Best Fireengineering Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking Barriers: Leadership and Women’s Voices 58:24

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In this episode of the Women in Fire podcast, Kim Phillips, district chief, Houston Fire Department, and Paige Colwell, battalion chief, Forsyth County (GA) Fire Department, take a close-up look at what defines leadership and management in the fire service. They explore essential leadership traits like trust, communication, and integrity, and highl…

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Tactical Impact: Understanding Tenable Space and Focused Aggression 46:36

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In this episode of Tactical Impact, hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann sit down with Peter Morotto, acting chief of training, Bridgeport (CT) Fire Department, to unpack key firefighting tactics centered on tenable space and focused aggression. Drawing from 30 years of frontline service and extensive instructor experience, Morotto takes a clo…

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Hooks & Hoses: Rob Grady’s Journey Through Firefighting in Gary, Indiana 1:15:51

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Hooks & Hoses: Rob Grady’s Journey Through Firefighting in Gary, Indiana In this episode of Hooks & Hoses, host Eric Dreiman sits down with Rob Grady, assistant chief of training for the Gary (IN) Fire Department. Grady shares his firefighting journey, which spans over 30 years. He recounts his transition from volunteer to career firefighter, the h…

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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Insights with Chief John Salka 58:30

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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Insights with Chief John Salka In this episode of The Professional Volunteer Fire Department, Chief John Salka, a seasoned FDNY veteran and lifelong volunteer firefighter, digs into the realities of today’s volunteer fire service. From recruitment challenges and background checks to the crucial role of pr…

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The Training Officer: The Nontraditional Truck Company 51:04

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The Training Officer: The Nontraditional Truck Company In this episode of Fire Engineering’s Training Officer podcast, Chief Jim Silvernail of Kirkwood, Missouri, addresses the critical need for engine companies to train beyond their traditional roles. Drawing from his own years in suburban fire service and his “The Nontraditional Truck Company,” (…

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Generation Engine: Lessons on Engine and Truck Officer Roles from Veteran Firefighters 1:03:52

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Generation Engine: Lessons on Engine and Truck Officer Roles from Veteran Firefighters In this episode of Generation Engine, host Anthony Rowett from Mobile (AL) Fire Rescue, and Mickey Farrell, lieutenant, FDNY, dissect the critical but often overlooked roles of engine and truck officers on the fireground. Drawing on decades of combined experience…

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Tailboard Talk: Harvest Hazards, Station Upgrades, and Long-Term Planning in Rural Communities 47:30

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Tailboard Talk: Harvest Hazards, Station Upgrades, and Long-Term Planning in Rural Communities In this episode of Tailboard Talk, hosts Chris Rasmussen, Craig Nelson, and Jeff Wallin discuss the realities facing rural and suburban fire departments, especially during the intense harvest season. They cover the unique dangers posed by 24-hour beet and…

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The Command Post: Hiring Challenges and Best Practices with Rick Lasky and John Salka 52:20

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The Command Post: Hiring Challenges and Best Practices with Rick Lasky and John Salka Rick Lasky and John Salka, hosts of The Command Post, dive into the evolving landscape of firefighter recruitment and hiring, sharing decades of firsthand experience. They discuss how societal shifts, comfort-seeking attitudes, and changing norms impact the qualit…

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Two Vollies and a Guest: Tactical Fireground Insights for Your Next Alarm 12:29

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Two Vollies and a Guest, a new podcast hosted by Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth, is dedicated to practical fireground knowledge. With over 50 years of combined hands-on experience, they focus on technical and tactical skills firefighters need when every second counts. Expect robust discussions about real-world scenarios, including hazardous materia…

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Command Show: Inside Leadership and Lifesaving Strategies with Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson 36:10

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Command Show: Inside Leadership and Lifesaving Strategies with Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson In this episode of Command Show, host Anthony Kastros welcomes Robby Bergerson, chief, Waco (TX) Fire Department. With 28 years in Waco and over three decades in the fire service, Chief Bergerson shares his unique journey from recruit to fire chief and th…

