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Episode 200: Episode 7-4 – Dennis Fox – SmokeAlarmSafety.Org Jan 18, 2023

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If you purchased a toaster-oven and it either did not toast correctly or it burned everything you put in, what would you do? What about that beautiful new refrigerator that matches your décor, but all the frozen food defrosted and in the Cold side, everything was room temperature? What would you do?

There is growing evidence that the ionization type of smoke detectors may not be working properly, giving proper notice of smoke being detected. What if you went to bed, a fire starts in your den, where there is a smoke detector and by the time it sounds its alert, you have succumbed to smoke and poisonous gases.

Dennis Fox has been working on this very topic for almost seven years, while a close friend of his first saw this problem and said something about it, almost 46 years ago! While he notified the manufacturers and the various governmental bodies, all to no avail. Yes, there is a better smoke detector (Photo-Cell) and heat detectors available and they do cost more than the ionization type. But what price do you put on your life to protect you, your family and your home!

For additional information, please visit http://www.SmokeAlarmSafety.org and visit www.scribd.com and search for “Richard Patton.”

As always, you can catch the video version on our YouTube® channel, 5-Alarm Task Force Corp., or on our Podomatic page at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dalmatprod206 or tune in to the audio version on your favorite podcast platform!

Episode 199: Episode 7-8 – Chief Anthony Correia – “Character, Attitude & Values” Jan 14, 2023

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Chief Anthony Correia has over forty years’ experience in both Fire and EMS. A past chief in Missouri and New Jersey of both career and volunteer departments, he has taught around the country and at local, regional and national conferences. He is a strong supporter of “retention and recruitment” and offers strong, positive hints as to how to be successful at both of these topics, so very important today.

In this episode of “5-Alarm Task Force,” the Chief shares his wisdom regarding “Character, Attitudes & Values,” and the how these traits should be seriously considered within your retention and recruitment efforts. Though many departments including career, volunteer, combination and WUI, are “hungry” to add new members, we have to be sure we are hiring the men and women who will be a good fit for the department. And Chief Correia explains why these three traits are so necessary, especially in these times of acute need for many Fire and/or EMS agencies!

As always, you can catch the video version on our YouTube® channel, 5-Alarm Task Force Corp., on our Podomatic page at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dalmatprod206 or tune in to the audio version on your favorite podcast platform!

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Episode 198: Episode 7 - 7 - Chief (ret) Todd LeDuc - 2022 Review Dec 28, 2022

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Chief (ret) Todd LeDuc is currently the Chief Strategy Officer of Lifescan Wellness Centers. Prior to this position, he served as the Executive Assistant Chief of the Broward Sheriff’s Office – Division of Fire-Rescue, working his way up from paramedic 30 years ago.

Chief LeDuc has been a frequent guest and long-time supporter the podcast. In this episode we discuss his long relationship with the late Chief Bobby Halton, as both a friend and an author of several books and numerous articles that Chief Halton approved. We also discuss the rise in firefighter Line-of-Duty Deaths in 2022 and, how Lifescan’s early detection exams very likely saved the lives of two more firefighters in the department that he once help to lead!

We extend to all our viewers and listeners our best wishes for a Happy, Healthy & Safe New Year!

Episode 197: In Memory of Chief bBobby Halton - His Podcast on 17AUG2014 Dec 22, 2022

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This past Monday evening, December 19th, the Fire Service suffered the loss of a pillar of our Community, Chief Bobby Halton. Chief Halton was the Executive Editor of "Fire Engineering," and the director of the annual FDIC. His love for and dedication to the Fire Service was unwavering. And if you ever had the chance to meet and speak with him, you know he treated you as if he had known you all your life.
To honor his memory and service, we are honored to present his audio appearance on the then, very new podcast of "5-Alarm Task Force." We hope you will both enjoy and learn from the wisdom he shares.

Episode 196: Episode 7-6 – Chief (ret) Marc Bashoor – After-Action Reports & More Dec 08, 2022

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Chief (ret) Marc S. Bashoor has over thirty years of Fire/Rescue experience, including rising from firefighter to Chief of the Prince George MD Fire-Rescue Department, which is the largest integrated combination career and volunteer department in the U.S. He has presented at numerous local, regional and national fire conferences. Moreover, he has consulted with departments in Brazil and China.

In this interview, the Chief discusses two, recently released After Action Reports from the Boyd St. Fire in Los Angeles, which seriously injured three firefighters and the S. Stricker St. Fire in Baltimore, which claimed the lives of three Baltimore Firefighters.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) created a documentary regarding the Boyd Street Fire, which is available at https://www.firehero.org/2022/11/18/boyd-street/. Information on the Baltimore Fire can be found at https://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/resources/LineofDutyDeathReport_205S_Stricker_Street.pdf

In the second segment of this interview, Chief Bashoor discusses his “Can You Rescue U?” (https://yourescueu.com/) a class about Experienced Leadership – To Help You Survive & Thrive.”

