The USFA Podcast

Join the U.S. Fire Administration and our nation's fire and emergency medical services experts as we learn to reduce fire and life safety risks to our communities and emergency responders.

What's new at USFA's National Fire Academy

On this episode of the USFA Podcast, we speak with National Fire Academy Superintendent, Eriks Gabliks about NFA and the recruitment and retention work being done by the National Fire Strategy work group.

10-17
29:15

Conversation with Dr. Lori

On this episode of the USFA Podcast, we speak with U.S. Fire Administrator, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell about the inaugural World Fire Congress and the upcoming U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control.

09-19
32:56

Sirenicide: The impact of stress on vehicle crashes

On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Captain Dustin Lambert discusses his research and dissertation, Sirenicide: The Impact of Stress on Vehicle Crashes, the traumatic and safety side and acute traumatic deaths in the fire service.

08-15
27:30

ISLAND: How to create an environment where people thrive

On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Chief James Small discusses his program, ISLAND. Developed to help leadership improve inclusion, safety, laughs, accountability, nourishment and direction in their organizations.

07-18
29:09

Food on the Stove

On this episode of The USFA Podcast, DC Firefighter and EMT Jonathon Tate discusses the importance of healthy food in the firehouse and how it compelled him to start Food on the Stove.

06-20
27:20

Work-life balance

On this episode of The USFA Podcast, Dr. Donnie Hutchinson, renowned author and online coach, discusses work-life balance and his 3-step process to help you achieve it.

05-16
27:37

Flagstaff, AZ Wildfire Programs

Planning for wildfire is more than preparing your landscape. Many communities have developed innovative programs to help them prepare for, mitigate and thrive after a wildfire.

04-18
28:52

Reproductive rights in the fire department

Planning for pregnancy in a fire department should start long before you have a pregnant firefighter. Learn how the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act and Pump Act impact firefighter rights.

03-21
27:23

EMS at USFA

In 2022, there were 32 million incidents. At a minimum, 65% of them are emergency medical service-related responses.

02-15
28:11

A conversation with the U.S. Fire Administrator

On this episode, we speak with Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell to recap 2023 accomplishments and discuss USFA priorities for 2024.

01-18
26:02

You Belong: Improving leadership and mental health in the fire house

Battalion Chief Dena Ali discusses how leadership sets the tone for mental health and resilience in the fire house.

12-21
33:09

Understanding the importance of cultural burning

On this episode of the USFA Podcast, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell interviews Margo Robbins, executive director of the Cultural Fire Management Council. Ms Robbins explains how the Yurok Tribe uses cultural burning to maintain a healthy ecosystem.

11-16
30:30

Join the National Firefighter Registry

On this episode of the USFA Podcast, Dr. Kenneth Fent explains the National Firefighter Registry and how registering can help us understand and reduce cancer in firefighters. Together, we can have a lasting impact on the fire service.

10-19
21:10

Learn how Austin FD is teaching the community about wildfire preparedness

Austin FD reminds residents they live in a fire-adapted ecosystem, so they must be prepared for wildfire.

09-21
27:34

Incident Command System (ICS) is an essential component of all-hazard incident response

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.

08-17
21:35

Adapting to extreme heat to be #SummerReady

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.

07-20
24:52

Local Government 2030 - fire service actions for the future

On this episode of the USFA Podcast, learn about Local Government 2030, how their grand challenges mirror the Fire Service National Strategy and how you can get involved.

07-20
29:39

How the FDNY is fighting the lithium-ion battery battle

On this episode of The USFA Podcast, FDNY Chief John Hodgens talks about New York City's approach to mitigating residential building fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.

06-15
19:33

A conversation with U.S. Fire Administrators

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.

05-18
24:24

Combating violence against first responders: a systems approach

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.

04-20
37:11

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