This week the Firefighter Training Podcast speaks about incident commander options.

This week Leadership Language Looks at the word development.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast discusses what the student and the instructor bring to training sessions.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word sensitivity.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks with Chief Warren Whitley about the Fog Nozzle Smooth bore nozzle debate. Listen to his views here!

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word creativity.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast is about how can Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) help the Fire Service.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word decisiveness.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about how to best use YOUTUBE videos for training purposes. We also touch on photographs as well.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word initiative.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast looks at using NIOSH reports for training. We discuss some working options and also discuss some shortcomings as well.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word persuasiveness.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast looks at and asks the question, What if it is not a fire? How are we ready for these events and have we thought of them ahead of time?

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word organization.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast discusses the question Are You Prepared? We ask this at all levels of rank and look far beyond what we might normally think.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word planning.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks with newly promoted Lieutenant Jim Moss of the Metrowest Fire Protection District about some of the challenges of the new fire officer.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about decision.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about all sorts of objectives and how you can use them in your department regardless of your position, but more importantly how they can be used in life.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about problem.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast looks at Fireground Operations, and most importantly how we translate the book into actions in the street.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about appearance.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks about leadership, a new program called LEAD IT in an interview with Retired Battalion Chief John Cagno.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about duty.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast Talks with Chief Rob Fling of the Dix Hills Long Island  (NY) Fire Department about the challenges of today's volunteer Fire Department.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about honor.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast revisits Enhanced Water Streams (EWS) and a product called Novacool, in an interview with Chief Bill Oke.

This week on the Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language Segment we talk about the word humility.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about cancer in the fire service.

This week on the Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language segment we talk about the word leadership itself.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast is about a very significant topic, Critical Incident Stress. We interview Anne Balboni an international lecturer on the subject.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast, Leadership Language segment is about focus.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast speaks with Fire Service Historian Retired Saugus Massachusetts Fire Chief Jim Blanchard. We Talk about Chief Croker, Fire dogs, Fire Horses and one more meaning for the word Jake.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast, Leadership Language segment is about the word discipline.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast looks at the Rule of Air Management in an Interview with Captain Mike Gagliano.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast, Leadership Language segment we talk about the word coach.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks about how to measure if we are actually making the fireground safer.

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast, Leadership Language segment we talk about the word mentor.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast is "All About Equipment"!

This week on The Firefighter Training Podcast, Leadership Language segment we talk about compassion.

This week on the Firefighter Training Podcast we talk in some general terms about technical or specialized rescue, teams, training and much more.

Knowledgeable

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks with Joe Starnes about some of the preliminary information during the May 2015 KTF burn project.

Mechanical

Just a quick update to let everyone know the show and episode status.

Ability

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language is about mental ability and status.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast Looks at special occupancies. What are they and what do you do about them?

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast Leaderhsip Language is about the word physical.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast does a parody on the current internet "Would You Rather Wednesday" where two opposite questions are asked with no clear, and sometimes no pleasant answer. We have some fun and then interject some very serious questions.

We also ask that you tweet out asking your fire service "Would You Rather...? using the Hashtags #petelamb and #WYR

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language segment is about training.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast looks at some of the elements of documentation and report writing for the fire service.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language segment is about the word supervise.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast looks at the Incident Command Process. Not the Incident Command System but some ways to help you make decisions that need to be made. We will discuss evaluating resources, gathering intelligence, and forming and supporting a command team.

This week the Firefighter Fighter Training Podcast Leadership Language is about punctuality.

This week the firefighter Training Podcast is talking about salvage operations. While we are all short staffed, property conservation is still part of our business. Take a listen to see how to make it work.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language segment is about competence.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast talks about Fire Service Lessons, but also includes personal lessons, life lessons, spiritual lessons, and departmental lessons. The point of this episode is to talk about the fact the we often get lessons, but how many times do we learn from the lessons that were given.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast Leadership Language segment talks about values.

In this episode of the Firefighter Training Podcast we talk about putting service back into the fire service and sort of a firefighter behavior and attitude reset.

This week the Leadership Language Episode of The Firefighter Training Podcast is about Pride.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast looks at some USFA injury statistics to see if we can figure out what they actually mean or more importantly what they could mean.

This week the Leadership Language episode of the Firefighter Training Podcast is about integrity.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast looks at some of the complications of operating at mutual aid incidents.

We also look at a new segment of fire service book reviews.

This week the Leadership Language episode of The Firefighter Training Podcast is about Stamina.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast asks the question, Are You A Good Example?

This week on the Leadership Language segment of the Firefighter Training Podcast we talk about willingness.

This week on the Firefighter Training Podcast I discuss our use of the term paramilitary organization , respect for our veterans, and a discussion about discipline.

