Glasses on a notebook

Drawn by Fire: Gustin!

Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
1 min read
Humpday Hangout

Humpday Hangout: Leaving a Legacy

Rick Lasky and other members of the team pay tribute to the life and times of the late Captain Bill Gustin.
1 min read

Backstep Boys: Leadership and the Future of the Fire Service

Hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer welcome Dr. Denis Onieal, a fire service icon with decades of experience.
3 min read
Steve Shaw and Ben Shultz

Perspectives on Leadership: Firefighting Efficiency Through Data-Driven Practices

Host Steve Shaw welcomes Lieutenant Paramedic Ben Shultz from the West Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department.
1 min read
Discrimination fire service court

Navigating Harassment and Discrimination in the Fire Service

Host John K. Murphy welcomes legal experts to discuss the pressing issues of harassment and discrimination within the fire service.
Nick Peppard

FDIC 2025 Preview: Left Seat Tips and Tactics

This workshop is a fast-paced look at effective, time-tested techniques, tricks of the trade, and tips for engineers.
Miami Township fire apparatus

OH Fire Chief Suspended: Records Reveal Misconduct Allegations

The chief of the Miami Township Fire Department is suspended amid an investigation into alleged misconduct.
4 min read
Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo

Fireground Strategies: Navigating Fireground Dynamics

Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo talk about "stretching dry" vs. "stretching charged," political discourse in firehouse culture, and the upcoming FDIC International.
4 min read
Estacada firefighters in training

Survivorship Bias and Fire Service Retention

What is survivorship bias, and how does it apply to firefighter retention? Matt Aalto says focusing on why some members leave can help your agency's…
9 min read
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