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Fire Engineering Podcast

Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Listen to our lineup of podcasts featuring hosts from around the fire service.

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  • Avg 57 min
  • English

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  • #2342
    August 14 · 54 min

    Practical Fueling and Hydration for Shift Life

    Firefighting doesn't fit a standard 9-to-5 mold, and standard dietary advice often fails on shift. On this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Stephen Shaw welcomes registered dietician Megan Lautz to talk about tackling real-world nutritional challenges first responders face. They emphasize smart, actionable habits, such as learning how caffeine affects fluid levels, why targeted sugar in an oral rehydration solution speeds recovery, and how simple swaps can replace heavy pre-workout supplements.

  • #2341
    August 10 · 1 hr 12 min

    Remembering Captain Ben Lauren: Learning from Line-of-Duty Deaths

    This episode of Tony Carroll's Mayday Monday features Brandon Cory, a sheriff's special rescue deputy and training officer, as he opens up about the March 13, 2020, duplex fire in Forsyth Township, Michigan, which claimed the life of 23-year-old Ben Lauren. Cory describes the incident walking listeners through dispatch, arrival, conditions, and the high-risk collapse that took place. The discussion also includes a focus on practical and critical lessons learned.

  • #2340
    August 8 · 1 hr 5 min

    The Similarities Between Parenthood and The Fire Service

    In this episode of Fireground Strategies, Deputy Chief Mike Shaw from the Wallingford (CT) Fire Department joins hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy to reflect on his recovery journey after suffering a severe injury. Shaw details his time advancing through the ranks and shares his core leadership philosophy: He treats fire service command like parenthood. He explains how, like parenting, effective leadership requires applying rules consistently while tailoring guidance to individual personalities and goals, setting firm expectations, and providing the tools and advocacy the crew needs.

  • #2339
    August 7 · 46 min

    The Evolution of Data for Tactical Capability

    Dave McGlynn sits down with Eddie Buchanan to talk about practical ways to collect, connect, and use fire service data to improve tactical capability in this episode of The Training Officer. They discuss the evolution from spreadsheets to integrated RMS/LMS platforms, the role of AI, and tactical benchmarks. Buchanan outlines where departments often fall short, where technology is headed, and simple steps training officers can take to show up.

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