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 Jul 20241h 5min
Removing the Ego from Today’s Firefighter Training – Jesiah Newsome
Peter Matthews talks with Reading, PA, firefighter Jesiah Newsome about the importance of keeping training both motivational and inspiring, especially for younger firefighters. They also discuss how a...
1 Jul 202452min
The Single-Role Fire-Based Paramedic – Chad Costa
Peter Matthews talks with Chad Costa about his capstone research on the impact of single-role paramedics in fire-based EMS systems. Costa, an assistant chief with the Petaluma, CA, Fire Department tal...
17 Jun 202458min
Politics and the Fire Chief – Jared Renshaw
Peter Matthews talks with Western Berks, PA, Fire Commissioner Jared Renshaw about this work to educate fire chiefs about their role in politics and how they can successfully navigate city hall. Rens...
3 Jun 20241h 9min
Military Vet, Fire Chiefs Talks PTSD & Peer Support – Robert “Butch” Cobb & Paul Drennan
Peter Matthews talks with Robert “Butch” Cobb and Paul Drennan, both retired deputy chiefs from Jersey City, NJ, about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the importance of peer support teams. ...
13 Mai 20241h 10min
