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Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews talks with Firehouse authors and speakers and members of the fire service about firefighter training and tactics, leadership, trends and traditions.
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews is joined by Edward Tracey, the captain of Rescue 11 at the Rochester, NY, Fire Department. Tracey, with 30 years in the fire service, has written for Firehouse and spoken at their events on topics including firefighter training.
On this podcast, Tracey goes in-depth on this two recent articles about micro-learning and tips for enhancing company-level drills.
The two discuss each rank of the fire service's role in education, how to create realistic technical rescue training and expands on Tracey's study of how firefighters learn best.
Resources:
Short Drills: Microlearning Principles Improve Training Sessions
Six Considerations for Improving the Company-Level Drill
FireRescueEdu
Connect with Capt. Tracey on LinkedIn
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Peter Matthews talks with Dr. Rich Gasaway about what firefighters need to know about situational awareness in 2021. Gasaway, who retired at rank of fire chief after a 30-year career in the fire service, has studied situational awareness impacting firefighting operations that resulted in near-miss, injury and firefighter fatality incidents. The two discuss what firefighters working on today's fireground need to know and how they can avoid becoming a statistic.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Peter Matthews talks with John Lewis and Robert Moran about training, tactics and leadership in today's fire service. Known as The Jersey Guys, Lewis, a retired lieutenant from Passaic, NJ, and Moran, currently fire chief in Brewster, MA, explain how firefighter training tactics has evolved since they began teaching. Having served in volunteer and career fire departments, the two discuss effective training, plus share tips share leadership tips for officers and chiefs. Find out more about their Firehouse Expo 2021 HOT and classroom session.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Peter Matthews talks with retired Fire Chief Charles Werner about how fire departments and other public safety agencies are deploying drones for countless operations.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Peter Matthews talks with Battalion Chief Demond Simmons about his article, "Smart Training and Firefighting." Simmons explains the basis for the article and concept, which explains the roles of "smart" and "aggressive" in educating firefighters. Also, a discussion on the role of company officers in encouraging their firefighters to work smarter on the fireground.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Peter Matthews talks with Nashville Fire Department Director/Chief William Swann about the Christmas Day explosion. Chief Swann shares how previous incidents and trainings with local, state and federal agencies allowed for a unified command to be established and operate smoothly after the bombing that damaged over 40 buildings. The two discuss the lessons Nashville Fire has learned from the Christmas Day explosion and the deadly March 2020 tornado and how important training and preparation are for all first responders.
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Peter Matthews talks with longtime Firehouse contributor and speaker Lt. Mike Daley about his December magazine article on training and operating at night. Daley, who is a longtime fire instructor, explains the challenges firefighters encounter at night on the fireground or emergency scene and the need for training in after sunset. Get tips and tricks for training and operating safely and effectively and how to use the tools on your rig to help you see the real scene.
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Peter Matthews talks with Battalion Chief Chad Costa about working the front lines of 2020's devastating wildfires. Costa, from the City of Petaluma, CA, Fire Department, worked the the August Complex Fire - California's largest wildfire for several weeks. Costa explains decision-making at wildland incidents and the importance of communications in incident action plans. He also shares what happened when 2017's fires threatened his wife and children as he worked another incident.
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Peter Matthews talks with Lt. Jonathan Baxter, the recipient of the 2019 Firehouse Thomas Carr Community Service Award. Baxter, who serves as the public information officer/homeland security operations for the San Francisco Fire Department, was nominated for his extraordinary outreach efforts on everything from fire prevention to surf safety. Baxter shares the incredible outreach the department has had during his time overseeing the efforts and how his law enforcement background has led to additional safety programs.
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Peter Matthews talks with firefighters Jason Beck and Jon Metz about the harrowing incident that led them to be named the recipients of the 2019 Firehouse Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. The two McCall, ID, firefighters arrived first to find a large debris field and a 20-foot wall of flames following a propane explosion that heavily entrapped a young girl. Hear how the two were able to rescue the girl and what role training played in the miraculous rescue.