JobTlks Podcast

In this episode we bring on Chief Brian Nardelli from the Brockton Fire Department to lend his expertise on 2.5 Story wood frame construction fire ground tactics.  As a 25 year veteran of the Brockton Fire Department, He served 8 years as a Firefighter on Squad A at Station 1, in 2004 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, in 2006 to Captain, in 2010 to Deputy Chief, and to Chief of Depar...

In this episode we bring on Chief Brian Nardelli from the Brockton Fire Department to lend his expertise on 2.5 Story wood frame construction fire ground tactics. As a 25 year veteran of the Brockton Fire Department, He served 8 years as a Firefighter on Squad A at Station 1, in 2004 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, in 2006 to Captain, in 2010 to Deputy Chief, and to Chief of Department...

Welcome back to JobTlks for Episode 17! In this week’s episode, the JobTlks team takes a new approach by keeping the conversation completely fluid and unscripted to facilitate honest conversation on some of the tough topics. The #JobTlks team discusses balancing the desire to excel within our #organizations and #fire service teams, with our personal responsibilities to our families and loved ones....

Welcome Back to another JobTlks Podcast. On this episode of JobTlks, the crew discusses #selfrescue and #bailout. To start off the episode we give a moment of silence for #firefighter Joshua Haynes from Linn County Fire in Kansas. FF Haynes Sustained injuries fighting a fire at a medical complex on June 20th, 2022 and dies as a result of those injuries. He was 35 years old and leaved behind a wife...

Welcome back to JobTlks for Episode 15! This episode is all about the LEAST controversial topic in the #firehouse: #EMS. Just kidding, we know this topic is the culprit of many a heated debate, but it doesn’t have to be. As always, the JobTlks team dives into the issues we feel are relevant, important, and of conversation in the fire service from a positive lens. So why is Barrey wearing a bullet...

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Welcome to Episode 13! In this episode the JobTlks team dives into the concept of being an all #hazards agency and what that means for the future of the #fire #service. The team starts off the conversation by highlighting a promotional video from San Bernadino County Fire Department which can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2e3zcnzexM This promotional clip does an excellent job...

From there, the conversation transitions into understanding ideas such as formal vs. informal leadership and authority vs. influence, along with the potential pitfalls of poor leadership practices. A few additional video examples are provided from the critically acclaimed HBO Mini-Series Band of Brothers which can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQE1YIJDNWo https://www.youtube.co...

JobTlks Podcast is an emerging effort to have a positive influence on #Firehouse #culture and fireground tactics. In episode 11 the JobTlks crew discusses has their first in-studio guest, Deputy Chief Fred Ikels of the Cambridge Fire Dept! #Leadership is one of the most fundamental components to the success or failure of not only effective teams but the entire organization and remains one of the m...

Welcome Back to another JobTlks Podcast. On this episode of JobTlks, the crew discusses generating buy-in.  To kick the show off, Will talks about an upcoming event; the #Heroescup hockey tournament. On June 10th-12th, 2022 The Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament, presented by Bfit, will take place at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Ma. This tournament is all public safety: Firefighter...

In episode 8 the JobTlks crew discusses all things water supply. While not the most riveting topic, it is one of the most important and is critical to determining success or failure on the fireground. The team starts with a brief intro video to highlight the incredible broad depth of operational realities (as discussed in a previous episode) that can dictate the highly individualized approach to e...

Welcome to Episode 7 of #JobTlksPodcast. #JobTlks Podcast was born by #Firefighters and is dedicated to positive firehouse culture and aggressive fireground tactics! In Episode 4 Will, Barrey, John, & Matt gather in the WillCo Media studio to talk about overhauling.  John starts us off with a quick shoutout… more appropriately a call out. Giving guys and gals in the firehouse a hard time...

Welcome to Episode 6 of JobTlks Podcast. JobTlks Podcast was born by Firefighters and is dedicated to positive firehouse culture and aggressive fireground tactics! In Episode 4 Will, Barrey, John, & Matt gather in the WillCo Media Studio to talk about working at their first structure fires! After the intro, Will starts off with another Fire Service Shoutout Segment. This weeks shoutout goes to...

JobTlks Podcast is an emerging effort to have a positive influence on Firehouse culture and fireground tactics. In episode 5 the JobTlks crew discusses the importance of failure in both personal and professional development, and why understanding failure is critical to achieving success both on and off the fire-ground. The beginning of the show starts with a light-hearted video about the importanc...

Welcome to Episode 4 of JobTlks Podcast. JobTlks Podcast was born by Firefighters and is dedicated to positive firehouse culture and aggressive fireground tactics! In Episode 4 Will, Barrey, John, & Matt gather in the WillCo Media studio to talk about operational realities in the fire service. Will Starts the episode with a quote out of a Firehouse Magazine article: “the fire service is an all...

JobTlks Podcast is an emerging effort to have positive influence on Firehouse culture and fireground tactics. Episode 3 is brought to you by Scars and Stripes. Scars & Stripes is a Veteran/Fire Fighter charity dedicated to supporting those who serve or have served their country and/or community. This includes Military, Police, Fire, EMS, Corrections, and 911 Dispatchers. Their mission is to de...

JobTlks Podcast is an emerging effort to have positive influence on Firehouse culture and fireground tactics. In episode 2 the JobTlks crew discusses the keys to building a successful career in the fire service as a young member. The beginning of the show starts with a video by organizational leadership coach Simon Sinek called Performance vs. Trust. You can find the video here: https://www.youtub...

JobTlks Podcast is an emerging effort to have positive influence on Firehouse culture and fireground tactics. In Episode 1 we meet the JobTlks crew. We discuss where they are from, the type and size of their respective departments, and a little about their operational realities. We talk about how and why JobTlks came about and some of our goals for the Podcast.  The first subject we tackle is...