Fire Engineering

2 weeks ago | fireengineering.com | David Rhodes

Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Education Director David Rhodes is proud to announce that Clark Lamping has been appointed to the FDIC Advisory Board. “Clark is someone who has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and knowledge. He will bring us another strong voice and tactical perspective from the southwest area, and we are excited to have him,” said Rhodes.

3 weeks ago | fireengineering.com | Paul Combs

Dealing with difficult firefighters, or “mutts,” is a challenging issue for any leader. Their bad behavior can negatively impact productivity and create a toxic environment, hindering mission fulfillment and training goals. To address this, stay calm, focus on behavior, and avoid personal attacks. Get to the root cause, which may be work-related, personal, or a combination. Actively listen without judgment, as they may need someone to understand them.

3 weeks ago | fireengineering.com | Rick Lasky

Your hosts remember Captain Bill Gustin, Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue, a technical editor of Fire Engineering and longtime FDIC instructor. 1 min read Joe LoCicero, past chief of Wallkill (NY) Fire Company, joins host Tom Merrill to discuss training in the volunteer fire service.

3 weeks ago | fireengineering.com | Rick Lasky |John Salka

In this episode of The Command Post, hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka reflect on their recent experiences at FDIC International. They share motivational stories, including an inspiring speech by Kristina Moon, the widow of firefighter Billy Moon, which emphasized the significance of organ donation and the value of such lifesaving efforts.

4 weeks ago | fireengineering.com | Paul Combs

Now that’s aggressive. Check out the April 2025 magazine illustration from Paul Combs.