JobTlks Podcast

Apr 06 2024 59 ep. 73 mins 6

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JobTlks Podcast is focused on conversation about firefighting culture and tactics. Based in Metro Boston, we believe New England Firefightin' is something special. But we know every area of the country and the world bring something unique to the table. Join us as we engage in great conversations among ourselves and with incredible guests in an attempt to leave "THE Job" better than we found it.

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Mindset of A 25 Year Probie | Capt. Kenny Hayes | E59

Apr 06 2024 59 mins

In this episode, Captain Kenny Hayes from the Boston Fire Department shares his journey in the fire service and the importance of the probie mindset. He discusses the challenges of being the new guy and the constant need to prove oneself. Captain Hayes also talks about the significance of being uncomfortable and how it leads to personal and professional growth. He reflects on the

Serious About Search | Tyler Prater - St. Louis, MO | E58

Mar 09 2024 74 mins

Teaching the why behind the how is crucial in our business. Anyone can learn to break a window. We need our people to know why we break windows so they'll know when to do it. More importantly, they'll know when not to. The same goes for search. We HAVE to occupy the interior to conduct searches. When we understand the fire ground and why we do things; we can operate safely in unsaf

Talkin' Training | Captain Tim Papp | E57

Feb 24 2024 71 mins

Tim Papp is a Captain on New Haven Fire Rescue 1 and the Deputy Chief of Training for South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. Captain Papp also founded the South Windsor Rescue Weekend. Tune in to this episode to hear about his fire service career and his passion for training. Subscribe here -- https://www.youtube.com/c/jobtlks?sub_confirmation=1 https://linktr.ee/jobtlks to fi

Chief Frank Leeb | Is There Anything Better? | E56

Feb 10 2024 61 mins

Deputy Assistant Chief Frank Leeb has served the FDNY since 1992. He is the Chief of Safety for the FDNY’s 17,000 employees. His previous staff positions include the Chief of Training and the Chief of the Fire Academy. I was lucky enough to meet him at the Joey Bibernardo Conference last fall & immediately invited him on the show. He is passionate about The Fire Service and

Over Educated & Under Experienced | Chief David Rhodes | E55

Jan 27 2024 87 mins

Chief David Rhodes is the Editor In Chief of Fire Engineering Magazine. He is a 38 year veteran of the fire service. He has served on Atlanta Fire, as an instructor with the Georgia Fire Academy, as a Chief Elder of The Georgia Smoke Divers, and various roles within FDIC. In this episode we talk about protecting and building the culture of the fire service. https://www.youtube.com

Don't Be Sorry, Be Better | Mario Badillo, Houston Fire | E54

Jan 13 2024 51 mins

Welcome back! We're kicking off season 5 with Mario Badillo from Houston Fire. Mario is a 21 year veteran of Houston FD and spent the last 14 of those years in the tech rescue team. He was present for the Southwest Inn Fire that claimed the lives of 5 firefighters. Join in as we talk mentorship, Continuous learning, Leading from below, & fighting complacency. Subscribe he

Cali Firefighting & Leather working | Nate Welch | Selma, Ca | E53

Dec 16 2023 52 mins

Have you ever been held at work for 30 days straight? We're willing to bet that most of you haven't. Nate Welch started out with Cal fire and did several of these long holds. Tune in to hear him talk about working for Cal fire, making the hard decision to switch departments, and getting into leather work. In this episode, Nate Welch, owner of Fortified Leather, joins the

Urban Search & Rescue | FEMA Task Forces | Chief Chris Coleman | E52

Dec 02 2023 56 mins

FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces specialize in US&R, disaster recovery, & emergency Triage and medicine. Chris Coleman is the Chief of The North Attleboro Fire Department and a member of Massachusetts Task Force 1. He joins us today to expand on the role of US&R Task forces. Subscribe here -- https://www.youtube.com/c/jobtlks?sub_confirmation=1 https://link

TEAMWORK - Interfacing Fire & EMS |Janell Jimenez, Boston EMS | Episode 51

Nov 11 2023 77 mins

Meet Boston EMS Deputy Superintendent Janell Jimenez! We had the pleasure of working with her and a bunch of her crew at a USAR medical specialist course a few months ago. All of the Boston EMS providers were absolute standouts in personality and paramedicine! We knew after a few conversations, we needed to bring her on the show to talk about the other side of our job... EMS. In t

Building The Rescue Company | Chief Mike Caddell | S4E5

Oct 27 2023 63 mins

What does it take to stand up a heavy rescue? Chief Mike Caddell takes us through his journey with the Newton Fire Department. With a passion for technical rescue, Chief Caddell was instrumental in standing up the first heavy rescue for the Newton, Ma Fire Department. Check out our sponsor, Fortified Leather, at Fortifiedleather.com Subscribe here -- https://www.youtube.com/c/jobtl