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Members of Traditions Training discuss company officer expectations on tonight's show.

Anthony and Ed talk about fire command.

Have you ever heard someone say, “Hey, hold my beer while you watch this!” Hopefully, it wasn’t at a fire but the idea illustrates 1 of the 7 hazardous behaviors we talk about in this month’s Tailboard Talk. Credit goes to the IAFC who developed a crew resource management manual that, among other things, discusses these behaviors. But, we are easily distracted by shiny objects (kind of like the squirrel chasing the acorn in the movie Ice Age) so we also talk about seeing and adapting to changes in the fire service first. We use pensions and service levels as examples of doing so.

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.

Whether you are from “the sticks” or “the bricks”, discuss the latest topics in the fire service with the crew of S.A.F.E. Firefighter, LLC.   We’ll talk about how strategies, tactics and current events effect YOU on the fireground.   We want you to be a “Smart, Aggressive, Fundamental & Efficient” firefighter. “Get It Done. No Excuses.” Matt McDowell is a Captain with the Bluffton Township Fire District, Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy, President of the Lowcountry FOOLS and Owner of Safe Firefighter, LLC. He holds a degree in Fire Administration and has previously served as Training Officer for Hardeeville Fire Department in South Carolina and Firefighter for the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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.

Ed Hadfield fills in for the FOOLS and talks about fitness initiatives in the fire service.   

On tonight's episode, host Al Schlick will discuss planning the 2014 training calendar.  With so much to do and so little time to do it, planning is the difference between a good training program and a great training program.  Listen in or join in on the conversation at, The Training Office, the official show of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. 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.

In the fire service you either "lead, follow or get out of the way." Pat Nichols & Mark Gregory are definitely leaders. Join them as they discuss training that is both interesting and informational.               

Tap the Box with Billy Greenwood of FETC Services. Welcomes Tiger Schmittendorf to discuss the FDIC experience; recruitment and retention; and keeping the brotherhood alive.

Chief Rick Lasky & Chief John Salka discuss leadership lessons learned from their experience in the Fire Service. Listen in as they provide effective critiques and tips for every level of the job, from chiefs on down.

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

Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo & Jim Duffy host "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Street."  , this show covers fireground organization and operational safety as well as building construction and choosing a strategic mode of operation from the point of view of those in command of both the fireground and individual companies. Tonight talking expectations and flow paths  With Lt Colangelo

Where education meets experience and expertise.  Learn from the decision makers and talk one-on-one with elected leaders.  Being a great firefighter is not good enough!  Politics effect our staffing, budgets and equipment.  Get involved now with Frank Ricci and Chris Pepler.