Episodes
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Episode 57 - Delayed Jersey Convention
Just send it…Rob, Mike and Mike and Matt chatted right before convention.
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Episode 56 - Immersion Research
In this episode, we dive into the critical elements of water rescue—from essential PPE to best practices for swiftwater operations. Whether you're a first responder, a SAR team member, or just passionate about water safety, this discussion covers the gear that keeps rescuers protected, the latest...
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Episode 55 - Prof. Glenn Corbett
Rob, Mike, and Dave sit down with Professor Glenn Corbett and discuss his journey, the evolution of building construction, and bridging together academics and the streets.
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Episode 54 - Chief John Norman
Rob, Mike, Mikey and Dave sit down with Chief John Norman to discuss the job, leadership, and valuable lessons learned over his time in the fire service.
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Episode 53 - Trial by fire with Chief David Rhodes
Join Rob, Mike, and Mike as they welcome Retired Chief David Rhodes, the editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering, for a captivating conversation. From his early days in the fire service to the latest trends shaping firefighter training, Chief Rhodes shares invaluable insights and hard-earned wisdom....
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Episode 52 - The Polish St Pat’s Special
Happy St. Patrick’s Day brothers! The crew briefly goes over last week’s trip to Poland!
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Episode 51 - Kicking off 2025
2025 kicks off with a conversation with Rob, Mike and Mike. Mikey’s back in as a Chief, Mike’s hitting a year on the job, and Rob is going to Poland…
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Episode 50 - Navy Seals and Firefighters with Drago Dzieran
For the 50th episode Rob, Mike, and Dave had the opportunity to speak with Retired Navy Seal Drago Dzieran. The brothers discuss leadership, culture, and similarities between the fire service and the Navy Seals. You are not going to want to miss this one.
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Episode 49 - Kitchen Table Talk
After a long hiatus the boys are back to discuss the kitchen table, leadership, respect, and lessons learned as officers.
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Episode 48 - Uniting the First Responder Community EMS & FIRE PRO
Rob sits down with Michael Witek, Jeff Chandler, David Lenart, and the man behind the EXPOs social media at EMS & FIRE PRO 2024.
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Episode 47 - Mike and G from Firehouse Innovations
Rob sits down with Mike Perone and Gianni of Firehouse Innovations LI and Firehouse Innovations Training at FIRE/EMSPRO Expo at Foxwoods.
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Episode 46 - low manpower or mediocrity?
Rob, Mikey, Mike, and Matt get together to discuss the last couple weeks and how to battle mediocrity in the firehouse.
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Episode 45 - Super Bowl Blues
The crew sits down with Ex-Chief Adam Alberti to discuss current topics and his travels.
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Episode 44 - EMS/FIREPRO 2022
Rob, Mike, and Matt sit down "live" at the EMS/FIREPRO conference to discuss what the conference and the future of the conference has to offer!
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Episode 43 - Special Guest Chief Bouvier
Rob and Mike had the honor of sitting down with NOLA Chief Bouvier (who you may know from the show Nightwatch) while at the EMS/FIREPRO Conference.
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Episode 42 - Labor Day for the Brothers
The Boys talk ladder tactics... sort of
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Episode 41-Belated 4th of July
Happy 4th of July LATE Rob, Mike, and Mike Talk about it all. Listen in and here some tips, tricks, and upcoming news!
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Episode 40 - Been a while
The Boys are back in town catching up and discussing the last few months…
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Episode 39 - EMSPRO ‘21
Rob and Mike venture up to EMSPRO at Foxwoods Casino Resort for the 2021 EMSPRO conference for a live recording and Rob's impalement class. Special guest during the podcast and the man that gave us our invite, Sean Fitch.
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Episode 38 - How much is too much?
The crew discussed how much is too much when dealing with the firehouse and on service calls, self accountability as an officer, and Rob’s accents…check out Drejman’s Pin the Q interview for more…
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Episode 37 - We'll be Delayed
Rob, Mike, and Mike discuss some mutual aid training, truck culture, and anything that made the table.
