Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday July 11th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss "The Right Seat – Officer Development Beyond the Textbook" with Chief Dave Casey and Capt. Chris Neibling.

We are excited to dig into the new, bestselling video series from Pennwell that looks at the difficult challenges facing fire service leaders. In scenario and after scenario the series attempts to provide some common sense answers for tough situations in which there are not clear cut responses. You’ll get a chance to chat with Dave and Chris about these and any other topics of interest.

In addition, Pennwell has made two copies of the first DVD available to random callers to radio show. Call in, ask your question to Dave and Chris and you may leave with a free copy of the DVD for your department. How cool is that?

You can reach the show by calling 1-760-454-8852 or online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fireengineeringtalkradio

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday August 29, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they speak with Chief Steve Kerber from Underwriters Laboratories. Steve is a former Deputy Chief with the College Park Volunteer Fire Department and has conducted groundbreaking research in the areas of ventilation and fire dynamics. He was recently awarded the distinction of honorary battalion chief by the FDNY.

The studies by UL and NIST continue to expand and challenge many concepts held sacred by the fire service. Today you can listen to and chat with one of researchers at the tip of the spear in cutting edge studies seeking to increase our effectiveness and safety in the modern fire environment.

Among the items we’ll discuss are:

The new studies just conducted with FDNY

Vertical Ventilation

Basement Fire Tactics

Fire Behavior/Dynamics

Pushing Fire

And anything else that interests you in amazing research being conducted that will have an impact on how you fight fire.

The call in number is  1-760-454-8852. You can listen in live at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio...

Steve Kerber Bio:

STEVE KERBER is a fire research engineer at Underwriters Laboratories (UL). His areas of research include improving firefighter safety, fire service ventilation, lightweight construction, and smoke management fire modeling. A 13-year veteran of the fire service, with most of his service at the College Park Fire Department in Prince George's County Maryland where he served at ranks up through Deputy Chief. Steve was recently recognized for his work by being awarded the distinction of Honorary Battalion Chief by the FDNY. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fire protection engineering from the University of Maryland and is currently working on his doctorate in Fire Safety Engineering at Lund University in Sweden. Steve is also a registered professional engineer.

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday October 24th, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss "Nozzle Forward” with Seattle Firefighter Aaron Fields.

We are excited to have Firefighter Aaron Fields on the show to discuss a host of topics including the skills he has developed in the Nozzle Forward program, core engine company basics and stress related performance. Aaron is one of the amazing new breed of committed firefighters who are bringing an emphasis on core skills and dedication to the craft of firefighting to the front of our training priorities. You will have a blast.

Come hang out, ask a question and sharpen your skill set.

As always, you can listen live or in archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/index/blogs/fireengineeringtalkradio... and call in with any questions at 1-760-454-8852.