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Fire Engineering Podcast

Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877.This aggregated show feed gives you an easy way to get every podcast episode produced by Fire Engineering. From tactics and training to leadership, technology, fireground operations, and the issues affecting today’s fire service, you’ll never miss a Fire Engineering podcast episode.Want more from Fire Engineering? Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest fire service news, training, and insights

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00:40:59

NFPA 1750: The New Fire Service Standard Every Chief...

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2026/10/07

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

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01:04:18

FDIC 2027 Preview: New Firefighter Training, Live...

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2026/10/02

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,

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01:08:00

Lessons in Truck Company Operations and Leadership

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2026/09/25

From playing basketball in Chicago firehouse bays to spending 26 years climbing the ranks in Birmingham, OJ Kolodziej built his career on discipline, technical execution, and self-investment. Starting out, the now-retired captain from the Birmingham (AL) Fire Department spent a year and a half floating between stations before securing a spot on heavy rescue and truck companies—a role that required both physical toughness and deep mental agility. Through years of forced entry, search operations, and

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53:23

How to Ace the Fire Service In‑Basket Exercise

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2026/09/23

On this episode of the Women in Fire podcast, host Lisa Baker welcomes veteran lieutenant and assessment center SME Heidi Simon of the South Metro (CO) Fire Department. Simon walks through the in‑basket exercise used on firefighter promotional exams. She explains what an in‑basket looks like, the assessment dimensions (planning, multitasking, time management, problem solving, delegation, policy knowledge, verbal and written communication), and practical tactics: She emphasizes practice with real

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38:14

How Operational Failures Led to a...

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2026/09/23

Gary Ludwig, an expert EMS, fire, and 911 expert, joins the Politics and Tactics panel to discuss his role as an expert witness in an LODD case that had a multi-million-dollar verdict. They cover what went wrong at the Rock Falls, Illinois, incident.

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76:33

Operational Readiness and Search-Focused Tactics

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2026/09/21

Hosts Brian Brush and Anthony Kastros welcome guest Sean Duffy for this episode of Command Show. They open with a nod to the 25 years that have passed since September 11, 2001, and the 343 firefighters lost that day, talking about the ways 9/11 reshaped the fire service's mindset around risk, service, and search operations. The panel also explores how modern data from the Firefighter Rescue Survey and UL Research Institutes challenges older, more passive fireground assumptions. Duffy argues that

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49:28

Engine Company Tactics for Stretching Hose

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2026/09/19

Host Anthony Rowett welcomes Mickey Farrell, an FDNY lieutenant, and James Stallings, a captain in Mobile, Alabama, to break down size-up and hose stretching. The panel talks through practical, repeatable methods for single‑family homes, garden apartments, center‑hall buildings, and standpipe/vertical stretches. They also emphasize slowing down to see the big picture and simple drills that turn unknowns into knowns.

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52:22

The Heartbeat of the Neighborhood

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2026/09/17

In this episode of The Command Post, hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and what it means for the fire service today. They discuss the toll World Trade Center-related illnesses continue to take, noting how post-9/11 deaths have now surpassed the original losses from that day. During the episode, the conversation also addresses the cultural importance of the firehouse itself, with Lasky and Salka addressing how these stations serve as sanctuaries,

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69:36

False Alarms

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2026/09/15

On this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth sit down with Kim Weppler, chair of the Rockland County (NY) Chiefs false alarm committee and long‑time code enforcement pro. During their conversation, they tackle automatic fire alarm overload. They discuss how false alarms are burning out volunteers, draining resources, and risking responses to real fires. Weppler offers solutions to these challenges, with a nod to engineering, education, and enforcement, aka the

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66:10

After the Title Is Gone

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2026/09/15

Leaving the fire service doesn’t necessarily mean leaving behind the friendships, memories, and sense of identity that came with it. In this episode of The Professional Volunteer Fire Department, host Tom Merrill and guest Chad Edwards explore how firefighters are treated after they leave. They discuss how the transition into retirement can be tough and finding purpose post retirement. They also talk about the impact that the way a new retiree is treated upon stepping away can have for years to

