JumpseatRadio: Recent Episodes
Jumpseat Radio is a weekly podcast for firefighters, fire officers, and chi
Jumpseat Radio is a podcast dedicated to the "Street Level" firefighting perspective. As a continuation of the popular Views from the Jumpseat blog this weekly podcast will take a look at everything fire service from a "jumpseat" perspective. Join in with host Ryan Pennington as he interviews's guests and shares valuable information that you can take back to the firehouse to keep yourself #jumpseatready!
In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes back Robert “pip” Piparo to talk about focusing on your training during the trying times of COVID.
The podcast is sponsored by Vanguard Safety Wear! Check them out at vanguardsafetywear.com
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes back Sean Eagan from the Thin Red Line Podcast. Sean and Ryan sit down to talk about the difference between the truck and engine preparation. The fellas both have switched rolls recently and have great insight into the jobs of both. Topics covered * Truck Mindset * Engine Mindset * Unsupervised fireground tasks * Working as a team on a hose line
Welcome new sponsor Vanguard Safety Wear Updates Covid canceling Learning the engine Focusing on Family LODD Night Why is was it the right time to shift focus from a national level to the local level.. * Leading from the Front * Lucky to have my crew… * Medic Students * Station Updates * Not having the motivation of meeting new folks and missing fire conferences
Take-Aways * Think Globally and act locally * put the phone down * Learn a new skill * Perfect an old skill * Crawl, walk, run
Thank you for the success of the aggressively positive webinar!
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio podcast, we go live with a large group of Firefighters talking about Engine Company ops.
Listen in as a great group of nozzle firefighters share some great information.
The podcast is sponsored by Dinges Fire Company. Check them out at Dingesfire.com
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes back a long time contributor to the show Robert “Pip” Piparo. Ryan and Pip sit down to talk about controlling yourself on the fire scene. Keeping yourself disciplined while working to accomplish your assigned task can become difficult in an ever-evolving fireground.
Topics Covered in this Episode
- Shorting the Truck company
- Staying focused
- Improving communications of the foreground
- Pips new podcast
Jumpseat Radio is sponsored by Dinges Fire Company and is a proud member of the Chief Miller media family
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with Jason Patton from Fire Department Chronicles to talk about staying positive during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jason creates amazing videos showing the life and times of front line fire and EMS.
During the interview with Jason the show gets Zoom bombed by Jeremy from National Fire Radio and Pip from 555 Fitness. Listen in as the cast of characters have a great conversation about staying positive during these uncertain times.
Jumpseat Radio is Sponsored by DingesFire.com
Jumpseat Radio is also a proud member of the Chief Miller Media Family!
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down for a roundtable discussion about how firefighters are continuing to train and stay positive during covid-19.
Jumpseat Radio is Sponsored By Dingesfire.com
In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes in the Thin Red Line Radio guys during the Firehouse World conference. The guys sit down live in Las Vegas Nevada.
Topics covered
- Fireground mistakes
- Stretching short
- Recon on the fireground
- Training for mistakes
- Jumpseat Responsibility
Jumpseat Radio is sponsored by dingefirecompany.com
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Chief Jason Hoevelmann from Engine House Training. Jason is a chief officer who brings an “operational” perspective to all decisions. He is known for his New Fire Officer education for anyone recently promoted to lead a crew. Jason is also a prostate cancer survivor and shares his powerful story of discovery and surviving prostate cancer. This podcast delivers a punch to the gut reminding us to get checked!
Topics Covered:
- Becoming a new fire chief
- Operational mindset
- Benchmarking performance
- Pushing to get better
- Department Physicals
- Discovering cancer
- Surviving cancer
Jumpseat Radio is sponsored by DingesFirecompany.com
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Mitch Huner the founder of the Fire Maul. Mitch is assigned to a truck company in Illinois and discovered many firefighters using a normal splitting maul on the fireground. He went on a mission to make a maul that is designed for the fire service. Bash and Smash was born!
Listen in as Ryan and Mitch talk about:
- Idea for the fire maul
- First uses of the maul
- Forcible entry with a 10lb tool
- Battering Rams
- Fire maul tool wraps
and much more.
Jumpseat Radio is sponsored by DingesFireCompany.com
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes the President of the IAFC Gary Ludwig. Chief Ludwig shares the new IAFC program to make sure that if you start feeling “ill” on the fireground you make sure to get checked out by a qualified doctor. Listen in as the chief shares his story and how we can watch out for each other on and off the fireground
Topics covered
- If you don’t feel well
- How to get help after a fire
- Fireground rehab
- Leadership
- Followership
The title sponsor of Jumpseat Radio is Dinges Fire Company. Find them at dingesfire.com
In this week' episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes in Nick Papa, Anthony Avillo, and Mark Canon to talk about ventilation. The guys share discuss different things associated with ventilation of heat and smoke during a structure fire.
- Topics Covered
- When to vent
- When not to vent
- Coordination of the ventilation
Jumpseat Radio is sponsored by Dinges Fire Company
Jumpseat Radio is a proud member of the Chief Media Family
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with Nick Papa, Anthony Avillo, and Frank Viscuso to talk about leadership. The topics covered this week include:
- Setting expectations
- Discipline and why they should write a report
- Turnout times
- Non-Negotiable’s
- Franks Keynote
Jumpseat Radio is Sponsored by DINGES FIRE COMPANY
Jumpseat Radio is a proud member of the Chief Miller Media Family
in this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with RJ from Capitol Fire Training while at Missouri Winter Fire School.
RJ, Has a passion for Forcible Entry and shares his knowledge on history, application, and why it is important to always check the C Side of ALL buildings.
Email change Ryan@RyanPennington.us
In this week's Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with Nick Dinges from Dinges fire company to talk trucks, tools, and Traditions. Ryan and Nick share the story of Vanguard Safety Wear.
Following Nick and Ryan is RJ from Capital Fire. Robert James (RJ) is a 10 year veteran of the fire service. He started as a volunteer firefighter with the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Department in Cromwell, Connecticut. Robert relocated to Maryland and joined the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, the second busiest fire station in Montgomery County. He has received numerous citations and awards from the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and the State of Maryland. He is currently employed as a firefighter by the Frederick County Fire Rescue Division, where he is assigned to Rescue Squad 3.
