Fire Engineering Podcast

"Are there too many jobs or not enough applicants?" The fire service is currently flooded with job openings for the position of firefighter, the best job in the world, yet we're having a difficult job filling the spots. Why and what can we do to address it? Join hosts Rick Lasky and Terry McGrath as they take a closer look at this issue. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com.

Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan speak with fire service legend Vincent Dunn. Vincent Dunn served with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) for 42 years and rose up through the ranks of the department: seven years as a firefighter, nine years as a company officer, and 26 years as a chief officer. 1957 – 1964 Firefighter assigned to Engine 59 Manhattan, extinguished tenement fires. 1964 to 1967 Lieutenant Engine 33 supervised firefighting hose teams. 1964 Graduated top of FDNY officer’s training class. 1967-1973 Company commander, Engine Company 58, in charge of fire prevention, fire education and firefighting in upper Manhattan with a staff of 30. Responsibilities included managing citywide response during periods of civil disturbances. 1973-1977 Battalion commander, battalion 25, in charge of fire prevention, fire education, and firefighting in upper Manhattan with a staff of 150. Assigned to headquarters, Planning and Operation Research Division, coordinated full-scale, fire research test study examining fire spread in New York City multiple dwellings. 1977-1984 Division commander, Division 7, in charge of command and control of fires, emergencies, hazardous material incidents in South Bronx with a staff of 500. Developed and co-wrote the U.S. National Fire Academy course, Command and Control of Major Fires and Emergencies 1984-1999 Division commander, Division 3 in charge of fire protection and fire prevention in midtown Manhattan, with a staff of 600. Developed and coordinated seminars on subjects of high-rise firefighting, terrorism tactics, and more. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com.

Odor investigation calls can be extremely problematic for firefighters, especially when it’s difficult to pin down the source. Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, Daryl Liggins, Brent Brooks, and Jimmy Davis discuss these responses and share some best practices.

Host Danny Sheridan talks firefighter Maydays and RIT response with guest Tony Carroll. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com.

Larry Conley, David Conley, and Elaine Kluttz talk with guest Chief Freddie Fernandez about assessment center prep, and share valuable, experience-based tips on getting promoted and career advancement. More: https://gluenationldc.com/ Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com.

Dr. Beth Murphy and company address issues related to firefighter health and mental well-being. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com.

On this episode of BuildingsonFire: Taking It to the Streets, host Chris Naum discusses building intelligence and reading a building. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com

Frank Ricci and Eddie Buchanan join Brian Zaitz and Jim Silvernail to talk about the message from FDIC International 2023 and how as instructors we need to carry that message back to our departments.

Host Tom Merrill looks back at FDIC International 2023 and discusses engine company operations for volunteer departments with guest Jeff Shupe. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and TheFireStore.com

Jason Patton and Brent Fenton of Fire Department Coffee join David Rhodes and Chris Mc Loone to close out FDIC International. https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/

Chief David Rhodes looks back on the week that was at FDIC International 2023 with Candice McDonald and Clark Lamping.

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady are joined by David Mellen and Ray McCormack at FDIC International 2023.

Rick Lasky and John Salka check in from “The Command Post” at FDIC International 2023. They discuss leadership, recruitment and retention, and other challenges facing the fire service.

Host Tom Merrill is joined by other members of the Snyder (NY) Fire Department to talk mentoring and more at FDIC International 2023.

Host Stephen Shaw speaks with guest Ric Jorge live from the floor of FDIC International 2023.

Chris Mc Loone speaks with Task Force Tips Health Segment Business Leader Erik Ward about cancer in the fire service.

Chris Mc Loone talks with Fire Facilities President Aaron Adams about the company’s anniversary and how technology is being incorporated into some our training structures.

Chris Mc Loone speaks with Robbie King of Vector Solutions at FDIC International 2023.

Host Dave McGlynn talks live at FDIC International 2023 with guests Frank Ricci, Steve Prziborowski, and Steve Hamilton.

Chris Mc Loone speaks with Jack Denning from Sourcewell about cooperative purchasing and how it can save fire departments time and money. More: https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/fire-rescue-gpo