Podcasts

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Community Risk

The Firehouse Yak: Daniel Byrne, Laura Kondor, Ben Shearer – Where is Community Risk Reduction Today

Sept. 23, 2024
Three community risk reduction members share how their fire departments have built partnerships to expand public outreach efforts, including fire prevention, the opioid epidemic...
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Careers & Education

The Firehouse Yak: Ragan Underwood – Training Turns into Mayday, Close Call

Sept. 9, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with Capt. Ragan Underwood from the St. George, LA, Fire Department about a close call he had during a training burn.
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Careers & Education

The Firehouse Yak: Brian Gettemeier – Tactics for the Known and Unknowns at Warehouse Fires

Aug. 27, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with Brian Gettemeier, a captain with the Cottleville Fire Protection District about fires in warehouses, including sprawling ecommerce facilities that are...
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Careers & Education

The Firehouse Yak: Sean Eagen – Staying Motivated & Truck Company Leadership

Aug. 14, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with Capt. Sean Eagen from the Buffalo, NY, Fire Department about his role as a company officer and commander, plus how today’s busy fire service can stay...
Careers & Education

The Firehouse Yak: James Jester – Survival for the New Fire Company Officer

July 29, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief James “Jay” Jester about how to survive the promotion to company officer.