Best Fireengineering Podcasts (2025)

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Tactical Impact: Basement Fires Uncovered 52:46

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Tactical Impact: Basement Fires Uncovered Basement fires remain some of the most complex and dangerous incidents firefighters face. FDNY Lieutenant Dan Gordon shares frontline experience and expert analysis featured in Fire Engineering’s June 2025 issue. He breaks down the crucial challenges of identifying basement fires—emphasizing thorough size-u…

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Hooks and Hoses: Fire Service Myths Debunked 59:15

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Hooks and Hoses: Fire Service Myths Debunked In this episode of Hooks and Hoses, Eric Dreiman tackles some of the most persistent myths in the fire service—practices handed down through generations, but outdated by today’s building materials, synthetic fuel loads, and firefighting science. Drawing on decades of experience and recent research, Dreim…

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The Command Post: Leadership Lessons from Fire Service Veterans 49:40

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The Command Post: Leadership Lessons from Fire Service Veterans In this episode of The Command Post, Chiefs Rick Lasky and John Salka explore what sets great leaders apart in the fire service. Drawing from decades of experience in the Fire Department of New York and beyond, they share how inspiration and motivation from strong leadership directly i…

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Humpday Hangout: Issues and Challenges 49:40

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In this “Issues and Challenges” installment of the Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky, John Salka, Scott Thompson, and Curtis Birt talk about mentoring in the fire service and why it’s important to have a say in our future.By Fire Engineering Podcast

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Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Navigating OSHA’s Proposed Safety Standards 48:34

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Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Navigating OSHA’s Proposed Safety Standards Fire service veteran Dave Denniston joins host Tom Merrill to revisit the ongoing discussion about OSHA’s proposed overhaul of the past fire brigade standard. This episode breaks down key challenges faced by volunteer fire departments—ranging from the impact of inco…

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In The Books: An Insider’s Guide to Mentoring Fire Officers with Lee Shapiro 57:09

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In The Books: An Insider’s Guide to Mentoring Fire Officers with Lee Shapir In this episode of In the Books, veteran fire service leader Lee Shapiro shares insights from his new handbook, An Insider’s Guide to Mentoring the Fire Officer. With 40 years of front-line and command experience, including 28 years at Hartford (CT) Fire Department, Shapiro…

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Generation Engine: Inside a High-Stakes Rescue 50:16

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Generation Engine: Inside a High-Stakes Rescue In this episode of Generation Engine, veteran firefighters Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett host an in-depth conversation with Rico Bush and Joe Toomey as they recount a tense residential fire rescue. What started as a routine call quickly escalated to a working fire with confirmed entrapment, testing t…

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Tailboard Talk: Accreditation, Training, and Teamwork in Action 45:32

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Tailboard Talk: Accreditation, Training, and Teamwork in Action In the latest episode of Tailboard Talk, fire service leaders Chris Rasmussen, Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and their guest explore the ongoing efforts to elevate fire departments through accreditation and joint training academies. They discuss the rigorous process of achieving and maint…

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Humpday Hangout: Electric Vehicle Fires 1:05:18

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Humpday Hangout: Electric Vehicle Fires Mike Dugan, Clark Lamping, and other members of the crew will talk with Chris Soda of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department about tactics for EV fires. Key Hose is dedicated to the manufacture and delivery of the highest quality fire hose products, combining the best in raw materials with expert craftsmanship. Spo…

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Command Show: Insights on Command, Communication, and Fireground Innovation 1:08:43

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Command Show: Insights on Command, Communication, and Fireground Innovation In this episode of Command Show, retired Fairfax County (VA) Chief Dan Shaw shares deep insights from a massive multi-alarm fire that challenged conventional tactics and command structures. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience, Shaw breaks down the evolution of incident…

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Perspectives on Leadership: Lessons on Leadership, Legacy, and Life After the Fireground 1:03:09

