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Fire Engineering Podcast

Fire Engineering Podcast
Fire Service
Leadership
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Firefighting Training
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Firefighting
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Firefighter Rescue Survey
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Fire Department Culture
FDNY
Fire Service Leadership
Mental Health

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

Retirement from the fire service is about more than financial security. Forest Reeder, chief (ret.), Tinley Park (IL) Fire Department joins Larry Conley to discuss creating a personal succession plan that prepares firefighters for life after their ca... more

What does it take to prepare for a fire service promotional assessment center? Host Anthony Kastros welcomes District Chief Jose Ariza of the Tulsa (OK) Fire Department to discuss assessment centers, promotional testing, and the mindset firefighters ... more

Indianapolis (IN) Battalion Chief Candace Ashby joins host Billy Hux to discuss her career in the fire service and private fire investigation. Ashby shares how she launched her own investigation firm in 1999 and developed a practice focused on comple... more

What creates a strong fire department culture, and how can leaders build trust and accountability across their organization? Walt W. White, a fire service veteran with four decades of experience and nearly 12 years as a fire chief in two states, disc... more

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Recent Guests

Sal Cassano
Former FDNY Chief of Department and New York City Fire Commissioner
FDNY
Episode: 25 Years After 9/11: Former FDNY Chiefs on Leadership and Brotherhood
Tommy Richardson
Retired FDNY Chief of Department and former chief of training and operations
FDNY
Episode: 25 Years After 9/11: Former FDNY Chiefs on Leadership and Brotherhood
Ian Bennett
Seattle Fire Department battalion chief, live-fire instructor, founder of West Coast Fire Training, and author
Seattle Fire Department
Episode: In the Books: Episode 22 - Learning to Burn: Live Fire Training for the Modern Fire Environment
Chandler Moore
Captain with Martin County Fire Rescue and FDIC Advisory Board member
Martin County Fire Rescue
Episode: The 3 Essentials of an Effective Fireground Arrival Report | Tactical Impact
Shane Furuta
Retired Federal Fire Department lieutenant with 27 years of service
Federal Fire Department
Episode: Engine Company Operations: Hose Management, Firefighter Training, and Data
Mike Ledford
Assistant chief and 20-year fire service veteran
Wilmore Fire Department
Episode: The Choice Before Us: Deciding the Future of the Volunteer Fire Service
Daryl Liggins
Oakland firefighter who discusses fireground operations and water supply
Episode: Fireground Hydraulics and Water Supply: LDH, Hydrant Hookups, and Drafting
Andy Soccodato
Pump operations instructor, Water Thieves LLC owner, and author of Water Thievery
Water Thieves LLC
Episode: Fireground Hydraulics and Water Supply: LDH, Hydrant Hookups, and Drafting
Chuck Ridgely
Retired incident commander with experience in fireground command and Mayday response
Howard County Fire and Rescue Services
Episode: Mayday Monday: Managing Command Stress and Tactical Gaps

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 188 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.

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The Choice Before Us: Deciding the Future of the Volunteer Fire Service
Q: So in your way of thinking, is volunteerism dying or do you think there's hope? It just takes embracing new ideas. What do you think?
Ledford says volunteerism is not dying. Wilmore received far more expressions of interest after simplifying its recruitment process, improving its outreach, and showing the community what its department culture is like.
The Choice Before Us: Deciding the Future of the Volunteer Fire Service
Q: What is the biggest threat to today's Volunteer Fire Service, to the Volunteer Fire Service of 2026 entering 2027?
Ledford says the greatest threat is the volunteer fire service's own resistance to change. Departments must find ways to welcome the next generation and adopt new ideas, or they risk fading away.
Engine Company Operations: Hose Management, Firefighter Training, and Data
Q: What do you see as the future of the engine company, FireGround Operations?
Furuta expects a continued focus on fundamentals, low-pressure systems, and simple equipment, with technology used selectively to improve situational awareness without replacing basic skills.
Engine Company Operations: Hose Management, Firefighter Training, and Data
Q: How do Firefighter Rescue Survey and Engine Company Operations and the sheer numbers over 5,000 documented rescues go hand in hand, and how critical is it to get that fast water into a building to support the rescue operation?
The hosts say fast water buys time for search and rescue. They urge departments to analyze comparable cases and adapt the findings to their own staffing, response patterns, and buildings.
The 3 Essentials of an Effective Fireground Arrival Report | Tactical Impact
Q: What are the three essentials of an effective fireground arrival report?
The essentials are content, flow, and tone. Officers should share relevant observations in a logical sequence and deliver them calmly and clearly so incoming crews can understand and act on the information.

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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. Sal Cassano
2. Tommy Richardson
3. Ian Bennett
4. Chandler Moore
5. Shane Furuta
6. Mike Ledford
7. Daryl Liggins
8. Andy Soccodato

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