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The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) leads fire and EMS instructors in their efforts to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, increase firefighter safety, and improve the profession through education and training. ISFSI supports instructors through educational opportunities, networking, mentoring programs, leadership opportunities, instructional resources, and legislative representation.

The Engine House Training Guys are friends and students of the fire service who like to share their combined knowledge and skills with others.  Discussions will include  the most basic tactics and training to leadership and officer development and everything in between.  They love the fire service and look forward to having spirited discussions around the virtual kitchen table or from the engine bumper.           

From tactics and strategies to studies and tools, this class will cover all aspects of firefighting in rural areas, small towns, and small suburbs. If you are on a department that provides coverage to these areas, this show is for you. And if your an urbanite,this show will give you some insight as to how things are done in small towns and rural areas. Tonight's guests are Jim Silvernail, author of Suburban Fire Tactics, Mike Shoulders, and Mark Boaz. This is the premiere episode of the Chris Willis Radio show.  Chris has been in the fire service for over 12 years and is a firefighter with the Falmouth (KY) fire department. Tune in and welcome Chris to the Fire Engineering radio network.

Among many other duties, Chief Ron Kanterman does fire & life safety consultation, fire service training and fire protection through Gold Horn Associates. Tom Aurnhammer is the Deputy Chief of the Los Pinos Fire Protection District in Ignacio, CO.  Join them as they come together as the Back Step Boys and listen in as they share their wealth of fire service knowledge and experience.

A special Saturday recording of the PJ Norwood show.  This show will be rebroadcast during his next schedule Fire Engineering Talk Radio hosting period on February 19, 2014.

Chris Mc Loone brings the pages of "Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment" magazine to the airwaves.  Topics covered focus exclusively on those professionals whose job it is to buy Trucks, Tools, Turnout Gear and Firefighting Equipment.                

This radio show will discuss all of the research conducted with the fire service by the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute.  Guests from fire departments that have served on the technical panels of the research will share their perspectives and how they have incorporated the results into their departments. Host Steve Kerber is the Director of the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute. He has led fire service research and education in the areas of ventilation, structural collapse, and fire dynamics. A 13-year veteran of the fire service, with most of his service at the College Park Fire Department in Prince George's County Maryland where he served at ranks up through Deputy Chief.  He currently serves on the Advisory Board of Fire Engineering and the Fire Department Instructors Conference.  Steve has also been appointed to the rank of Honorary Battalion Chief by the FDNY.

Douglas Cline, is a 34+-year veteran and student of the Fire Service serving as Assistant Chief of Operations with Horry County Fire Recue.  Cline is a well-known international speaker presenting dynamic power packed programs on instructor development, officer development, rapid intervention team training and firefighter safety and survival.

Anthony and Ed talk about fire command.

Dane Carley Craig Nelson and Jeff Wallin welcome guest Lieutenant Brian Bresh from the West Metro Fire Protection District (Denver Metro) as we discuss the findings of physiological and temporal stress on officers and decision making on the fireground. You won’t want to miss this incredibly interesting discussion of physiology and fireground command on Tailboard Talk. More information is available in Brian Brush's webcast at fireengineering.com and in his Executive Fire Officer paper.

On tonight's show, hosts Mike Dugan and Mike Gagliano talk air management and fire tactics with Phil Jose and Steve Bernocco of Seattle. Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday January 22 at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they share their knowledge and answer your questions.

Sons of the Flag is a nonprofit organization supporting military, first responders and civilian burn survivors by providing  funding  for innovative research.  The Sons of the Flag brings together passionate community leaders, pioneering physicians, experienced military service members, dedicated first responders and purposeful civilians to complete its mission.

Chief Dennis Rubin is a rescue consultant, writer and teacher.  In this series, he and his guests  address the latest hot button issues in the fire service.

Mental health & Suicide President Richie Stack, newly selected Vice President Bob Faas, and Robbie Fisher will continue last month's discussion with Capt. Willie Wines Jr. (Iron Firemen.com) about firefighter mental health and suicide. Also joining them will be Rhett Fleitz from the Fire Critic. Together, brothers Wines and Fleitz has lectured around the country addressing the stresses and mental health of our profession. Please join these brothers as they discuss a very difficult topic. The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society is an organization dedicated to the camaraderie and brotherhood forged between firefighters.  The F.O.O.L.S. provide real fire training for real firefighters and feel it is their duty to keep their brother and sisters in the fire service as safe as possible on the fire ground.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.