Talkin' Shop with Outlier Firefighters

Another great episode featuring Chief Alan Styles. We talk about the fireman, the blue shirt and what they are supposed to be.

Chief Reilly of "First Line Fire Service Training" is here to chat about the job. The job isn't for everyone and you need to work hard to earn the title of firefighter. We also discuss ways to better yourself in an absence of senior firefighters. How are you being trained to handle the high impact of stress?

I chat with the human half of K9 6, and its a great episode. Todd and I talk extensively about a MAYDAY his company experienced. We also chat about USAR and training.

Joined by THE Battalion 1 himself, Mike Fox. We chat about mentors, learning through failure, being humbled by the job and peer support.

Big episode, and well worth it! You have gotta come and listen to what Dave has to say. 90 second tasks, drilling for the reality of small companies, the Passionate Pursuit and some cool insight to what's in your pocket.

Andy and I talk about training new people, the importance of wellness and having relationships with your neighboring fire departments.

Your invisible suitcase, thinking about the next guy or gal, being thankful for the opportunity to serve, WECARE, and the calling. You won't regret listening to Gurnee FD's Jimmy Pellitteri. "Firefighters just make things right."

You know him from "Calming the Chaos" and trainfirefighters.com. Chief Kastros has some great stories and wisdom to share not only about the "recliner snipers" but incident command.

Chief Viscuso shares his experiences in leadership from coaching, life and the fire service. We chat about minimum standards, putting in the work to earn your spot and when to change the channel.

Sammy Vega of Cal City Fire talks with me about being who you'd want to lead you, owning your mistakes, being a gentleman, leading by example and the military's influence over the fire service. You have gotta hear Sammy's take on 360-180-90.

I sit down with Retired Deputy Chief and the current Executive Director of RED Center and catch up on some great topics including how he dispatched his own first fire, the value of a great relationship with dispatchers, leadership, tradition and brotherhood.

Nick and I have been friends for almost 20 years, and we both found our way to the greatest job in the world. Together we discuss the importance of community involvement, local politics, practical training and personal health.

Lucky number 13! Corley Moore from Firehouse Vigilance and have a great show! We discuss networking, reading, your circle of influence and loving the job.

Cheif Cokefair joins me to talk about family and fire, the dynamics of part time/volunteer fire departments and the importance of having an outside agency perform hose testing.

Chief Gruba shares his experience and wisdom on training and the importance of togetherness.

One firefighter and one fire wife, talking about being a fire family. We talk about mental health, being balanced in life and inclusion in the greater fire service family. We don't take ourselves too seriously, so this is a pretty unfiltered conversation between the two of us. No firefighter can be successful without a strong support person with them every step of the way.

Ryan and I talk about his organization Shield 23, which provides support to firefighters with cancer. You can find more information about their organization at www.shield23foundation.org

BC Marusich and I discuss being well trained and aggressive, growing a positive training culture, peers who are mentors and the transition to Battalion Chief

Mike and I talk about the loss of the "Senior Man", USAR and rescue dogs, longevity, wellness and the benefits of a county wide fire department.

I recap my experience this year at FDIC. The classes I took and the things I heard were all so valuable and I want to share them with you

Kevin and I talk about small company roles and responsibilities, the craft of firemanship, history, the importance of mental heath awareness and getting past the 2-5 year wall.

You don't have to be from a big city to be a great firefight! Craig and I talk about being young and passionate, mentors, the importance of training and traditional firefighter values.

Chief Leidig and I talk about training, the modern workforce, networking and finding your own rhythm.

Mike joins the show to talk about mental health, balance and growing with change.

Talkin' multi-generationally! My father, Chief Patrick Tanner talks longevity, being young and driven, and that anyone can be "the guy".