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JobTlks Podcast
by Will Tyree
JobTlks Podcast is focused on conversation about firefighting culture and tactics. Based in Metro Boston, we believe New England Firefightin' is something special. But we know every area of the country and the world bring something unique to the table. Join us as we engage in great conversations among ourselves and with incredible guests in an attempt to leave "THE Job" better than we found it.
Episodes
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Find Balance
In this episode, Will and Jon discuss the significance of stepping away from work to recharge, especially for those in demanding professions like firefighting and emergency response. They share personal stories, insights on mental health, and practical ways to incorporate hobbies and downtime…
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Setting A Goal & Reaching It | Mike Lydon | E69
In this episode of #jobtlkspodcast , Will sits down with Boston #firefighter and Army #Veteran, Mike Lydon, to explore his inspiring journey through military service, overcoming #addiction, and becoming a dedicated member of the fire service. They discuss how discipline from the military…
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UK Firefighting -- Part 2 with Matt Adams
In this episode, #firefighters from the UK and US discuss differences in #training, search techniques, and fire safety culture. They explore innovative methods, data-driven improvements, and the importance of continuous evolution in firefighting practices. In this engaging conversation, fire...
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You Can't Grow Enough | Dean Casali | E67
Fire captain Dean Casali shares insights from his 20-year career, emphasizing the importance of continuous training, humility, and team building in firefighting. He discusses transitioning from call to career fire service, department challenges, and fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
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Firefighting: United Kingdom Edition | Matt Adams | E66
Firefighting: United Kingdom Edition! UK vs USAJoin us as we dive into a lively discussion with Matt Adams, a #Firefighter In the #unitedkingdom about the differences and similarities between firefighting practices in the UK and the US. From response strategies to training, this episode sheds…
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Never Stop Learning | Dan Rinaldi | E64
In this episode of the JobTlks Podcast, host Will interviews Dan Rinaldi, a seasoned firefighter from Providence Fire with 36 years of experience. Dan shares his journey into the fire service, his transition to the Special Hazards Company, and the evolution of firefighting techniques over the...
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Nothing Else M.A.T.R.S. | Ian McGregor, Mike Caddell, Paul Morrison | E63
In this episode, the hosts discuss the evolution and importance of technical rescue in Massachusetts, featuring insights from experienced firefighters and instructors. They share personal journeys into the fire service, the significance of the Technical Rescue Specialist certification, and the…
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Data Driven Search | Grant Schwalbe, Sean Duffy, Justin Yanosik | E62 E
In this episode of the Job Talks Podcast, host Will engages with firefighters Grant Schwalbe, Sean Duffy, and Justin Yanosick to discuss their personal journeys in the fire service, the importance of search training, and the grassroots efforts to improve firefighting education. Grabs Podcast:...
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"The Score Takes Care of Itself," Book Review & Lessons on Leadership | Jon Talin | E61
In this episode, Will and Lieutenant Jon Talin discuss the principles of leadership as outlined in Bill Walsh's book, 'The Score Takes Care of Itself.' They explore how these principles apply to the fire service, emphasizing the importance of accountability, embracing failure, and the need for...
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This Job Is Built On Loyalty | Mickey Farrell | E60
In this episode of JobTlks Podcast, host Will interviews Mickey Farrell, a third-generation firefighter and the founder of Top Floor Tactics. They discuss Mickey's journey into firefighting, the profound impact of 9/11 on the fire service, and the importance of humility and mentorship in the...
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Mindset of A 25 Year Probie | Capt. Kenny Hayes | E59
In this episode, Captain Kenny Hayes from the Boston Fire Department shares his journey in the fire service and the importance of the probie mindset. He discusses the challenges of being the new guy and the constant need to prove oneself. Captain Hayes also talks about the significance of being...
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Serious About Search | Tyler Prater - St. Louis, MO | E58
Teaching the why behind the how is crucial in our business. Anyone can learn to break a window. We need our people to know why we break windows so they'll know when to do it. More importantly, they'll know when not to. The same goes for search. We HAVE to occupy the interior to conduct searches....
