Mentors on Fire Podcast
by Mentors on Fire Podcast
The purpose of the podcast is to be an awareness and educational resource for emergency and public service personnel regarding professional development, leadership, behavioral health, service-specific innovations and trends, and other relevant topics.
Episodes
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 33- Nate House, Firefighter/LEO
In this episode, Nate House, a 24-year firefighter, 20-year paramedic and 15-year police officer shares his journey in the emergency services and the importance of mentorship. He discusses the field training officer (FTO) model, its impact on new officers, and his experience as a K9 handler. Nate...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 32- Matt Tobia, Fire Chief
In this conversation, Matt Tobia, the current Fire Chief of the Harrisonburg Fire Department discusses his journey in the emergency services and involvement in the National Advisory Committee for OSHA. He talks about the proposed draft regulations for firefighter safety and the importance of...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 31- Steven Conn, Deputy Fire Chief
In this episode of the Mentors on Fire podcast, host Michael Allora interviews Steven Conn, a Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Fairfield, Ohio. They discuss Steven's journey from being a volunteer firefighter to becoming a critical care registered nurse and, eventually, a full-time firefighter....
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 30- Joe Coffey, Police Captain (Retired)
Joe Coffey discusses his background in corrections and the challenges and dangers of working in a prison environment. He highlights the importance of effective communication skills and the camaraderie among correctional officers. Joe also talks about the impact of working in corrections on mental...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 29: Joseph Verderosa, Fire Chief (Retired)
In this episode, Michael Allora interviews Joseph Verderosa, his best friend and mentor. Joseph shares his journey from joining the Navy in 1974 to his career in the Clifton Fire Department. He discusses his motivation for joining the Navy, his experiences in the military, and the highlights of…
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 28: Larry Borodkin, Vice President at PRADCO
Larry Borodkin, Vice President at PRADCO, discusses their work in assessing and coaching executives, managers, and key individual contributors in the public safety sector. PRADCO specializes in pre-employment and promotional assessment, management development, and executive coaching. They work…
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Mentors on Fire Podcats: Episode 27- Gina DeVito-Staub, Fire Chief
Gina DeVito-Staub shares her journey in the fire service, starting as a part-time volunteer in 1994 and eventually becoming a full-time firefighter and fire inspector. While working as an athletic trainer, the fire department recruited her despite her initial lack of interest in firefighting.…
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 26- Lisa Miller, Law Director
Lisa Miller, the law director for the City of Barberton, Ohio discusses her role and experiences in this Mentors on Fire podcast episode. She explains that as the law director, she serves as the chief legal advisor for the city and also acts as a prosecutor for the Barberton municipal court. She...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 25: Gary Ryan, Fire Chief
In this episode, the guest, Fire Chief Gary Ryan, shares his experience at the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) and the friendships he formed during his time there. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the EFO program and the importance of networking and...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 24- Vince Morber, Police Chief
In this episode, Vince Morber, the chief of the Barberton Police Department, shares his journey in law enforcement and leadership. He discusses his decision to choose law enforcement over other career paths and his early experiences in the Barberton Police Department. Vince also talks about the...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 23- Jim Smith, Fire Chief
Jim Smith, a second-generation firefighter, shares his journey and experiences in the fire service. He grew up in Northeast Philadelphia in a close-knit, blue-collar community. His father, who was also a firefighter, significantly influenced his career. Jim started his firefighting career in 1994...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 22- Ren Kalb, Battalion Chief (Retired)
Ren Kalb, a retired Battalion Chief from Norfolk Fire Rescue discusses his career in logistics and the challenges he faced in managing the department's resources. He also shares his transition to a government job and his current role as a program analyst. Ren reflects on his time in the Navy and...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 21- Dan Degryse, Battalion Chief (Retired)
In this conversation, Battalion Chief Dan DeGryse (Retired) shares his journey from a career in the fire service to becoming a counselor and social worker focused on firefighter mental wellness. Specifically, the importance of sleep and adrenal fatigue awareness, and the need for testing cortisol...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 20- Colleen Walz, Fire Chief (Retired)
In this conversation, Colleen Walz, a former fire chief, shares her experiences and insights on diversity and inclusion in the fire service. She discusses the challenges she faced as a female firefighter and the resistance she encountered from some colleagues. Colleen emphasizes the importance of...
