DTFF: The Volunteer Firefighter Podcast - Down To Fight Fire

This week we discuss our pre-call routines and how we Standby to get some! Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or if you would like to be ON the next Episode, then you can message us on our Fa...

On this weeks Episode Chief Bob joins us to talk about what he likes to see happening on scene, the roles of our captains and the changes that we have made to our command structure that has been working out great for us! Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you...

This week we answer a listeners question and give the rookies some tips on how to become an asset quicker and become part of the team faster! Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or if you woul...

In Part 3 of this series, we discuss the remaining vehicles arriving on scene and taking a minute to think outside the box for those random situations. Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or i...

In Part 2 of this series, we discuss the second unit arriving at a working structure fire and the actions that may need to be considered both before and after arrival. Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would...

This Week we celebrate St Valentine's day as Carl has the honor of sitting down with the Firefighter Wive's to discuss how the job affects them and the families back at home. Listen in as they share how their side of the fence including how they support their guys through the ups and downs and how being part of the Fire Family and something bigger keeps them pushing onwards through it all. Hey Fir...

In Part 1 of this series we discuss arriving to a working structure fire and the actions you need to take and the things you need to consider as the First Truck on scene. Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you wou...

We are always trying to help, but are we always helping? This week we have Timeless Todd join us for a conversation on ambulance assists and patient care. Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask o...

If you do this Job for long enough you will get "The Call" which sticks with you forever. In this episode we speak about a few of ours. WARNING this episode discusses some of the darker side of the Job. Stay Safe DTFF'ers and don't be afraid to speak up!  Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do...

This week we take a look at the issue of lack of Volunteers and talk about what we do to recruit and retain new members. Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or if you would like to be ON the n...

On our First Episode of the New Year we discuss the safety issues around responding to the hall in your personal vehicle and the pros and cons behind the "Volunteer Lights" some departments use. Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss,...

Its New Years Eve and we are talking everything backdraft! Join us for a laugh on our final episode of the year! Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same!  If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or if you would like to be ON the nex...

ITS CHRISTMAS EVE and we would like to wish all you DTFF'ers and extended Fire Family a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year! Join us for a quick chat and a thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support! Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you hav...

In this weeks episode we share our Fire Family's Holiday traditions and all the fun things we get up to at this most wonderful time of the year! Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or if you w...

This week we take a look at 3 insane fireground vehicles and discuss the hows and whys behind the layouts and custom addons of our engines. Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or if you would...

On this weeks episode we announce our GIVEAWAY WINNERS then break out some tactics as we take a look at the the recent Texas apartment fire news story. Topics Discussed: - Giveaway Winners - Firefighter dies in Traffic accident - Texas Apartment Fire - Apartment Fire Tactics - Standpipe usage - Dropping the Deuce - Shooting the Y - Cleveland Rolls - Hinge Rescue - Cantilever Rescue Hey Fire Family...

Nozzles and Hose Lines and Doors OH MY! We discuss the tactics and approach of a three person attack team along with some tricks that we use to keep everyone in the loop both in and outside of the structure. Topics Discussed: - Nozzle Patterns - Hose Movement - Door Control - FireSmart Canada - Bumping Up - Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe...

This week we talk Auto Extrication discussing Tesla Cars, Patient Care and one of Spencer's favorite Grab Bag Tactics involving an upside down vehicle and a ratchet strap! Hey Fire Family, please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you wo...

We turn our two part Leadership Series into a Trilogy as we invite our Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief to join us to share their opinions on the subject. Oh and Spencer Wins a Wedge! Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a questi...

Hydraulic Ventilation, PPV, VEIS and an assortment of other Tactics lay in wait in this week’s episode! Plus a special sensory technique that we find works amazingly well during searches inside the pitch black belly of the beast! Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subje...

The tones drop and you're the first to the truck, which seat do you take and Why? We talk about the positions and rolls on the truck where we feel we make the most impact and have the most fun! Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss...

What do Bomb Squads, Santa and Dr Seuss have in common? Listen in as we talk about how our department raises funds to equip us and our training grounds with what we need to help prepare for the trials of the fire-ground! Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like and Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ and do the same! If you have a subject th...

We sift through the lint, debris and left over dry chem and talk about the other things that we each carry in our Fire gear! Also we get a sneak peak inside Scott's trunk! Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like and Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ and do the same! Thank you so much for listening, we appreciate both you listening in and...

We continue our leadership conversation but look at it more from a Captains perspective. “After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.” ― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like and Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ and do the same! Thank you so much for l...

Autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. Which are you? We discuss the three main types of leadership and talk about a fourth that may help you and your team to be effective on the fire ground. “After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.” ― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like and Subscribe and...