals must step outside their own jurisdictions to maintain their edge. Hosted by Todd Edwards, this episode's…
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Why Is Being 'We' Focused Better Than Being 'Me' Focused?
Want to learn how to build fire service culture? Combat veteran and NAS Fort Worth (FL) Fire Chief Samson DeSessa joins hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake for…
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Why Incident Command Training Is So Important
On this episode of The Training Officer, host Dave McGlynn sits down with David Polikoff, a retired battalion chief from Montgomery County, Maryland, to…
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FireLink and Captium: Full-Fleet Insights
On this episode, Maria Hovanes, product manager at IDEX Fire and Safety, explains how FireLink—powered by the Captium ecosystem—converts vehicle, pump, and…
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What One New Executive Order Means for the Fire Service
This episode of Fire Service Court addresses the grim reality that more firefighters are lost to suicide than to line-of-duty deaths. The panel covers PTSD…
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In the Books: Episode #18: Pressure Proof: A Guide to Performing Under Stress
What does it take to perform under extreme pressure when lives are on the line? In this episode, retired FDNY Deputy Chief Thomas Dunne shares insights from 33…
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Is It Possible to Rebuild Firehouse Community?
How do you rebuild firehouse community? Host Larry Conley reflects on the lost art of firehouse community and building trust for this episode of The Larry…
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SAM & SAM Boost: Automated Pump Control That Helps the Whole Fireground
Pete Prochilo sits down with Jason Cerrano, director of R&D at IDEX Fire & Safety, to discuss SAM and SAM Boost—automated pressure-management systems that…
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Remembering a Dark Day: The Legacy of Kyle Wilson
On this episode of Mayday Monday, host Tony Carroll revisits an incident from April 2007, focusing on the incident commander. Jim Forgo from the Prince William…
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Practical Advice and Training Methods from Two Jersey Guys
On this episode of Fireground Strategies, guests Bobby Moran and John Lewis join the conversation. They discuss tactics, leadership, and the ever-evolving fire…
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How to Turn FDIC Momentum into Real-World Change
FDIC 2026 is behind us. Now what? In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Stephen Shaw sits down with Brian Zaitz to unpack how conference momentum…
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Here's What Will Kill Your Relationship with the Fire Service
On this episode of Fire and Training, host Doug Cline challenges fire service leaders to stop coasting and rebuild vital relationships within their…
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Response Management and Tech: The January 2025 D.C. Plane Crash
On this episode of Fire Service Data and Tech Talk, host Eddie Buchanan welcomes Jeffrey Lenard, a firefighter/EMT for the District of Columbia Fire and EMS…
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NERIS: What Do You Need to Know?
Want to learn more about NERIS? On this episode of Professional Volunteer Fire Department, Tom Merrill checks in with Tom Jenkins for a four-month status…
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Eight Saves at 800 Casanova: Mastery of Command
Hosts Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush welcome Monterey (CA) Fire Department firefighters Lou Valdez, Patrick Moore, Greg Greenlee, and Matt Harris. On this…
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What Does the Future of the Fire Service Look Like?
On this episode of The Backstep Boys, hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer welcome Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy to reflect on careers, camaraderie, and the…
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The Truth About Teamwork
(This episode originally aired in March 2026.) Inside a firehouse, teamwork isn’t part of a slogan—it’s the difference between control and chaos. For this…
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Taking Back the Firehouse: Stop Waiting to Be Saved
This week on the Humpday Hangout, Brian Zaitz, P.J. Norwood, and Candace Ashby discuss FDIC, problematic employees, leadership, and management. Ashby…
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A Pre-FDIC Chat: Ladder Tactics, Constructive Criticism, and Leadership
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka break down high-stakes decisions on the fireground, planning ahead of FDIC, and window rescues on this episode of The Command…
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High-Rise Mayday: One Fire Chief's Account
In this episode of Mayday Monday, host Tony Carroll speaks with Chief Wells Wilson of the Alexandria (VA) Fire Department about a March 2024 working high‑rise…
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FDIC 2026 Preview: Classes, Symposiums, and the Anniversary of 9/11
In this episode of Fireground Strategies, hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy speak with Jack Murphy about their upcoming FDIC classes, classroom offerings, and…
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Leadership, Humility, and Patience with Nozzle Forward Founder Aaron Fields
Aaron Fields joins host Steve Shaw to discuss ways to cut through the hype in modern fire service training and leadership on this episode of Perspectives on…
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Who’s Responsible When Firefighters Cross Into Mutual Aid?