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Mentors On Fire Podcast: Episode 19- Electric Fire Service Vehicles and Microgrids for Resilience
The conversation explores the topic of electric vehicles and microgrids for the fire service. The speakers discuss the benefits of electric vehicles, including cost savings, environmental benefits, and improved safety. They also address the barriers to adoption, such as resistance to change, lack...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 18- Bob Horton, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Bob Horton shares his experience and career. Chief Horton discusses "reimagining" the fire service regarding recruitment and retention, community risk reduction, and the importance of public policies in achieving the fire service's goal of protecting and preserving life and property.…
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 17- Casey Jones, Captain
Casey Jones is a Captain and Health & Safety Officer (HSO) for the Little Rock Fire Department (Capital of Arkansas) and holds degrees in Fire Science, Fire Administration, and Business Administration. Captain Jones is the NFFF Everyone Goes Home advocate for the State of Arkansas and a member of...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 16- Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Fire Chief (Retired)
Retired Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski takes time out of teaching at the National Fire Academy to talk to us about his 31 years of dedicated service. Throughout his journey, he has written countless articles and books regarding the fire service, assessment centers, and professional development....
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 15- Paul Bearce, Fire Chief (Retired)
In this episode, Retired Chief Bearce shares his career as a photojournalist and entry into his second career as a firefighter at age 42.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 14: John Hayowyk, Battalion Chief (Retired)
Retired Battalion Chief Hayowyk discusses the progression of his career, his dedication to the fire service, specifically the training he teaches nationwide, and his involvement with the National Fallen Firefighter's Foundation.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 13- Dave Freeman, Fire Chief (Retired)
Retired Fire Chief Dave Freeman shares his fire service career, and his experience with the Save the Warrior program.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 12- Chad Michael, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Michael shares his experience in the fire service.
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Mentors on Fire: Episode 11- Jennifer Aubert-Utz, Assistant Chief
Chief Aubert-Utz discusses her career with the Baltimore County Fire Department in this episode. Chief Aubert-Utz is a 22-year Baltimore County Fire Department veteran, currently serving as an assistant fire chief. In addition to providing executive leadership and professional oversight to over...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 10- Patrick Wineman, Operations Chief
In this episode, Chief Wineman shares his career serving in various leadership positions and his experience with line-of-duty deaths.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast: Episode 9: Jeff Buchanan, Fire Chief (Retired)
In this episode, retired Fire Chief Buchanan discusses his tenure in the fire service and the mentorship that he received that propelled him into key leadership roles with several agencies.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 7: Brett Reinbolt, Fire Chief
In this episode, Fire Chief Brett Reinbolt discusses his transition from the business world to the fire service, where he found his love for the job, who inspired him, and how he inspires those around him.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 6.1: Samson DeSessa, Deputy Fire Chief
In this episode, Deputy Fire Chief DeSessa discusses leadership, mentorship mental health, and his love for the fire service.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 5: Mental Health
In this episode, we discuss several mental health topics such as self-care, sleep and diet, substance use, and cumulative stress.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 4: Michael Allora, Deputy Fire Chief (Retired)
Retired Deputy Fire Chief Michael Allora discusses his career in the fire service.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 3: Michael Benson, Fire Chief (Retired)
Michael Benson discusses his career. Beginning as a part-paid firefighter and eventually becoming a Fire Chief, Michael had many challenges he had to overcome. Having his experiences, he was able to mentor many firefighters and other Fire Chiefs.
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 1: The Why
In this episode, we discuss why we are putting out this type of content. The Mentors on Fire Podcast seeks to bring inspiration to people to reach their full potential within their professions. The purpose of the podcast is to be an awareness and educational resource for emergency and public...
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Mentors on Fire Podcast- Episode 2: Robert L. Pursley, Jr., Fire Chief (Retired)
Retired Fire Chief Robert L. Pursley Jr. discusses his career's pitfalls and milestones while working for the Barberton Fire Department.
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The purpose of the podcast is to be an awareness and educational resource for emergency and public service personnel regarding professional development, leadership, behavioral health, service-specific innovations and trends, and other relevant topics.
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