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Rapid Fire

By: Fire-Dex
  • Summary

  • Unlock the latest news on fire safety and firefighter trends with our accomplished hosts as they are joined by a new fire industry expert each episode. We'll take a deep dive into conversations that navigate current news and evolving issues within the fire service. Season 1 Host: Retired FDNY Battalion Chief, Bob Keys Season 2 Host: Battalion Chief of Charlotte FD & Founder of Insight Training Andy Starnes. This podcast is hosted by Fire-Dex.
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Episodes
  • Until Next Time: A Thank You from Our Hosts
    Nov 10 2022

    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 on how to make firefighting a little bit safer.

    Fire-Dex still have tons of educational resources available for you on our blog and social channels. Make sure to check them out!

    Again, thank you so much for listening!


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    3 mins
  • Educate and Innovate: Keeping Up with High-Fidelity Training
    Sep 8 2022

    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 and express their commitment to firefighter mental and physical health.

    WHAT YOU CAN LEARN

    • Prepping Firefighter Recruits
    • How Well Firefighters are Educated on PPE
    • What Comes Between You and the Danger
    • Realistic Training Scenarios Beyond the Textbook
    • Comfortability on the Fireground
    • Taking Care of Mental Health and Balancing Family

    ABOUT OUR GUESTS

    Shane Bentley is an 18-year veteran of the Georgia Fire Service and is currently serving as the Assistant Fire Chief of Operations at a suburban department in Northeast Georgia. Shane’s passion for training has allowed him to be a part of and serve as a member of multiple fire service organizations including Do Your Part Training, FDIC, MAFFC, North Florida Fire EXPO, Georgia Fire Academy, Forge Fire & Company, Honor the Fallen Fire Conference, Capitol Fire Training, and Build Your Culture. He also serves as one of the founding members of the Bearers of the Oath Training Cadre and enjoys every opportunity he gets to give back to the Fire Service.

    Web Marshall has been a firefighter for 21 years and currently serves at the Gwinnett County Fire Department as a Lieutenant and at the Jackson Trail Fire Department as Deputy Chief. Web is also the founder and owner of Command and Control, LLC and has experience as an NPQ Instructor III. His diverse career in the fire industry also includes emergency and non-profit management, technical rescue, command & leadership, and medical & wellness advocacy for the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. Most recently, Web has been appointed to serve on the NFPA 1971 and 1851 Technical Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia College and State University focused on Rhetoric and Leadership.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How to Be Efficient in Fireground Search
    Aug 5 2022

    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 search & rescue training
    • How to utilize data to better your search tactics
    • Ways to train at home
    • Best practices for efficient tool placement
    • Search curriculum

    ABOUT OUR GUEST:
    Grant Schwalbe is the Division Chief of Operations at Estero Fire Department in Fort Myers, Florida, and has served with the department since 2003. He is also an Instructor for When Things Go Bad, Inc. and has taught at FDIC, The Orlando Fire Conference, Wichita HOT, and Fire Rescue East. He’s had several articles published in Fire Engineering Magazine. Grant is passionate about Search, Engine Company Ops, Firefighter Survival, and RIT. Grant is an FL Instructor 3 and has earned an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.



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    #rapidfirepod #firedex #firegroundsearch


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    1 hr and 6 mins

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