Who is liable when firefighters cross into mutual aid? On this episode of Fire Service Court, John Murphy breaks down the "borrowed servant" doctrine. He…
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The Blueprint to Modern Construction
How are rapid changes in building materials and construction methods outpacing firefighter training? On this episode of Fire and Training, host Doug Cline and…
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Are You Staying Relevant?
What is professional relevance and do you have it? On this episode of The Larry Conley Show, host Larry Conley sits down with Brian Zaitz, assistant chief of…
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FDIC 2026: NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit Preview
With FDIC right around the corner, host Eddie Buchanan and guests Mike Cox, Trevor Wilson, and Kirk McKinzie preview the NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit. They…
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Training for the Worst Shift of Your Career
The most grueling fire of your career may not wait for you to have seniority. In fact, it can easily happen on a rookie’s second shift. Or first! So the fire…
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How to Achieve Tactical Excellence
What is the role of leadership? And how can it shape an "aggressive" fire service culture? On this episode of Tactical Impact, hosts Jason Hoevelmann and Jim…
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How to Prioritize with RECEO
Jay Bonnifield, a captain with the Everett (WA) Fire Department, joins this episode of Hooks & Hoses to discuss how RECEO—Rescue, Exposures, Confinement…
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Why Leadership and Their Crews Need to Get on the Same Page
What's the significance of aligning leadership and crews in modern fire departments? On this episode of Tailboard Talk, hosts Jeff Wallin, Chris Rasmussen, and…
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The Fireground Blueprint, Part I
Host Christopher Naum's two-part series for BuildingsonFire takes a closeup look at building literacy and reshaping decision making on the fireground. This…
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The Truth About Teamwork
Inside a firehouse, teamwork isn’t part of a slogan—it’s the difference between control and chaos. For this episode of Women in Fire, host Lisa Baker and…
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Humpday Hangout: The Evolving Fireground
On this week's Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci and Josh Miller talk to guests P.J. Norwood and Sean Gray about The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics…
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Ways to Modernize Incident Command
Command Show host Anthony Kastros and guest Rick Nelson, Chief of the Reading (MA) Fire Department, discuss how a small New England fire department modernized…
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Secrets of Success for the Next Generation
How often do you think about leaving the fire department better than you found it and setting the next generation up for success? In this episode of Talkin'…
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What We Can Learn from Fatality Reports
On this episode of The Backstep Boys hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss firefighter line‑of‑duty reports and the hard lessons that persist…
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In The Books: Infection Control Policies and Procedures for Community Paramedicine and MIH, 2nd edition
Katherine West joins us to discuss the expertise behind her newly updated Infection Control Policies for Community Paramedicine and MIH, 2nd Edition. With…
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Understanding the Fight to Keep Good People
If you teach, lead, or want to grow the talent in your department, give this conversation between Billy Hux and Bobby Drake a listen. The Point of Origin hosts…
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Looking to Teach, Lead, or Grow in the Fire Service?
If you teach, lead, or want to grow the talent in your department, give this conversation between Billy Hux and Bobby Drake a listen. The Point of Origin hosts…
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Can You Beat the Clock?
Your choice of tactics, your attitude, and your training are all factors in whether you can beat the clock at incident. In this episode of The Command Post…
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Parades Are Great Unless You Have No Plan
From parades and fireworks to large town gatherings, with an emphasis on terrorism-aware preparation, this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest focuses on the…
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Navigating Local Politics
Fire Commissioner Jared Renshaw, from the Western Berks (PA) Fire Department, joins host Tom Merrill on this episode of The Professional Volunteer Fire…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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FDIC Is a Fireground: Preplan It or Get Burned
Every year firefighters and officers invest thousands of dollars to attend FDIC International in Indianapolis — but many arrive without a plan. In this episode…
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When Training and Generational Shifts Collide
What makes training across generations effective? And how does training affect career trajectories and firehouse culture? In this episode of The Backstep Boys…
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Vertical Fireground
What makes high-rise firefighting unique? Dave McGrail, an author and retired assistant chief from the Denver (CO) Fire Department, joins host Eric Dreiman for…
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Firefighter Rescue Survey and the First 5,000
For Command Show's Firefighter Rescue Survey Update, hosts Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush take a look at the Firefighter Rescue Survey release on The First…
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Making the Move from Captain to Probie
A firefighter going from captain to probie (yes, in that order) is not something we see every day. On this episode of Humpday Hangout, Politics & Tactics host…
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The Critical Role of Trust and Ethics
This episode of the Women in Fire podcast tackles tough subjects. Kim Phillips, district chief, Houston Fire Department, and Paige Colwell, battalion chief…