Stopping Confirmation Bias with Brian Schaeffer
Is there a typical fire? Probably not. But there is a most-common fire: single-family residential fires add up to about three-quarters of all structure fires. In the National Incident Management […]
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TRT: Ropes, new techniques, and training with Bob Duemmel
Rope rescue technology is changing rapidly, and it’s important to keep up. When there are new, safer techniques and tools, and you’re not using them, that’s a waste. This show’s […]
Weapon Selection for Today’s Fires with Curt Isakson
You’ve heard the phrase, “fight fire with fire.” Yeah, that’s what the wildland guys do. (For those of you who aren’t firefighters, they really do. But that’s another show.) But […]
The Art of Reading Smoke with Deputy Chief Phil Jose
The Art of Reading Smoke can make your job easier. It can also save your life. Reading smoke can tell you a lot about how to fight the fire it’s […]
Motivation to Train with Scott Peterson
Firefighters do a lot of on-duty training. From company-level exercises to major simulations, there’s always something to drill on. But what happens when an individual or a whole crew doesn’t […]
Great Size-Ups with David DeStefano
For a new company officer, doing a size-up on scene can seem tough. First, you have to remember to do it–and that can be difficult when you arrive to find […]
Instant Post-Fire Critiques with Dr. Harry Carter
You probably do some kind of after-action reports for major incidents, and maybe a debriefing back at the station. But Dr. Harry Carter says there’s great value in doing a […]
Millennials in the Fire Service with Rob Wiley
If you’ve had the opportunity to work with millennials, you know they’re a very different kind of employee. And while I’m not saying you have to treat them like snowflakes, […]
Rooftop Operations with Gary Bowker
If you work on a truck company, you need to know a lot about roof construction and how it reacts to fire. Gary Bowker joins Scott this week on Code […]
Using the right hose & nozzle with Anthony Rowett, Jr.
Anthony Rowett, Jr. is a captain with the Mobile, Alabama, Fire Rescue Department. He’s also been a firefighter with the Ogdensburg, NJ, Fire Department. Anthony holds a master’s degree in […]