The Pipeman

The Pipeman Podcast sits down with Capt. (Ret.) Jay Comella, with the Oakland Fire Department (CA), for a wide-ranging conversation about the fire service, engine company operations, and the people and experiences that helped shape his career. Jay reflects on the 1999 LODD of Tracy Toomy, the profound impact it had on him, and how it shaped the direction of the Oakland Fire Department. He also sha...

The Pipemen sit down with Mike Smith from FDNY Engine 48 to talk engine company culture, mentorship, and the traditions that shape good firemen. Mike shares what it’s like working in a house with such a strong history—including being part of the same company where the late Andy Fredericks once worked and left a lasting legacy on engine company operations. Mike takes us inside the culture of Engine...

The Pipemen sit down with Mike Smith from FDNY Engine 48 to talk engine company culture, mentorship, and the traditions that shape good firemen. Mike shares what it’s like working in a house with such a strong history—including being part of the same company where the late Andy Fredericks once worked and left a lasting legacy on engine company operations. Mike takes us inside the culture of Engine...

The Pipemen sit down with Greg Redmond from the St. Louis Fire Department. Greg talks about the fire attack challenges in a department where engines and trucks (quints) frequently switch roles.

The Pipeman podcast talk with Adam Maiers.

The Pipeman podcast talk with Mitch Raines.

The Pipeman podcast talk with Jonathan Brumley.

The Pipeman podcast talk with Kiel Samsing. Kiel walks through his decision making process on an engine company utilizing Boyd’s OODA Loop decision making model. He also talks about engine company expectations and how to mentor new members coming on to the company. Kiel Samsing is a Lieutenant with the Newport News Fire Department and the training coordinator for the West Point Volunteer Fire Depa...

The Pipeman podcast talk with Derek Robert about the significant change his department made regarding their attack package…and in short time. Derek shares in the experience he gained through his time working as an instructor for the Snohomish County Recruit Training Academy and how he applied it to make change. He shares with the Pipemen his experiences of going about changing a large organization...

The very first show of The Pipeman with Jay Bonnifield, James Nisbet, and Kyle Romagus. They will be talking all things water and hose movement.