Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar Episode Overview In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with three fire lieutenants at very different stages of their careers to unpack what the fire lieutenant position really looks like today. This episode goes beyond job descriptions and promotional checklists. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and candid discussion, the panel explores ho...
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Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar Episode Overview In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with three fire lieutenants at very different stages of their careers to unpack what the fire lieutenant position really looks like today. This episode goes beyond job descriptions and promotional checklists. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and candid discussion, the panel explores ho...
Navigating the Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Challenge - David Varney and Luke Gearhard
WFD Ops Talk
1 hour 26 minutes
2 months ago
Navigating the Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Challenge - David Varney and Luke Gearhard
Summary In this episode of the OpsTalk podcast, host Eric Linnenburger discusses the emerging challenges of battery fires, particularly those involving electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries, with Battalion Chiefs David Varney and Luke Gearhard. The conversation covers the development of policies for handling these incidents, the importance of education and adaptability in firefighting tactics, and the need for collaboration among fire departments. The chiefs share insights from th...
WFD Ops Talk
Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar Episode Overview In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with three fire lieutenants at very different stages of their careers to unpack what the fire lieutenant position really looks like today. This episode goes beyond job descriptions and promotional checklists. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and candid discussion, the panel explores ho...
