In the Books: John O’Connell
Host David Rhodes speaks to John O’Connell about his storied career in the fire service as well as the latest edition of Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques.
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Trust, Love, and Thermodynamics
David Rhodes offers three observations on building a solid foundation for fire service leaders to positively influence their organizations.
In The Books: Danny Sheridan
David Rhodes talks with Danny Sheridan, author of Fire Scene Discipline: True Stories of Close Calls.
Research Identified the Dumbest Guy in the Room
Questioning why we do things often proves or improves firefighting methods and tactics that have been in place for decades.
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Stepping Back and Staying Around
Always work to make sure your replacement succeeds, writes David Rhodes. That individual's success is what your fire service legacy depends on.
So Afraid We Make It Unsafe
The struggle between moral obligation and strict adherence to policy will continue unless firefighters are clear about what our work is.
In The Books: David Clark
David Rhodes talks with David Clark about his new book, Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills, his career, and what readers can expect from the new title.
Live at FDIC: Fire & Rescue Group Editor Roundtable
David Rhodes, Chris Mc Loone, Ted Lee, and Stephanie White offer their takes on FDIC International 2024 as the show winds down.
FDIC International 2024: No One Fights Alone
FDIC Education Director David Rhodes and Fire Department of New York Lieutenant Michael Ciampo appeared together during Thursday’s Opening Ceremony.
FDIC International 2024: Among the Revolutionaries
FDIC Education Director/Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes addressed the crowd at the Wednesday Opening Ceremony.
You Say You Want a Revolution
To effect a real change in fire department culture, it takes more than sensationalism and popularity among like-minded firefighters.
The Training Officer: David Rhodes
Host Dave McGlynn talks with David Rhodes about his Editor's Opinion on the use of OSB in live fire training.