Ryan and RJ talk about:
- RJ’s Background
- Forcible Entry
- Fire Department Mentors
- Sharing what you have Learned
- Force Plates
Title Sponsor for Jumpseat Radio Podcast is
DINGES FIRE COMPANY
“Trucks, Tools, Traditions”
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Jumpseat Radio 112 Where does success on the Fireground Start Introduction Taking a Break at the end of 2019 Made Captain Left my long time crew Left Caitlyn Spending time with family (pappy and others) Reflect on 2019 Travel (24 classes, 16 states) Pit of Promotion Grand-baby: Share Astoria Oregon Story FDIC 2019, firehouse world Goals for 2020 Increase the number of students reached with Hoarding and Aggressively Positive classes Podcast consistently Launch a successful youtube channel Settle into a new station and start building a new crew Figure out the fitness model that works for ryan Where does success on the fireground start? It starts with company level preparation Step one Firefighter Prep * Know your job. (bar, hook, roof, or all of them) * Know your tools * Know you PPE
Step two Driver Operator Prep * Know your rig * Know your district * Know your placement
Step three Officer Prep * Know your people * Know your limitations * Know you speed of operations
Final is the Glue that binds them all together and that is the company level prep working together. * Begin with constant company level drills * Review constantly together * Practice in game speed mode * Allow failures on the drill ground * Push each other * Honest evaluations
Wrap up Up coming classes Missou Winter fire school Feb 8-9, Firehouse world Feb 25-26,March 7 Lima Ohio Podcast release on Wednesdays Email change Ryan@RyanPennington.us
Impeaching a Firefighter
Intro
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington compares an underperforming firefighter to the current situation of the American President.
How do you see an impeachment coming
- Failing on the foreground
- Not pulling your weight
- Continually not adjusting for course correction
what if your crew impeached you
- violations
- policies
- how would you take it
- Can you defend your actions
- not getting along
Do you have a vote
- once you have identified a sub-par firefighter
- are you one to judge… do you walk the talk
- those who live in glass houses
- is it just a popularity contest
How to prevent an impeached firefighter
- Focus on the members
- Focus on the mission
- Focus on the needs of the community
- Put your needs and wants second
- remember how you earned your spot and earn it each day
are you on the impeachment block inside your firehouse
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington shares some quick tips for planning a improvement or achieving goal. Finding a goal and backwards planning to hit that goal is essential to break down the points of improvement to achieve the goal
Tips:
- Make a plan
- Find points to hit along the way to achieve the goal
- Set a due date
- Write out the Plan
Evaluate the plan daily
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In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington shares some personal experience with Mental Health Support and how it can make a world of difference in your Fire Service Career.
Topics Covered
Why do we struggle.. .
Kids
Spouse
Trauma
Business
EGO
Afraid to ask for help
Signs you should look for
Temper outbreaks
No patience with kids and spouse
No breaks from long stretches
Don’t want to go to work
Know your signs
Why should you ask for help
Because WE care about you
You don’t have to do this alone
Many of us have been through similar situations
It's more than just being tough
if you not “tough” its ok
Where do you start
Find someone you know love and trust
don’t hold it in. talk to someone
Find a counselor. Maybe EAP, But google is where I started
Realize that there is more than just you!
Turn off your phone and detach from social media
find something other than fire
We are our Brothers and sisters keeper..
Get to know your people
Invest in them by knowing them
Ask questions
Spend time off duty
Pay attention
Debrief after bad calls
Debrief after home life events..
Resources
Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance http://www.ffbha.org/
Next Rung https://www.nextrung.org/
Title Sponsor
DingesFire.com
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes back Captain Sean Eagen from the Thin Red Line Radio Podcast to talk about speed on the fireground.
Topics Covered
- Basic PPE Function
- Drilling for Speed
- Drilling for constancy
- Leading from the back
Title Sponsor Dinges Fire Company
Trucks, Tools, Tradition
DingesFire.com
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In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington travels to the local WOWK-TV station to sit down with Meteorologist Spencer Adkins. Spencer Adkins is the longest serving on-air personality on WOWK TV.
Topics Covered in the podcast:
- Predicting the weather
- Relationship between the weather service and the fire service
- Grants for Fire Service
- Squad 51
- West Coast versus East Coast weather
Follow Spencer on Twitter @SpencerWeather or Facebook.com/spenceradkins.
Today’s Podcast Sponsor
Dinges Fire Company
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In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Dr. Joe Apuzzio from Union New Jersey and is the father of Fallen Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio. Kevin was a firefighter with the East Franklin Fire Department who selflessly and heroically died during a rescue attempt of 75-year-old Betty Scott. Firefighter Apuzzio died when he became trapped after falling through a floor that collapsed into a well-involved basement....he fell just a few feet from the front door. Mrs. Scott also died in the fire as Kevin and crew were attempting to remove her.
Find Kevins LODD Report Here https://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dfs/reports/eastfranklin.pdf
Link to the Kevin Apuzzio Foundation http://kevinapuzziofoundation.org/
This episode is sponsored by Dinges Fire Company. You can find them at dingesfire.com
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In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes the crew from National Fire Radio. Ryan visits the crew at their World Headquarters during a visit to New Jersey.
In this episode, the fellas talk about
- Training Companies
- Positivity in the firehouse
- Stepping up our leadership
- Beating cancer inside the firehouse
- How to vet instructors
This episode is sponsored by Dinges Fire Company. You can find them at dingesfire.com
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On this week's podcast our co-host Robert Piparo comes back to the podcast to catch up and share how firefighters must be able to change their roles on the fireground as needs change. Pip had the chance to make a rescue and had to change roles on the fireground. Listen in as Ryan and Pip talk about the ever-changing firegrounds.
Topics Covered.
- Changing roles on the fireground
- How to build team cohesion
- Staying calm in the storm
- Pips ways to stay flexible
- Transitions of crews
Podcast Sponsors
Trucks, Tools, Tradition.
Dinges Fire Company
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In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcome Kieran Carobine aka “The Keto Fireman”. Ryan and Kieran talk about changing lifestyles to manage weight and perform at a high level on the fireground.
Topics Covered
Changing eating habits at the Firehouse
Cabs versus Fats
Getting buy in
Staying the course
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In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes back his good friend Frank Viscuso. Frank and Ryan sit down to talk about firefighters who are ready for promotion and how they should best prepare to take the lead.
Things covered in this podcast
- Starting to prepare for promotion
- How to pay attention while learning
- Taking over as the leader
- Ego
- Giving praise
Dinges Fire Company Dingerfire.com
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Jumpseat Radio 102 Be relentless with Brooke Ames
In this episode host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Brooke Ames to share her story of leaving her corporate job and begin a journey to the Jumpseat. Brooke is a career firefighter-paramedic in Wisconsin who has turned her passion for the fire service into her profession. Brookes journey is nothing short of amazing. From loosing over 100 pounds to crushing the CPAT listen in as she shares her story of being relentless.
Topics Covered in this podcast include:
Brooke’s Intro
- Training for CPAT
- How to set goals
- How to measure progress
- How to become Relentless!
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In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington shares the reasons you are failing as a firefighter and how to fix them.
Todays Podcast Why you are Faining as a Firefighter Excuses Get in your way * You are waiting on someone else to train you * Your ego won’t let you expose your real weakness * Your Fat * Because nothing bad has happened to you yet.