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Mayday Monday: Lessons from the 2019 Atascosa Fire 1:20:57

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Mayday Monday: Lessons from the 2019 Atascocita (TX) Fire Department Mayday Monday returns for October as Chief Mike Mulligan, Brian Morgan, and Battalion Chief David Roark of the Atascocita (TX) Fire Department recount a harrowing commercial fire they faced in 2019. The incident reinforced how familiarity, communication gaps, and residential firef…

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Fireground Strategies: Lessons from Baseball to the Blaze 1:05:01

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Fireground Strategies: Lessons from Baseball to the Blaze In this edition of Fireground Strategies, Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy dive into the complexities of decision-making under pressure by drawing parallels between baseball managing and incident command during fires. Using recent Yankees playoff controversies as a starting point, they explore h…

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Perspectives on Leadership: Transforming Fire Service Culture, Leadership, Mental Health, and Inclusion 58:30

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Perspectives on Leadership: Transforming Fire Service Culture, Leadership, Mental Health, and Inclusion In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw and Eric McCoy, chief, Huntington Beach (CA) Fire Department, explore the crucial role of culture in the fire service. Drawing on experiences from both coasts, they discuss breaking d…

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Fire and Training: Company Officers' Evolving Challenges in Fire Service Leadership 40:51

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Fire and Training: Company Officers' Evolving Challenges in Fire Service Leadership In this episode of Fire and Training, Douglas Cline and Christopher Naum assess the mounting challenges company officers face in today’s fire service. The discussion focuses on the many ways the role of the company officer has become increasingly demanding. They loo…

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The Larry Conley Show: Cultivating Leadership and Passion in Fire Service Training 1:35:21

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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: The Critical Role of Data, Building Intelligence, and Fire Prevention 1:05:30

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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: The Critical Role of Data, Building Intelligence, and Fire Prevention In this episode of Fire Service Data and Tech Talk, fire safety experts Jill Cotton and Jack Murphy cover a crucial yet underappreciated aspect of firefighting: leveraging data, building technology, and fire prevention strategies to save lives and…

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The Backstep Boys: Mastering Command Decisions and Crew Resource Management 1:12:04

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The Backstep Boys: Mastering Command Decisions and Crew Resource Management In this episode of The Backstep Boys, guests Dennis Rubin and Tom Currao join hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer to dissect the complexities of fireground decision making. From battling large-scale urban fires to pioneering crew resource management, they draw from decad…

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Point of Origin: NFPA, Code Development & How to Make Your Voice Heard 43:20

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Point of Origin: NFPA, Code Development & How to Make Your Voice Heard In this episode of the Point of Origin podcast, hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake sit down with Rob Dawson, regional director at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), to demystify how fire service standards are created, updated, and consolidated. Dawson shares his journ…

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Humpday Hangout: Setting the Standard 58:30

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n this Humpday Hangout, guests Frank Ricci and Dave McGlynn join members of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) to talk about setting standards in fire training and how that can influence the direction of an organization.By Fire Engineering Podcast

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Power of Good Records - Documentation for Engineering and Expert Witness 19:54

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Today, we’re talking about something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves — documentation. Whether you're building a high-rise tower or assessing a fire risk, the way we record, store, and access information can have long-term consequences. It’s not just about compliance — it’s about good business, future-proofing and legal protection.…

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BuildingsonFire: The Commercial Fireground Facts Update, Part 1 1:03:34

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BuildingsonFire: The Commercial Fireground Facts Update, Part 1 Join host Christopher Naum for the latest episode of BuildingsonFire as he kicks off a new series, The Commercial Fireground Facts Update. Drawing from decades of after-action reports and key line-of-duty incidents—from the 1989 Sunrise Gift Store fire to the 2007 Charleston Sofa Super…

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Hooks & Hoses: Striking a Balance Between Safety and Realism in Live Fire Training 42:48

