S.3 Ep.19- Remembering 9/11, Stories From The Field, & Overdue Fan Mail

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens reflect on the 25th remembrance of September 11, 2001. Chasity shares what she remembers as a first grader in Kentucky, while Scott recalls watching the attacks as an off-duty firefighter and the lasting changes they brought to fire-service security, training, and emergency preparedness.Scott and Chasity also catch up on listener messages from aspiring and working fire investigators. They discuss the importance of continuing education, developing specialized knowledge, and remaining passionate about professional growth. The conversation includes Scott’s current coursework in electrical theory and fire-dynamics modeling, along with upcoming fire-investigation conferences and training opportunities across the country.The episode then turns to practical lessons from the field. Chasity explains how a dated hardware-store sticker on a receptacle helped establish when electrical work may have occurred after the occupants initially reported that no work had been completed. Scott shares lessons from a recent deposition, including the importance of carefully reviewing investigative reports, openly correcting errors, answering only the question asked, and understanding the differences between depositions, preliminary hearings, and courtroom testimony.The hosts close with discussions about intumescent fire-protection materials, electrical wiring date markings, the National Electrical Code, and emerging uses of artificial intelligence in fire investigation. They emphasize that AI-generated information must be verified against authoritative sources and explain why sandboxing AI to trusted fire-science resources can improve accuracy and reliability.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, give us 5 stars, hit the follow button, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you are listening in from. Follow us on social media!Instagram: @infocusfire_podcastLinkedIn: INFOCUS podcastFacebook: INFOCUS podcastTikTok: @infocus_podcast