The USFA Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Chief David Downey talks about ICS and how it has been foundational for every type of incident or event in Miami-Dade.
On this special episode of The USFA Podcast, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell interviews Chief Mary Cameli and Assistant Chief James Johnson from Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Assistant Chief Tim Kreis from Phoenix Fire Department to about how they are adapting to the extreme heat in the U.S. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Trevor Hogan, captain of Rockford Fire Department in Rockford, Illinois; Mark Scott, captain and accreditation manager for Hickory Fire Department, Hickory, North Carolina; and Marcus Haynes, firefighter paramedic from Phoenix Fire Department in Phoenix, Arizona explain Local Government 2030 and how it aligns with the National Fire Strategy. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, FDNY Chief Chief Hodgens talks about New York City's approach to mitigating residential building fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell interviews former administrator Keith Bryant about his time in office and his priorities as the Oklahoma state fire marshal. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, the FIRST Center's Dr. Jennifer Taylor discusses use of the SAVER checklist and model policy to mitigate occupational violence against EMS responders. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Dr. Denise Smith discusses the effects of long COVID on the fire service. Listen on
On this episode, Dr. Sara Jahnke and Todd LeDuc discuss how to get firefighter occupational health risk information into the hands of medical providers using the Provider's Guide to Firefighter Medical Evaluations. Listen on
On this episode, we recap 2022 accomplishments with Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and discuss USFA priorities and initiatives for 2023. Listen on
On this episode, we talk with Dr. Sara Jahnke, director and senior scientist with the Center for Fire, Rescue and EMS Health Research at the National Development and Research Institutes USA, about firefighter behavioral health. Listen on
On this episode, we talk with USFA fire program specialist Abigail Bordeaux and FEMA fire grant recipient Rebecca Clarke about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Listen on
On this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Taylor about diversity, equity and inclusion within the fire service, and more specifically, how to start the conversations within our organizations. Listen on
On this episode, we talk with National Fire Academy branch chief Christine Spangler about changes to the Executive Fire Officer Program, remaining challenges and the program's exciting future. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, we talk with Steve Kerber about ongoing research benefiting the fire service and the public at the Fire Safety Research Institute. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, we talk with Bill Troup about how U.S. Fire Administration research programs are supporting firefighter health and safety and fire mitigation. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, we talk with Dr. James Augustine about some of the COVID-19 challenges that the fire and EMS continue to deal with. Listen on
On this episode of The USFA Podcast, staff from the U.S. Fire Administration discuss the wildland urban interface and how USFA partnerships help structural firefighters prepare for wildland fires. Listen on
This episode of The USFA Podcast features Superintendent Eriks Gabliks discussing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and getting National Fire Academy training closer to fire/EMS stakeholders. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell also provides an update on new initiatives at the U.S. Fire Administration. Listen on
This episode of The USFA Podcast features a discussion with the National Fire Academy's Mike Weller on community risk reduction. We also check in with the USFA's Mike Pritchard on the Fire Is Everyone's Fight initiative. Listen on
This episode of The USFA Podcast features Marion Long discussing the value of the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the fire service. Join us as we discuss 1 of USFA's 4 stars, data collection. Listen on
On the first episode of The USFA Podcast, U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Tonya Hoover discuss agency programs and their vision for the future. Listen on
This preview for The USFA Podcast's first episode features interviews with U.S. Fire Administration leadership. Listen on