Wearing the White Helmet Firefighter Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Wearing the White Helmet Firefighter Podcast, where I sit down with past, present, and future Fire Chiefs to learn about their journey to wearing the white helmet. Hosted by Fire Chief Adam Gautreaux.
On this episode I sit and talk with Firefighter Beau Liebman. Beau is a career firefighter from Wisconsin.
On this episode I talk with Firefighter Broc Poche'. Broc was recently hired on at the Donaldsonville Fire Department as a full-time employee. Broc has just started on shift after completing the Louisiana State Fire and Training Academy. He and I discuss what it's like to attend the academy.
On this episode I talk with Firefighter Jason Comeaux. Jason started his firefighting career at Donaldsonville Fire Department. We discuss old times at the DFD and the journey he has taken in his career.
In this episode I sit down with Firefighter Jason Comeaux and we discuss some resent changes in my career. I also give an update on the podcast.
On this episode I sit and talk with Chief Daniel Folks, who has been the Fire Chief of Hammond Fire Department since 2019. Chief Folks discuss some of the operational changes he has made to Hammond Fire. He has been around the fire service most of his life and has a great focus on training.
On this episode I sit down with Firefighter Troy Richardson, who joined the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department in 1989. Troy has held a number of ranks over the years including Fire Chief. We talk about St. Amant VFD in the 1990's and our time together there.
On this episode I sit down with Chief Thomas Stone, who retired from St. Bernard Parish Fire Department after serving as the Fire Chief from 1990-2022. He is now Deputy Superintendent for Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy. He talks about training as a firefighter in the 1980's and serving as a fire chief for 30 plus years.
On this episode I talk with Captain Alex Soletske from St. Tammany Fire District #12. Alex is from Wisconsin and move down to Louisiana with the hopes of becoming a career firefighter. He has obtained many certifications and a fire science degree.
On this episode I sit down with the Chief of Training at Prairieville Fire Jesse Wingate. Jesse has been in the fire service for 18 years. Jesse has a long line of family members in the fire service. It was great to hear his take on leadership in the fire service.
On this episode I talk with Mayor Leroy Sullivan Sr. Mayor Sullivan has served as the Mayor of Donaldsonville since 2004. He has lived in Donaldsonville his entire life. We talk about his career at CF Industries and his journey to becoming the mayor.
On this episode I talk with Landon Southern. Landon was a captain with Donaldsonville Fire before starting his career at CF Industries. We talk about Landon's journey and how he got to where he is today, and we also share old stories from his time at the DFD.
On this episode I talk with Cody Hebert. Cody started his career at Donaldsonville Fire Department, and also how I ended up at the DFD. We talk about Cody's journey through the fire service and share old stories from the DFD.
On this episode I sit down with my brother Goat to learn about his journey in the fire service. Goat started as a junior firefighter in the 90's. I discovered the fire service by riding along with him to emergency calls. We also talk about some funny stories from back in the day.
On this episode of Wearing the White Helmet Retired Chief Chuck Montero interviews myself, Chief Adam Gautreaux. I have been a career firefighter for 17 years.
District Chief Johnny Babin started with Baton Rouge Fire Department in 1974, and retired in 2004 after 30 years in the fire service.
Captain Dave Bellotti works for Prairieville Fire Department and is also an Instructor for the FETI Recruit Academy.
Chief Don Breaux has been the fire chief of Pierre Part Volunteer Fire Department for over 38 years.
In this episode I sit down with Chief Shane Stuntz and learn about his career as an industrial firefighter, and a volunteer on the municipal side. Chief Stuntz is the Senior Emergency Management Specialist for Shell and also the Deputy Fire Chief at St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department.
Fire Chief Chuck Montero started with the Donaldsonville Fire Department in 1983, and retired in 2017 after 34 years in the fire service.