How to fix yourself. * Take ownership * Plan your day to include personal prep time * to find your weakness and work on it * Plan for the Bads that may happen
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It's Finally HERE!! Episode 100 of Jumpseat Radio!
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington brings back his mentor Dr. Rich Gasaway to talk all things Podcasting!
Ryan and Rich talk about starting their podcast's in 2014 and the progression through 2019!
The podcast is Sponsored By Dingesfire.com and is a Proud Partner with the Chief Miller Media family.
Listen is as the #JumpseatNaion sends in their congrats on 100th episode of Jumpseat Radio!!
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington talks trucks with Sean Eagan and John Hayowyk. Both Captains are assigned to truck companies and have years of experience.
Topics covered in this podcast include
Spotting the truck
Giving the truck the address
How to train new members on the truck
Being a tiller firefighter
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Podcast Sponsor for this weeks Jumpseat Radio is DingesFire.com In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington catches up with the #JumpseatNation after an extended break. Ryan shares lessons learned during studying for the promotion process. Top three lessons from Pit of Promotion 1. We need to continually read 2. We need to continually Plan 3. We need to continually Share
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes his good friend Kevin O’Donnell from Hydrovent US. Kevin and his dad have spent years inventing a nozzle that uses hydraulic ventilation with straight stream application at the SAME TIME.
Ryan and Kevin talk about
Ventilation
Stream application
Negative pressure Ventilation
Where did Hydrovent come from
Who uses the Hyrdovent
Kevin “Little Jaws” O’Donnell joined Franklin Park Fire Department in 1988 and Hoffman Estates Fire Department in 1990. He was promoted to Lieutenant and Technical Rescue Team Leader in 2005.
Jumpseat Radio 096 99% Search with Thomas Anderson
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with Thomas Anderson from Insight Fire Training to talk about Tic use in the primary search. Thomas travels the country speaking on enhancing search by using the Thermal imagine camera.
Topics covered include
Directed search
Tic selection
Tic application
Thomas Anderson is a Captain with the Charlotte Fire Department currently assigned to engine 24 and an instructor for Insight Fire Training.
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Shan Raffel from the Queensland Australia. Shan is a passionate instructor teaching fire behaviour around the world. He has taught fire behaviour from Australia to Amsterdam.
In this LIVE podcast from FDIC 2019 Ryan and Shan talk about:
- Fire Behaviour
- High-Pressure Fog
- Fire suppression around the world
Shan Raffel
Shan Raffel is currently serving as an operational station officer in Queensland, Australia. He is dedicated to exploring ways of improving efficiency and safety. During his 30-year career in the fire service, he has conducted numerous international study tours--including a 10-week Churchill Fellowship to research planning, preparation and response to emergencies in tunnels--in the USA (FDNY), Canada, Germany, Austria, Scandinavia and Switzerland.
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcome Don Colarusso from All Hands Fire Training. Don is passionate about teaching bailout systems and processes. All Hands fire training has trained thousands of firefighters in the use of a bailout kit.
Topics covered in this podcast:
Using Gemtor Harness
Choosing a Bailout Kid
Training for Bailout
When to use Bailout
DONALD COLARUSSO: Don has served in the fire service for over 30 years. He has been a chief officer for over 12 years, and presently serves as chief of Neptune Township's Special Operations Unit. Previously he served as fire chief in Neptune Township (NJ), where he commanded fire department operations during Hurricane Irene (2011) and Super Storm Sandy (2012). He also served as chief in Wall Township (NJ) from 1997-2000. He is a NJ State Level II Fire Instructor and a staff instructor with the Ocean County NJ Fire Academy, where he was awarded Northern Class "Instructor of the Year" in 2012. Don is a manufacturer authorized instructor for all of the nations leading NFPA-certified firefighter escape systems.
This podcast is Sponsored by
Foxfury Lighting Solutions
Dinges Fire Company
Jumpseat Radio 093 Live From FDIC Part 2
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio Ryan welcomes a round table discussion LIVE from FDIC 2019. Listen in as the fella’s sit down and talk shop!
Sponsored by
Foxfury.com
Dingesfire.com
Chief Miller @Chief_Miller_
Jumpseat Radio 092 Finds host Ryan Pennington in Indianapolis for FDIC. Ryan welcomes a Round Table discussion with firefighters from around the country.
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with Mosses Jefferies and Bobby Drake. Both guests are recruit school instructors for their departments and enjoy of conversation of the recruit school process.
If you are an aspiring recruit the episode is a DON’T MISS!
Topics Covered Include:
- Prepping for Recruit School
- What makes a great Recruit
- How to be the Leader
- Preparing Mentally for Recruit School
Podcast Sponsors
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In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Benjamin Martin to the podcast to share his take on Intoxicated Leadership. Benjamin has a GREAT perspective on controlling emotions, conflict resolution, and followership.
Topics Covered:
Controlling emotions
Managing Conflict
How the body reacts to Emotions
Takeaways to help you inside the Firehouse
Know thy people, know thyself
People are the most unpredictable part of the firehouse
Benjamin Bio
Benjamin Martin is an officer in a Large Fire Department in Virginia and a 13-year veteran of emergency services. He is currently assigned to the training section. His passion is engine company work. He speaks nationally on leadership and is a contributing author to Honor & Commitment: Standard Life Operating Guidelines for Firefighters & Their Families. He has written leadership articles for FirefighterToolbox and FirefighterWife. He is the owner and operator of www.EmbraceTheResistance.com.
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington shares some tips for beginning your fire service career in “Proby School’
Preparation * Mental prep * Family prep * Physical prep * Support System * Nutritional System * Hydration System
Showing up * if you 10 minutes early, you're late * show up dressed and ready * SHAVE * BE prepared (paper pens etc0 * Set in the FRONT * Stand up when an officer walks in * Yes sir, no ma’am
YOU KNOW NOTHING * Your experience does not matter * Your skills matter * Go first * Lead * be respectful and ask a question * One rep, one skill, one test. The only thing that matters is the next thing.. focus small… Win small.
Get to work * Proby school is not going to be easy * Time management * Wash your clothes and gear often * practice at home * Find your weakness each day and make it a strength * You are going to fail. Don’t get mad or through a fit. * Make Friends
You are not in this alone * Lean on each other * Support the ones who struggle cause you might be next * Get each other's phone number * Start a text group or slack channel * Plan to work on weekends with each other * Be a part of the team.
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcome Sean Eagan from the Buffalo NY Fire Department. Sean is a Truck Company Captain with deep roots in the engine company. Sean is teaching the Urban Company Engine company for the second year at FDIC.
