Oct 13, 2026
Electric vehicles have increased in popularity over the years—but when an EV catches fire, fire departments can face challenges when extinguishing and managing the vehicle.
Deputy Chief Rick Reeg from Aldine Fire & Rescue in Houston, Texas, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss the EV Tainer, a specialized piece...
Sep 29, 2026
Are you overlooking property hazards that could turn into a major incident at your facility?
Listen to hear some common risks we observe at emergency service organizations relating to:
- Above ground fuel tanks
- Training props
- Facility systems
- And more!
In our latest podcast episode, VFIS Emergency Services Specialists,...
Sep 15, 2026
Steve Rabine, former VFIS Education Specialist and Claims Adjuster, current Public Safety Equipment Specialist with Witmer Public Safety Group, and Fire Chief, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection, maintenance, and replacement.
Listen to hear them answer questions...
Sep 1, 2026
When an emergency call comes in, every second matters—but responding in a privately owned vehicle (POV) can create unique safety risks.
In this podcast episode, Rick Lago, Investigator for Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program with NIOSH, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss a tragic incident...
Aug 18, 2026
Could the training in your fire department be more structured, consistent, or effective?
In our latest podcast episode, Chris Rodgers from VFIS, and Rodney Foster, Education, Training, and Consulting Specialist from VFIS of Oklahoma and Arkansas, discuss the best strategies to improve training processes in...