Ops Talk - Real conversations about fire department operations, tactics, and the people doing the work. Hosted by Westminster Fire Department Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger, featuring firefighters, officers, and subject matter experts from inside and outside the organization. Each month, we explore the challenges facing modern fire service operations - from evolving tactics like electric vehicle fires and hazmat response, to position profiles that go beyond the job description, to lessons le ...
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Eric Linnenburger Podcasts
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Episode 1: Welcome to OpsTalk with Eric Linnenburger
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6:14Welcome to the very first episode of Ops Talk! Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger introduces Westminster Fire Department's new operational training podcast and explains why we're creating this platform. In this episode, we discuss: The primary goal is to provide a training and information-sharing mechanism for those moving the needle in a positive dire…
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Episode 4: Urban Search and Rescue - Scott Wilmes and Bryce Nilsson
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1:02:06In this episode of the OpsTalk podcast, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger interviews members of the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team, WFD Captain Scott Wilmes and WFD Engineer Bryce Nilsson. They discuss the motivations behind joining US&R, the various roles and responsibilities within the team, and the logistics of rapid deployment during disaster…
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Welcome to Ops Talk, Westminster Fire Department's operational training podcast. We're here to have real conversations about fire department operations, tactics, and the people doing the work. Hosted by Deputy Chief of Operations Eric Linnenburger, each episode features firefighters, officers, and subject matter experts from within and outside the …
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Episode 2: Hazmat, Organizational Involvement...and more - Ryan Meigel
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57:25In this episode of Ops Talk, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger and Lieutenant Ryan Meigel discuss the importance of the Hazmat team within the fire service, emphasizing leadership, motivation, and the value of involvement at both local and national levels. They explore the role of company officers in the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)…
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Episode 3: Navigating the Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Challenge - David Varney and Luke Gearhard
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1:26:46Summary In this episode of the OpsTalk podcast, host Eric Linnenburger discusses the emerging challenges of battery fires, particularly those involving electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries, with Battalion Chiefs David Varney and Luke Gearhard. The conversation covers the development of policies for handling these incidents, the importa…
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