Firefighter Training Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Warehouse Fire Operations Sep 27, 2020

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This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about large warehouse fire operations and gives and overview of the LODD of Battalion Chief John Tvedten of Kansas City Missouri in December of 1999.

What Gives You The Right? Sep 20, 2020

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This week The Firefighter Training Podcast ask the question What (or who) gives you the right to behave like you are.

These questions provide some insight into not only your behavior but if used correctly might even help your organization.

We also have an Ask The Chief Segment about canceling apparatus on automated alarms.

Firefighting During Covid-19 Pandemic Sep 13, 2020

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This week The Firefighting Training Podcast discusses what impact Covid-19 mitigation efforts might have had on firefighting. We discuss attack procedures, flammable materials and the changes in human behavior including locked doors etc. Get out and take a look around this week.

Managing Fire Streams Sep 06, 2020

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This week The Firefighter Training Podcast asks you to pay more attention to managing your fire streams, before and at the emergency. From the pump operator to the company officer and the IC don't take your stream delivery for granted.

All About The IC Aug 30, 2020

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This week The Firefighter Training Podcast is about some operational tips for the IC in small and medium sized departments. The episode is good for all IC's regardless of what sized departments they serve.

What Did You Do Today? Aug 23, 2020

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This week the Firefighter Training Podcast returns! The discussion and action item involves the question, What Did You Do Today?

After A Mistake... Oct 20, 2019

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This week The Firefighter Training Podcast looks at how to recover after a mistake. The episode also talks about the human-ness of the fire service and how learning to lead people is the key.

Handling Gas Emergencies Sep 29, 2019

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This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about gas emergencies and the pitfalls and properties of the gas. We discuss response, meters and tactics.

This episode is operational.

Fix It Sep 23, 2019

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This week The Firefighter Training Podcast encourages you to "Fix it" for whatever is going on at the fire scene or in the back room of the firehouse or fire hall.

Command Presence Sep 08, 2019

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This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks about command presence on and off the fireground.