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Fire Engineering Podcast

Fire Engineering Podcast
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Leadership
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Fire Service Culture
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Mental Health
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American Fire Service
Fire Department Culture
Building Construction
Safety Culture

Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877.

This aggregated show feed gives you an easy way to get every podcast episode produced by Fire Engineering. From tactics and training to leadership, technology, fireground operations, and the issues affecting today’s fire service, you’ll never miss a Fire Engineering podcast episode.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Mayday Monday, Tony Carroll revisits the fatal fire in Howard County (MD), that claimed the life of firefighter Nate Flynn. Retired Incident Commander Chuck Ridgely joins to discuss what happened on the fireground and what the inci... more

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Fire departments have traditionally measured outcomes by what was lost: civilian deaths, injuries, and property damage. But what happens when departments start measuring what firefighters saved?

In this episode, we examine the shift toward positive ... more

What does NFPA 1750 mean for your fire department?

In this episode, Eddie Buchanan sits down with retired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Dave Downey to discuss the fire service's newly consolidated standard, NFPA 1750: Standard for Emergency Response ... more

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Recent Guests

OJ Kolodziej
Operator at Magic City Truck Academy; longtime Birmingham firefighter
Magic City Truck Academy
Episode: Lessons in Truck Company Operations and Leadership
Gary Ludwig
Chief, educator for EMS, fire and law enforcement
Jefferson College; former IEFC president; FEMA National Advisory Council member
Episode: How Operational Failures Led to a Multi-Million-Dollar LODD Verdict
Sean Duffy
Advocate for Firefighter Rescue Survey; builds training through Build Your Culture
Build Your Culture; Ann Arbor Fire Department
Episode: Operational Readiness and Search-Focused Tactics
James Stallings
Captain, Mobile Fire
Mobile Fire
Episode: Engine Company Tactics for Stretching Hose
Kim Weppler
Safety officer and code enforcement professional with extensive experience in false alarm issues
Rockland County Fire Emergency Services; Rockland County Chiefs False Alarm Committee
Episode: False Alarms
Chad Edwards
Retired fire captain; author of Cheap Seats, What Happens After the Title is Gone
Self-published author; focus on leadership, succession, identity after title
Episode: After the Title Is Gone
Steve Pettit
Captain, Ladder 1, Charlotte
Charlotte Fire Department
Episode: Escaping the SouthPark Construction Fire
Mike Watts
Captain, Ladder 1, Charlotte
Charlotte Fire Department
Episode: Escaping the SouthPark Construction Fire
Navy Bob Roncska
Retired Navy Captain, leadership expert, author
US Navy, former Naval Aide to the President
Episode: What Does It Mean to Lead with Love?

Hosts

Eric Dreiman
Host of Hooks & Hoses Podcast, Fire Engineering Podcast Network
Lisa Baker
Host of Women in Fire Radio Show
Tony Carroll
Host of Mayday Mondays
Ronnie K.
Host of The Backstep
Tommy Aurnhammer
Co-host on The Backstep

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • Abysmal Audio Quality

    Can barely hear the guest talk most of the time. Constant background noise

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Wade St.
    United States2 years ago
  • Sad to watch the slip

    Sad that the editorial staff of this magazine feels it’s appropriate to stoop to “angry old man yells at clouds” style political rants instead of leading the fire service through the fog of today. We’re not here to hear you parrot political commentary that you watched from your recliner last night.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Former listener3
    United States4 years ago
  • Full of great stuff, just be patient.

    Usually takes about 5-10 mins at the beginning of each episode before you get to the actual content. Just like most Fire training sessions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FireyTris
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great content the audio

    I like this podcast my favorite episode was when you guys had our fire department, recruitment officer, captain, Jason Shanley on it I know that was last year but I decided to leave this review now the audio on that podcast was amazing. Thank you so much for having San Diego Fire Rescue on the podcast. The future podcasts now that I listen to them the audio to be honest with you it does not sound really good let’s try and do better on the audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    firefighter Shelly
    United States4 years ago
  • Background noise

    The content has been very good but almost every episode has some kind of distracting background noise. I can only put up with so much before I just move on to something else. Audio has been inconsistent.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AreJayW
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners repeatedly note strong, practical content from experienced fire service leaders.
Guests are typically high-signal experts—trainers, chiefs, researchers—with deep, field-tested insights.
Audio quality and production inconsistencies are a frequent point of frustration for some listeners.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Operational Readiness and Search-Focused Tactics
Q: How should incident commanders adapt to multiple victims and evolving search operations?
By establishing a clear rescue group supervisor, maintaining the tactical gap, and empowering supervisor-level oversight so crews can adapt fluidly without micromanagement, while prioritizing life and efficient use of resources.
Operational Readiness and Search-Focused Tactics
Q: What would you change in training first if you were Fire Chief tomorrow?
I would overhaul the training approach to focus on where we are most successful with victims, aligning training with actual time frames and data, then gradually implement phase-based changes across company sessions and SOPs to ensure the new methods become second nature.
What Does It Mean to Lead with Love?
Q: What trends are you seeing in leadership today?
There is growing emphasis on teaching relationship-building, implementing structured practices like crew top three and one-on-ones, and moving away from the “great man” leadership myth toward a model where people and relationships drive outcomes.
What Does It Mean to Lead with Love?
Q: What does leading with love look like in practice?
Leading with love involves treating people as people, earning trust through care, giving people a voice, removing barriers, and holding people accountable in a fair, compassionate way to improve safety and performance.
What Does It Mean to Lead with Love?
Q: Walk me through that origin story.
The guest explains growing up in a humble background, pursuing Navy service to join a team with strong camaraderie, and ultimately choosing the nuclear Navy after seeing the teamwork and culture depicted in submarines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Engineering Podcast

What is Fire Engineering Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical firefighting knowledge, leadership, and safety culture, blending engine-vs-truck dynamics, incident command, and data-driven tactics with timely topics like peer support, decontamination, cancer prevention, and mental resilience. Guests range from seasoned chiefs and officers to researchers and equipment experts, often sharing lessons learned from real-world incidents, firefighting operations, and program implementation. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, comprehensive incident leadership, and initiatives that translate lab findings into field-ready tactics. It's particularly valuable for listeners who want actionable insights for training, leadership development, and improv... more

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Recent guests on Fire Engineering Podcast include:

1. OJ Kolodziej
2. Gary Ludwig
3. Sean Duffy
4. James Stallings
5. Kim Weppler
6. Chad Edwards
7. Steve Pettit
8. Mike Watts

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