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Hooks & Hoses: Striking a Balance Between Safety and Realism in Live Fire Training In this episode of Hooks & Hoses, host Eric Dreiman delves into the complexities of live fire training, sharing lessons from his extensive experience across acquired structures and fixed facilities. He emphasizes the critical balance between adhering to NFPA 1403, St…

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Humpday Hangout: Cancer Legislation, Wildland Firefighting, and More 1:09:37

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This “Politics and Tactics” edition of the Humpday Hangout explores the raw realities of wildland firefighting and the urgent push for federal recognition of occupational cancer in first responders. Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann, filmmaker of the acclaimed documentary Hotshot, talks about his six-year journey embedding with elite hotshot crews in Califo…

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Women in Fire: Inside the Fire Service Promotion Process 1:00:41

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Women in Fire: Inside the Fire Service Promotion Process In this episode of the Women in Fire podcast, host Lisa Baker, Southwest Trustee, Women in Fire, welcomes experts from California and Colorado dissect the realities behind fire service promotions, from driver/operator to captain and beyond. Deputy Chief Heather Mozdean of the Fremont (CA) Fir…

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Talkin’ Tactics: Lessons from the Front Lines and Beyond 59:03

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Talkin’ Tactics: Lessons from the Front Lines and Beyond In this episode of Talking Tactics, hosts David Polikoff, Robert “RJ” James, and Sam Villani take a close look at the landscape of fire service leadership. Reflecting on James’s recent training at the Jimmy Ellis Memorial and their own careers, they explore when and why firefighters decide to…

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Mayday Monday: Gas Emergencies 1:20:22

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Mayday Monday: Gas Emergencies Mayday Monday returns with another review of gas emergencies for September. The recent release of two reports on line-of-duty death in Virginia highlights the need to ensure firefighters are getting the message about practicing good risk management principles when responding to gas emergencies. This month, several fir…

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Breaking Barriers: Leadership and Women’s Voices 58:24

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Tactical Impact: Understanding Tenable Space and Focused Aggression 46:36

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Hooks & Hoses: Rob Grady’s Journey Through Firefighting in Gary, Indiana 1:15:51

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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Insights with Chief John Salka 58:30

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The Training Officer: The Nontraditional Truck Company 51:04

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Generation Engine: Lessons on Engine and Truck Officer Roles from Veteran Firefighters 1:03:52

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Tailboard Talk: Harvest Hazards, Station Upgrades, and Long-Term Planning in Rural Communities 47:30

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The Command Post: Hiring Challenges and Best Practices with Rick Lasky and John Salka 52:20

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Two Vollies and a Guest: Tactical Fireground Insights for Your Next Alarm 12:29

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Command Show: Inside Leadership and Lifesaving Strategies with Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson 36:10

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Mayday Monday: Lessons from the 2019 Atascosa Fire 1:20:57

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Fireground Strategies: Lessons from Baseball to the Blaze 1:05:01

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Perspectives on Leadership: Transforming Fire Service Culture, Leadership, Mental Health, and Inclusion 58:30

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Fire and Training: Company Officers' Evolving Challenges in Fire Service Leadership 40:51

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The Larry Conley Show: Cultivating Leadership and Passion in Fire Service Training 1:35:21

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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: The Critical Role of Data, Building Intelligence, and Fire Prevention 1:05:30

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The Backstep Boys: Mastering Command Decisions and Crew Resource Management 1:12:04

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Point of Origin: NFPA, Code Development & How to Make Your Voice Heard 43:20

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Humpday Hangout: Setting the Standard 58:30

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Power of Good Records - Documentation for Engineering and Expert Witness 19:54

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BuildingsonFire: The Commercial Fireground Facts Update, Part 1 1:03:34

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Hooks & Hoses: Striking a Balance Between Safety and Realism in Live Fire Training 42:48

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Humpday Hangout: Cancer Legislation, Wildland Firefighting, and More 1:09:37

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Women in Fire: Inside the Fire Service Promotion Process 1:00:41

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Talkin’ Tactics: Lessons from the Front Lines and Beyond 59:03

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Mayday Monday: Gas Emergencies 1:20:22