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TikTok @bluffcitycombat Instagram bluff_city_combat_team Facebook The Bluff City Combat team Email bluffcitycombat@gmail.com You can alway go one extra step in life. This week's guest, Mike Coleman is a true example of that statement. Mike is a firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department and one of the founding members of its Firefighter Challenge Team. Pip and Mike chat about the formation of th...

With over 20 years in the fire service, Assistant Chief Justin McCarthy has learned one thing along the way, you can't replace people. As technology advances and we find ways to do more with less, Justin knows that it's the people that make the difference on the fireground. From his early volunteer days, Justin knew he wanted the experience within an urban department. New Haven, CT became home for...

Train to your "Operational Reality"... Bobby Eckert can't talk about it enough. It's often discussed about the importance of training but how often do we train to the reality in which we respond and operate?? Does your training represent the actual fireground in which we are tested on daily?? Eckert Fire Tactics brings the streets to the training grounds. This helps build confidence which creates...

Another great conversation between Jeremy and Gerard. The reality is, this job is a roller coaster ride. We all experience the highs and lows of the job and with this comes the honest conversation about how we deal with it. Many of us feel the range of emotions throughout our careers and the funny thing is, only those that are into it get this crazy ride. Those that are disconnected and lack excit...

Are you aggressively passionate in everything you do in life. Ofer Lichtman is . Whether it’s with running his business, TraumaPak or sharing his passion for emergency response. Mentorship, operational medicine, leadership and empowerment are all chatted about this week. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss and will have you asking that question. What’s My Size Up???

Eric Hurst is living the dream job he hoped for... From his early years of chasing fire trucks and capturing the action for his vlog, he developed relationships and trust within the firefighting community. From there, he began his journey to where he is today, the PIO for the South Metro Fire Rescue Department in Colorado. His passion for documenting the craft has built a solid foundation in which...

"Go spread the fireground gospel"... LJay Geist has been a student of the fire service since his early years. Looking for more, he has traveled to conferences and made connections with complete strangers just to push himself forward in the fire service. Making the connections and forming relationships with like minded people has impacted LJay greatly. These relationships make him better and encour...

How does one know when they become the "Senior Man"?? There is no formal process or recipe for how and when it happens. But there are the ingredients that are necessary for who becomes the "Senior Man". Jess Rodzinka, a Captain with the Charlottesville, VA Fire Department found himself navigating this situation during his 25 year career. The informal leader of the firehouse, this position is often...

For episode 31, Pip welcomes Rick Roman. Rick is a firefighter with the FDNY and founding member of the @fdny_crossfit affiliate. So yes, these 2 do talk about Crossfit and much much more. Rick talks about his education and working in the sports performance industry as well as his time on the Crossfit Med Team. Rick recently competed in the World Police and Fire Games. So many great fitness and fi...

Pablo Gener has never been one to settle on where he is, but rather, pursuing his internal quest to be a firefighter in an urban department that goes to fires. His career provided plenty of time and experience with great departments across Florida, but recently landing in Jacksonville fulfills his mission of what he set out for early on. Pablo uses the term, "By the grace of God" when speaking abo...

When we create an environment of micromanagement and sheltering our people from their actual job, we create Zoo Animals. The fire service can't afford to have zoo animals working the fireground. We need wild animals, ones that learn by trial and error, ones that find their way on their terms and have real world experience. Weak bosses stunt the growth of the individuals by creating an environment...

Jeremy grabs a conversation with Derek Travers, Mike McGinn and Michael Goldstein about the New Hampshire Emergency Services Explorer Training Academy (NHESETA) that they put on for 14-20 year old's at the New Hampshire State Fire Academy. -- https://www.nheseta.org/

Firefighting is a process. It takes experience and maturity which only comes with time on the fireground. To often we rush the process because we want more quickly. Bu this can stunt your growth, and limit your exposure to all of the intricacies of the job over the course of time. Like reading cliff notes, you can write a paper or take a test, but you will always do better if you read the entire b...

This week Pip is joined by Conrad Weaver, documentarian and cross country bike rider. Conrad’s recent documentary PTSD911 will be released on Amazon on October 28th. Pip and Conrad talk about the documentary and his coast to coast bike ride to promote it, and first responder wellness. @ptsd911movie https://ptsd911movie.com/

The microphone is turned and Jeremy is on the other side of the conversation. This episode is worth the listen!! -- James Geering and the Behind the Shield Podcast.

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@chiefsoller @professional.brotherhood Are you constantly evolving?? For episode 29 Pip sits down with friend and fellow podcaster Brian Soller (Pip finally pronounces his name right). The two friends talk about their growth as firefighters, and friends. The topics vary, but the conversation overall stays the same. How are you evolving and what are you doing in your life to make yourself better. T...

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...