About this podcast
The Official Podcast of The Firehouse Tribune where we share fire service information, training tips and help you become battle ready with health & wellness.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 64 episodes
- Flow and Vent with Rob Policht · 52 minOn this episode, Nick and Tom sit down with Fire Captain Rob Policht (NJ) of Flow and Vent to discuss all things Jersey Firefighting, Flow and Vent and in typical firehouse…
- Rising from Ground Zero. 9/11 and the FDNY's Path Through Crisis to Transformation · 1 h 34 minOn this very special episode, we sit down with the three men who co-authored the book Rising from Ground Zero, Paul Brown, Greg Shea and Andre Kotze. We discuss the book that…
- The 5-Alarm Task Force w/Assistant Chief Chad Acosta · 1 h 36 minThis special episode of Station Talk is the collaboration between The Firehouse Tribune and the 5-Alarm Task Force. We are honored to re-release episodes from the 5-Alarm Task…
- The LODD. The Mayday & the Aftermath w/retired FDNY Firefighter Michael Milner · 55 minOn this episode, we sit down with retired FDNY Firefighter Michael Milner to discuss the realities of this job—when things don’t go right, and the impact that follows. This…
- The 5-Alarm Task Force w/Captain Mike Daley (ret.) · 1 h 22 minThis special episode of Station Talk is the second collaboration between The Firehouse Tribune and the 5-Alarm Task Force. We are honored to re-release episodes from the 5-Alarm…
- Firefighter Identity, Culture, and Operational Readiness w/FF Paramedic Tyler Whittredge (NY) · 50 minOn this episode, Tom sits down with FF/Paramedic Tyler Whittredge of Sarasota Springs, NY to have one of those conversations that might make you think a little… maybe even make…
- Tales from the Tiller w/Tony Bonfiglio Author and Retired New York City Firefighter · 1 h 5 minOn this episode, Nick & Tom sit down with retired FDNY Firefighter Tony Bonfiglio, where this is less about tactics and more about the why—the moments that stick with you long…
- A Hard Conversation w/Chief Gene Landers - Orange Township Fire Department (IN) · 57 minOn this episode of Station Talk, we talk with Chief Gene Landers about the staffing reality many volunteer departments avoid. From the gap between members on paper and those who…
- Engine Company Operations & Mastering the Basics w/Captain Alex Mitchum · 46 minOn this episode Nick & Tom sat down with Captain Alex Mitchum from Summerville Fire-Rescue. Alex has 13 years on the job and has built his career around engine company operations…
- Keeping Traditions While Cultivating Health w/Firefighter Travis Baker · 29 minOn this episode Nick & Tom sit down with Travis Baker of the Raleigh Fire Department in Raleigh, NC to discuss how the fire service can honor its traditions while prioritizing…
- Technology, Education, and the Modern Fire Service w/Joshua Shanley, MS, MBA, MEd, EMT-P (ret.) · 39 minOn this episode, Nick & Tom are joined by Joshua Shanley, someone who’s lived on both sides of the fence operationally and academically. Firefighter paramedic, emergency manager…
- How Firefighters Think & Function Under Stress w/Chief Dennis P. Reilly (retired) · 48 minOn this episode, Nick & Tom are honored to sit down with Dennis Reilly, a retired Fire Chief with 50 years of fire service experience. Dennis shares hard-earned insights on…
- The 5-Alarm Task Force w/Chief Arjuna George (ret.) · 1 h 43 minThis special episode of Station Talk marks the first collaboration between The Firehouse Tribune and the 5-Alarm Task Force. We are honored to re-release episodes from the…
- Training, Leadership, and Tactics w/Battalion Chief Danny Arroyo - Perth Amboy Fire Dept (NJ) · 1 h 4 minOn this episode, we are joined by Battalion Chief Danny Arroyo from the Perth Amboy Fire Department. Danny also serves as Chief of Training, Chair of the New Jersey FMBA…
- Maximizing Performance in Small Departments w/Chief Kris Childress · 51 minOn this episode, we are joined by Fire Chief Kris Childress of the Keowee Fire District in South Carolina. With 16 years in the fire service, Kris has built his career around…
- Garden State Size Up & Firefighter Wellbeing w/FF Chris Whyte - City of Elizabeth (NJ) · 53 minOn this episode we’re joined by Firefighter Christopher Whyte from the Elizabeth Fire Department, who also serves as the CISM Team Coordinator for the New Jersey FMBA. With over…
- From the Firehouse to the Kitchen and Beyond w/Retired FDNY Firefighter Joseph Bonanno · 43 minOn this episode of the Station Talk Podcast, we’re honored to welcome retired FDNY Firefighter Joseph Bonanno. With 21 years on the job, Joe has dedicated his life to the fire…
- Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Character, and Competency with Chief Dave Robertson · 1 h 2 minOn this episode, we sit down with Chief Dave Robertson to explore how chief-level officers can bridge the gap between frontline firefighters and white-shirt leadership. Chief…
- Chief Officers as Division Supervisors w/Battalion Chief Patrick Wirkus (Elizabeth FD, NJ) · 1 h 3 minOn this episode, Nick & Tom sit down with Battalion Chief Patrick Wirkus of the City of Elizabeth Fire Dept (NJ) to discuss chief officers as division supervisors on the fire…
- Carry the Flag: A Mission of Resilience, Honor & Building a Brand w/Chris Maleta · 51 minOn this episode, we sit down with Firefighter Chris Maleta, the founder of Carry the Flag. Chris brings with him 17 years of experience and a mission-driven mindset that’s helped…
