January 2019

We’ve talked a lot about upholding fire service standards on this show. On this episode, we discuss a voluntary oath, if you will, that you can take to reinforce your beliefs. […]

As times change and research becomes more accurate, we learn more about fire behavior. And the more we learn, the better and faster fires get put out.  With today’s construction […]

Here’s a scenario: It’s a working fire at an apartment building. Flames are showing at several windows on the first floor and heavy smoke is showing from windows on the […]

I love instructions on how to do stuff. That’s why today’s show is about how to be a firefighter. Not how to fight fires, but how to be a firefighter. […]

Narcan (Naloxone) has been pitched as the single best way to deal with opioid overdoses. And while it does work, it’s being overused and misused. Some EMS providers and cops […]

Here’s an idea: Yoga for firefighters. Wait — don’t skip this episode yet! You owe it to yourself to hear about this, because, even if you think yoga’s not for […]

The most powerful position in the firehouse is likely not the Captain. You know who I’m talking about: the Senior Man. He commands respect simply because he’s seen a lot. […]

Training is the key to knowing how to fight fires, especially when your department doesn’t respond to frequent real-world structure fires. It’s also the way to make sure no one […]

  Let’s talk safety. Or, rather, let’s talk risk, because we know firefighting isn’t safe. Risks are all about choices. The objective is to make choices that minimize risk. There […]