
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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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OpsTalk – Fire Lieutenant Profile: Part Two
Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger
Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar
Episode Overview
In Part 2 of this conversation, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger continues the discussion with... more
Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger
Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar
Episode Overview
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with three fire lieutenants at very different stages o... more
Summary
In this episode of Ops Talk, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with Fire Chief Kris Blume, author of "Carry the Fire: The Crucible of Leadership in the Fire Service." They discuss officer development, mission-driven culture, and the c... more
In 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 vario... more
Welcome 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 t... more
In 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 leve... more
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, ... more
Summary
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 Gea... more
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The content centers around fire department operations, offering rich discussions about contemporary challenges and evolving tactics in the fire service. Topics frequently include officer development, the intricacies of urban search and rescue, and emerging operational needs like handling lithium-ion battery fires. Listeners can expect insights not just on firefighting tactics, but also on leadership, team dynamics, and the interpersonal aspects of firefighting. This podcast stands out by providing a platform for open conversations with firefighters and experts, fostering professional growth through shared experiences and lessons learned from real incidents. The style is approachable, likened to sitting around a kitchen table, making it rela... more
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Recent guests on WFD Ops Talk include:
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2. Ryan Meigel
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