Ryan and Sean talk about:
The urban Mindset
Training like an urban firefighter
Ideas of gaining experience as a Young Jumpseat Firefighter
Practice makes permanent
SEAN EAGEN is a 20-year veteran of the fire service and a captain with the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department. He is a part-time instructor for the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Special Operations Branch. He is a New York State Ambassador for ISFSI.
You are comfortable where you're at. When was the last time you were pushed to your limits How do you honestly Judge your Fireground performance Does it take a mistake or a near miss to change it Does it take a health scare or near miss to make you work harder. Tim McGraw “live like you are dying You are putting your needs ahead of the others. Station life is hard. Supporting your officer Pushing your firefighters around you Being selfish in needs… What makes your comfortable whether its television, or “creature comforts’ Not mission focused.. Gear prep, response, prep Don’t know your area enough You won’t allow yourself to Fail or be embarrassed You don’t see yourself from the outside in You're see you skills and abilities as good enough You see your fitness as good enough All your fires have gone out so far. Nothing bad has happened. Review How do you want to push yourself and others. Is your company the go-to company. How do you evaluate your performance
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes Fire Chief Brian Soller from the Rock Hill Fire Department. Chief Soller runs a instagram page that is FULL of motivation, fitness, all based around the Volunteer Fire Departments. Chief shares his challenges and success on a daily basis with social media to encourage and motivate ALL firefighters.
Topics Covered:
- Firehouse Motivation
- Fitness in the Volunteer Fire Service
- How to Just Start
- Chief Soller’s Medical Scare
Chief Brian Soller has been an active volunteer firefighter for twenty-nine years. He is current Chief of the Rock Hill Fire District in Sullivan County NY, which is one-hundred percent volunteer organization.
Chief Soller is a State of NY Fire Instructor and serves with the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. He Has been a EMT-B of seventeen years and is a Swift Water Technician and Fire Officer 1
Instagram @Chief soller
Twitter @ChiefSoller
Email ChiefSoller@gmail.com
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, sits down with Eric Wheaton from the website VentEnterSearch.com. Eric is an active contributor to the fire service in the subjects of Truck Work, primarily without a hose line.
In this weeks podcast Ryan and Eric talk about:
Truck Work
Motivation the older generation
Pushing your crews to improve
Eric Wheaton is a second generation fireman for Winter Park Fire Department and is currently assigned as a Lieutenant on Truck 61. Eric has spent a majority of his career on the Truck Company. He is an instructor for the Special Operations and Truck Company Programs at Valencia College's Central Florida Fire Institute.
Eric also serves on Winter Park Fire Department Technical Rescue Team and is member of the Florida Task Force Four Urban Search and Rescue Team
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In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Seat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes Jason Patton from the Fire Department Chronicles. Jason is a Firefighter-Paramedic in South Florida who creates content based on things that happen around the firehouse. He captures moments most firefighters experience while responding to emergencies and living in a firehouse. His videos have been have viewed millions of times and he has went viral on multiple occasions.
In this episode Jason pulls back the curtain and shares?
- His reason for starting the Fire Department Chronicles
- How he thinks of the video ideas
- Humors affects on firefighters
- and much more
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Jumpseat Radio 083
4 Ways we can Stay Focused on the positive inside the Firehouse 1. Don’t choose the 30,000 Foot view of the firehouse 2. 1. Let's Face it all FDS have issues 2. Can you solve a Department wide issue during your shift 3. It's easy to see the faults in anything 4. Why do we tend to focus on Negative 3. Find a goal for the day 4. 1. Win the day 2. Progressing or advancement doesn’t happen without small steps 3. Cant eat the elephant at once 4. Focus in on small Goals, area orientation, SÇBA managements, etc… “Your One THING" 5. Concentrate on YOU.. 6. 1. Who can you affect…. 2. We don’t like to hear our weakness 3. We don’t like being exposed 4. We don’t like being seen as weak 7. Find the Positive 8. 1. Take the 5 shift/ 5 drill night challenge 2. Concentrate on what you are saying 3. Seek the Positive or as Jocko Say it (Good0 4. Stay aggressively Positive
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Jumpseat Radio 082 Sit Down with National Fire Radio
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, visits the National Fire Radio Studios in New Jersey. Ryan and the crew has a great 2 hour podcast on their platform and switched it up to talk on Jumpseat Radio.
Topics Covered in this podcast
- Tradition
- Senior Man
- Three types of Firefighters.
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Jumpseat Radio 081 Maybe you are the Problem
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio Ryan and Pip grab the microphones and talk about some listener feedbacks questions. One of the biggest blessing that comes from the Jumpseat Radio podcast is the feedback and questions from the listeners. This weeks question comes from a listener and sparks up a deep conversation about inside the firehouse.
Content includes:
- Face Down in the Arena Moments
- Sharing feelings
- Showing weakness
Book Referenced: Rising Strong written by Brene Brown
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Jumpseat Radio 080 The Op Mindset with Jeff Banman
In this weeks podcast host, Ryan Pennington, sits down with former CIA Operator and Former Army Ranger Jeff Banman from the OpMIndset.com. Jeff has spent his entire career teaching and researching the operator mindset.
Ryan and Jeff talk about
What is the OpMindset
How the Stack effect works
The 10 Foot Rule
The 30 Degree rule
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In this weeks podcast host, Ryan Pennington, sits down to share a response from inside the closed Facebook Group. A listener responded to the question “what are you struggling with inside your fire department”. The listener responded with my department is reactive not proactive.
This is a statement shared by many firefighters around the world. Who is responsible for the department being this way? Is it YOU?
Listen in as Ryan shares some ways YOU can become a ProActive Firefighter.
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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Jumpseat Radio 078 is designed for that firefighter who desires to turn a passion for the fire service into a career in the fire service. To find your way into a career position it takes a clearly defined map and TONS of Hard work.
In this episode Ryan shares
- How to start your plan
- Making list
- Starting Cpat Prep
- Get after it
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In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio hosts Ryan Pennington and Robert “pip” Piparo continue their conversation in New Jersey. The two talk about turning off the phones and paying attention to the members in the firehouse and your family at home.
Topics Covered:
- Mental Health
- Counseling
- Paying attention to the people around you
- Being present in the moments of your life.
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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Twitter @Chief_Miller
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In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with James Geering from Behind the Shield Podcast. James is the host of an amazing podcast that focuses on the personal story of amazing public servant’s from all the services. James and Ryan did a host/guest session where they recorded podcasts for both their shows in Orlando Florida.
Topics Covered.
- Sleep deprivation
- James Stunt man life
- Expectations of Firefighters
James
I was born in England and spent almost thirty years there before emigrating to the U.S. My early years saw me in in a spectrum of jobs from lifeguard to stuntman. I had always dreamed of becoming a Firefighter but was told as a child that my poor color vision would disqualify me from the process. It wasn't until I moved to America that I realized that the vision deficit was mild and was a poor excuse for not following my dream. I promptly enrolled in the Fire Academy and the rest is history. I have been a Firefighter/Paramedic for twelve years now and still love it as much as my first day on the job. I am also a Crossfit coach and about to graduate from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology.
