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The Engine House Training Guys are friends and students of the fire service who like to share their combined knowledge and skills with others.  Discussions will include  the most basic tactics and training to leadership and officer development and everything in between.  They love the fire service and look forward to having spirited discussions around the virtual kitchen table or from the engine bumper.

The four owners of Traditions Training:  Ricky Riley; Dan Shaw; Doug Mitchell; and Nick Martin provide advice and direction on how to keep combat ready.

Lieutenant Ray McCormack FDNY and Erich Roden from the City of Milwaukee fire department discuss Urban Firefighting tactics.

Join Craig, Jeff, and Dane for this month’s Tailboard Talk with Rob Schnepp and Jason Krusen from the FireSmoke Coalition. The FireSmoke Coalition makes an awesome offer for Tailboard Talk listeners at the end of the show – be sure to stick around and find out what it is! Rob and Jason simplify a complex problem affecting your health – the dangers of smoke and all of the nasty stuff it holds. What can you do for a firefighter suffering from smoke inhalation? Better yet, what is the best way to prevent smoke inhalation? Do you have the tools to treat a firefighter or civilian who suffers from smoke inhalation? Are you giving them the best chance possible for survival? We discuss these questions and more so tune in.

NOTE: PLEASE FAST FORWARD TO 5 MIN 45 SEC (NO SOUND BEFORE THAT!!)   Chad Sartison discusses a number of topics as they pertain to Recruitment Retention, Funding and Community Support.

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday January 30 at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they share their knowledge and answer your questions.

In the fire service you either "lead, follow or get out of the way." Pat Nichols & Mark Gregory are definitely leaders. Join them as they discuss training that is both interesting and informational.

Where education meets experience and expertise.  Learn from the decision makers and talk one-on-one with elected leaders.  Being a great firefighter is not good enough!  Politics effect our staffing, budgets and equipment.  Get involved now with Frank Ricci and Chris Pepler.

Where education meets experience and expertise.  Learn from the decision makers and talk one-on-one with elected leaders.  Being a great firefighter is not good enough!  Politics effect our staffing, budgets and equipment.  Get involved now with Frank Ricci and Chris Pepler.

Join Rob Fisher and Ben Fleagle January 25, 2013 (7:30pm EST) as they look at the leadership qualities that make a great company officer. They’ll also be discussing the key principles of leadership. If nothing else…come listen to two guys chat as if they were sitting around the beanery table at shift change - something all great fireman love to do. Rob is part of the FOOLS International Executive Board and a Lieutenant with the Snohomish County Fire District #7 in Washington State. Ben is president of the Farthest North FOOLS and Captain with University Fire Department in Fairbanks, Alaska. RFB-KTF-DTRT-PTB-EGH

Danny Sheridan of Mutual-Aid Training Group discusses the business of training and consulting on the basics of firefighting worldwide.        

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.

ireground Strategies & Other Stuff From the StreetDeputy Chief Anthony Avillo hosts "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Street."  Along with his co-host, Jim Duffy, this show covers fireground organization and operational safety as well as building construction and choosing a strategic mode of operation from the point of view of those in command of both the fireground and individual companies.

Among many other duties, Chief Ron Kanterman does fire & life safety consultation, fire service training and fire protection through Gold Horn Associates.Tom Aurnhammer is the Deputy Chief of the Los Pinos Fire Protection District in Ignacio, CO.  Join them as they come together as the Back Step Boys and listen in as they share their wealth of fire service knowledge and experience.

Join host Al Schlick as he welcomes Leigh Hubbard, Director of Operations for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI). Leigh has thirteen years of experience in association and non-profit management with an emphasis on strategic planning, operational improvement and board development. During her service as the Director of Operations for ISFSI her team has increased membership by 54 percent, fully developed and launched two significant professional development credentials, spearheaded a long-term strategic planning initiative, and has been instrumental in the launching of an industry professionalism campaign, and added multiple value added benefits for the ISFSI membership. Listen in as Al and Leigh discuss the importance of membership in the ISFSI and the value it brings to the fire service instructor. The ISFSI leads fire and EMS instructors in their efforts to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, increase firefighter safety, and improve the profession through education and training. ISFSI supports instructors through educational opportunities, networking, mentoring programs, leadership opportunities, instructional resources, and legislative representation.