Burning Questions
Welcome to the Burning Questions Podcast! This podcast is hosted by the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville County, South Carolina. Our goal with this podcast is to provide reliable safety information to as wide an audience as possible. This is where we'll talk about issues that we've observed and share safety tips focused on reducing risk in your community. We hope you enjoy these episodes and maybe even take some of our safety tips to heart. Let us know if there's something specific you want to hear about!
Episodes
15 episodes
Burning Questions - Smoking-Related Fires
In this episode, I talk with Firefighter Holden Courson about Smoking-Related Fires. We'll talk about some statistics, the impacts of these fires, and how you and your family can stay safe. If you like this episode, consider liking ...
Burning Questions - Chaplaincy
In this episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with Battalion Chief and Chaplain Celeste Cathcart about the importance of Chaplaincy in the fire service. We covered a lot of really important topics that have huge impacts on almost all...
Burning Questions - Home Heating Safety
In this episode, I talk with Firefighter Aidan Miller about Home Heating Safety. We tried to cover as much ground as possible and talked about different ways you can stay safe in your home as these colder month approach. If you like...
Burning Questions - Candle Safety
In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Kimberly Quinn about Candle Safety. We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with burning candles, incense, or sage in your home and offer some advice to help keep you and...
Burning Questions - Bathroom Ventilation Fans
In this episode, I get to talk with Engineer Hayden Knapp and Lieutenant Heath Rogers about Bathroom Ventilation Fans. We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with bathroom ventilation fans, why we have them in o...
Burning Questions - Fire Escape Planning
In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Michael Huppmann about Fire Escape Planning. We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with a home fire, the components of a home fire escape plan, as well as some best pra...
Message from the Fire Chief - Jan 2024
This message is from Steve Graham, Fire Chief of Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC. It was recorded on January 5th.
Burning Questions - Cooking Related Fires
In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Cary Hudson about Cooking-Related Fires. We'll cover some common causes of cooking-related fires, how to prevent those fires, as well as some advice for what to do if you ever experience a cooking...
Burning Questions - Grilling Safety
In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Michael Huppmann about Outdoor Cooking and Grilling Safety. We'll cover some outdoor cooking safety basics, proper equipment handling, good maintenance routines, safe grilling practices, as well a...
Burning Questions - When to Call 9-1-1
In this episode, we talk with Lt. Lisa Ball about When to Call 9-1-1. We'll give an introduction to the Emergency Response System, the importance of calling 9-1-1, different situations and examples of some common emergencies that would re...
Burning Questions - Lithium-Ion Batteries
In this episode, we're talking about Lithium-Ion Batteries. We'll cover the technology and science behind how these batteries work, risks associated with this technology, some best practices, as well as some common causes of lithium-ion battery...
Burning Questions - Home Fires
In this episode, we're talking about Home Fires. We cover the most common causes of home fires, how to prevent home fires, as well as what to do if you're ever IN a home fire. At the bottom of this description, you'll find links to ...
Burning Questions - Carbon Monoxide
In this episode, we talk about Carbon Monoxide or CO. We'll discuss what CO is, how it is measured, when it becomes dangerous, and where CO comes from. We'll also talk about CO alarms. By the end, you'll know how CO alarms wor...
Burning Questions - Smoke Alarms
In this episode, we talk about anything and everything Smoke Alarm related. We discuss different types of alarms and how they function, where they need to be placed in the home, how often to complete home escape drills, when to change t...
