David Geller & Andrew Leith

Straight Stick

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Straight Stick is a firefighter-led podcast focused on real-world stories from the front lines of fire, EMS, and disaster response. Hosted by working career and volunteer firefighters David Geller and Andrew Leith, the show blends firsthand experiences with practical insights to help listeners better understand emergencies, preparedness, and the realities of the job.

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David Geller & Andrew Leith

Episodes

Cold Water Emergencies with Dr. Steve Mitchell 30.06.2026 1:11:53

For our third episode we're lucky to have as our guest Dr. Steve Mitchell . Steve Mitchell, M.D. is the medical director of the Emergency Department at Harborview Medical Center and a UW associate professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Mitchell earned his M.D. from the UW. He is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and a member of the Washington State American College of Emergenc...

Wildland Firefighting 06.05.2026 1:19:02

This episode, David and Andrew sit down with Battalion Chief Seth Merritt of Eastside Fire & Rescue to dig into wildland firefighting. Chief Merritt walks us through his career, the scale and scope of modern deployments, and the practical steps homeowners can take to protect their properties before fire season arrives. It's a longer episode, but it's packed with information worth your time. We...

Before the Tones Drop 04.04.2026 20:39

This is our first episode. David and Andrew introduce themselves and talk about disaster preparedness and Andrew's product Dwell Secure.