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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Thirsty Thursday #25
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Thirsty Thursday #24
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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 |
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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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High Rise OperationsSTB 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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