Challenges in the Street (CITS)
Coordinators
-
-
Battalion Chief Rafael Gibson
rafael.gibson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Produced by

Hell's 56 Acres Productions
Digital Media Production Team
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service
Recently watched an episode?
Take our survey about the episode you watched and let us know what you thought.
The ideas and opinions expressed during these presentations represent the views of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of MCFRS. Where personnel express ideas that are inconsistent with MCFRS policy and/or practice the viewer/listener is cautioned to follow established policies and practices.
Upcoming Episodes
- No episodes are currently scheduled.
To be able to chat during the Live episode:
- You must have a Google account to access the YouTube chat area. If you already have an account, you may sign in using those credentials by clicking the sign in button in the top right corner of the page. If you need to create a Google account, it's easy: Simply click on the sign in button in the top right corner of the page, and when the new window opens click Create account and follow the prompts. Additional information on how to use your Google account for YouTube.
- Save your login credentials for future CITS broadcasts.
- Access the YouTube Broadcast. You may use this link to create an account at any time, and you are encouraged to do it in advance of the presentation.
- Questions may be asked using the chat window (if you are signed in) and we will do our best to answer all of them. You do not need to sign in if you are viewing-only but it is preferred.
- CCOs who wish to receive credit must enter their FSID at the beginning and end of the presentation to be credited 1-COPDI hour.
Past Episodes
Season 4 (2023)

Episode 5: Tactical Considerations for Chimney Fires
- Air Date
- November 13, 2023
- Presenters
- Battalion Chief Mark Davis
- Captain Louis Wright

Episode 4: High Rise Building Construction
- Air Date
- September 7, 2023
- Moderator
- Captain Brady Miller
- Presenters
- Captain Matthew Machala
- Captain Chris Hallock

Episode 3: Forcible Entry
- Air Date
- April 21, 2023
- Moderator
- Captain Brady Miller
- Presenters
- Captain Robert James (RJ)

Episode 2: Ice Rescue Operations
- Air Date
- February 8, 2023
- Moderator
- Captain Brady Miller
- Presenters
- Captain Bell
- Lieutenant Bernardo

Episode 1: Acquired Structure Training program and wrap-up the discussion on Lithium Ion Battery
- Air Date
- January 19, 2023
- Moderator
- Captain Brady Miller
- Presenters
- Battalion Chief Ivan Browning
- Captain Shelly Wheeler
- Captain Brian Riley
Season 3 (2022)

Episode 6: EMS Update December 2022
- Air Date
- December 7, 2022
- Presenters
- BC Ben Kaufman
- Firefighter Paramedic Megan Horrell
- State Medical Director Dr. Tim Chizmar

Episode 5: Battery Emergencies
- Air Date
- November 29, 2022
- Presenters
- BC Furst
- BC Browning
- Capt. Riley

Episode 4: Scheduling Office & Telestaff Operations
- Air Date
- August 16, 2022
- Moderator
- Capt. Miller
- Presenters
- BC Mullendore
- MFF Ruth
- Capt. Gross

Episode 3: EMS Quality Management
- Air Date
- July 19, 2022
- Moderator
- Capt. Miller
- Presenters
- BC Burns
- Capt. Wagner
- FF Cooke

Episode 2: ECC and Company Level Operations
- Air Date
- February 23, 2022
- Moderator
- BC Davis
- Presenters
- Capt. Virnelson
- Lt. Brown
- FF Nolan

Episode 1: Water Supply Operations- Relay Pumping Considerations
- Air Date
- January 26, 2022
- Moderator
- Capt. Miller
- Presenters
- Capt. Troy Lipp
- Battalion Chief Davis
Season 2 (2021)

Episode 9: Hospital Wait Times / Alternatives to ED Transport
- Air Date
- December 16, 2021
- Moderator
- BC Kaufman
- Presenters
- Dr. Joel Buzzy
- Bridget Plummer

Episode 8: Your role as a company officer with TRT
- Air Date
- November 2, 2021
- Moderator
- Capt. Brady Miller
- Presenter
- Capt. John Emmons

Episode 7: Your Role in Boat Operations
- Air Date
- September 7, 2021
- Moderator
- Capt. Brady Miller
- Presenter
- Capt. Mike Stream

Episode 6: UTV Operations
- Air Date
- June 29, 2021
- Moderator
- Capt. Brady Miller
- Presenter
- Capt. James Randall

Episode 5: The Fire Department Interfacing with Sprinkler Systems - Beyond the FDC
- Air Date
- May 19, 2021
- Moderator
- Capt. Brady Miller
- Presenter
- Chief Mark Dempsey

Episode 4: Portable Ladder Tactics
- Air Date
- April 28, 2021
- Moderator
- Capt. Brady Miller
- Presenter
- Lt. Franco Martinez

Episode 3: Being a CPR Boss
- Air Date
- March 24, 2021
- Moderators
- Capt. Brady Miller
- BC Mark Davis
- Presenters
- Capt. Tim Burns
- Lt. Sam Henry

CPR Boss Video
- Air Date
- March 17, 2021

Episode 2: Keeping Afloat as a Float Officer
- Air Date
- February 18, 2021
- Moderators
- Capt. Brady Miller
- BC Mark Davis
- Presenters
- Lt. E. Escolero
- Lt. J. King
- Lt. D. Richardson

Episode 1: Firehouse Fitness
- Air Date
- January 27, 2021
- Presenters
- Lt. I. Smith
- MFF K. Dennison
- FF E. Lyght
- Megan Lautz
Season 1 (2020)

Episode 7: High-Rise Fire Alarm System
- Air Date
- December 17, 2020
- Presenter
- Chief Mark Dempsey, WVRS

Episode 6: Rapid Intervention-Training for Succcess
- Air Date
- November 19, 2020
- Presenter
- Lieutenant Matthew Machala

Episode 5: Hose Line Deployments - Beyond the Basics
- Air Date
- October 30, 2020
- Presenter
- Captain Jason Smith

Episode 4: Standpipes & Fire Pumps
- Air Date
- September 27, 2020
- Presenter
- Chief Mark Dempsey, WVRS

Episode 3: Mechanical Advantage Systems
- Air Date
- August 27, 2020
- Presenter
- FF Jason Eberly

Episode 2: When Comms Go Sideways
- Air Date
- July 14, 2020
- Presenter
- Captain Sam Villani

Episode 1: RIC Engine Company & Radio Training
- Air Date
- February 19, 2020
- Presenters
- Lt. Matthew Houck
- Capt. Brady Miller