Wearing the White Helmet Firefighter Podcast

Apr 21 2024 20 ep. 41 mins 10
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Welcome to Wearing the White Helmet Firefighter Podcast, where I sit down with past, present, and future Fire Chiefs to learn about their journey to wearing the white helmet. Hosted by Fire Chief Adam Gautreaux.

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Firefighter Beau Liebman

Apr 21 2024 32 mins  
On this episode I sit and talk with Firefighter Beau Liebman. Beau is a career firefighter from Wisconsin.

Chief Chad Kuchler

Feb 16 2024 56 mins  
On this episode I talk with the Recruit Academy Chief Chad Kuchler.

Firefighter Broc Poche'

Jan 07 2024 43 mins  
On this episode I talk with Firefighter Broc Poche'. Broc was recently hired on at the Donaldsonville Fire Department as a full-time employee. Broc has just started on shift after completing the Louisiana State Fire and Training Academy. He and I discuss what it's like to attend the academy.

Firefighter Jason Comeaux

Nov 30 2023 77 mins  
On this episode I talk with Firefighter Jason Comeaux. Jason started his firefighting career at Donaldsonville Fire Department. We discuss old times at the DFD and the journey he has taken in his career.

Podcast Update

Oct 10 2023 28 mins  
In this episode I sit down with Firefighter Jason Comeaux and we discuss some resent changes in my career. I also give an update on the podcast.

Chief Daniel Folks

Feb 26 2023 38 mins  
On this episode I sit and talk with Chief Daniel Folks, who has been the Fire Chief of Hammond Fire Department since 2019. Chief Folks discuss some of the operational changes he has made to Hammond Fire. He has been around the fire service most of his life and has a great focus on training.

Firefighter Troy Richardson

Jan 24 2023 32 mins  
On this episode I sit down with Firefighter Troy Richardson, who joined the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department in 1989. Troy has held a number of ranks over the years including Fire Chief. We talk about St. Amant VFD in the 1990's and our time together there.

Chief Thomas Stone

Oct 27 2022 45 mins  
On this episode I sit down with Chief Thomas Stone, who retired from St. Bernard Parish Fire Department after serving as the Fire Chief from 1990-2022. He is now Deputy Superintendent for Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy. He talks about training as a firefighter in the 1980's and serving as a fire chief for 30 plus years.

Captain Alex Soletske

Sep 12 2022 28 mins  
On this episode I talk with Captain Alex Soletske from St. Tammany Fire District #12. Alex is from Wisconsin and move down to Louisiana with the hopes of becoming a career firefighter. He has obtained many certifications and a fire science degree.

Chief of Training Jesse Wingate

Aug 08 2022 38 mins  
On this episode I sit down with the Chief of Training at Prairieville Fire Jesse Wingate. Jesse has been in the fire service for 18 years. Jesse has a long line of family members in the fire service. It was great to hear his take on leadership in the fire service.