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Jeremy and Pip sit down to talk about their experiences with bringing on guests, and the importance of telling the guests story. The two also dive into some discussions about movies and their influence on them today.

Battalion Chief Tom Gherman is a humble man who early knew he wanted to be a firefighter. From his early volunteer days in Lewisburg, WV, this second generation firefighter watched and emulated his father early on. The volunteer fire service left an incredible impact on Tom, realizing how important it is to be apart of something bigger that gives back to the community in which he lived. Furthering...

Early in Lt. Jason Fejer's career as a DOD firefighter, the call volume was thin so it provided an incredible opportunity to pursue all the training he could absorb. Idle time was filled with opportunity for higher education which in turn opened doors for wanting more from the job. Transferring to the City of Albuquerque, NM, Jason found the busier department had so much more to offer but credits...

Chief of Department Jeremy Lami of the Mobile, AL Fire Rescue Department wears his badge proudly. Born and raised within the city he serves, he was influenced by his father’s career with the Fire Department but forged his own path prior to finding his way back home. Prior to riding backwards, he joined the Army and found tremendous fulfillment as a combat medic. Upon following in his father’s foot...

This week Pip sits down to talk with his friend Aaron Hinde, Cofounder and President of Life Aid Beverage Company. You would think this podcast focus is business and healthy beverages, and yes there’s some of that. Pip and Aaron talk about a variety of topics centering on living a better life. Not just by what you are eating and drinking, but what you are consuming. Aaron’s take on things over his...

Laying on the ground and figuring out his next move after the exposure building went to sh*t, Captain Ron Smith had two choices. Do nothing and die or fight your way out and live. Thankfully the latter allowed him to return to the firehouse and finish out his shift that day. A common storyline for so many that almost turned tragic that day has made Ron understand that sometimes things happen and i...

23 years with the Bridgeport, CT Fire Department has provided Nick Esposito plenty of experience. Currently serving as the Captain of the Rescue Company, Nick enjoys the diversified work. However, truck company work has been his passion for quite some time. Running the line on the engine for alittle bit in his early years was a great way to learn the need for quick water which was in result to the...

Jeremy grabs a few minutes with Robert "RJ" James , Career Firefighter with Frederick County, MD and an Instructor with Capitol Fire Training. This conversation has a lot packed into a short time slot. Talking about the main principals of firefighting, extinguishment, ventilation and search, a forth one should be added to the mix, firefighter safety and survival. Street credit, the importance of s...

IG: @sufferwithfriends Website: https://sufferwithfriends.com/ Trigger warning: This podcast discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 This week's episode features Jess, from the IG page @sufferwithfriends. Pip and Jess met in the fitness world a few yea...

When it's time to do fireman stuff, look no further than Jason Jeffery. He just can't turn it off. A 13 year firefighter with Georgetown, TX, his passion and love for the job is second to none. When it's time to be all in, Jason doesn't hesitate. His sincere gratitude for the job has lead him to become a mentor to many through his love of training. Sharing conferences and external training opportu...

Rob sits down with Chief Criag Haigh of the Hanover Park IL Fire Department who talks about what it means to be the Dynamic Fire Chief and how this program came about with some mutual friends at Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake. Chief Haigh spans his career from humble beginnings, to helping with the conversion of an all volunteer department to combination, and coming home to Illinois to Han...

A highly decorated Captain Mike Dugan retired from the FDNY after 27 years of going to fires. His love for the job put him in many busy companies throughout his career and afforded him the incredible opportunities to work with and mentor many of the shining stars within the department. For his actions during a rope rescue, he received the James Gordon Bennet Award which then was followed up with t...

Randy Director of Brand Relations for Fire Dept Coffee Company and Rockford FFs life is fueled by Caffeine and Kindness. Just not as much Caffeine as both he and Pip used to enjoy. Randy and Pip’s conversation tells both his story and the Fire Dept Coffee Company story as well. The two talk about everything from coffee to marketing to parenting to firefighting. Jason Patton is even mentioned once...

From west coast to east coast, James Geering has been a Fireifghter Paramedic for large and small fire departments during his 14 year career. Witnessing first hand the highs of the job as well as the lows of poor leadership, James set out to educate himself about leadership as well as all aspects of performing at his maximum potential. Finding fulfillment in his podcast, Behind the Shield, James h...

31 years in the EMS and Fire Service has given Mike Borrello plenty of opportunity to learn his craft. A street smart Paramedic who has logged many miles on the ground and even in the air, Mike always loved the patient care and interactions with those he served. By chance, talking about his career with his future son-in-law, the idea of a YouTube channel peaked his interest as a way to generate so...

Part 2 dives into the other side of Andy Starnes, Fire Behavior. Over 22 years in the fire service, currently as a Battalion Chief, Andy has become known for his knowledge and skills with thermal imaging technology. His training company, Insight Fire Training, focuses on the often overlooked topic of thermal imaging in the fire service. Highly educated and well spoken, Andy and his cadre of Instru...

Andy Starnes is a focused, intentional man who brings so much to the conversation. He believes in three foundational blocks that structures his life, Faith, Family and the Fire Department. Part 1 focuses on us, the firefighter, and our individual mental health and all around way we work and live with those around us. "Love Deposits, Love Withdrawals", a power way to put in perspective our time and...

Pip’s guest this week is living his mantra of Adapt and Overcome. Gary Weiland was a Firefighter in Texas for 7 years when he experienced a series of very unfortunate events. His leg was amputated just below his knee. Gary decided that this tragedy was not going to end his career and passion for fighting fire. 10 months and 6 days after his amputation, he was back on the Fire Truck, full-duty, no...

This quick drop is Jeremy discussing his recent July 4th social media post about loosing sight of the important of the great good. Today, we are so focused on the individual and compared to years prior of taking great pride of our communities and our fire companies. We need to get back to the larger picture where others matter and people care for and look out for one another. Our fire companies ar...

Rob Ramirez played baseball and it was the structure he enjoyed growing up. The team aspect of the game, knowing your position and where you fit in were what Rob enjoyed about America's pastime. As his baseball career wound down, an invitation to join the cadet program at the local fire department was his next chapter in which he was excited about. Finding plenty of similarities between baseball a...

Do you have facial hair??? Do you want to grow facial hair??? Do you care about personal grooming??? Do you hold a special disdain for men with facial hair??? Whatever your stance on the matter, this episode is for you. Pip is joined by Griff Coiner, founder of Stache Salt, where they are more than just mustache wax. Griff shares his story of growing up and joining the fire service, then starting...

Finding people who push you to do better usually leads to incredible things. When Sean Duffy was talking with like minded individuals, the conversation always came around to why not everyone was so passionate about the fire service. As each conversation weaved between the group, it all came back to the common theme of culture. If you want a good one, you have to BUILD IT. Welcome, Build Your Cultu...

In order to keep a growing department on top of their game, it takes a tremendous amount of work at all levels. But the backbone of any department is the Shop. The center of activity and a place where information is shared, repairs are made and education is learned. At the center of it all is a detail oriented and super talented Mechanical Supervisor, Frank Docimo. Hired in 2008, during his early...

PipTalks Episode 5: Progress by Jeremy Donch

With a presence that can fill up any room, Ric Jorge is certainly a personality promoting what's best for the fire service. Ric has an incredible story, from rough and tough beginnings to becoming a retired firefighter with focus and a mission at hand. His mission is to break down the barriers of PTSD, drug and alcohol problems and other mental health conditions. Counseling and therapy for first r...