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Perspectives on Leadership: Lessons on Leadership, Legacy, and Life After the Fireground In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, Deputy Fire Chief Steve Shaw, Jupiter (FL) Fire Rescue, sits down with retired Division Chief/Paramedic Chase Sargent (ret.), Virginia Beach (VA) Fire and Rescue, to explore the often-overlooked challenges and rewa…

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Humpday Hangout: Developing the Training Calendar 56:52

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In this Humpday Hangout, members of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) discuss developing a training calendar for your fire department. They consider priorities and must-have drills, balancing your training, technology use, and delegating tasks.By Fire Engineering Podcast

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The Training Officer: Setting the Tone for New Firefighters & Making the Unseen Dangers Real 1:08:54

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The Training Officer: Setting the Tone for New Firefighters & Making the Unseen Dangers Real In this episode of The Training Officer, host Dave McGlynn sits down Chris Hagan, a battalion chief from the Orion Township (MI) Fire Department, to explore the challenges of onboarding probationary firefighters and fostering a strong, professional culture …

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The Larry Conley Show: Faith, Family, and Firefighting 1:35:56

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The Larry Conley Show: Faith, Family, and Firefighting In this episode of The Larry Conley Radio Show, Larry Conley, David Conley, Kyle Taylor, and Galen Taylor take a long look at the ways faith, family, and their firefighting careers intersect with their St. Louis roots. Reflecting on growing up primarily in single-parent households, they reveal …

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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Biometric Tracking and Real-Time Environmental Data 1:00:05

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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Biometric Tracking and Real-Time Environmental Data In this episode of Fire Service Data and Tech Talk, host Eddie Buchanan sits down with Assistant Chief John Payne, of the Bremerton (WA) Fire Department and Scott Holman, CEO of Redline Safety, to explore cutting-edge firefighter tracking technology. Moving beyond …

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Talkin' Tactics: Multi-Occupancy and High-Rise Fire Tactics 1:02:14

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Talkin' Tactics: Multi-Occupancy and High-Rise Fire Tactics During the latest episode of the Talkin' Tactics podcast the hosts explore the complex world of multi-occupancy fires, focusing on garden and high-rise apartments. The hosts share firsthand accounts of challenging fires, from aggressive void-space blazes in garden apartments to intense, wi…

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Fire and Training: Leadership at the Frontline 1:02:02

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Fire and Training: Leadership at the Frontline In this episode of Fire and Training, Douglas Cline sits down with Dave McGlynn to explore leadership rooted at the firehouse floor. They discuss how true leadership transcends rank, focusing on accountability, mentorship, and the critical influence of those “unofficial leaders” shaping day-to-day cult…

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In the Books: Anthony Avillo on Fireground Strategies, Fourth Edition 44:13

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In the Books: Anthony Avillo on Fireground Strategies, Fourth Edition In this episode of In the Books, host and Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rodes sits down with Chief Anthony Avillo, North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire and Rescue legend and author of the bestselling Fireground Strategies. Covering over three decades of frontline experience a…

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Tactical Impact: Strategies for Short-Staffed Departments with Lt. Jake Jorgensen 47:52

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Tactical Impact: Strategies for Short-Staffed Departments with Lt. Jake Jorgensen In this episode of Tactical Impact, hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann sit down with Lieutenant Jake Jorgenson, of Watertown (SD) Fire Rescue, to discuss the realities and tactics of operating short-staffed fire departments. Watertown, a smaller city with limit…

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Hooks and Hoses: FSRI’s Keith Stakes on Fire Dynamics, Suppression, and Ventilation Research 1:09:09

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Hooks and Hoses: FSRI’s Keith Stakes on Fire Dynamics, Suppression, and Ventilation Research In this revealing July episode of the Hooks & Hoses podcast, host Eric Dreiman sits down with Keith Stakes, principal research engineer at Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, and deputy chief with Bethesda-Chevy Chase (MD)…

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BuildingsonFire: Rowhouse Firefighting Realities 2:29:44

