October 2018

Engine company riding assignments are the key to a ready arrival at a scene. They eliminate confusion. But some departments don’t actually specify who’s doing what, and this show’s guest […]

With the recent increased attention on sexual harassment in the workplace, now may be a good time to address it in the firehouse. Here to discuss what departments and officers […]

Most firefighters’ least favorite type of house fire is a hoarder house. They’re tough to navigate, have lots of fuel, and can hide some nasty surprises. If you haven’t dealt […]

When you did your early training, did you make a lot of mistakes? If so, you likely learned more from the screw-ups than anything else. It was valuable experience. And […]

With more and more firefighters being injured as they work to ventilate roofs during a structure fire, we need to ask: Why are we still putting crews up there in […]

If you or someone you know had a broken arm, you’d want it treated right away. Well, PTSD or clinical depression are no different, really. Just because you can’t see […]

Sometimes it seems that engine companies don’t always get the respect they deserve. It may be rescue squad crews or truckies that feel engine crews have a simple job: put […]

On this episode, we’re taking a look at the culture of your fire department. We’ve been talking over the past few weeks on this show about whether firefighters have become […]

If you’re of a certain age, you were probably strongly influenced to become a firefighter-paramedic by a couple of guys named Johnny and Roy. If you’re a millennial, I’m talking […]