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99:57

Escaping the SouthPark Construction Fire

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2026/09/14

On this episode of Mayday Monday, host Tony Carroll speaks with Captains Stephen Pettit and Michael Watts, of the Charlotte (NC) Fire Department. The guests walk through the May 18, 2023, SouthPark construction fire in Charlotte, North Carolina. They get into Ladder 1's inside crew's encounter with a fast, chemical-fueled fire in a parking-deck trailer full of spray-foam materials. They describe the radio and command challenges they ran into, as well as tunnel vision and use of search ropes. Pettit

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63:06

What Does It Mean to Lead with Love?

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2026/09/13

On this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw sits down with Dr. Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska. Shaw asks the retired U.S. Navy captain to translate submarine-tested leadership into practical fire service tactics. They unpack the concept of leading with love and a servant mindset. They also identify and explore three early-warning failures and demonstrate the benefits of relationship-first leadership.

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67:46

Back to the Basics: One Department's Approach to...

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2026/09/12

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76:59

Reflection on 25 Years Since 9/11

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2026/09/09

Special guests John Norman and John Walters, now both retired, join the Humpday Hangout for a look back at their experiences on and following September 11, 2001. They share firsthand recollections from the pile, command decisions, standpipe and hose incompatibility, mutual‑aid responses, void entries, and long‑term medical and mental health impacts. They discuss that day's immediate effects on FDNY recruitment and how the fire service worldwide rallied for funerals and family support.Sponsored by

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62:59

The 2026 Muddy River F.O.O.L.S. Convention

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2026/09/07

On this episode of The Larry Conley Show, host Larry Conley sits down with Dave Dubowski, president of the Muddy River F.O.O.L.S., to discuss the upcoming 2026 Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. Running September 14–18, the event overlaps with the chapter's 20th anniversary, the 250th anniversary of the United States, and 25 years since 9/11.

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49:43

The Technology of 9/11: Where We Are Today

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2026/09/05

In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Fire Service Data and Tech Talk host Eddie Buchanan welcomes Michael Varney, director of stakeholder collaboration at the First Responder Network Authority, about how responder communications and technology have evolved since 2001. Varney discusses priority access, resilience, and on‑demand deployables, plus the growing role of geospatial tools, indoor locating, and firefighter tracking in GPS‑denied environments. Technical, operational, and planning

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77:48

Understanding Technical Rescue Operations

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2026/09/04

On this episode of The Training Officer, host Dave McGlynn welcomes Kelly Lemmons and Anthony Chen to discuss technical rescue operations, including rope training. They explain how modern technical rescue requires shifting from static procedures to dynamic, critical thinking, balancing evolving industry standards with foundational skills.

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52:39

The Importance of Closing the Experience Gap

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2026/09/01

On this episode of Fire and Training, Paul Watlington joins host Douglas Cline to talk about officer development in today’s fire service. They discuss the reality of younger officer ranks, what “experience” really means, and how departments can close training gaps without lowering standards. Watlington and Cline emphasize the importance of being a student first: Seek conferences, regional courses, and peer networks. They share examples from station training boards, captain/lieutenant transitions,

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58:11

Lightning Risks, Outside-In Fires, and Team Discipline

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2026/08/31

In this episode of Talking Tactics, hosts Dave Polikoff, Sam Villani, and Robert "RJ" James break down real‑world firefighting lessons: outside‑in fires, disciplined 360s, and why the first‑in officer must “call the play.” They discuss staging engine/truck resource and the importance of maintaining a team‑based mentality to stop strip and townhouse fires. The conversation also gets into deadly lightning‑induced basement fires tied to corrugated stainless steel gas tubing: how lightning can perforate

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39:46

in the books woodyard

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2026/08/31

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