2018

If you’re injured on the job, you’ll likely be prescribed an opioid pain medication. They’re a double -edged sword: it can be tough to get enough, even when you really […]

If you’re a probie or you want to be, listen up. Today’s guest, Mauro Porcelli, has written a new book titled “Surviving the Firehouse.” It’s a guide to life as […]

Habits can improve your health…and bad ones can screw it up. That’s why building healthy habits is so important for firefighters. This isn’t just some trendy idea. This stuff will […]

How fast do you get a knockdown on most fires? Our guest on this episode says you should see the effects in 30 seconds. If you don’t, you’re not flowing […]

Firefighters both train and work out. Though they share some elements in common, they’re two different disciplines. Our guest on this show says it’s important to do both well. He […]

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 […]