As always, you can catch the video version on our YouTube® channel, 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. or tune in to the audio version on our website https://www.5-AlarmTaskForceCorp.org, Podomatic or on your favorite podcast platform!

Episode 195: Episode 7-5 – Capt. E.J. Henninger – A Firefighter & Fire Protection Systems Engineer Nov 18, 2022

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As society evolved over the last fifty years, more and more people learned, either via determination or happenstance, to “wear multiple hats.” And that trend has probably grown as opposed to, abated.

Our guest on this episode of “5-Alarm Task Force,” is one of those people who wears two hats, one is a fire protection systems engineer and the other is as a Captain in his local volunteer fire department, about an hour outside of the city of Philadelphia, where the volunteer fire service first came to be, thanks to Benjamin Franklin.

Captain E.J. Henninger has been a fire protection systems engineer for over twenty years and he shares with us how his profession and avocation allow him to provide service, not only to his own community, but also to builders and businesses that are looking to protect their facilities and the people who work therein!

Episode 194: Episode 7-3 – William “Bill” Dungey – Resilience & “The Wedge” Nov 03, 2022

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If you are a firefighter, we know that the work we perform is taxing, throwing and climbing ladders while wearing over 40 pounds of gear AND carrying tools, being on the nozzle, etc. With that said, many feel that they are in decent shape (most of the time) and for others, it can be difficult.

Our guest today, Bill Dungey, is a firefighter in Brant County, Ontario Canada. Like many firefighters in the northern half of the U.S., they deal with a great deal of snow and very wintry weather. So, it is no surprise that Bill soon realized that it can take a real effort to maintain both the physical and mental demands of this job.

In this episode, Bill explains the background of how firefighting led him to see what he himself needed and how that guided him into creating the “Wedge.” If you want to learn about resilience and how to find it in yourself, this is a podcast for you!

As always, you can catch the video version on our YouTube® channel or tune in to the audio version on our website or your favorite podcast platform!

Episode 193: Episode 7-2 - Blue Card & B-Shifter - MAYDAYS & Radio Traffic With Nic Brunacini & Josh Blum Oct 28, 2022

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There are instructors, local, regional and national conferences and you can learn tactics galore. But back in the late '60's and 70's, the late Chief Alan Brunacini helped to change our way of thinking on the fireground, especially for those who command those firegrounds.

His first book, "Fire Command" taught us better ways of serving in that command function. Years later, a number of those lessons are not only still valid but have become the basis for the "B-Shifter Blue Card."

Heading up the B-Shifter team is Chief John Vance, Nic Brunacini and Josh Blum. Whether it's at the Alan V. Brunacini Command Training Center or in your department's classroom, rec room, etc., you can now learn the importance and value of the Blue Card System.

Joining us today are Nic Brunacini and Josh Blum and we discuss some of the important information regarding MAYDAYS and the value of necessary and concise radio traffic.

Episode 192: Episode 6-20 – Chief Brandon Fletcher – Leadership, Ownership & Volunteers May 26, 2022

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The face of the volunteer fire service has changed dramatically since my days back in the mid-1970’s and early 1980’s. The day-to-day dynamics of our society have changed dramatically and made it more challenging for people to be able to volunteer time; not just to a volunteer fire department, but also to houses of worship, civic organizations, etc.

Yet, with over 70% of America being protected by volunteer or paid-on-call firefighters, we still have excellent leaders. My guest today is Chief Brandon Fletcher of the Gilt Edge FD in western Tennessee. Chief Fletcher is dedicated to his community and his firefighters. His department has automatic mutual aid agreements with surrounding departments for certain types of calls. This takes a strong and confident leader to establish this type of agreement.

We discuss recruitment and retention, training, challenges and more! And, you will hear more from him and you will able to learn from him, as well!

You can watch us on our YouTube® channel, “5-Alarm Task Force Corp.” or tune in to our podcast via your favorite podcast platform or visit our website at https://www.5-AlarmTaskForceCorp.org and scroll down the homepage to listen in.

To make a donation towards our 2022 Campaign goal to raise $12,000 to help our Brothers & Sisters, and/or their families in dire need, please visit our homepage! Thank you.

Episode 191: Episode 6-24 – “The EFO Program,” Part II with Helen Johnson, Chief Nelson Pyle and Chief Harold Phillips May 18, 2022

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This is Part II of our presentation about the EFO (Executive Fire Officer) program, offered at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg MD. Our guests went through the long educational process needed to achieve this level. While one is required to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree to enter the program, what you will learn goes far beyond fire tactics and administration.

This program will help you attain the true measure of a fire service leader. If you have that "hunger" inside you that keeps telling you to work harder, learn more and be the best that you can be, than this program might just be for you. Listen to our guests relate their experiences over thirty years ago and the bonds of both leadership and friendship that were an outgrowth of this amazing learning experience.

To make a donation towards our 2022 Campaign goal to raise $12,000 to help our Brothers & Sisters, and/or their families in dire need, please visit our homepage! Thank you.
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