FDIC 2026: Brent Brooks Receives Instructor of the Year Award
Brent Brooks received the George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award at FDIC International 2026 in Indianapolis, recognizing his expertise in high-rise firefighting.
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The Training Officer at FDIC 2026
Dave McGlynn, Jesse Quinalty, and Danny Arroyo discuss their experiences as both attendees and instructors at the show. They also talk about training in the fire service and how and why FDIC is the best place to train firefighters. The FDIC Podcast Studio is brought to you by Firehouse Subs. MORE The Training Officer: Inside
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ISFSI: Talking Training at FDIC 2026
Members of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors talk all things training and upcoming FDIC 2026 classes.
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Taking Back the Firehouse: Stop Waiting to Be Saved
On this episode of Humpday Hangout, Brian Zaitz, P.J. Norwood, and Candace Ashby discuss FDIC, problematic employees, and core issues within the fire service.
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Women in Fire: The Truth About Teamwork
Want to know the truth about teamwork? On this episode of Women in Fire, the panel gets candid about what teamwork actually looks like, how to trust your crew, and secrets to coordination.
A Pre-FDIC Chat: Ladder Tactics, Constructive Criticism, and Leadership
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss decisions on the fireground, planning for FDIC, removal options, and dealing with online criticism.
View to a Drill: Checking the Rear!
Knowledge of your response area is vital. From building type to construction, we must ensure access for apparatus and emergency responders.
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Developing a Successful Multiagency Drill
Davie (FL) Fire Rescue conduct large-scale, multiagency banquet hall fire training to strengthen command and communications.
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View to a Drill: Rescue from Septic Tank
Mike Ciampo poses some questions to consider in the event of a confined space rescue from an unusual location.
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Master the Basics
Prevent complacency by staying grounded in the basics. This will prepare your firefighters for effective emergency response and consistent performance, writes Frank Viscuso.
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Mastering Firefighting Fundamentals: Why Basics Matter More Than Ever
Host Eric Dreiman covers the importance of being good at the basic skills and techniques of firefighting.
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Ground Rules: The Building Blocks of Ladder Footing
Mike Ciampo outlines the best methods to footing a ladder during unpredictable conditions on the fireground.
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Mayday Monday: No Fooling
Your first Mayday as an incident commander may be a doozy. Tony Carroll recounts lessons learned from a 2024 incident in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Mayday Monday: SCBA Familiarity and Air Consumption
Tony Carroll concludes his look at the fatal February 2024 Silver Ridge house explosion in Loudoun County, Virginia, with a focus on lessons learned.
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Mayday Monday: Focus on Heart Health
February is Heart Health Month. For most people, that’s a reminder. For firefighters, it’s a warning.
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Anatomy of a Tanker Trailer
In this video, Leigh Hollins provides an overview of some of the features you may find on a tanker trailer.
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Training Minutes: Protester Barrier Device
Mark Gregory and members of PL Vulcan Training demonstrate how to overcome an improvised barrier that chains two protesters together.
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Training Minutes: Urban Essentials: K.O. Fire Curtain
John Ceriello discusses a device developed primarily for high-rise fires that can help an interior team more easily attack the fire.
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Firefighting Friday: Insights from FDIC International
Jeff Shupe, Jerry Knapp, Micah Hydeman, and John Matier explore the evolution of the FDIC International over the decades.
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Firefighting Fridays: Engine Company Operations
Jeff Shupe and the Strategic Fire Training Team discuss hands-on training for engine company operations.
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Firefighting Fridays: What and Why We Train the Way We Do
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss hands-on training and their approach.
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Vehicle Extrication: Car on Its Side
This firefighter training program with Chris Mills demonstrates a two-firefighter method to complete patient access that takes literally only a fraction of the time that is typically seen on crash sites.
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Vehicle Extrication: Car on Roof
This 40-minute program with presenter Chris Mills applies a super-efficient extrication methodology to a car resting on its roof.
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Video: Vehicle Accident Victim Removal
In this training video, presenter Chris Mills demonstrates the quickest, safest methods to extricate victims from a motor vehicle collision.
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Feeding the Unicorns: Building Strong Training on a Small Budget
Training on a budget? Ryan Allison explores the ins and outs of budget-friendly training, how to foster a strong training culture, and identifying "unicorns."
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Third-Floor Collision Sparks a Gas Leak Emergency
Know what to do in a gas leak emergency? Calen Maningas details his firsthand experience responding to an apartment building gas leak.
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NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting: What’s New for 2026
What's new in structural firefighting? Daniel Madrzykowski, Keith Stakes, and Chris Stewart share their expertise, new information, and NFPA's guide for structural firefighting.
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Inside Orange County’s (CA) One-of-a-Kind Horse Rescue Training
The Orange County Fire Authority's Urban Search & Rescue Team trains for horse rescues.
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Feeding the Unicorns: Building Strong Training on a Small Budget
Training on a budget? Ryan Allison explores the ins and outs of budget-friendly training, how to foster a strong training culture, and identifying "unicorns."
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Moving Water: Shuttle Operations
What do you do when you have no public water supply? Gerard J. Naylis with expert guidance on water shuttle operations.
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Training Without a Tower
As a fire instructor, can you still provide high-quality training to your firefighters without a training tower? Brian Zaitz offers some training ideas.
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Forcible Entry: Commercial Door with Drop Bar
In this Training Minutes video, Justin Mann of Wood’s Forcible Entry demonstrates several options for defeating a commercial door with a drop bar.
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Union Gives Update on Condition of MA Firefighter Severely Injured in Fall
A Chelmsford firefighter, Nick Spinale, remains in stable condition in ICU after a 40-foot fall during training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
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Mayday Monday: No Fooling
Your first Mayday as an incident commander may be a doozy. Tony Carroll recounts lessons learned from a 2024 incident in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Leadership, Humility, and Patience with Nozzle Forward Founder Aaron Fields
Aaron Fields of Nozzle Forward joins host Steve Shaw to discuss ways to cut through the hype in modern fire service training and leadership on this episode of Perspectives on Leadership.
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