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Episode 2182
In this episode of Point of Origin, hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake sit down with Garrett Dyer (ret.), assistant chief, Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department. Drawing on over three decades o…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Leadership Lessons on Expectations and Communication in the Fire Service
Episode 2181
In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw sits down Mark von Appen, a retired fire captain from California. Von Appen is a respected voice known for his leadership blog, Fully In…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Best Practices for Building a Legally Sound Fire and EMS Department
Episode 2180
In this episode of Fire Service Court, John K. Murphy, an attorney and retired deputy fire chief, breaks down how fire and EMS leaders can build legally safe, effective organizations. Murphy stresses…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Tactics for Life: Transforming Fireground Command with Data-Driven Rescue Strategies
Episode 2178
For this episode of Command Show, hosts Anthony Kastro and Brian Brush welcome Nick Ledin of the Firefighter Rescue Survey. The three discuss “tactics for life,” a topic inspired by Chapter 6 of Mast…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Mayday Monday: Inside a Near-Fatal Basement Fire Rescue
Episode 2179
In this episode of Mayday Monday, Eric Morgenthaler and Jeff Helle from Castle Rock (CO) Fire and Rescue share a harrowing near-Mayday incident from earlier this year. Responding to a subtle smoke in…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Fireground Leadership: Making a Difference at Every Career Stage
Episode 2177
In this episode of Fireground Strategies, seasoned firefighters and officers explore how to make a meaningful impact throughout a firefighting career—from probies learning the basics, to seasoned com…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Training Officer: Inside FDIC 2026: Exclusive Insights on Firefighter Training, Hands-On Workshops, and Leadership Development
Episode 2175
For the latest episode of The Training Officer, join Chief David Rhodes and host Dave McGlynn for an inside look at the upcoming FDIC 2026. They discuss the expanded Hands-on Training (H.O.T.) evolut…
Published on 1 month ago
Fire and Training - Building Tomorrow’s Fire Service: Embracing and Engaging the Next Generation
Episode 2176
In this episode of Fire and Training, Douglas Klein and Captain Wayne Jones explore the evolving dynamics of training the next generation of firefighters. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience,…
Published on 1 month ago
The Larry Conley Show: Transforming Leadership with Real Talk and Emotional Intelligence
Episode 2174
In this episode of the Larry Conley Show, David Conley and Larry Conley discuss their personal leadership development with the East Dubuque (IL) Volunteer Fire Department. Drawing on decades of exper…
Published on 1 month ago
Building the Analyst Community and Shaping the Future
Episode 2173
In the latest episode of Fire Service Data and Tech Talk, host Eddie Buchanan welcomes guests Joanna Zibbell, fire technology manager, Boise, Idaho, and Blake Boyd, fire and emergency services analys…
Published on 1 month ago