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While COVID-19 continues to impact all fire and emergency service agencies, it presents unique challenges for volunteer fire departments, especially when it comes to staffing, equipment, training, and finances. In this latest installment, Chief Kevin Cooney, South Windsor (CT) Fire Department, and Deputy Chief Edward Rush, Elmsford (NY) Volunteer Fire Department join us to discuss: Operational and staffing challengesThe impact on budgets and fundraising activitiesRecruitment and retentionLessons learned and how to apply those moving forwardStrategies for economic recovery Visit the IAFC's COVID-19 Resources website for additional podcasts and webinars. Sponsored by: Change Healthcare

Fire and EMS personnel are confronting first-hand the impacts of COVID-19 every day. In addition to providing response and care to those impacted by the virus, these responders also are dealing with the challenges of ensuring their own health and safety and those of their crews. In this episode, we're joined by Chief of Special Operations John Esposito with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). New York has been the epicenter for COVID-19 and Chief Esposito shares the unique perspective of dealing with the pandemic on a mass scale and lessons learned that can help other communities and departments. Visit the IAFC COVID-19 Resources website for additional podcasts and webinars.

Whether you're an experienced officer or just starting your career, this podcast is your guide to excelling in the fire service. Fire Chiefs David Becker and Keith Padgett discuss the restructured Officer Development Program. Covering everything from team dynamics, and effective communication, to how the new delivery models will work, both Online and Hybrid. The podcast provides valuable insights to elevate your leadership skills, as well as offers a transformative experience. Leadership in the fire service starts here. Chief David Becker, Acting Director of Education and Training - IAFC Keith Padget, Academic Program Director - Columbia Southern University

Listen to our visit with Fire Chief Michael O’Brian of the Brighton Area Fire Authority (MI) as we talk about Lithium Ion Battery fires and what the fire service needs to know. Chief O’Brian is a recognized expert for codes and battery fires, serving as the International Director for the Fire and Life Safety Section of the IAFC and on a variety of committees for the ICC.

On this podcast episode, listen to our visit with the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy, Eriks Gabliks. Superintendent Gabliks shares with us his priorities for the professional development at the NFA, as well as updates on the Executive Fire Officer Program.