# fdny — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fdny. Page: Feed: --- ## [Downed firefighter rescued at fifth-alarm e-bike fire in the Bronx with FDNY Lieutenant Joseph Light](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d059ad75) _2026-07-28 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ On the evening of June 22, 2025, FDNY members operated at Bronx Fifth Alarm Box 3360 for a rapidly advancing fire in a two-and-a-half-story private dwelling. As units arrived, heavy fire was consuming multiple e-bikes on the front porch and extending up the front of the building, threatening both exposures. Rescue Company 3, led by Lieutenant Joseph Light, was initially assigned to check for fire… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d059ad75/3d1272f0.mp3) ## [Going the Extra Mile(s): The Western States 100 with LT Shane McKeon, FDNY (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/going-the-extra-miles-the-western-states-100-with-lt-shane-mckeon-fdny-ret/) _2026-06-30 · Leadership Under Fire_ Today, we are speaking with retired LT Shane McKeon as he is about to embark on his journey to complete the Western States 100. Shane is a seasoned endurance athlete and dedicated student of leadership and performance. He joined the ranks of the FDNY in the aftermath of September 11th and spent many years serving as a firefighter in Engine Company 84 and Ladder Company 34 in Washington Heights… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/afhj8njjsarx9imb/2026-06-29-LUF-MCKEON.mp3) ## [Lessons of sacrifice and strength from the Father’s Day Fire with FDNY Assistant Chief Michael Meyers and Captain Liam Flaherty](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e29625f2) _2026-06-21 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ On Sunday, June 17, 2001—Father’s Day—FDNY members in Queens responded to a telephone alarm reporting a fire in a hardware store at 12-20 Astoria Boulevard. What initially appeared to be a routine cellar fire in a small, two-story commercial occupancy quickly escalated into one of the most tragic fires in FDNY history. At approximately 1447 hours, a powerful explosion tore through the building.… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e29625f2/d2c2eeac.mp3) ## [Building Tactical Proficiency with Capt Tim Young, SJCFR](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/building-tactical-proficiency-with-capt-tim-young-sjcfr/) _2026-06-16 · Leadership Under Fire_ Our guest on this episode of the Leadership Under Fire: Humanizing the Narrative podcast is Capt Tim Young of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department in Florida. Captain Young is a 22-year veteran of the department and currently serves at Station 14, having previously been assigned to Station 10. An avid reader and lifelong student of the profession, he resides in St. Johns County with his… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zrc36hbmzgwqhfzv/2026-06-15-LUF-YOUNG.mp3) ## [A Reflection on Service and Resilience with Det Joseph Vigiano, NYPD](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/a-reflection-on-service-and-resilience-with-det-joseph-vigiano-nypd/) _2026-06-02 · Leadership Under Fire_ Joseph John Vigiano is a former U.S. Marine and currently serves as a Detective with the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit (ESU), where he is assigned to Squad 7 in Brooklyn. Joe is a 2015 graduate of SUNY Maritime College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation and obtained a Third Mate's Unlimited Tonnage License. Upon graduating from college, Joe enlisted in the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bcifyqkxzfgd762g/2026-06-01-LUF-JVIGIANO.mp3) ## [A Code Red at the Fire Academy with FDNY Paramedics Veronica Cruz and Nyla Page, and Lieutenants Stephen McGowan and Kevin Travis (Retired)](https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdf0f840) _2026-05-29 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ On a warm summer’s day a new class of fire lieutenants was attending the FDNY’s First Line Supervisors Training program or FLSTP at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island. Members were in the midst of a live burn drill, rotating through the riding positions, when Lieutenant Kevin Travis began to feel progressively unwell. He removed himself from the building and collapsed outside. Immediately a CODE… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/cdf0f840/6b67a690.mp3) ## [Calm Leadership in Hell’s Hundred Acres with Capt Andrew Serra FDNY (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/calm-leadership-in-hell-s-hundred-acres-with-capt-andrew-serra-fdny-ret/) _2026-05-19 · Leadership Under Fire_ Captain Andrew Serra spent 25 years with the FDNY, beginning his career as a Firefighter in Ladder 131, with