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Eriks Gabliks
This week the guys are joined by Eriks Gabliks, the superintendent of the National Fire Academy. Join us as we hear about the great programs available through the National Fire Academy and why you should be looking into going for classes. Tune in and have your cup ready to drink up some education!
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Chuck Sheley |
Lt Darryll Williams |
Chief Frank Leeb
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The guys next week are joined by Chuck Sheley. Chuck is the editor of Smokejumper Magazine and a previous smokejumper. Join us as we hear about what it takes to become a smokejumper and what it's like to be a smokejumper. We are really out of our norm here so we are excited to hear what Chuck has to say.
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The guys are joined by Lt. Darryll Williams of the Baltimore City Fire Department. Lt. Williams has spent most of his career in a busy engine company and is known as a guy that talks the talk and walks the walk. Join us next week as we hear about his career.
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Join the guys next week as we talk with FDNY Chief Frank Leeb. Chief Leeb is currently the Chief of Safety and is passionate about firefighter safety. This week the topic is fires in places of worship. A notoriously dangerous classification of building to battle fires in. And who doesn't like talking strategies and tactics! Don't miss it!
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Scotty Baer
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Next week we are going to be joined by the one and only Scotty Baer. If you know Scotty then you know this will be a great show and will keep you in stitches. Don't miss this great show!
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The guys are joined by Tiffany Orner, an Air Force Veteran, and are going to catch up and see where the conversation goes!
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The guys this week as we talk about life outside the firehouse. Our job requires us to give 100% attention to work while we are there, so what do you do when shift change happens and you're heading home? Join us as we talk about what balances us out!
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Guaranteed Goodness
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Eric olson and Vance Row
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The Hazmat guys |
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We are awaiting final confirmation for from our guest but even if our schedules don't align we are going to be on with a great show. Join us next Thursday for another round!
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The guys are joined by Eric and Vance to talk about mental health and taking care of yourself. Join us to get the latest updates from the field and take away some tips to keep you and your folks safe.
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The guys are joined by The HazMat Guys and we are going to talk about initial hazmat actions and then delve into issues with lithium-ion battery incidents.
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Talking Tangents
Welcome back to another show with the guys. This show has no script or plans except to have fun and see where the conversation takes us! Tune in and enjoy, let's see where this ball bounces!
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Summer Wrap UPThe guys are back this week and as summer comes to an end big things are happening. Tune in and check out what is going on!
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Chief Andy StarnesThis week we have Chief Andy Starnes and we are going to be talking about the use of thermal imaging cameras. There is bound to be some great information. Be sure to tune in and catch up!
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this and thatTrevor and Ben are back next week talking about whatever comes up. We tell our guests to talk about whatever they want and this Thursday we are taking all tangents for conversations. It will be a great show and will probably cover various topics so be sure to tune in and keep up!
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FDIC RecapJoin the guys as they talk about the most recent FDIC and their favorite parts of previous shows.
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Lt. Bassel Ibrahim
Trevor, Bobby, and Mike are back April 14th with Bassel Ibrahim. Lt. Ibrahim has close to 20 years of experience in the fire service and we are excited to hear a little bit about his upcoming #FDIC2022 class and other projects he is working on.
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DC Pat NicholsThe guys are joined next week by District Chief Pat Nichols from the Boston Fire Department. We are excited to be talking about Man v Machine as Chief Nichols has an excellent way to break it down for the non-spec ops companies responding to these calls.
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Lt. Tom KaneJoin the guys as they talk with Lt. Tom Kane, Ocean City Fire Department - Retired, as we talk about his career in OC. Prior to working for the Fire Department, Lt. Kane worked for the Ocean CIty Beach Patrol, and after his retirement he went on to work for Worcester County Emergency Management. Tom is a wealth of knowledge and we are excited to tap into that and hear his stories!
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Mike and Anne GaglianoTune in as the guys are joined by Captain Mike Gagliano, retired from Seattle Fire Department. Captain Gagliano had a great career in Seattle and then continued his work in the fire service afterward in many facets. Join the guys as hear what Captain Gagliano has to say!
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Engine Company OperationsJoin the guys as they talk with Roger Steger, Jr. about engine company operations. Roger will also be speaking at the Delmarva Fire Conference this coming March. Tune in to hear what he has to say and then go register for the Delmarva Fire Conference!
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High Rise OperationsTune in to see the guys on this pre-recorded show talking about high-rise firefighting operations. Bobby recently attended the High Rise Operations Conference, HROC, hosted by County Fire Tactics. Listen in as we hear from Bobby about the latest information on high-rise ops.