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes back the cohost and best friend of the #JumpseatNation Robert “Pip” Piparo. This podcast was recorded live in the house of Pip in Central New Jersey. Ryan was in New Jersey for a local teaching event and drove down to meet pip for a SURPRISE 40th Birthday.
During the visit Ryan and Pip cranked out three podcasts, all while Pip had NO idea that his buds were on the way to surprise him for his birthday.
Inside Podcast #1 Pip and Ryan talk about how to change anything in your life.
Covered in the Podcast:
- Pips secret to making a change
- Small adjustments lead to big changes
- Your not Dead
- Get better tomorrow
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes Chief Miller. Chief Miller is the title sponsor of Jumpseat Radio and runs the largest instagram page dedicated to the men and women of the Fire Service around the world.
This weeks episode covers
- Chief Miller’s History
- Social Media
- Posting on the social platforms
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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Twitter @Chief_Miller
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Jumpseat Radio 073 Do you really get it?
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes back Chief Rick Lasky to finish their conversation. Chief Lasky shares his thoughts on why today’s firefighters should be learning from the past.
Covered in this episode:
- What It is
- Who gets it
- Learning from history
- Where to find history lessons
- How to apply the lessons learned
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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Twitter @Chief_Miller
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Rick Lasky, a 38-year veteran of the fire service, served as chief of the Lewisville (TX) Fire Department for 12 years, prior to that as Fire Chief in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Most recently, he was interim Chief for the Trophy Club (TX) Fire Department. Rick followed in his father’s footsteps beginning his career as a firefighter in the suburbs on the southwest side of Chicago and has been a line firefighter-paramedic, company grade officer, training officer and command-level officer.
Jumpseat Radio 072 Honor WOD with Brute Force Training
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes back Robert Piparo and Justin Eberle from Brute Force Training. This is the second podcast with the brute force crew recorded on the same day with Pip.
In this session the fellas talk about:
- Training with a purpose
- Honoring the fallen
- Brute Force Sand Bags
- How to join the Brute Force Team
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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In this weeks Jumpseat Radio host,Ryan Pennington, welcomes Chief Rick Lasky to the podcast. The two talk about his experience getting started in the fire service. Chief Lasky’s start in the fire business was not a “normal” beginning. He shares his amazing story of how it all started.
In this episode Ryan and Chief Lasky talk about:
- Rick’s fire service start
- How one person changed his life
- How you can mentor young firefighters
- The senior firefighter position
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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Twitter @Chief_Miller
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Jumpseat Radio 070 Brute Force Training 01
In this week episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes his partner in crime Robert Piparo. The guys welcome in Justin Eberle Director of operations for Brute Force Training maker of the Brute Force Sand Bags built for the Tactical Athlete.
Topics covered in today’s podcast:
- Tactical athletic training
- Brute Force Training
- Developing Tactical Training
- Taking Risks to bring product to market
- How Firefighters can train with low cost sand bags
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes back Robert Piparo and Nick Dinges for the second podcast recorded from Illinois. This episode was recorded on the same night as podcast 068 and takes it to the next level.
Listen in as the three talk about:
- Fire Behavior
- Firefighter Behavior
- Flashover Can
- Lessons Learned
Jumpseat Radio 068 Live from the Midwest
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes back Robert Piparo from 555 Fitness. Along with Pip this week Jumpseat Radio introduces you to Nick Dinges. Nick is a awesome student, instructor, and business owner based out of Amboy Illinois. Nick, Pip, and Ryan were in town doing some videos work and sat down to have an awesome discussion on the current issues facing today’s fire service.
Topics included:
- Firefighter Cancer Prevention
- Flashover Lessons
- Neat Engine Cover
- The power of Corn
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
Instagram @Chief_Miller
Twitter @Chief_Miller
Website https://www.chiefmillerapparel.com/
Jumpseat Radio 067 Firefighters are NOT special
Welcome back to the Jumpseat Radio Podcast. In this week’s episode host Ryan Pennington welcomes back a Robert Piparo. Pip is on location somewhere on the east coast with a special mission. He joins Ryan to talk about how firefighters are normal folks who perform in extraordinary conditions.
Topics covered this week include.
Where is PIP
Why do we think we are “special”
How to stay mission focused.
This podcast is sponsored by Chief Miller. Chief Miller operates the largest Social Media page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world.
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Welcome to Jumpseat Radio….. In this weeks podcast its time to direct some of our energy away from debating pushing fire and spend it toward pushing firefighters. Pushing firefighters to improve themselves. Whether you are the superstar in you house or the snot nosed new guy we all should lean on each other to improve our performance. The days of standing around watching the “new” firefighters are gone. New sponsor for Jumpseat Radio.. We would like to welcome chief miller as our new Podcast sponsor. Chief miller operates the Largest Instagram page dedicated to the men and women of the fire service from around the world. You can find his page at Chief_Miller on all social media platforms and at chiefmillerapparel.com So todays podcast title Pushing Firefighters is going to be about the 5 skills you should be practicing everyday you pull on your fire boots. they are essential for your success as a firefighter, officer, or chief, 1. PPE Donning and Doffing 2. 1. often overlooked and complacent 2. Seems to be a skill that provides frustrations 3. Can KILL YOU. 4. Can slow you down on the foreground… share rookie story 3. Portable ladders 4. 1. Knowing their capabilities of reach 2. one,2, 3 person throwing,,, balance points…. 3. deployment speed 5. Stretching 6. 1. Identifying all loads 2. Know how to deploy each 3. How to compensate for snags, bad stretches, and obstacles 4. Doing this with PPE ON 7. Catching a Hydrant 8. 1. Should I have to explain this one 2. This skill can be overlooked 3. Add in problems, Stuck cap, close fence, broken wrench 9. Knowing your rig 10. 1. I can’t explain what its like working on 4 different rigs on 4 different days 2. knowing all the details 3. Just because you have been riding on it a while don’t complacent
All of the previous topics can be often overlooked and taken for granted. If we take together as a crew and push each other to keep practicing, drilling, and heck even having challenges between firefighters we can make our company into the Best company .
Jumpseat Radio 065 Are you an Expert
Welcome back to this weeks Jumpseat Radio where host Ryan Pennington welcomes back Robert Piparo. Ryan and Pip share some comments on the recent social media post from Paul Combs. Paul shared an amazing drawing of a Picture of a Fire Helmet talking about the firefighters who proclaim to be experts on a given topic.
