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The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society is an organization dedicated to the camaraderie and brotherhood forged between firefighters.  The F.O.O.L.S. provide real fire training for real firefighters and feel it is their duty to keep their brother and sisters in the fire service as safe as possible on the fire ground         

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. In this episode, the panel discusses the potential liability for fireground decisions and negligence.

Tools, Technology & Methodology:  The Rescuer's Roadside Stop to Weigh-In On Everything Extrication.  A new "crunching" topic every session on the world of vehicle rescue. This week's subject is extrication challenges as learning venues and how you can get involved.

Danny Sheridan of Mutual Aid Training Group dicusses the business of training and consulting on the basics of firefighting world wide.  In this show he uses Command Sim created on the Fire Engineering Community page to discuss shaft fires.     

Dr. James Augustine, the former DC Fire Medical Director who has once again returned as the Atlanta Fire Medical Director, will talk with EMS Editor Mike McEvoy about heat emergencies and management of patients with hyperthermia, including rehab of firefighters and athletes experiencing heat-related complications.

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.             

P.J. Norwood is a Deputy Chief/Training Officer for the East Haven CT Fire Department and he has served four years with the CT Army National Guard. P.J. has co-authored the PennWell and Fire Engineering’s Tactical Perspectives of Ventilation DVD and was a key contributor to the Tactical Perspectives DVD Series.   He has lectured across the United States as well as Singapore. He has also served as Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Region II CERT Coordinator. He is certified to the Instructor II and Officer III level

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.

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. This episode features guest Ken Farmer of the USFA.

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

Join Christopher Brennan and P.J. Norwood tonight for "Making the Turn" on Fire Engineering Talk Radio.

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.  and equipme

Is accreditation right for your department? Does accreditation help your department provide a better service? Is pursuing a professional designation for your rank from the Commission on Professional Credentialing better than obtaining a Fire Officer certificate from your state? Don’t miss the next episode of Tailboard Talk on Friday night when Dane, Jeff, and Craig will ask these questions and more to representatives from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). Our guests from the CPSE include Rick Fagan, Reggie Freeman, and Mike Warmuth.