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Happy Thanksgiving!A short Thanksgiving message from the guys!
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Basement FiresThis Thursday, Mike Woods joins the guys as we discuss basement fires. Basement fires are extremely dangerous and you are not well prepared it can be deadly. Join us as we delve into how to be successful when operating at basement fires
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Buddy to BossJoin us as we talk about making the transition from buddy to boss as you promote and move across the floor to leadership roles.
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First In, First FiveNext week we are starting part of our new format. Every other show will be a portion of a class Strike the Box teaches. Next Thursday, we will be giving viewers a snippet of our First In, First Five program.
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Summer RewindThe summer is coming to an end and Thirsty Thursdays are coming back! Join us next week as we talk about our summers and what the future holds for Thirsty Thursdays and Strike the Box Training! We look forward to hearing about your summer as well!
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Talking with Chief Jerry TracyTrevor, Bobby, and Ben are joined by retired Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy. Chief Tracy brings many years of experience and knowledge to next week's Thirsty Thursday, and it's going to be awesome!
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Talking Shop with the Guys
Join Trevor, Bobby, and Ben as we talk all things fire service related. Your typical kitchen table conversation, but we are bringing some stronger drinks! Tune in for more great conversation and as always have a full cup and an open mind!
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FDTN one of the Best Training ExperiencesJoin Trevor, Bobby, Ben, and special guests from the Fire Department Training Network, FDTN, as they talk about realistic training in the fire service. We will also talk about Bobby's most recent trip to FDTN and the great time he had training there. Tune in for more great conversation and as always have a full cup and an open mind!
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Talking with the NFFF
Trevor, Bobby, and Ben are back with special guests from the leadership of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. We are going to talk about what a great organization they are and the wonderful work they do! Make sure to fill a glass and get comfy for another great episode of Thirsty Thursday with Strike the Box Training!
Please go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and check out their programs and support them and their programs if you are able! Also check out the Everyone Goes Home website as well. |
April F.O.O.L.S.
Join Trevor, Bobby and Special Guest Chief Walt Lewis and more as we talk about the Fraternal Order of Leatherhead Society. We are fortunate to have some of the founding members joining us, so it will be great conversations with some first-class firefighters. See you on April F.O.O.L.S. Day!
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Fire Service HistoryJoin Trevor, Bobby, and Ben with their special guest as they discuss the rich and steep traditions of the fire service. Also, since we are going live the day after St. Patrick's Day, we will be celebrating all things Irish. Make sure your Guinness is chilled, Jameson is well stocked, and you have your green on! Fir Na Tine and BRÁITHEREACHAS THAR GACH NÍ
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Citizen Orientated FirefightingTrevor, Bobby, and Ben are back with Battalion Chief Curt Isakson, from County Fire Tactics and Escambia County (FL). We have ordered extra bandwidth for this show and if you have heard Chief Isakson talk you know why! Chief Isakson has over 30 years of experience and is incredibly passionate about the fire service! We are very excited to have him join us as we talk about putting the citizens we are sworn to protect before ourselves. Make sure your fridge is stocked, it's going to be a great show!
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Women Leading in the fire service
Trevor, Bobby, and Ben are joined on Thursday, February 18th, with Esther Lakatos, Acting District Chief of the Vaughan Fire & Rescue Service, Deputy Chief Latosha Clemons of Forest Park Fire Department, and Firefighter/EMT Danielle Celii about how they became the leaders and mentors they are now in the fire service. Join this amazing group as they engage in conversation, but make sure you have your pen, paper, and full cup nearby!
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Training for all DepartmentsTrevor, Bobby, and Ben as they welcome special guests Mike Wood (Ocean City, MD), Greg Dypsky (Ocean City, MD and Retired - Washington DC Fire and EMS, and Steve Huovinen (Wilmington, DE). This week the guys will be talking about training and drilling in their Departments and the differences between career, combination, and volunteer departments. They are also going to talk about differences in Departments that serve urban, suburban, and rural areas. We are very excited about this event!
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Firefighter Fitness
Join Trevor, Bobby, Ben, and Special Guest Steve Twilley as we talk about firefighter fitness. Steve is an experienced firefighter-paramedic and is also a coach for a local gym. Steve was also ranked as one of the strongest men in the State of Maryland. Join us this Thursday to talk about firefighter fitness and how we can make ourselves bigger, faster, and stronger!
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New Year, New You?
