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A focus on building the foundation of the fire service by introducing  you to the best of the fire service authors and trainers.

Anthony and Ed talk about fire command.

Mike McEvoy was the first EMS Chief ever elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, an office he still holds. In 2005, Mike was elected to Chair the New York State EMS Council, the highest EMS office in New York State. He continues to serve on as a delegate to the State EMS Council, representing the State Fire Chiefs. In this episode of Firemedically Speaking, Mike talks with A.J. Heightman, Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) magazine about the current state of relationships between EMS and the Fire service as well as the newly minted relationship between Fire Engineering magazine and JEMS.

Chief Rick Lasky & Chief John Salka discuss leadership lessons learned from their experience in the Fire Service. Listen in as they provide effective critiques and tips for every level of the job, from chiefs on down.

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. 

Chris Mc Loone brings the pages of "Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment" magazine to the airwaves.  Topics covered focus exlusively on those professionals whose job it is to buy Trucks, Tools, Turnout Gear and Firefighting Equipment.  

Fire Engineering and Crossfit 4 Fire are partnering to bring the American Fire Service a viable and proven fitness and conditioning program which includes a strong emphasis on mobility, rehabilitation, functional fitness and endurance training for the occupational athlete dedicated to the fire service.

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.

Join Craig, Jeff, and Dane for this month’s Tailboard Talk with Dr. Stefan Svensson from Sweden. Stefan is active in the Swedish fire service and fire research. He likes to asks questions about why we do what we do…and this has stirred the pot in the US in the past. However, Stefan is well-intentioned and he asks good questions. This fits well with Tailboard Talk’s Higher Reliability Organizing theme so please join us to hear what we can learn from across the pond.

Chad Sartison discusses a number of topics as they pertain to Recruitment Retention, Funding and Community Support.

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

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.

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.               

Bill Greenwood discuss the leading challenges of many volunteer, paid on call and career fire departments have during these tough economic times... RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.  Bill's special guest is another NH based Firefighter, Tom Green, an active firefighter for more than 30 years and also is an advocate for protecting our brother and sister firefighters who protect our communities. One of the major perils of the fire and EMS service today is recruitment and retention. Not that many years ago, it was not a problem to get new members into the service as a volunteer or a paid "on call" member. Today's emergency response -- from small towns to major urban areas - faces greater issues with the lack of availability of citizens to give back to their communities. While large metropolitan cities face cutbacks due to economy small departments face similar issues with people simply not volunteering their time or reduction of their response and/or training due to other obligations. What are you doing to keep the members in and encourage them to stay? Some departments have gone to paying members per call, some reimburse for training, others purchase equipment for members or give them local memberships to keep them active. For many years departments have provided Length of Service Retention Tools (LOSAP). Some of these programs can provide a retirement at 65, provide or life insurance and disability programs for your members. Many departments have had programs like this in place for years, keeping members active, safe, educated and better yet... still running calls. We will discuss these issues and many others that are at little or no cost to your department.

The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (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.