A new segment of the Firefighter Training Podcast called leadership language. This week we talk about dedication.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast Talks with Longtime Fire Service Instructor Harry Carter about mentoring.

This is also the TWO YEAR anniversary of the Firefighter Training Podcast.

This week on the Firefighter Training Podcast Lt. Mike Daley asks the question, Are You Good Enough? I talk with Lt. Daley about the fire instructor, the fire officer, and a little bit of thermal imaging discussion.

This week on the Firefighter Training Podcast I discuss how we make decisions and what influences those decisions.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks about how to best interface with the Autistic population during emergencies.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks about the NFPA and how to interact with them, and we discuss Personal Protective Gear.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast talks with Captain Andy Starnes about the tactical use of a thermal imaging camera.

We also introduce the new training website instructorjohndixon.com that we ask listeners to check out.

On this episode of The Firefighter Training Podcast I quickly review the new fire department leadership program I have developed and is ready for delivery. The Program is split into modules and offers a personnel and adminisitrative side and an operational side for the new officer. Contact me if you would like to be considered for one of the pilot delivery sessions either online or in person.

This week The Firefighter Training Podcast interviews Captain Michael Morse who is the author of the blog Rescuing Providence and also the book by the same name. This interview tales a look at the City of Providence RI though the eyes of an urban EMS provider.

This week's episode of the Firefighter Training Podcast we talk about entry level preparation, and preparation to be a fire officer.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast looks at firefighter nutrition. What we eat is the fuel for our bodies and has a tremendous impact on both how we feel and how we perform.

This episode of the Firefighter Training Podcast deals with a very serious topic about members who may be in some emotional distress because of the job, or factors in their life outside of the job. None of us would hesitate to help a brother or sister who called MAYDAY on the fireground, but what do we do with the thousands of silent MAYDAYS that are just as life threatening, but not being called.

This week on the Firefighter Training Podcastt we deal with death investigations. Coroner Darren Dake helps guide us through a liaison agency that works with us during the most difficult of scenes.

Please check out his program at coronertalk.com or search for the coronertalk podcast.

This week the Firefighter Training Podcast looks at how to apply classroom learning to practical application on the fireground. With an emphasis on fireground safety Chief Whitley gives his point of view, based upon years of study and experience.

In this episode of The Firefighter Training Podcast we review the historic fire at the Coconut Grove in Boston on November 28, 1942.

This bonus episode of the Firefighter Training Podcast is about a new book from Captain Rick Connelly, Boston Fire Department (Ret.)

This Episode of The Firefighter Training Podcast is an interview with Captain Stephen Marsar FDNY 2 Truck. This is based upon research done and presented in numerous articles in a variety of trade journals.

The Firefighter Training Podcast is about the use of a hazmat medic and what roles and responsibilities the medic can perform.

Also please check the new training information website Pass It On Fire Training, by our friend Ethan bansek. Please check the site and send an email to Ethan to get current information sent to you.

http://passitonfiretraining.wordpress.com

ebansek@gmail.com

This week Captain Hagerty talks about an overview of fitness and it's importance to us and introduces us to the term "occupational Athlete".

This episode is a great place to start if you need some fitness tips and motivation for you or your department.

This episode is about the medical mayday and what takes place after the firefighter has been rescued by RIT. We also discuss REHAB, and more importantly PREHAB.

This is a great episode about subject matter that is not widely discussed, don't miss it!

Captain Joe Pronesti shares his experience and expertise with us as he discusses major fire operations in an older downtown section of Main St. America. The information applies to any department of any size and the specifics of these older occupancies are discussed with the tactics that might be used to handle the problem.

This powerful episode from Retired Police Officer George Brown is something that all first responders can relate to. In addition he has created a product to symbolize the discussion here.

This is worth the listen for all first responders.

Chief Dunn shares his experiences as a responder of the first engine on the second alarm at this tragic fire that took the lives of 12 FDNY members.

Stay tuned until the end where Chief Dunn gives 11 tips for being a good firefighter. Great for new firefighters or firefighters at any level.

October 17,1966 Box 55 598

Killed in the line of duty

DC Thomas A Reilly, Division .3

BC Walter J Higgins, Battalion. 7

Lt John J Finley, Ladder 7

Lt Joseph Priore, Engine 18

Fr John G Berry, Ladder 7

Fr James V Galanaugh, Engine 18

Fr Rudolph F Kaminsky, Ladder 7

Fr Joseph Kelly, Engine 18

Fr Carl Lee Ladder, 7

Fr William F McCarron, Division 3

Fr Daniel L Rey, Engine 18

Fr Bernard A Tepper, Engine 18

This week we talk about the title quotation and how it applies to fire training, the NIST and UL studies, interacting with others and tactics and strategy on the fireground.

Chief Rob Fling and I discuss the importance of training, wearing your facepiece, the importance of wearing your SCBA correctly, cleaning your gear and taking care of your short term and long term health. This is a must listen regardless of rank.