During the Podcast the fella’s talk about
- Sharing information
- How to stay grounded
- What to do when people request access
Robert Piparo
Rob Piparo, better known as Pip, is a Lieutenant with the City of New Brunswick Fire Department, located in New Brunswick, NJ and a Paramedic with Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. He has been involved with emergency services for 17 years. Pip holds certifications as a Firefighter 1 & 2, NJ Level 1 Fire Instructor, Extrication, High Angle and Confined Space Technician, NJ and National Registry Paramedic, and Crossfit Level I.
Pip has always been passionate about fitness. He spent several years running half marathons and training strictly with kettlebells until he discovered Crossfit. He is currently a Coach at Iron Crossfit in North Brunswick, NJ . He has also completed a marathon and an Olympic distance triathlon with hopes of someday being able to compete in an ironman distance.
Pip's passion for training lead him to the 555 Fitness page, where he quickly developed a friendship with Larry, its owner. After several months of back and forth banter, Larry asked Pip if he wanted to join the team. One could say the rest is history, but for now, we will just say we are too busy making history. email - pip@555fitness.com
Jumpseat radio 064 Hating the Firehouse
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes John Dixon back to have a conversation about dealing with a rut. Ryan and John engage in a passionate conversation about inside the firehouse fixes for someone who is in a rut and needs help pulling themselves up.
In this episode John shares these topics:
- Aggressively Positive
- Finding you What, Why, and How
- Feeding the Animal
- Small things lead to big change
John Dixons Bio
John is a career fire officer with an urban fire department in New Jersey and has over 20 years in the fire service. He has earned his fire officer (FO) credentials from the Center for Public Safety Excellence and is a National Fire Academy Alumni. John has a passion for training, mentoring, and inspiring up-and-coming officers and firefighters. He has served as an Instructor with the Bergen County Fire Academy, a member of Project Kill the Flashover, and currently serves as the NJ State Lead Advocate for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Jumpseat Radio 063 We are NOT perfect
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes in John Hayowky and Chris Baker to talk about the pressure of trying to hard on the fireground. Ryan and guest give some context to those firefighters who suffer the affects of peer pressure in their tasks while responding to emergencies.
Points covered.
- Allowing yourself to make mistakes
- Overcoming common foreground mistakes
- Setting reasonable expectations
- Ryans saw story
Bio
John Hawowky: John Hayowyk Jr. has over 20 years in the fire service. He is currently a Captain for the City of Passaic FD in NJ (Ladder 2). John is also a NJ Certified Level 2 Fire Service Instructor and teaches at Passaic & Sussex County Public Safety Academies. He also heads up of the Training Division for the Roxbury Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept and is an active Fire Inspector & Arson Investigator and also maintains his EMT certification.
Chris Baker
Instructor Chris Baker has over 10 years of experience in volunteer, combination and career fire departments in California. He started as a volunteer firefighter for the West Stanislaus Fire Protection District and the City of Patterson in 2006. In 2007, Chris became a paid reserve Firefighter / Driver-Operator for the City of Patterson Fire Department. He spent four seasons with CAL FIRE as a seasonal Firefighter, two years with the Chevron Fire Department as a Firefighter / Engineer and three years as a Firefighter / Acting Engineer with a municipal fire department in the San Francisco Bay Area. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from Pacific Lutheran University, Associates of Science Degree in Fire Service Command Company Officer from Shasta College. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Emergency Services Administration.
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington uses the analogy of the Star Wars movies to discuss firefighters attitudes around the Firehouse. Firefighters, like all other people, experience highs and low throughout their lives. It is important for firefighters to seek out the positives and keep their attention on the mission.
In this episode we cover:
The Dark Side
- Fear
- Anger
- Hatred
The Light Side:
- Knowledge
- Appreciation
- Camaraderie
- Friendship
- Service
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Jumpseat Radio 061 Is Aggressive a bad word?
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington talks about the word "Aggressive". For a long time many folks thought aggressive was not a word that should be used to describe a firefighter, rather an emotion that goes along with recklessness.
Ryan uses a book from retired Navy Seal Jocko Willink to discuss how aggression is not a bad thing!
Link to the Book:
Jumpseat Radio 060 Building Construction with James Johnson
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes James Johnson from Vancouver Canada Fire Department. James is a FDIC instructor who covers building construction for the street level firefighter.
Topics covered include
- Why there are more than 5 types of construction
- What's behind those walls
- Top 3 things to learn about building construction
James Twitter can be found Here: https://twitter.com/ffjamesjohnson
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington Welcomes back John Dixon for a talk on his topic of the Normalization of Deviance. John has spent years researching how firefighters use excuses to rationalize the deviation from standard safety practice.
This episode is full of useful takeaways that every level of firefighters can learn and apply today !
Johns Twitter https://twitter.com/InstructorDixon
Johns Website https://instructorjohndixon.com/
This episode welcomes a new sponsor. Vanguard Safety Wear, the maker of the MK-1 structural firefighting glove.
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Jumpseat Radio 058 Live interview with Frank Viscso and Doug Mitchell
On this weeks Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with two fire service leaders while on delay at Indianapolis International Airport. Listen in as these fire service leaders have a great conversation about fire ground operations, Leadership, and FDIC.
This weeks episode my not have the best audio quality due to the location and some technical difficulties with recorder. May need to adjust your volume during the podcast.
Jumpseat Radio 057 PIO with Kevin Sur
In this weeks edition of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes his good friend, and PIO Master, Kevin Sur. Kevin travels around the world serving in multiple roles with local, state, and federal government agencies preparing for emergencies. Kevin is a Social Media Master that teaches the benefits and uses of the multiple platforms to different agencies.
In this podcast Ryan and Kevin talk about:
- Benefits of social media
- How jumpseat riders can use social media correctly
- Explore resources where firefighters can find FREE education
- Shares some history of the Hawaiian Fire Service.
Join in as the two high energy educators sit down for a view from the jumpseat.
Kevin T. Sur serves as an Emergency Management Instructor for Ohio Emergency Management Agency, as well as an Instructor for the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC), and in the External Affairs Cadre at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA).
Previously, he has served as a Program Officer-4 for the Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management overseeing all Training/Outreach/Education/Exercises for Public Safety & Justice Services, Deputy Fire Chief at North Randall Fire and Bazetta Fire.
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio Host Ryan Pennington welcomes various firefighters from around the globe for a google hangout session where they talk shop. From Amsterdam to Oregon the crew joins in to talk shop!
In this week's episode of Jumpseat Radio host,Ryan Pennington,welcomes Pip from 555 Fitness. Ryan and Pip spend an hour talking about all things fire, fitness, and getting your fire station motivated to get fit!!!
Welcome back to the podcast for the hose totin, saw running, street level firefighters. We are BACK!
After a one year break the jumpseat podcast is back and better than ever. In this episode host Ryan Pennington welcomes John Dixon on the show to fire up the JumpseatNation!
Ryan and John share some insight on how to rekindle you passion for the fire service.
