Commanding Special Operations for South Metro, CO – Scott Richardson
Peter Matthews talks with Scott Richardson about how he manages the special operations and line support teams for South Metro Fire Rescue, which covers over 300 square miles of diverse terrain in Colo...
4 Nov 202452min
20 LODDs in 144 Days, A Wake-up Call for Firefighter Culture? – Daniel DeYear
Peter Matthews talks with Daniel DeYear, a recently retired deputy chief from Dallas Fire-Rescue, about his work involving LODD investigations in Texas and how it relates to the often contentious disc...
21 Okt 20241h 7min
Leadership & Retention Ideas for Volunteer Fire Departments – Brandon Fletcher
Peter Matthews talks with Gilt Edge, TN, Fire Chief Brandon Fletcher about the challenges facing today’s volunteer fire service, plus an innovative program to help retain existing members. Fletcher ...
7 Okt 20241h 11min
Where is Community Risk Reduction Today – Daniel Byrne, Laura Kondor, Ben Shearer
Peter Matthews talks with Daniel Byrne, Laura Konor and Ben Shearer about new approaches to Community Risk Reduction (CRR) and fire prevention in 2024, and what has changed with public outreach since ...
23 Sep 20241h 6min
Training Turns into Mayday, Close Call – Ragan Underwood
Peter Matthews talks with Capt. Ragan Underwood from the St. George, LA, Fire Department about a close call he had during a training burn where he was caught the flow path and was trapped in the home ...
9 Sep 20241h 7min
Tactics for the Known and Unknowns at Warehouse Fires – Brian Gettemeier
Peter Matthews talks with Brian Gettemeier, a captain with the Cottleville Fire Protection District in St. Charles County, MO, about fires in warehouses, including sprawling ecommerce facilities that ...
27 Aug 202453min
Staying Motivated & Truck Company Leadership – Sean Eagen
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 motivated through tough ...
14 Aug 202457min
Survival for the New Fire Company Officer – James Jester
Peter Matthews talks with Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief James “Jay” Jester about how to survive the promotion to company officer. They talk about the common and surprising challenges news of...
29 Juli 20241h 5min
