Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss their department’s New Officer’s Academies. They delve into the benefits of holding one, and how it can help today’s officers be better prepared for the job.   Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

During this episode of the podcast, John K. Murphy and Chip Comstock look at legal issues in the fire service. They discuss a range of topics, including:    -Artificial intelligence. -Political tension.  -Public employee first amendment rights on social media. -Records retention. -Issues with emergency vehicle driver operations.   Listen now to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.  

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady discuss what the podcast is all about, and some trends they have noticed across Main Street fires.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

In this episode, Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush look at the anatomy and physiology of an incident. They discuss strategic, tactical, and task levels, and how those levels are crucial for the success of an incident, from Type 1 to Type 5. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

When your guard is down on the fireground, bad things can happen. Hosts Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo review fall hazards in low visibility, including shafts, skylights, and roof edges.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.  

Stephen Shaw welcomes Matt Caward to discuss relationships, accountability, and resilience. He discusses his "red, green, blue" system, and how he has used that system to build championship football teams, as well as resilient and accountable fire companies and officers. For Caward, the system is a way of life that can help people—and organizations—excel and be the best versions of themselves.    Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics,  TheFireStore, and LogRX     

Larry Conley and the rest of the G.L.U.E. Crew (Elaine Kluttz and David Conley) welcome Kelsey Perkins to discuss mental health in the fire service. Kelsey  works with first responders and has created the Healthy Minds program, designed to provide culturally competent and easily accessible mental health treatment for first responders.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics,  TheFireStore, and LogRX   

In this episode, host Eddie Buchanan discusses how your fire department can better prepare for major emergencies, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and more. Learn from people who were involved in the responses to the recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters. An expert panel shares lessons you can use to be better prepared for the next one.   Panel: Jared Doke, Program Manager, National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Chad Beam, Assistant Chief, South Carolina Fire Marshal's Office Jim Topoleski, Division Chief, San Bernadino County Fire  Listen to learn more.     Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics,  TheFireStore, and LogRX 

On this episode of The Training Officer, host Dave McGlynn welcomes two guests to talk about FSRI. Meghan Maloney is manager of the Education & Training team for the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). Jesse Marcotte is a senior training and education coordinator for FSRI and the training chief for the Northville Township (MI) Fire Department onto the show. They discuss their involvement with FSRI and how firefighters and fire departments can use the organization to train and educate their people.    Listen to learn more. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics,  TheFireStore, and LogRX   

Hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann discuss search culture in today’s fire service.  They look at the Firefighter Rescue Survey and what it tells us. They also welcome members of a crew that was involved in a recent save to get a firsthand account of the importance of search in that incident.   Brought to you by Magnegrip and Firehouse Subs.

Hosts David Polikoff, Robert James (RJ), and Sam Villani discuss what command officers expect from their people. They also talk about what line officers expect from their command officers.  They discuss communication, setting expectations, and the importance of training together to build true camaraderie.   Brought to you by Magnegrip and Firehouse Subs.