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It’s back! Jumpseat Radio returns with a vengeance! This week episode host Ryan Pennington shares some insight from two new books. Episode 51 we share a powerful speech from President Rosevelt and how it applies to social media of today!
Here is part of Presidents Rosevelt’s Speech:
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Listen in and take the time to reflect on the last time you failed…….
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington shares 3 cues and clues that a home is full of heavy content. Heavy Content is a politically correct term used for first responders to identify and communicate findings of Hoarding in a respectful way. Using Heavy Content will describe the condition of the building and NOT the occupant.
Using the 3 cues and clues will allow first responders to suspect that the building is full. These common findings are seen throughout responses. While each one alone is NOT a 100% sure fire way of the presence of heavy content, combining one or more will. Finding one or more should indicate a further assessment is necessary.
In this podcast these 3 cues will be covered.
- Finding Blue Tarps
- Cars Full of Stuff
- Overgrown Vegetation
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In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso from Kearny NJ. Frank is a Fire Engineering contributor, author of Step up and Lead, and is a national level speaker on the topic of leadership.
In this powerful podcast Frank shares:
- His college experience in rowing
- Leadership is a constant evolution
- Water boils at 212 degrees
- Leadership is a tour guide
- How to step up your teamwork
- Working hard is NOT Fun
Frank Viscuso is a career deputy chief, nationally recognized speaker, and author of six books, including the best-seller Step Up and Lead (PennWell, 2011) and the newly released follow-up book Step Up Your Teamwork. Frank is also co-creator of FireOpsOnline.com, a website that provides valuable free training, drills, and tips for firefighters who are serious about advancing their career.
As a speaker, Frank has the ability to move people to action. Over the past decade he has spoken to audiences in and outside the fire service on many topics that include leadership, team building, officer development, and customer service. His seminars are designed to introduce people to the top traits associated with leadership and to equip them with the skills needed to lead, inspire, and motivate their teams.
Frank works as a Tour Commander in Kearny, NJ. He and his wife reside in Toms River with their three boys. He can be reached by cell: 973-981-1505 or email: frank@commonvalor.com
In this weeks episode host Ryan Pennington sits down with Lars Ågerstrand from the Varnamo Fire and Rescue Service Sweden. Lars travels the globe training firefighters on fire dynamics. His science based approach to fire is a must see in the fire service!
Topics Covered
- History of fire training in Sweden
- Swedish Container Fire Training
- Surface Cooling
- Gas Cooling
- Beards in the Fire Service?
About Lars from SwedishFireNerd.com
THE IRONY OF LIFE
Born and raised in northern Sweden I had no ambition to join the fire service. As youth passed by, a career behind a desk started to look more and more like prison. I ended up in Firefighting School and later in a fire service working as a firefighter. Today I serve as a Battalion Chief. Now I sit behind a desk most of my time. The irony of life. However, I keep my feet on the ground, training firefighters is still my main focus. In this new day of the technology age I realize that I can inspire and educate more firefighters through the computer. That idea keeps me motivated behind my desk.
I am standing on the shoulders of giants. Where would I be if I had not started asking questions to Stefan Svensson? Where would I be if I had not read Eurofirefighter by Paul Grimwood? Where would I be if I had not traveled to Croatia to meet Shan Raffel and John McDonough? The list of people that has greatly contributed to where I am today is far too long to mention here. But know that I am grateful.
FAILURE IS THE FIRST STEP TO SUCCESS
The harder things I try to accomplish, the greater the risk of failing. I have tried many things where I have succeeded. But I have also failed many times. Being a Firenerd means learning from all experiences, and sharing them with others. That is why I call myself the Swedish Firenerd. With pride.
LARS ÅGERSTRAND, THE SWEDISH FIRENERD
On February 3rd 2015 the citizens fire company was dispatched to a working fire with confirmed victims trapped. First arriving companies found a two story balloon frame construction with Heavy Content Conditions and multiple victims.
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington talks about preparing to be an aggressive firefighter. Often firefighters use the term “aggressive” to describe themselves and yet show up to emergencies unprepared. To be a true aggressive firefighter you have to aggressively prepare!
Topics covered:
- How to harness that aggression to learning and practicing skills.
- Drilling Aggressively
- Spending time in High Heat Training…AKA BURNING
- Offensive interior
- Defensive Interior
- Offensive exterior
- Defensive exterior
In closing of the podcast Ryan shares a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters by Dave Carroll. Head over to firehero.org to donate and download this amazing song!
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio Ryan Pennington explores the concepts from the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill.
Higher Achievement
Habits of going the extra mile
Q: Quantity of Service
Q: Quality of Service
M: Mental
A: Attitude
Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) was an American author in the area of the new thought movement who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. He is widely considered to be one of the great writers on success
Kevin Davison
Kevin Davison - Making Music & Saving Lives
Canadian country music artist, Kevin Davison, has launched a country music career that is taking the industry by storm.
Kevin Davison released his highly anticipated single, “When Those Sirens Are Gone” from his forthcoming album, “Only Human”, February 27th on Canada AM. With release shows filling the calendar from March onward, this 20 year paramedic/firefighter turned country singer is in for a busy 2015. The new album will include 6 new tracks with the first single being “When Those Sirens Are Gone”, the tribute to PTSD and first responders, the rough video for which went viral in November 2014. Since its internet release, the video has had over 21,000 YouTube Views, over 120,000 Facebook views, and is continuing to reach people around the world.
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In this weeks podcast host Ryan Pennington catches up with the #JumpseatNation. It’s been a 2 month absences from podcasting and have a lot to catch up on.
Topics Included:
Jumpseat Nation Salute to the Armed Forces
Postitive attitudes
Shifting focus from us to to them
Dave Carroll Releases “The Fallen and the Brave” to Raise Awareness and Funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Dave Carroll, the award-winning singer/songwriter known for his groundbreaking hit, “United Breaks Guitars,” today released “The Fallen and the Brave” to raise awareness and funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
Listen in Here Firehero.org
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with “The Average Jake “ Rob Owens to talk motivation in the firehouse. Ryan and Rob have similar beliefs about keeping firefighters of all ages motivated to train, workout, and live the “Team Life” in the fire station.
If you are ready to be FIRED UP…This is the podcast you are looking for.
In this episode we will cover:
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Extrinsic Motivation
- How to get you crew moving
- Ways to defeat Negativity
Read more from Robby at AverageJakeFF.com
Twitter @AverageJakeFF
Is this weeks firefighter friday we get fired up with John Dixon!
Get prepared for the weekend!!
Jumpseat Radio 044 Firefighter Families with Lori Mercer
In this week episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes Lori Mercer from the firefighterwife.com. Lori is the Chief Fire Wife for firefighter wife where she has established a community of wives that share information about being a wife/husband of a firefighter.