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Talkin' Training | Captain Tim Papp | E57
Tim Papp is a Captain on New Haven Fire Rescue 1 and the Deputy Chief of Training for South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. Captain Papp also founded the South Windsor Rescue Weekend. Tune in to this episode to hear about his fire service career and his passion for training. Subscribe here --...
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Chief Frank Leeb | Is There Anything Better? | E56
Deputy Assistant Chief Frank Leeb has served the FDNY since 1992. He is the Chief of Safety for the FDNY’s 17,000 employees. His previous staff positions include the Chief of Training and the Chief of the Fire Academy. I was lucky enough to meet him at the Joey Bibernardo Conference last fall &...
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Over Educated & Under Experienced | Chief David Rhodes | E55
Chief David Rhodes is the Editor In Chief of Fire Engineering Magazine. He is a 38 year veteran of the fire service. He has served on Atlanta Fire, as an instructor with the Georgia Fire Academy, as a Chief Elder of The Georgia Smoke Divers, and various roles within FDIC. In this episode we talk...
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Don't Be Sorry, Be Better | Mario Badillo, Houston Fire | E54
Welcome back! We're kicking off season 5 with Mario Badillo from Houston Fire. Mario is a 21 year veteran of Houston FD and spent the last 14 of those years in the tech rescue team. He was present for the Southwest Inn Fire that claimed the lives of 5 firefighters. Join in as we talk mentorship,...
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Cali Firefighting & Leather working | Nate Welch | Selma, Ca | E53
Have you ever been held at work for 30 days straight? We're willing to bet that most of you haven't. Nate Welch started out with Cal fire and did several of these long holds. Tune in to hear him talk about working for Cal fire, making the hard decision to switch departments, and getting into...
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Urban Search & Rescue | FEMA Task Forces | Chief Chris Coleman | E52
FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces specialize in US&R, disaster recovery, & emergency Triage and medicine. Chris Coleman is the Chief of The North Attleboro Fire Department and a member of Massachusetts Task Force 1. He joins us today to expand on the role of US&R Task forces. Subscribe here…
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TEAMWORK - Interfacing Fire & EMS |Janell Jimenez, Boston EMS | Episode 51
Meet Boston EMS Deputy Superintendent Janell Jimenez! We had the pleasure of working with her and a bunch of her crew at a USAR medical specialist course a few months ago. All of the Boston EMS providers were absolute standouts in personality and paramedicine! We knew after a few conversations…
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Building The Rescue Company | Chief Mike Caddell | S4E5
What does it take to stand up a heavy rescue? Chief Mike Caddell takes us through his journey with the Newton Fire Department. With a passion for technical rescue, Chief Caddell was instrumental in standing up the first heavy rescue for the Newton, Ma Fire Department. Check out our sponsor,...
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Knowledge Is Power Only If You Share It | Capt. Stephen Runyan | S4E4
What happens when you take ownership of your department's culture? When you stop hiring fire service employees and start hiring Firefighters? When you have real passion for THE job? Captain Stephen Runyan and the Wichita Fire Department have some answers. Tune in to the episode to listen to Capt....
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Building A Training Culture | Captain Phil McCully | S4E3
Training culture varies widely in the Fire Service. How do you build and maintain a good training culture within your own organization? Join us as we talk to Phil McCully, the training captain of Newton, Ma Fire. We'll get his take and hear his story. Dont forget to check out our sponsor...
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Ray McCormack | The American Fire Service | S4E2
Ray McCormack is a retired Lieutenant from FDNY. We've had the opportunity to get to know Ray over the last year. We invited him on the show to talk about the American Fire Service. Tune in to listen to one of the legends of the fire service share his knowledge and thoughts! This episode is…
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Engine Company Operations | Lt. Dave Quick | Manchester Fire S4E1
Engine Company operations are what some consider the heart and soul of the fire service. And the passion for that job is obvious with Lt. Dave Quick. As a Lieutenant with Engine 11 of Manchester, NH Fire; Dave has some thoughts on engine work. And we think you'll want to hear them. So join us in...
