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In Episode 6 of tED & TACTICS, the crew is back at the kitchen table breaking down the most talked-about fire service stories from across the country — the good, the bad, and the absolutely unbelievable.

From first responders threatening other first responders, to deadly residential fires, to real fireground tactics caught on helmet cam, this episode hits the issues firefighters are actually talking about off-mic.

We dig into inside-out vs outside-in fire attack, the rise in garage fires and lithium-ion battery hazards, and why Pennsylvania now leads the nation in home fire fatalities. The conversation also turns toward firehouse culture, volunteer fire department politics, and what it really means to “drop a pot.”

No sugarcoating. No PR spin. Just firefighters talking fire service reality.

🔗 Harford County, MD – EMS Worker Arrested After Threatening Deputies A controversial arrest sparks a firefighter-vs-firefighter debate after an emergency services employee makes violent threats during a traffic stop.

🔗 Stockton, CA – Helmet Cam Shows Inside-Out Fire Attack Done Right Unedited first-due footage shows a textbook interior push on a garage fire — and why tactics still matter.

🔗 Philadelphia, PA – Fatal House Fire After Structural Collapse An elderly man is believed dead after re-entering a burning home to save his wife. A hard conversation about civilian behavior and response times.

🔗 FDNY Adopts FirstDue as Incident Documentation Platform What the move from NFIRS to NERIS really means — and why many firefighters aren’t thrilled about it.

🔗 Matthews, NC – Fire Officer Arrested for Allegedly Setting Fires A battalion chief accused of starting fires using a department vehicle — and how technology helped expose it.

🔗 Pennsylvania Leads the U.S. in Home Fire Deaths Why PA tops the list for residential fire fatalities, and how building construction, volunteer response models, and politics may be playing a role.

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🔗 Firehouse Culture Q&A What does “drop the pot” actually mean? What firefighters really keep in their personal gear bags? Why culture still matters as much as tactics.

tED & TACTICS is a fire service podcast focused on current events, real-world tactics, and unfiltered discussion from the back of the firehouse.

We pull real news articles, helmet cam videos, and social media posts, break them down, and talk through what matters — without the fluff.

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In Episode 5 of tED & TACTICS, we honor Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler, and Firefighter/EMT Kenny Lacayo, and examine how line-of-duty deaths continue to shape fireground decisions.

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Lessons learned. Culture discussed. Accountability matters.

In Episode 4 of Ted & Tactics, we break down some of the most pressing and uncomfortable issues facing the fire service today — from apparatus failures and leadership breakdowns to firehouse culture, delayed responses, and the real-world consequences paid by civilians and firefighters alike.

This episode dives deep into recent national fire service incidents, viral moments, and trending headlines that every firefighter, officer, and chief needs to hear. We talk candidly about what happens when systems fail, why accountability matters, and how conversations at the kitchen table and back of the bay shape fireground performance more than any policy ever will.

If you’re in the fire service — career or volunteer — this is a must-listen episode that blends real incidents, tactical perspective, and firehouse truth.

🚨 Fire Apparatus Failures & Delayed Response Times A fatal residential fire raises serious questions about aging fleets, reserve apparatus, and what happens when trucks aren’t ready to roll. 🔗 Article Link: https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/fire-apparatus/nj-man-died-in-a-fatal-fire-aging-fire-truck-doubled-firefighters-response-time/

🚒 Firehouse Culture, Traditions & Kitchen Table Leadership Why informal conversations, mentorship, and firehouse traditions still matter — and what’s lost when they disappear.

🏗️ Fire Department Fundraising: The New Reality Volunteer fire departments are getting creative — from massive raffles to online fundraising strategies. Is this the future? 🔗 Article Link: [INSERT LINK]

🏙️ Leadership & Promotion Delays in the Fire Service After years of delays, firefighters finally receive long-overdue promotions and back pay. We discuss the impact leadership failures have on morale and trust. 🔗 Article Link: Click Here

🧯 Public Trust, Viral Fire Department Content & Social Media Missteps When departments chase engagement instead of professionalism, what’s the cost to credibility and public confidence? 🔗 Video Reference: http://instagram.com/reel/DTYiYoXjmb1/?igsh=Nzc3aHdnaHpuamVv

📟 Dispatch Errors & Incorrect Address Calls How incorrect information during 911 calls delays response — and why situational awareness still matters for responding companies. 🔗 Article Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTas88gFKbE/?igsh=YmQ5dGVsYzNjZzVp

❄️ Responding in Extreme Weather Conditions A viral snow response video highlights apparatus control, chains, and decision-making when conditions deteriorate fast. 🔗 Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C2Vo3qNfx/

Ted & Tactics is a fire service podcast focused on real incidents, current events, and tactical conversations impacting firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and first responders nationwide. We don’t chase headlines — we break them down.

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