In this episode Lori Discusses:
- Transition from on calls to at home
- Recognizing the signs of a stressed firefighter spouse
- Opening communication between firefighter and spouse
- 3 tips to start the communication process
- Dealing with being apart during shift work
Lori Mercer
Meet the "WifeOnFire" Behind This Community
I am Lori Mercer AKA "WifeOnFire" and founder of this community. My husband Dan is the firefighter who qualifies me for this noble title and who so courageously has chosen to lead with Husband and Dad as his most important titles, even before that already amazing title of Firefighter.
Together we give our all at parenting our 4 kids (as of Feb 2015 ages 15, 12, 10 and 7). When we were newlyweds and the kids were toddlers and pre-schoolers and I was seemingly always pregnant or nursing non-stop, we were a bit of a train wreck. And I partially blamed the fire service. By the grace of God we survived! And we're here to share our story and make a safe haven of encouragement for others fire families.
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes in FF Anton (Tony) Spagnoletti from Winston Salem NC fire department Rescue 1. Tony shares his remarkable story of suffering a STEMI while on duty at Rescue 1.
During this powerful podcast he shares:
- The physical pain of a STEMI ( S-T Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction, of Heart attack)
- His faith and it’s affect during and after his heart attack
- How the brother firefighters, ambulance crew, and hospital came together that day
- How it felt to wake up after stent placement and seeing all the firefighters gathered
- What it felt like after becoming pulseless
- His return to work
How we can help prevent the same thing
Tonys Bio
Tony is a Firefighter for the Winston Salem Fire Dept. where he has served over 27 years. He is currently assigned to Rescue 1, the only rescue truck in the city, that responds to all working fires and technical rescues.
After the show…..
Once we ended the podcast Tony called back to share this confirming experiences following his return to active firefighting duty. He describe it as a series of events that proved that God is continuing to watch over him.
While on an airplane ride to a mission trip, after returning to work, Tony began to read “Is Heaven Real.” He quickly realized that he shared the same birthday as Colton Burpo,the boy the book is written about.Tony found it odd that of all birthdays, they shared the same. On the same plane ride a passenger noticed the book he was reading and shared that she too had the same birthday, May 19th, Tony again was shown God’s direction in his life. As the final topping on the cake on May 19th, his birthday, Tony was eating Chinese food and opened a fortune cookie that read: “God looks after you especially”
“Ryan I have eaten Chinese Food my entire life I had never seen a fortune like this”, Tony explained. “Until this very day I carry this fortune with me as a reminder that God is watching over me.”
In this audio Chamber of Hoarders Ryan Pennington interviews Battalion Chief David Brosnahan. David has taken suggestions learned from Hoarder Homes: Piles of Hazards for Firefighters presentation and apply them to his departments operation.
In this audio recording Ryan and David talk in detail about the Roseville’s hoarding reporting system. Since it’s inception Roseville’s reporting system has identified 25 structures that exhibit some level of hoarding. Using this system on non fire situations allows crews to identify these buildings and begin to identify occupancy, access routes, structural stability, and stretch locations.
Listen in as Ryan and David share their examples of successful system that is in service and collecting information in Roseville Minnesota’s fire district.
Its firefighter friday.
Tips for Firefighter Mental Health from Mark Lamplugh and Host Ryan Pennington
Jumpseat Radio 041: Mental Health Help for Todays Firefighters
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes in Mark Lamplugh from the American Addictions Center to talk about mental health in the fire service. With the number of firefighters struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and suicide Mark shares some insight on:
- Watching out for other firefighters in the firehouse
- Recognizing signs of trouble in yourself
- Where to reach out for help
- The growing number of suicides in the fire service
- Resources available (For Free) to firefighters
Bio:
Mark Lamplugh Jr. is a 4th generation firefighter and former Captain with the Lower Chichester Fire Company. He is now a national treatment consultant with American Addiction Centers specializing in First Responder Services. Mark has placed and referred 100’s of firefighters nationwide. Mark dedicates his life making sure every firefighter gets the help they need for Addiction and Mental Health issues. He can be reached for comment at mlamplugh@contactaac.com or 888-731-FIRE.
Jumpseat Radio 041 Live Fire Training with David Brosnaham
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with Battalion Chief David Brosnaham from Roseville Minnesota. David is a Live fire instructor with a local community and technical college where he burns 3-4 times a month. David and Ryan talk about
- Fire Dynamics in live burn vs. real world
- Scenario based live fire training
- Live fire training for rookies vs experienced
Davids Bio
David Brosnahan is a battalion chief with the Roseville, Minn., Fire Department. His primary job is the coordination of the day-to-day operations at Roseville Fire. Chief Brosnahan holds a bachelor of arts degree from Hamline University and a graduate certificate in Public Health Emergency Response from the University of Minnesota. Chief Brosnahan is a certified fire instructor, Live Burn 1403 instructor and a fire instructor with Hennepin Technical College teaching NFPA 1001 and Live Burn training.
In this weeks Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with the members of Engine House Training live at Missouri Winter Fire School. The group discusses how Engine Company Training started with firefighter safety and survival and evolved into basic fireground function.
Inside this Live Recording you will find:
- Discussion basic hose advancement
- Hoseline selections
- Need for Firefighter Bailouts
- Techniques for Bailouts
- Engine House HOT session at FDIC 2015
Engine House Training
Engine House Training LLC specializes in hands on practical training for Firefighters. Our classes are geared to both career and volunteer fire departments, and focuses on individual skills of Rapid Intervention Team Members, as well as implementation of team dynamics.
enginehousetraining.com
In this LIVE episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sets down with the members of the Fire Alumni and Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski to talk about entry level firefighter testing and promotional testing.
This episode was recorded live in San Diego California during Firehouse World 2015. The group engage is conversation about:
Entry Level Testing
Mentoring once hired
Promotional Preparation
What is the Fire Alumni
Bio
Steve Prziborowski
Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County, CA, FD
Steve Prziborowski, a firehouse.com Contributing Editor, is a Deputy Chief with the Santa Clara County (Los Gatos, CA) Fire Department, and a Fire Technology Instructor at Chabot College (Hayward, CA). Steve has a Master’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration, is a State Certified Master Instructor, and has completed the Executive Fire Officer Program. Steve has been published in all of the major fire service publications including Firehouse, is a frequent speaker at fire service events such as Firehouse World and Expo, and was selected as the 2008 Ed Bent California Fire Instructor of the year.
Bob Atlas
Battalion Chief, Contra Costa, CA, FD
Bob Atlas is a Battalion Chief with Contra Costa Fire, is on the career development committee, is a Certified Oral Board Rater and has been coaching candidates since 1999. He is Co-Owner of Fire Alumni and has a B.S. in Engineering & A.S. in Fire Science.
Fire Alumni Staff