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Tap the Box with host Billy Greenwood of FETC Services.

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.

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

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.

Deputy Chief Anthony O'Avillo  Battalion Chief 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. Please don't be afraid to call in and join in the conversation      Happy St Patrick’s Day From Chief O'villo and Chief Duffy  We are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sudden cardiac events in firefighters is the March 2014 Firemedically Speaking topic.  Host Mike McEvoy will be joined by Drs. Stephanos Kales (Harvard Medical School) and Denise Smith (Skidmore College) for a lively and informative discussion on why firefighters, including some very young members, suffer sudden cardiac events.  Our guests will discuss their firefighter research and make some recommendations for the future.

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.

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.           

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.

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.

Tools, Technology & Methodology:  The Rescuer's Roadside Stop to Weigh-In On Everything Extrication.  A new "crunching" topic every session on the world of vehicle rescue.

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.

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.

Anthony and Ed talk about fire command.

Join us Friday evening for the next episode of Tailboard Talk where Craig, Dane, and Jeff Wallin will be talking with several guests about emergency response involving special needs populations. The discussion hopes to bring awareness and guidance to the frightening effect emergencies have on some of these growing populations. The discussion also hopes to provide some direction for emergency responders to begin addressing this often overlooked population pro-actively. Here are links to the videos mentioned during the show: My Life with Asperger's Syndrome Autistic Boy Explains Autism Dane Carley and Craig Nelson discuss a wide variety of topics regarding the fire service.