What an exciting 2 Seasons that we've had! Thank you to our loyal listeners for tuning in and to our guests who have shared their knowledge and expertise with firefighter world-wide. We hope you have walked away with a few new tips and lessons

Educate and Innovate: Keeping Up with High-Fidelity Training

Sep 8th, 2022 1h 5m

Navigate the ever-changing world of fire training with Chiefs Shane Bentley and Webster Marshall as they discuss the founding principles of their organization Bearers of the Oath. Tune in as they explore the importance of high-fidelity training

How to Be Efficient in Fireground Search

Aug 5th, 2022 1h 6m

Join Andy Starnes and Chief Schwalbe as they discuss the best ways to be efficient during fireground search training and how to become a better fire instructor. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:How to be a better fire instructor The basics of sea

Realistic Firefighter Training & Aggressive Mindset

Jun 24th, 2022 58m 33s

Understand the importance of modern & realistic firefighter trainings and why the benefits are invaluable with Andy Starnes and Chris Kessinger as they discuss how the industry is bridging the gap between firefighter safety and protecting the e

Understanding Your PPE & How to Mitigate Exposure Risks

May 17th, 2022 1h

Understand how to reduce exposure risks and the importance of doffing PPE correctly. In this episode, Andy Starnes, Dr. Farzaneh Masoud, and Richard Kesler as this trio dives deep into THL & TPP, how to reduce inflammation and the future of gro

Addressing Mental Health in the Fire Service

Jan 11th, 2022 53m 33s

First responders are expected to be calm and level-headed but the stressors faced by those in the fire service can have a cumulative impact on mental health and well-being. Listen in as Andy Starnes and Dena Ali discuss the stigma associated wi

Bonus

Q&A with Season 2 Host Andy Starnes

Nov 22nd, 2021 25m 34s

Tune in as Season 1 host Retired Battalion Chief Bob Keys passes the reigns to Battalion Chief Andy Starnes of Charlotte Fire Department and Founder of Insight Training. Join us as we bid farewell to Bob and get to know our new Season 2 host as

The Evolution of PPE Since 9/11

Sep 13th, 2021 56m 12s

Learn about the changing culture within the fire service that has led to a better understanding of health and safety needs for firefighters through advancements in PPE in the years since 9/11. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:Conceptualization of

Why Alternative PPE Matters

Jul 12th, 2021 47m 37s

Listen in as Instructor Andy Starnes of Insight Training translates THL & TPP into firefighter speak, discusses why alternative matters to your health, and reviews advancements in firefighting technologies.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN: The Hist

Pre-Screen to Intervene: A Proactive Approach to Firefighter Health and Survival

May 3rd, 2021 41m 28s

Understand how preventative measures and regular monitoring can help reduce occupational health concerns like cancer and cardiovascular disease with Todd LeDuc, Chief Strategy Officer of LifeScan Wellness Centers, and Rob Brown, Physicians Assi

Fire as a Weapon

Feb 24th, 2021 28m 11s

Explore the history of fire as a weapon and its uses within the fire service, law enforcement, and the latest technological devices. Listen as Chief Keys is joined by Assistant Fire Chief Homer Robertson of Fort Worth Texas Fire Department and

Turning the Table on Retired Battalion FDNY Chief Bob Keys

Jan 28th, 2021 35m 2s

Get a behind the scenes look into Chief Keys’ robust career as Allen Rom takes the lead as host while the Chief shares his experiences becoming a firefighter, completing his first engine run, and moving up the ladder in FDNY. ABOUT OUR GUESTS:B

Wildland Firefighting and the Impacts of COVID-19

Dec 28th, 2020 45m 44s

Discover how Wildland firefighting has evolved this year during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this episode, Chief Keys is joined by Deputy Chief Douglass Ferro, who oversees state and federal programs under Cooperative Fire Protection at the Califo

Reducing Carcinogen Exposure and Managing Issued PPE

Sep 29th, 2020 33m 15s

Join Fire Chief Christopher Bowcock and Firefighter Paul Rushton of Burnaby City Fire Department, and Lieutenant Kevin Tomyk of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, with Chief Keys, to get an inside look into how their departments take steps to

How Metro Departments Respond to Fires and Emergencies During Civil Unrest

Aug 5th, 2020 59m 55s

Assistant Chief Brandon Wade who is in charge of Operations and Communications at the Austin Fire Department in Texas, and Deputy Chief Chris Costamagna, who supervises Fleet, Facilities, Logistics, Information Technology, Communications and Su

Paying Respects to Fallen Firefighters During COVID-19

Jun 15th, 2020 1h

Retired Chief Ron Siarnicki, who actively serves as the Executive Director of the National Fallen Fire Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in Maryland, and Joe Minogue, retired FDNY Lieutenant and lead advocate for the NFFF on Long Island, join Chie

How COVID-19 is Impacting the Fire Service

Jun 3rd, 2020 29m 22s

Assistant Chief Adam House, who is in charge of training, health and safety for the Sacramento Metro Fire District in California, and Assistant Chief Bryan Norris, the Executive Officer of Emergency Services for the San Antonio Fire Department

Trailer

Rapid Fire Trailer

May 27th, 2020 1m 20s

Rapid Fire, hosted by Fire-Dex, is a podcast series that unlocks current and trending topics affecting the fire service. Join us as retired FDNY Battalion Chief Bob Keys explores relevant topics and news with highly-esteemed fire industry exper

Rate