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Once a month, host Mike McEvoy turns the topic of conversation from fire-secific training and takes us into the world of critical care and emergency rescue.  His guest this month is Dr. Kevin Mackey, EMS Medical Director for Sacramento Fire Department and 5 surrounding counties in California.  Newly elected to the National Registry of EMTs Board of Directors, Mike McEvoy will talk with Dr. Mackey about the role of the EMS Medical Director, current state of fire based EMS and predictions for the future

Chief Rick Lasky & Chief John Salka discuss leadership lessons learned from their experience in the Fire Service. This week's guest is Chief Alan Brunacini. 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.

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

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday December 28 at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they share their knowledge and answer your questions.

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.

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.

Join "Tap the Box" radio host Billy Greenwood of FETC Services as they discuss today's fires, rate of growth and look at ways to protect civilians. Special guest will be Fire Inspector Joe Triolo. www.fetcservices.com

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.  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.

Hosts Dane Carley, Craig Nelson, and Jeff Wallin talk to the directors/producers Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam of the Detroit Fire film "BURN", "a documentary about Detroit told through the eyes of its firefighters, who are charged with the thankless task of saving a city that many have written off as dead." The Tailboard Talk guys will also speak with some Detroit (MI) Fire personnel who are in the film including in alphabetical order: Frank Dombrowski, Chief Craig Dougherty, John Ellis, Terrill Hardaway, Dennis Hunter, Dave Miller, Dave Parnell, Eric Tate, and Reginald Whitaker.  Please check out the web site and see how you can support the project at http://detroitfirefilm.org .

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 December 14 at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they share their knowledge and answer your questions. This week, Chief Dave McGrail joins the guys to talk high-rise strategy and tactics.

This month, Dave Dalrymple and co. talk motorsports rescue. Tools, Technology & Methodology:  The Rescuer's Roadside Stop to Weigh-In On Everything  Extrication.