Tales From the Tailboard

Episode 37: Chain of Command 28.03.2025 48:55 ↓

Chrispy and Styx discuss chain of command, how to use it correctly from the bottom up and top down. We also talk about how to mange falling into miltiple chains.

Episode 36: FD Liability 08.02.2025 56:21 ↓

Chrispy and Styx along with special guest Ga(y)be, discuss the ever changing fire service and wether departments should be liable for fire related deaths.

Episode 35: The re-launch 26.01.2025 47:51 ↓

Chrispy and Styx catch up on the past year and discuss the new age of firefighters and the safety vs not doing the job question.

Episode 34 - Tales From the Tailboard 24.07.2023 58:36 ↓

Chrispy and Styx discuss promotions and morale, as well as catch up on life.

Episode 33- Pride and Power 15.01.2023 54:45 ↓

A Continuation of Episode 32, Chrispy, Styx, Jersy and Gabe, discuss the role pride plays in a succesful department.

Episode 32- Don't be a Nutsack 15.01.2023 52:38 ↓

Chrispy, Styx, Jersey and Gabe talk about people in the field who are nutsacks and how to correct them.

Episode 31: Humility 14.11.2022 38:00 ↓

Styx and Chrispy discuss the importance of being humble

Episode 30 - Tales From the Tailboard 25.07.2022 45:57 ↓

Chrispy and styx reconnect after a 6 month break.

Episode 27 - Changes in the Department 30.01.2022 39:59 ↓

Chrispy and Styx dicusss chnages in departments. The right way to do it and the best way to receive it.

Episode 26: We're Back!! 16.01.2022 54:09 ↓

After a long break, Chrispy and Styx are back in the studio discusing people first leadership.

Episode 25 - Terrible Leadership 27.09.2021 52:58 ↓

Chrispy and Styx sit down with Nick the Cop and Tactical Tow. We discuss examples of terrible leadership and it's effects on morale and maintaing employees.

Episode 25: Changes with COVID 30.08.2021 28:36 ↓

Chrispy and Styx talk about the changes COVID has brought to public safety and life in general.

Episode 24: From the Outside 15.08.2021 1:05:54 ↓

Chrispy and Styx sit down with Jes a normal human and discuss public saftey and public perception.

Episode 23: Catching Up 10.08.2021 43:01 ↓

After a month off, Chrispy and Styx catch up on life and other topics.

Episode 22: Past, Present, Future 05.07.2021 29:30 ↓

Chrispy and Styx discuss some things that have changed in the fire service through the years and where we think its going.

Episode 21: Tails from the Command Post 25.06.2021 48:03 ↓

Chrispy is back, him and Styx discuss mistakes and lessons learned from being in command.

Episode 20: "The Rift" 07.06.2021 55:00 ↓

With Chrispy MIA, Styx is left unsupervised with Nick the Cop and Jersey to discuss the rift between law and fire over staging calls.

Episode 19: Go with the flow 24.05.2021 50:19 ↓

Styx and Chrispy sit down with new guest Jersey and talk training scars, schedules and movie quotes.

Episode 18: Emergency Vehicles 10.05.2021 43:21 ↓

Chrispy and Styx sit with Nick the Cop and discuss the buying and building of emergency vehicles.

Episode 17: Minneapolis 25.04.2021 34:22 ↓

Chrispy and Styx sit down and talk about the challenges of the trail in the Minneapolis area and the role we have to ensure we are providing the best care and service we can.

Episode 16: Big Fire Big Water 12.04.2021 43:02 ↓

Chrispy and Styx talk big hose with Nick the cop, and the importance of using more water and taking your time.

Episode 15: Wing It 28.03.2021 44:18 ↓

Chrispy and Styx wing the topic this week and talk about leadership and happiness in your job.

Episode 14- Wildland Part Deux 15.03.2021 47:12 ↓

Styx and Chrispy sir down with Captain Robb to discuss wildland from a different perspective, and recall some othe the fires they worked recently.

Episode 13: Culture Change 01.03.2021 38:08 ↓

We discuss culture change in public saftey dictated by LOD Deaths and Injuries.

Episode 12: Wildland season 15.02.2021 56:34 ↓

Styx and Chispy sit down with Richard to talk about wildland firefighting, and getting your home and yourself ready for the upcoming season.