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Episode 36 - Midwest vs East Coast
Rob and Mike chat with Maj. Britt from OKCFD to discuss the similarities and differences between Midwest and East Coast firefighting.
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Episode 35 - “New Year, New Me”
Recorded January 24, the crew sits down and catches up on the past weeks and the holiday season.
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Episode 34 - Takin' it to the streets
The crew had the opportunity to train and record at Bobby's debut takin' it to the streets weekend.
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Episode 33 - The Ring Rescue Special
Rob and Mike sit with the brothers behind the ring rescue. Website: https://ringrescue.com/ Informational Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpiIWHgKeD4&t=64s Before and After (Ring Removals) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1q8ejNeK1k - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ringrescue -...
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Episode 32 - The Halloween Special with Bobby Eckert
The crew sits down with Bobby and discusses topics that were sent in!
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Episode 31 - Technology and PC
The crew discusses technology and "PC".
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Episode 30 for 30 K
The Boys are back and discussing hot topics such as COVID, microphones, and hose packs.
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Episode 29 - The Rona Cast
The crew reunites while socially distancing to discuss rona, recent incidents, and the mystery of the blonde mustache.
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Episode 28 - Put Mardi Gras on a Reduced
The crew discusses reducing responses, tools in cars, and bandaids. Definitely a language warning on this one.
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Episode 27 - 2020
The Crew discusses a couple questions from social media including new officer ideas and "the vacant".
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Episode 26 - The Christmas Special
The Hook & Can, Boogie Down Truckwork, Top Floor Tactics, and Flow & Vent sit down to discuss a few topics...
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Episode 25 - #nicetshirt
The crew sits down discusses the FAST strap, the NorthernStar Compass, and the beginning of volunteer election season.
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Episode 24 - Progress Fire Company
The crew sits down with the brothers at Progress FC and discuss several topics including live-ins, riding assignments, etc.
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Episode 23 - The FAST Board
The crew sits down with the brothers behind the FAST board.
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Episode 22 - The 6-22 Cinco de Mayo Special
The crew recaps FDIC and discusses the 6-22.
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Episode 21 - Aetna Hook & Ladder St. Patty's Day Special
The FV Crew travels to Aetna Hook & Ladder in Newark, DE.
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Episode 20 - The Ohio Recap
The FV Crew recaps the Ohio road trip and the Miami Valley Fire & EMS Conference.
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Episode 19 - National Fire Radio*
The FV Crew meets with the Brothers of National Fire Radio. This is the audio from their show on youtube.
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Episode 18 - Hooks and Cans
The crew sits with the Hook and Can crew for a second time to discuss a new year, new faces, and firemanship.
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Episode 17 - The Holiday Special
The crew has their year end review and the holidays.
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Episode 16 - The Rescue Squad
The crew discusses the ins and outs of the rescue squad.
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Episode 15 - The Engine Company
The crew discusses the ins and outs of the engine company, nozzles, packs, lays, and positioning.
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Episode 14 - The Ladder Company
The crew discusses the ins and outs of the ladder company, towers vs sticks, and some positioning.
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Episode 13 - Next Rung Special
The crew sits down with Blake from Next Rung and discusses mental well-being.
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Episode 12 - The Fire Reviews Special
The crew sits down with Drew over at Fire Reviews for some tailboard talk. After several minutes of technical issues the instagram live feed started rolling. Drew joins us around the 6 minute mark.
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Episode 11 - The Craft with The Hook & Can
The crew sits down with the Brothers of The Hook & Can and discuss ventilation, the firehouse, and the brotherhood.
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Episode X - Social Media
The crew discusses social media, their experiences with several platforms, and best practices.
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Episode 9 - RIT? RIC? FAST? Just do it
The crew sits down with Rob of Shut Up and Train LLC (https://www.facebook.com/SUATFIRE/) to discuss RIT/RIC/FAST operations and the differences around the state.
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Episode 8 - The White Shield
The crew discusses the role of the fire officer and tips for upcoming officers.