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Making Something From Nothing | Austin Graham | Slidell, La | S3 E7
Countless Fire Departments throughout the country struggle to maintain adequate training facilities on tight budgets. Austin Graham has some thoughts on this issue. Listen in as he talks about how he took his own training facility form barely anything to a @CMCRescueInc designated training center...
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Truck Work | Eriq WInfrey | Hartford Fire | S3 E3
Situated almost directly between Boston and New York City, Hartford, CT has its own unique culture. The same same is true for @HartfordFireDepart . Tune in to this episode and listen to Eriq Winfrey as he talks about his city, the fire department, and his passion -- truck work. This episode...
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Volunteer Fire Officer Development with Dave Lenart | S3 E5
Volunteer fire departments face a unique set of challenges. One particular challenge facing the Volunteer service is officer development. Dave Lenart has served through all ranks as a volunteer in Derby, Ct and is passionate about developing good officers within volunteer organizations. On this...
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Lithium Ion Battery Fires | Paul Shoemaker | S3 E4
Lithium Ion batteries are an increasing issue facing the fire service. From e-scooters and bikes to Tesla's and other electric vehicles; Li batteries are everywhere. HOW DO WE DEAL WITH THEM?! Join us in this live stream as we talk to Paul Shoemaker about how to tackle the hazards associated with...
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District Tech Rescue Teams | The Rescue Mindset | Justin Silva | S3 E2
Not every department has the capability to staff and operate a tech rescue company on a daily basis. How does the fire service provide the skills and abilities of a rescue technician when that is the case. In Massachusetts, district tech rescue teams exist to fill this gap. Join us in todays...
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Riding The Rescue | The Rescue Mindset | Lt. Paul Morrison | S3 E1
Does being assigned to a heavy rescue as your primary company require a different mindset? We brought in Lt. Paul Morrison from the Cambridge Fire Department to answer that question. Before we get into the full description make sure you grab your tickets to teh Spring Thaw! We will have Chief...
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The Season 2 Finale, a recap | S2 E20
A recap of some of our favorite conversations from season 2. #jobtlks #jobtlkspodcast #firefighterpodcast #firefighting #firefighter
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Marine operations in the Fire Service | Capt. Steve Sokolowski | Savannah Fire | S2 E 19
Does your community have a body of water in it? Do you have any marine assets? Marine response in the fire service varies greatly. From a small hand-carried inflatable boat to FDNY’s “Three Forty Three: a 140 foot fast response boat. The roles the Fire Service plays in marine response are equally...
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The Role of Rope in the Fire Service | S2 E 18
Why does the Fire Service take on the role of Ropes? Please follow us on FB and Instagram, & make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube Channel. As always, Thank you for your continued support. We couldn’t do this without you. Make sure you tune in every Saturday at noon for a new episode!…
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Hazmat Basics | Matt McDonald | S2 E17
Why does the Fire Service take on the role of #HAZMAT response? Every department, regardless of size, staffing type, or equipment, has the potential to be called for a HAZMAT situation. The manufacture, transport, or use of some form of HAZMAT substance occurs in virtually every community. Not...
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Apparatus Innovation | Ladder Truck Design | S2 E 16
The JobTlks Crew discusses innovation in designing Ladder trucks! #jobtlks #jobtlkspodcast #firefighterpodcast #firefighting #firefighter
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Line of Duty Deaths | Department impacts short and long term | Chiefs Ed & Mike Carrol | S2 E15
In this week’s episode Johnny Jobtlks brings on Chiefs Ed and Mike Carroll to discuss the 95’ LODD of Stoughton Fireman Victor Melendy. Near and dear to the hearts of everyone, we discuss how Victors ultimate sacrifice became a driving force for change in the entirety of the organization, and the...
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Operational Considerations for limited and combination staffing Fire Departments | Capt Lisa Hamill | S2 E 14
For this episode, Will and Barrey sat down with Captain Lisa Hamill do discuss the operational realities of limited and combination staffing departments. Capt Hamill starts off by talking about her journey through the ranks with MFD. She then goes on to talk about the challenges of running a...