rotations in Engine 231 and Engine 155, before moving to Squad 1. He later served as a Lieutenant in Engine 231 and ultimately as Captain of Ladder 20. Beyond the firehouse, Capt Serra is an accomplished writer and author of several books, including Tradition Continuesand Hell’s Hundred… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d63hi97u66hmzy5y/2026-05-18-LUF-SERRA.mp3) ## [Leading at the Unit Level with Jerry Smith Jr. BCFD](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/leading-at-the-unit-level-with-jerry-smith-jr-bcfd/) _2026-05-04 · Leadership Under Fire_ Jerry Smith Jr. is a 24-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department. He is assigned to Truck Co. 5 and presently detailed to Rescue Co. 1. He was previously assigned to Truck Company 15. Jerry is a twenty year member of the BCFD’s Dive Team and serves as a public safety scuba instructor. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University of Maryland. Jerry has been actively involved with… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ivfb9uk6ctru5m73/2026-05-04-LUF-SMITH-2.mp3) ## [HVAC and refrigerant challenges with FDNY Captains Chris Collier and Dan Gordon, Lt. James Pirot and fire code counsel, Kelly Carr](https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb5ca93d) _2026-04-30 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ In this episode of the FDNY Pro Podcast, host FDNY Battalion Chief Anthony Pascocello welcomes returning guests Captain Chris Collier, Captain Dan Gordon, and Lt. James Pirot, as well as new guest FDNY fire code counsel Kelly Carr, to discuss the challenges that HVAC systems and refrigerants pose on the fireground. They cover recent operational challenges they’ve encountered, adapting to the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/eb5ca93d/1db91b15.mp3) ## [Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” Part 2 with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/exploring-viktor-frankl-s-man-s-search-for-meaning-part-2-with-ltcol-charlie-black-usmc-ret/) _2026-04-20 · Leadership Under Fire_ Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire (LUF) team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of operational excellence. A close study of history’s most effective, mission-oriented leaders reveals a consistent thread: their success is closely tied to disciplined engagement with literature, reflection, and critical thought. In 2022, LUF launched its… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d7kwyg32i4nrbicn/2026-04-20-LUF-BLACK-MEANING-P2.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mniATIXqzH1s) _2026-04-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man's Search for Meaning” with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/exploring-viktor-frankl-s-mans-search-for-meaning-with-ltcol-charlie-black-usmc-ret/) _2026-04-06 · Leadership Under Fire_ Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire (LUF) team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of operational excellence. A close study of history’s most effective, mission-oriented leaders reveals a consistent thread: their success is closely tied to disciplined engagement with literature, reflection, and critical thought. In 2022, LUF launched its… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rej45ammraiecgj8/2026-04-02-LUF-BLACK-MEANING-P1.mp3) ## [Legacy of Bravery revisited with FDNY Firefighter Josephine Smith](https://share.transistor.fm/s/328e062d) _2026-03-27 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ On September 11, 2001, Firefighter Kevin Smith was a twenty-three-year veteran of the FDNY and a charter member of Hazmat Company 1, a company he helped build since its inception in 1984. He and his entire company responded to the World Trade Center and were among the 343 members killed that day. He was 47 years old and left behind a wife, Jerri, and eight children. After his death, Smith’s… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/328e062d/608813b5.mp3) ## [Listening Makes Everyone Better with Lt Mike O'Connell FDNY](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/listening-makes-everyone-better-with-lt-mike-oconnell-fdny/) _2026-03-19 · Leadership Under Fire_ Our guest today is FDNY Lieutenant Mike O’Connell, a 10-year member of the Department. Before being promoted, he served as a firefighter with Engine 202 and Ladder 102 in Brooklyn. Mike is a graduate of St. John’s University and is a member of both the MPI and Leadership Under Fire teams. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/827zcy3rhy6pfy7z/2026-03-18-LUF-O_Connell95wrs.mp3) ## [Revisiting Jim McNamara’s Senior Man Feature Episode with FF Bob Athanas, FDNY](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/revisiting-jim-mcnamara-s-senior-man-feature-episode-with-bob-athanas-fdny/) _2026-03-05 · Leadership Under Fire_ This episode is hosted by Jim McNamara. For those tuning in for the first time, Jim is a senior Firefighter at the FDNY and serves as a Human Performance Advisor for Leadership Under Fire. He’s also the principal author of the Leadership Under Fire Senior Man’s Performance Journal. Bob Athanas is our guest in this episode. Bob recently retired after 37 years of service with the FDNY. Bob grew up… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2vtxpum5cepiarjv/2026-03-05-LUF-ATHANAS-REVISITED.mp3) ## [How hydroxocobalamin is saving lives on the fireground with FDNY Captain Joseph Spinelli](https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b9fecbb) _2026-02-27 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ Smoke inhalation is the most common cause of fire-related deaths. Fire victims are exposed to toxic gases like hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide. High levels of cyanide can cause rapid symptoms like confusion, breathing problems and collapse. The body’s cells can’t use oxygen efficiently, which can quickly lead to cellular death and organ failure, so rapid treatment is vital. CYANOKITS… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/6b9fecbb/dd362084.mp3) ## [Revisiting A Historic Human Performance Episode of the Equitable Building Fire with Lt Matt Connor FDNY](https://leadershipunderfire.podbean.com/e/revisiting-a-historic-human-performance-episode-of-the-equitable-building-fire-with-lt-matt-connor-fdny/) _2026-02-19 · Leadership Under Fire_ In this episode, we revisit a conversation between Patti Murphy and FDNY Lt Matt Connor covering the Equitable Building fire on January 9th, 1912. This event tested the courage and skill of the FDNY in some of the most extreme conditions. The 10-story building at 120 Broadway in Lower Manhattan was considered “fireproof.” In reality, it was cast iron, full of combustible materials, and lacked… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9ejd8wkmb6rn6cfx/2026-02-19-LUF-EQUITABLE-REVISIT-FINAL.mp3) ## [In studio with FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d58fe452) _2026-01-30 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ To kick-off Season 11 of the FDNY Pro Podcast, Lillian Bonsignore returns to the podcast as the new Fire Commissioner. She discusses her priorities and offers a look ahead at the upcoming year with our host, Elizabeth Cascio. The Commissioner was sworn in as the Department’s 37th Fire Commissioner on January 6, 2026, by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She is the first member of EMS to be named fire… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d58fe452/103f6573.mp3) ## [Season 10 Year in Review](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7629782) _2025-12-19 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ We revisit conversations from our tenth season of the FDNY Pro Podcast with host FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Barvels. As we reflect on this milestone season, we remain honored to share these operational stories and training tips with all of you. Thank you to all the members who contributed their expertise and experience. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e7629782/7cf05db4.mp3) ## [Divers in the Water with FDNY Battalion Chief Thor Johannessen, Captain Frederick Ill and Firefighter Jacob Dutton](https://share.transistor.fm/s/554f20b7) _2025-11-26 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ On the morning of November 12, 2023, FDNY members in Manhattan executed a dramatic dive rescue in the Hudson River. As initial FDNY units arrived, a witness reported that a man had climbed over the railing and fallen backward into the water. After a brief struggle, he disappeared beneath the surface. Within moments, FDNY surface swimmers and a SCUBA diver entered the river and located the victim… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/554f20b7/eb69ad42.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W57s5CTR6vNd) _2025-11-26 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Complex high-rise firefighting operations in New York City with FDNY Captain Chris Collier, and Lieutenants Dan Gordon and James Pirot](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8edfa682) _2025-10-31 · FDNY Foundation · FDNY Pro_ New York City is home to thousands of high-rise buildings, from legacy skyscrapers to modern glass towers. Their heights can range from seven stories to more than 100 stories, with vastly different interiors. The FDNY responds to fires and emergencies in all of them. Over the years, the FDNY has developed proven strategies and tactics but continues to adapt as they city’s skyline and building… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8edfa682/0bb75629.mp3)