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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.

Mike McEvoy is the EMS technical editor for Fire Engineering magazine and was the first EMS Chief ever elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. 

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.

Join Christopher Brennan and P.J. Norwood tonight for "Making the Turn" on Fire Engineering Talk Radio.

Join Traditions Training as they have an in-depth discussion with Firefighters, Officers and the Incident Commander from a house fire that involved a MAYDAY. This incident was at 87 Herrington Drive in Largo, MD. where a firefighter had to be removed from the structure and spend many days and nights in the Burn Unit. Hear his story and the story of the rescuers and the Incident Commander as they provide you, the listener with real world discussion as to what and how events transpired at this call. This show is a must listen for all members of the fire service.

Ed Hafield and Host Anthony Kastros, author of the Fire Engineering book and video series Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center, which focuses on strategy and tactics and the Fire Engineering DVD series Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos!.

TAP THE BOX - FETC SERVICES.  EPISODE # 94.  "THE MAYDAY" Host Billy Greenwood of Fire Emergency Training Consultation Services (www.fetcservices.com)  will introduce special guest, Captain John Wright of the Flower Mound, Texas Fire Department.  Captain Wright; a 16 year veteran of the fire service, will speak freely on his personal experience(s) involving his mayday during the June 17th, 2011 fireground operation at 2609 Northview Court that resulted in burns. This was a 3,500 square foot, 2 story, wood frame single family dwelling with 3 car garage that he and his partner were caught in a bad way.  Tap the Box this month will be a definate eye opener for all firefighters, rapid intervention teams and mayday instructors. Learn about the physcological factors that helped or may have hindered in the Texas mayday. We will expose why RPDM - (rapid prime decision making) will help your firefighters be better prepared. Captain Wright will introduce the "Domino's Theory" as to how and why things happened. This is a definate "Must Hear and See" radio show brothers! Save the date, Friday Night August 26th, 2011, @ 1930hrs (EST) Internet listeners (a special note) You will get to see the show's visual aids, (Dwelling, PPE, SCBA, and Burns) from Captain Wright's website at www.texasmayday.com

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.

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday August 24th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss strategy and tactics.

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.

Lieutenant Ray McCormack FDNY and Erich Roden from the City of Milwaukee fire department discuss Urban Firefighting tactics.

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

Fireground Strategies & Other Stuff From the Street Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo hosts "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Street."  Along with his co-host, Jim Duffy, 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.

Among many other duties, Chief Ron Kanterman does fire & life safety consultation, fire service training and fire protection through Gold Horn Associates. Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder has instructed thousands of firefighters in survival training.  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. Tom Aurnhammer, Deputy Chief, Colorado will co-host during this episode. Tom is a former chief from Farmington, NM.  he teaches at the NFA and is on the NFAA board.

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. Chief Eddie Buchanan hosts this show and currently serves as President of the ISFSI and serves on the Technical Committee on Fire Services Training for the National Fire Protection Association. Chief Buchanan is author of the Volunteer Training Officer’s Handbook from Pennwell Books and Videos and lectures throughout the country on fire service leadership and training topics.  He is co-author of the Red, White & Blue Ribbon Reports from the Volunteer/Combination Officer’s Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.