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.
Fire Department Leadership program Overview
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 administrative 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.
Rescuing Providence – An Interview with Captain Michael Morse PFD
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.
Firefighter preparation, & officer preparation – An Interview with Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski
This week’s episode of the Firefighter Training Podcast we talk about entry level preparation, and preparation to be a fire officer.
Firefighter Nutrition – An Interview with Captain Chris Rizza
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.
Firefighter Needs Help! – An Interview with Mark Lamplugh
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.
Death Investigations – An Interview with Coroner Darren Dake of Coronertalk Podcast
This week on the Firefighter Training Podcast 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.
From The Classroom to the Fireground – An Interview with Warren Whitley – Assitant Chief of Prince William County FD, Virginia (Ret.)
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.
Fire At The Coconut Grove – An Interview with Captain Rick Connelly Boston FD (Ret.)
In this episode of The Firefighter Training Podcast we review the historic fire at the Coconut Grove in Boston on November 28, 1942.
Characters, Tales, Tragedies in The Boston Fire Department – A Book by Captain Rick Connelly BFD (Ret.)
This bonus episode of the Firefighter Training Podcast is about a new book from Captain Rick Connelly, Boston Fire Department (Ret.)