This week we talk about the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters and interview the president and Missionary Craig Duck.

NFPA 1500 is the Standard on Occupational Health and Safety Programs for Firefighters. Today we look at what it means and what difference it could make for you or your department.

NFPA® 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program 2013 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope 
1.2 Purpose 
1.3 Application 
1.4 Equivalency 
1.5 Adoption Requirements

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General 
2.2 NFPA Publications 
2.3 Other Publications 
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.1 General 
3.2 Official NFPA Definitions 
3.3 General Definitions

Chapter 4 Fire Department Administration

4.1 Fire Department Organizational Statement 
4.2 Risk Management Plan 
4.3 Safety and Health Policy 
4.4 Roles and Responsibilities 
4.5 Occupational Safety and Health Committee 
4.6 Records 
4.7 Appointment of the Health and Safety Officer

Chapter 5 Training, Education, and Professional Development

5.1 General Requirements 
5.2 Member Qualifications 
5.3 Training Requirements 
5.4 Special Operations Training 
5.5 Member Proficiency

Chapter 6 Fire Apparatus, Equipment, and Drivers/Operators

6.1 Fire Department Apparatus 
6.2 Drivers/Operators of Fire Department Apparatus 
6.3 Riding in Fire Apparatus 
6.4 Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Fire Apparatus 
6.5 Tools and Equipment

Chapter 7 Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment

7.1 General 
7.2 Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting 
7.3 Protective Clothing for Proximity Fire-Fighting Operations 
7.4 Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations 
7.5 Chemical-Protective Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergency Operations 
7.6 Inspection, Maintenance, and Disposal of Chemical-Protective Clothing 
7.7 Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting 
7.8 Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Operations 
7.9 Protective Clothing and Equipment for Surface Water Operations 
7.10 Respiratory Protection Program 
7.11 Breathing Air 
7.12 Respiratory Protection Equipment 
7.13 Fit Testing 
7.14 Using Respiratory Protection 
7.15 SCBA Cylinders 
7.16 Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) 
7.17 Life Safety Rope and System Components 
7.18 Face and Eye Protection 
7.19 Hearing Protection 
7.20 New and Existing Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment

Chapter 8 Emergency Operations

8.1 Incident Management 
8.2 Communications 
8.3 Risk Management During Emergency Operations 
8.4 Personnel Accountability During Emergency Operations 
8.5 Members Operating at Emergency Incidents 
8.6 Hazard Control Zones 
8.7 Traffic Incidents 
8.8 Rapid Intervention for Rescue of Members 
8.9 Rehabilitation During Emergency Operations 
8.10 Scenes of Violence, Civil Unrest, or Terrorism 
8.11 Post-Incident Analysis

Chapter 9 Facility Safety

9.1 Safety Standards 
9.2 Inspections 
9.3 Maintenance and Repairs

Chapter 10 Medical and Physical Requirements

10.1 Medical Requirements 
10.2 Physical Performance Requirements 
10.3 Health and Fitness 
10.4 Confidential Health Data Base 
10.5 Infection Control 
10.6 Fire Department Physician 
10.7 Fitness for Duty Evaluations

Chapter 11 Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs

11.1 Behavioral Health Program. 
11.2 Wellness Program

Chapter 12 Occupational Exposure to Atypically Stressful Events

12.1 General

Annex A Explanatory Material 
Annex B Monitoring Compliance with a Fire Service Occupational Safety and Health Program 
Annex C Building Hazard Assessment 
Annex D Risk Management Plan Factors 
Annex E Hazardous Materials PPE Information 
Annex F Sample Facility Inspector Checklists 
Annex G Informational References 
Index

Jim McCormack from Fire Department Training Network is an Indianapolis firefighter with a passion for training. In this episode we once again focus on the fundamentals of operating on the fireground, talking about stretching lines, searching, forcible entry and many others. We talk about simplifying the fireground into manageable steps.

Sprinkler systems are an invaluable resource to the firefighter. This week I discuss pre-planning these buildings that have sprinkler systems, understanding the basics of systems, and operating at fires in sprinklered facilities.

Dr Burton Clark shares a very sobering and insightful message during this episode about how to measure success. This very direct and thought provoking episode will at times make you think, at times might make you angry, but most of all Dr. Clark hopes will affect you so that you take action and make a difference with your own safety and that of your brothers and sisters on your department.

Assistant Chief Becki White and I discuss fire prevention, what it is, and how to do it correctly in a small department.

We talk about the difference between, public relations, public information, and public education. In addition we talk about changes to the traditional fire prevention messages, current trends, and where to find your audience.

This episode is a common sense look at how our value system instilled in us by our parents can make us better firefighters and officers, and chiefs.

A lighthearted approach to dealing with the fire service and others, all brought to s by mom!