Averagejake Firefighter Podcast

In this episode we interview Andy from the Water Thieves about his class he will be presenting at the 2020 FireGround Commander Conference

In this episode we interview John Burruss and preview his class that he will be presenting to the 2020 Fire Ground Commander Conference

In this Mini Episode we give a preview of Oj from Magic City Truck Academy and the class he is bringing to the 2020 Fire Ground Commander Conference

In this episode Lex Shady joins us on the podcast and we discuss everything from building construction to fitness!

In this episode I discuss how and why I do the initial on scene report and sequence of events that precedes and follows.

In this episode I discuss the article “The Masks We Wear” by Susan Sparks and how it relates to the fire service. We ask the question what mask are you wearing and why?

In this episode Robby talks about the “crazy youngsters” and “Johnny Come Lately’s” how we are failing them, how we need to reach them, and what we should be doing to be better.

In this episode I review the water on the Fire conference 2019 with Chris Clark. We talk about all things to do with WOTF 2019 and what we are looking forward to for WOTF 2020.

In this episode I interview Jeff Morse from the Brotherhood Ride. A yearly memorial ride for all first responders. Jeff’s story is impactful and we should all dedicate ourselves to something like this. Www.brotherhoodride.com

In this episode I interview Andy from “The Water Thieves” we talk about maximizing hydrants, and moving lots of water!

In this episode I interview Coastal Fire Training’s and Suffolk Va Firefighter John Buttrick about Respectful Entry.

In this episode I interview Nicole Strait and get the perspective of the rural volunteer firefighter on a variety of topics, and why they shouldn’t be ignored.

In this episode we continue our talk about search and the controversy with the VES definition and acronym. We also share some other thoughts from fire service authors on the subject and of course provide some opinions on all of it!

In this episode I discuss Engine Company search, The Who, what, and why behind it!

In this podcast I talk about the most underutilized educational resource in the fire service, The National Fire Academy.

In this episode we interview Lt. Bobby Drake from Hanover (VA) Fire and EMS and he gives us his unique perspective on leadership, as well as discussing his CODE BLUE leadership philosophy and some lessons he learned in his first year as a company officer. Bobby will be teaching at Firehouse World in LA later this year.

In this episode I start off thanking everyone for helping along the way to 20 episodes! Then, I take a look on how risk is our business from an unusual source of inspiration. Make sure you check out all our sponsors Vanguard Safety Wear, Taylor’s Tins, Northern Star Fire, and The Fire Ground Commander Conference March 11-13 2019

In this episode I start out with a passage from the book EGO Is The Enemy, then get into the details of the recent CFT ODP that I attended. Make sure you listen to the end and support all the great companies that support me along the way like Vanguard Safety Wear, Taylors Tins, Northern Star Fire, and The Fire Ground Commander Conference

In this episode I talk about somethings to consider when faced with winter weather for the engine company and the firefighter.

In this episode we ring in the new year with some passion as we get fired up for all that 2019 is going to bring, then an interview with Jeff Dykes, talking about the Northern Star Fire Compass & how you can use it to keep yourself oriented on the fire ground.

In this Christmas Eve 2018 episode I discuss the best gift you can give for the fire service.

In this episode Brandon Douglas and I discuss the top 10 books every Fire Officer should read as well as some fire service discussion.

In this episode I interview Ben Martin and we preview the Fire Ground Commander Conference coming to Henrico VA in March 2019

In this episode I interview Mauro Porcelli author of the new book “Surviving the Firehouse”

In this episode my guest Brandon Douglas and I discuss the top 10 books we think all firefighters should read. Take a second to look at Brandon’s website with the complete list with links to purchase http://brandonsdouglas.com/2018/10/16/average-jake-podcast-notes/