Averagejake Firefighter Podcast

In this episode I talk about when it’s time to leave your department and when it’s time to stay. I also talk about my journey in leaving a department for another one.

In this episode I discuss the best traditions I’ve been apart of in the fire service and hopefully spark some thoughts on how you can start your own.

In this episode we discuss what the finish line of your career looks like and why we shouldn’t put the hard stop on it.

In this episode I review the FGC2023, give some big news about me and an update on the podcast, and cover more loving the job

Just back from FDIC 2023! Fired and ready to talk love for the job, and a review of FDIC 2023

In this episode I interview Kiel Samsing and we discuss his perspective on Fire Ground decision making and how he applies the Boyd loop to enhance decision making.

In this episode I review the book “The 9L’s” by Corley Moore

Change is upon us constantly how are you managing it and implementing it? In this episode we discuss it with some help from an old resource.

In this episode I discuss the top 6 takeaways I have from the HROC conference

In this episode I talk about having a purpose behind our actions, inspired by an article.

In this episode I give an update on what’s been going on the past few months, why it’s ok to love the job, how to reach that firefighter that seems to not love it, and asks the question what investment are you making in you?

In this episode the author of Leadership Values Chief Gary Appleby shares his fire service wisdom and experience with the listeners.

Buckle your seat belts because this is one of the most motivational and inspirational episodes ever on the podcast. Julian Serrano spits straight fire as he talks about his philosophy on life, fitness, mentorship, and the fire service!

In this episode after a short catch up, I go into engine company riding assignments, a companion podcast to Mission Vision and Values from Episode 58.

In this episode Chief Frank Viscuso discusses his leadership philosophies and the class he is teaching to lead off this years Fire Ground Commander Conference

In this episode Jason Patton yes that Jason Patton of Fire Dept. Chronicles fame details the class he is teaching at this years Fire Ground Commander Conference! Don’t delay register today!

In this episode Captain Dena Ali gives a preview of the class she is presenting at this years Fire Ground Commander Conference!

In this episode James Johnson details the class he is teaching virtually via zoom for this years Fire Ground Commander!

In this episode Bassel Ibrahim bring details his Proactive RIT class that he is bringing to this years Fire Ground Commander Conference!

In this episode Jonathan Brumley details his class at this years Fire Ground Commander Conference

In this episode Chief Jonah Smith details the class he is bringing to this years Fire Ground Commander Conference.

In this episode I detail my expectations of my self and the people I have been fortunate enough to supervise in the past and how they have evolved over the years as my role and I have evolved as a leader and person. I also detail what I think Mission Vision and Values are, how to share them and why they are important.

In the episode I review the book Leadership Values by Chief Gary Appleby and talk about why it spoke to me and the lessons I’ve gained by reading it.

In this episode I discuss the Baltimore LODD and how instead of making negative comments on social media, to take that energy and make a positive impact on your shift or department

In this episode I highlight what I’m thankful for and why, and how to not only speak it but live it! Happy thanksgiving!!