Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Does the Domino Effect Look Like on the Fireground?
Episode 2247
Small decisions add up to big effects. And they matter. In this episode of Fireground Strategies, hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk "dominoes" …
1 day, 5 hours ago
Are You Leading With Intention? Find Out from Scott Thompson
Episode 2246
Steve Shaw welcomes Scott Thompson, chief, The Colony (TX) Fire Department, to this episode of Perspectives on Leadership. The two have a conversatio…
2 days, 8 hours ago
Professionalism vs. Fraternization
Episode 2245
Do you ever think about how your department would—or should—address fraternization issues? In this episode of Fire Service Court, John K. Murphy expl…
3 days, 5 hours ago
Lessons from a Propane Explosion
Episode 2244
On a winter night in Loudoun County, Virginia, an underground 500‑gallon propane tank leaked as it was refilled, sending invisible gas into a suburba…
6 days, 8 hours ago
Accreditation, Data, and Fire Department Operations
Episode 2243
How does the accreditation process provide meaningful value for firefighters and fire departments? And what does that look like in the boardroom vs. …
1 week, 1 day ago
What You Need to Know About Truck Work and Tower Tactics
Episode 2242
Mike Scotto, lieutenant (ret.), FDNY, joins host Dave McGlynn for a discussion about truck company and tower ladder operations for this episode of Th…
1 week, 2 days ago
The Art of Preserving Legacy
Episode 2241
Host Doug Cline urges firefighters and emergency responders to preserve their history and mentor the next generation during this episode of Fire and …
1 week, 5 days ago
Inside FDIC 2026: What Command-Level Officers Need to Be Ready For
Episode 2240
FDIC 2026 is right around the corner, and this preview episode lays out exactly why it matters for today’s command staff. The focus isn’t hype. It’s …
1 week, 5 days ago
FDIC Is a Fireground: Preplan It or Get Burned
Episode 2239
Every year firefighters and officers invest thousands of dollars to attend FDIC International in Indianapolis — but many arrive without a plan. In th…
1 week, 6 days ago
When Training and Generational Shifts Collide
Episode 2238
What makes training across generations effective? And how does training affect career trajectories and firehouse culture? In this episode of The Back…
1 week, 6 days ago