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BuildingsonFire: Rowhouse Firefighting Realities: Tactical Challenges, Command Insights, and Life-Saving Lessons This episode of BuildingsonFire explores the evolving challenges of firefighting in rowhouses and row frames, reflecting on decades of experience and critical incidents across major U.S. cities. Veteran chiefs expose the risks posed by t…

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Women in Fire: Unique Health Challenges and Supportive Firehouse Cultures 1:03:03

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Women in Fire: Unique Health Challenges and Supportive Firehouse Cultures This episode of the Women in Fire radio show covers health challenges faced by female firefighters, including heightened risks of breast, cervical, ovarian, and bladder cancers linked to fireground exposures. Panelists from fire departments across Texas, Colorado, and Califor…

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Mayday Monday: Inside Baltimore County’s Firefighter Mayday 2:01:55

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Mayday Monday: Inside Baltimore County’s Firefighter Mayday During this episode of Mayday Monday, Baltimore County’s Scott Ebbert, Ken Hughes, and Michael Dennis share firsthand accounts and insights from a harrowing 2023 commercial fire incident. The dialogue explores critical challenges, including delayed dispatch due to antiquated systems, the c…

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The Backstep Boys: Preparing Firefighters for Violent Incidents 1:12:21

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The Backstep Boys: Preparing Firefighters for Violent Incidents In this episode of the Backstep Boys, fire service veterans Ron Kanterman, Tom Aurnhammer, and guest James Salas reflect on the tragic line-of-duty death of Roswell (NM) Fire Chief Louis Jones in 2002 and recent ambush attacks on firefighters in Idaho. They discuss how these events res…

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Generation Engine: Rethinking Fire Service Training 1:01:29

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Generation Engine: Rethinking Fire Service Training In this episode of Generation Engine, Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett talk about the evolving demands on the American fire service and what the future of training must address. From the harsh realities of modern emergencies, including active shooter incidents, to the overload of certifications and…

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Tactical Impact: Basement Fires Uncovered 52:46

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Hooks and Hoses: Fire Service Myths Debunked 59:15

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The Command Post: Leadership Lessons from Fire Service Veterans 49:40

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Humpday Hangout: Issues and Challenges 49:40

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Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Navigating OSHA’s Proposed Safety Standards 48:34

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In The Books: An Insider’s Guide to Mentoring Fire Officers with Lee Shapiro 57:09

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Generation Engine: Inside a High-Stakes Rescue 50:16

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Tailboard Talk: Accreditation, Training, and Teamwork in Action 45:32

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Humpday Hangout: Electric Vehicle Fires 1:05:18

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Command Show: Insights on Command, Communication, and Fireground Innovation 1:08:43

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Perspectives on Leadership: Lessons on Leadership, Legacy, and Life After the Fireground 1:03:09

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Humpday Hangout: Developing the Training Calendar 56:52

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The Training Officer: Setting the Tone for New Firefighters & Making the Unseen Dangers Real 1:08:54

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The Larry Conley Show: Faith, Family, and Firefighting 1:35:56

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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Biometric Tracking and Real-Time Environmental Data 1:00:05

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Talkin' Tactics: Multi-Occupancy and High-Rise Fire Tactics 1:02:14

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Fire and Training: Leadership at the Frontline 1:02:02

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In the Books: Anthony Avillo on Fireground Strategies, Fourth Edition 44:13

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Tactical Impact: Strategies for Short-Staffed Departments with Lt. Jake Jorgensen 47:52

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Hooks and Hoses: FSRI’s Keith Stakes on Fire Dynamics, Suppression, and Ventilation Research 1:09:09

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BuildingsonFire: Rowhouse Firefighting Realities 2:29:44

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Women in Fire: Unique Health Challenges and Supportive Firehouse Cultures 1:03:03

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Mayday Monday: Inside Baltimore County’s Firefighter Mayday 2:01:55

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The Backstep Boys: Preparing Firefighters for Violent Incidents 1:12:21

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Generation Engine: Rethinking Fire Service Training 1:01:29