Join Trevor, Bobby, and Ben as they talk about a recent training night with the men and women of the Palm Beach Shore Fire Department. Bobby and Trevor had the opportunity to work with these great folks and we are going to take a look at the great stuff these folks are doing.
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Holidays in the firehouse
Join Trevor, Bobby, Ben, and returning Special Guest Rob Frampton on December 10th at 7:00 pm EST as they talk about their favorite memories of past holidays spent on duty in the firehouses. This is the time we think of spending with our first family but at times we have to spend it with our second, or work, family.
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One Line, Two line, Big Line, Little LIne
Are we pulling one line, two lines, the big line or the little line? Next week the guys talk about engine company operations. Engine operations are frequently broken down to wet stuff on the red stuff. Join us as we discuss the finer points and go more in detail talking about extinguishment.
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Start them young and don't lose them
Join the guys on the 29th as we talk with Tim Jerscheid about the value of cadet programs and how departments are recruiting and keeping members in today's fire service. With the differences in experiences and time in the fire service the reasons to stay in the fire service are different for each of us.
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Reloaded
Join the guys next week as we talk all things training. This week we will be sharing things that we have found along our time in the fire service that has worked well for us and things that...well we won't be doing those again.
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Give In...Give Up...or...Give it All You GotThis week Trevor, Bobby, and Ben welcome special guests Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Olson, of the Ocean City Fire Department, MD, and Retired Fireman Ric Jorge, of Palm Beach County, FL. Both Eric and Ric work tirelessly to help our brothers and sisters with issues with mental health and substance abuse.
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The Art of EMS in the Fire ServiceThirsty Thursday is back on September 3rd, Trevor, Bobby, Ben, and Special Guest Chief Graig Temple, of Fort Bend County EMS. This week the guys discuss the importance of EMS in the fire service. Chief Temple’s experience across the country brings valuable input and his passion is contagious. Grab your favorite beverage as we explore some of the finer points of EMS.
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Moving on Up, Looking at the Promotional ProcessThis week the guys talk with Deputy Chief James Gladwell, of the Salisbury Fire Department, about navigating the promotional process. Making the decision to promote is a big decision, and that is the easy part. Preparing, testing, and hopefully being lucky enough to promote leads to bigger and more difficult decisions every day. If you think you are at the point to promote you will want to hear what the guys have to say!
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Doing More With Less...
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Run, Swim, Save...Water RescuesThis week the guys are joined by one of the most decorated members of the Ocean City Fire Department, Retired Lieutenant Del Baker, as they discuss water rescues. From training to incidents, to the debriefing what should we know as we enjoy our summer?
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Technical Rescue When
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Leading from the FrontThirsty Thursday returns June 25th with Fire Chief John Tull of the Salisbury Fire Department (MD). Chief Tull has held every rank in the Department over his career. Thursday Chief Tull will share with us his experience as he rose up the ranks and what worked for him to lead his people and now the Department.
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First Due Truck Company OperationsThis week we are talking with Arthur Ashley about all things truck company related! Be sure to tune in whether you ride the truck everyday or your Department doesn't have a truck.
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Millennial Madness |
Prevalence and Prevention of
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Thirsty Thursday is back with three special guests as we talk about the challenges and attributes of having millennials and the younger generations in your station and on your crew. We are going to split the group with three "Experienced" firemen and three "Millennials" to figure out what we are doing and how we can leave the Fire Service better than we found it.
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STB Instructors returns with Guest Assistant Chief Rob Frampton, of the Salisbury (MD) Fire Department, as we talk about kitchen fires and some of the research Chief Frampton has done regarding the prevalence and prevention of kitchen fires.
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STB Instructors and Guest Battalion Chief Daniel Sheridan, of the FDNY, discuss operating at high rise fires. Our instructors and guest have extensive experience in high rise firefighting operations. Join us as we talk about the ways to set up for success, carry that plan out, and challenges we have faced during incidents in these types of buildings.
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All Things RITSTB Instructors and Guest Firefighter Paramedic Mike Wood discuss the research Mike has done on Maydays, RIT deployment, and how training can be updated to reflect the research he has done. Tune in, we will also be monitoring the comments on YouTube for questions. So feel free to interact during the webcast, there is a delay so we will get to the questions as soon as we see them.
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UL-FSRI Coordinated
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IntroductionWatch below to see our first webcast. We had some technical errors that prevented us from talking with Lt. Ray McCormack about the recently released UL study, but Chief Steedman, Captain Waples, and Lieutenant Magee discussed how the fire service deals with change, some of the changes coming from the research UL is doing, and the importance of efficiency in the basics. Please watch below and enjoy!
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