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Managing Combination and Limited Staffing Departments | Chief Brian Harris | S2 E13
Welcome back for another episode of #JobTlks. In this week’s episode, the team takes their first trip outside the studio to visit the men and women of the #Monson Fire Department. Conducting multiple interviews, a station tour, and conducting forcible entry training, the team spends the day...
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Cancer in the Fire Service | Joe Marchetti | S2 E12
https://linktr.ee/jobtlks Use the link above to find our upcoming events, merchandise, website, and social media profiles. Please follow us on FB and Instagram, & make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube Channel. Welcome back for another episode of #JobTlks. In this week’s episode, we talk with...
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Bridging the Generational Gap | S2 E11
Welcome back to another episode of JobTlks Podcast. In this episode we tackle a tough topic: #generationalgap in the #fireservice. There are currently 5 generations in the #American workforce. All 5 generations have been shaped by significant events occurring in their lives. These events give...
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Veteran's in the Fire Service | Lt. Shayne Newton | S2 E10
This week’s episode is quite special in that it is the first JobTlks Veterans Day Episode featuring special guest Lieutenant Shayne Newton of the Leominster Fire Department Local 1841. The JobTlks team is excited to welcome LT Newton to the show, as he is not only a 22-year veteran of the...
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Fitness in the Fire Service | S2 E9
Welcome back for another episode of #JobTlks. In this week’s episode, we start with a #fireservice shout-out. This shoutout is different in that it is a local shoutout to one of the mentors of the #JobTlks team. Barrey takes the time to offer thanks to a member of the Cambridge Fire Department,...
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SCBA Confidence
Get your merchandise at the link below! https://linktr.ee/jobtlks Use the link above to find our upcoming events, merchandise, website, and social media profiles. Please follow us on FB and Instagram, & make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube Channel. Welcome back for another episode of...
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Primary Search
https://linktr.ee/jobtlks Use the link above to find our upcoming events, merchandise, web site, and social media profiles. Please follow us on FB and Instagram, & mae sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube Channel. As always, Thank you for your continued support. We couldn’t do this without you....
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Rapid Intervention Teams
This week, the JobTlks crew discusses RIT, Reviews a video of a distressed firefighter and does a quick scene see up.
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John Talin: Addiction & Recovery Pt.2
https://linktr.ee/jobtlks Use the link above to find our upcoming events, merchandise, website, and social media profiles. Please follow us on FB and Instagram, & make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube Channel. Welcome back for another episode of #JobTlks. In this week’s episode, we have a…
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Jon Talin: Addiction and Recover Part 1
https://linktr.ee/jobtlks Use the link above to find our upcoming events, merchandise, website, and social media profiles. Please follow us on FB and Instagram, & make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube Channel. Welcome back for another episode of #JobTlks. In this week’s episode, we have a…
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Apparatus Innovation & Design: The Engine Company
Welcome back to JobTlks for Episode 3 of Season 2! In this episode, #JobTlks starts a two-part series centered around apparatus innovation and design for both the #engine company and the #ladder company. The team starts the day with a shoutout to Pawtucket, RI firefighters for their #rescue of...
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Customer Service in the Firefighting Industry
As always, please like, share, subscribe, and most importantly get involved in the conversation! Visit our website: www.JobTlks.com Get your tickets to the lecture series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jobtlks-presents-the-new-england-firefighting-lecture-series-tickets-403275446717
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Wild Land Firefighting | Hotshot and Smoke Jumper Shaun Sullivan | S2 E1
Welcome back to JobTlks for Episode 20! The #JobTlks team is fresh back from Season #1 and ready to dive into Season #2. In this episode, the JobTlks welcomes a very special guest to talk about #wildland #firefighting. Shaun Sullivan of the Portsmouth, NH Fire Department IAFF Local 1313 joins the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
JobTlks Podcast is focused on conversation about firefighting culture and tactics. Based in Metro Boston, we believe New England Firefightin' is something special. But we know every area of the country and the world bring something unique to the table. Join us as we engage in great conversations among ourselves and with incredible guests in an attempt to leave "THE Job" better than we found it.
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Will Tyree
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