Fire Engineering

11/14/2025

WEBINAR TODAY, 2 pm ET:
https://ow.ly/cB2N50XjZoe
Fighting Fire, Fighting Cancer: How Research and Collaboration Are Changing Firefighter Health
-with John Schmidt, Gavin Horn, Chris Bator, and Sam Eaton

Cancer remains one of the leading threats to firefighter health, but progress is being made through research, education, and collaboration. This powerful webinar brings together leaders who have dedicated their careers to protecting firefighters both on and off the fireground.

Hear from Dr. Gavin Horn, Chief Chris Bator, and Chief Sam Eaton (Ret.), with moderation by Chief John Schmidt (Ret.), as they share how data-driven research, innovative programs, and collective advocacy are shaping the future of firefighter cancer education — and saving lives in the process.

More info and registration:
https://ow.ly/cB2N50XjZoe

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11/14/2025

In this episode of Fire Service Court, John K. Murphy, an attorney and retired deputy fire chief, breaks down how fire and EMS leaders can build legally safe, effective organizations. Murphy stresses the importance of strong leadership rooted in clear policies, open communication, and accountability. He highlights legal protections under federal and state laws covering discrimination, harassment, disability accommodations, pregnancy rights, and social media conduct. This episode’s discussion covers the evolving fire service workforce demographics and the challenges of recruitment and retention amid funding constraints. Murphy encourages departments to embrace mentoring, transparent and complaint procedures, and early intervention to prevent toxic work environments and costly litigation. Drawing from real-world cases and updated regulations like the Fire Brigade Standard, this presentation is a practical guide for fire and EMS organizations seeking sustainable leadership and compliance with the law.

This podcast is brought to you by TheFireStore. https://www.thefirestore.com

11/13/2025

When seconds count, hesitation can cost lives. Decision paralysis on the fireground isn’t just about overthinking - it’s about survival under pressure.

Learn how stress, overload, and uncertainty affect emergency decisions and what leaders can do to overcome them: https://ow.ly/7gvZ50Xp66h

11/12/2025

: Brent Brooks joins Clark Lamping and other members of the panel to break down building battle plans, a proactive approach to modern high-rise firefighting.

11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

Gear Always Ready

When every second counts, your gear should never slow you down. Gear Keeper fire-rated retractors keep your tools secure, accessible, and out of the way—built to perform when it matters most.

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11/12/2025

Whiteboards have long helped incident commanders keep track of crews and assignments, but digital tools have taken command further.

➡️ Tablet Command gives incident commanders a real-time view of crews, assignments, and maps- all under one pane of glass.

It’s the same layout firefighters know, with the accountability and visibility today’s incidents demand. Gain 30 - 60 seconds out-the-door with Tablet Command.

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11/12/2025

See how one department’s look into a “trivial” piece of gear uncovered lessons about door control, smoke movement, and decision-making in high-rise fires: https://ow.ly/Nz1Y50Xp5Wx

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

For this episode of Command Show, hosts Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush welcome Nick Ledin of the Firefighter Rescue Survey. The three discuss “tactics for life,” a topic inspired by Chapter 6 of Mastering Fireground Command and the modern mindset for considering the impact of tactical decisions on fire victims and their survivability outcomes, not just how they affect the fire.

This podcast is brought to you by Tablet Command. https://www.tabletcommand.com

11/10/2025

In this episode of Mayday Monday, Eric Morgenthaler and Jeff Hill from Castle Rock (CO) Fire and Rescue share a harrowing near-Mayday incident from earlier this year. Responding to a subtle smoke investigation, the team encountered an older ranch-style home where fire was hidden beneath the floorboards in a finished basement. Hill unexpectedly fell through the compromised floor but maintained calm composure, issuing a timely Mayday that triggered an immediate and coordinated rescue. The crew’s extensive training, quick communication, and teamwork turned what could have been a tragedy into a powerful lesson in preparation and response.

This podcast is brought to you by TheFireStore. https://www.thefirestore.com

11/10/2025

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The 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ XD SCBA is built upon the history, reliability, and ruggedness of the traditional “wireframe” SCBA, with the added benefits of modern technology and innovation that firefighters expect from today’s SCBA.

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