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DECEMBER 2025 Closing out the year strong. A six-alarm fire ripped through a six-story building in Upper Manhattan (November 2025) after a faulty electrical appliance sparked a fast-moving blaze. When @fdny crews arrived, heavy fire on the second floor briefly appeared to subside before reigniting and racing through all six floors including 12 apartments. More than 200 firefighters and paramedics responded and battled the fire. Properly positioned tower ladders provided excellent access for resc
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Quints aren’t just a fancy rig — they demand a real plan. Rob Fisher breaks down what departments get wrong and how to fix it. Watch the full episode: https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-apparatus/tactical-impact-quint-operations/ | Fire Engineering
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Training. Urgency. Readiness. Every second matters on the fireground. Chiefs Rick Lasky and John Salka share why your mindset before the tones drop can change the outcome. 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://ow.ly/gpN250W3LeY | Fire Engineering
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Civilian victims have less time than ever before to be rescued by firefighters. Modern construction, contents, and fires create a razor-thin window of opportunity for crews to make a grab. In this episode of Command Show, hosts Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush welcome guest Captain Justin McWilliams of Clackamas (OR) Fire. They discuss the vital intersection of leadership, communication, and aggressive search and rescue tactics in modern firefighting. They spotlight the urgent need for chiefs to
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Civilian victims have less time than ever before to be rescued by firefighters. Modern construction, contents, and fires create a razor-thin window of opportunity for crews to make a grab. In this episode of Command Show, hosts Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush welcome guest Captain Justin McWilliams of Clackamas (OR) Fire. They discuss the vital intersection of leadership, communication, and aggressive search and rescue tactics in modern firefighting. They spotlight the urgent need for chiefs to
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In this episode of Tactical Impact, guest cohost Steve Olshwanger joins hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann for a discussion about fireground tactics and training. They welcome guest David "DJ" Stone and highlight some of his current work as well as his 2026 FDIC class, "The Grab Analysis." The conversation stresses the critical role of proactive, intentional training led by engaged officers to build confident crews ready for modern firefighting challenges. Olshwanger's approach to fosteri
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In this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, veteran firefighter and training expert Jerry Herbst dives into practical fire attack strategies that every department needs. With 45 years in the fire service and extensive experience as a training officer and equipment specialist, Herbst breaks down the critical relationship between hose sizing, nozzle reaction, and flow rates. He stresses the importance of flow testing with gauges and meters to move beyond unreliable friction loss estimates. Herbst
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🔥 Frozen fireground. Exploding fireworks. Propane tanks venting under pressure. When Spencer (MA) crews arrived, the main structure was already lost, but the fight to save the exposures was just beginning. 🚨 Read the full breakdown here: https://ow.ly/1Kae50WmEXN | Fire Engineering
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🔥 Firefighters as community leaders. Lifelong learners. Crisis adaptors. These 3 takeaways from today's talk might just change the way you see the job: https://ow.ly/j5HU50VU6Pb | Fire Engineering
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🔥 Setting the tone for new firefighters matters. Chris Hagan and Dave McGlynn break down culture, connection, and leadership in The Training Officer. 🎧 Full episode: https://ow.ly/tXKT50WSbqI | Fire Engineering
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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. www.tabletcommand.com/get-started-lp | Fire Engineering
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This episode of Fire Service Court explores the complex role NFPA standards play in firefighting operations, criminal cases, and civil litigation. Hosts Brad Pinsky, John K. Murphy, Chip Comstock, and Curt Varone discuss how failing to understand or comply with NFPA guidelines can lead to devastating outcomes, including jail time and a multi-million-dollar lawsuit. They examine a 2002 New York case where ignorance of NFPA standards led to criminal manslaughter charges, illustrating the real-life
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In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw sits down Mark vonAppen, a retired fire captain from California known for his leadership blog, Fully Involved. During their discussion, they explore the vital role of clear expectations in firefighter leadership and team success. Drawing on 30 years of experience and deep reflection, Shaw and vonAppen discuss how trust and communication form the foundation in firehouse culture and effective leadership. Our guest shares how conversati
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For the latest Humpday Hangout, host Frank Ricci welcomes David Polikoff, Robert “RJ” James, and Dave McGlynn. They get into the art of creating effective training props without breaking the budget. The panel shares strategies for sourcing materials, from scrap wood and pallets to discarded furniture and garage door parts. They highlight creative partnerships with local businesses and housing authorities, among other local organizations. Stressing the importance of a clearly defined mission for
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In the firehouse, “boss” isn’t a bad word. It’s a sign of respect for leaders who inspire, motivate, and earn loyalty. Chiefs Lasky and Salka share what makes a great boss in the fire service. Watch the full podcast here: https://ow.ly/QvAV50X0XeY | Fire Engineering
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In this episode of The Professional Volunteer Fire Department Podcast, Tom Merrill and Jerry Knapp discuss key strategies to improve volunteer engagement—from addressing false alarms to leadership training and flexible response strategies: https://ow.ly/6xYM50VcZeu | Fire Engineering
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