Episode 26: Respectful Entry W/ John Buttrick
In this episode I interview Coastal Fire Training’s and Suffolk Va Firefighter John Buttrick about Respectful Entry.
Jul 18, 2019•9 hr 49 min
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Episode 25: Rural Volunteer Perspective an Interview w/ Nicole Strait
In this episode I interview Nicole Strait and get the perspective of the rural volunteer firefighter on a variety of topics, and why they shouldn’t be ignored.
Jun 26, 2019•54 min
Episode 24: More talk about search
In this episode we continue our talk about search and the controversy with the VES definition and acronym. We also share some other thoughts from fire service authors on the subject and of course provide some opinions on all of it!
May 21, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Episode 23: Engine Search
In this episode I discuss Engine Company search, The Who, what, and why behind it!
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Episode 22: The Most Underutilized Educational Resource in the Fire Service
In this podcast I talk about the most underutilized educational resource in the fire service, The National Fire Academy.
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Episode 21: Company Officer Leadership W/ Bobby Drake
In this episode we interview Lt. Bobby Drake from Hanover (VA) Fire and EMS and he gives us his unique perspective on leadership, as well as discussing his CODE BLUE leadership philosophy and some lessons he learned in his first year as a company officer. Bobby will be teaching at Firehouse World in LA later this year.
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Episode 20: Risk is our business
In this episode I start off thanking everyone for helping along the way to 20 episodes! Then, I take a look on how risk is our business from an unusual source of inspiration. Make sure you check out all our sponsors Vanguard Safety Wear, Taylor’s Tins, Northern Star Fire, and The Fire Ground Commander Conference March 11-13 2019
Feb 20, 2019•41 min
Episode 19: 2019 CFT ODP Review
In this episode I start out with a passage from the book EGO Is The Enemy, then get into the details of the recent CFT ODP that I attended. Make sure you listen to the end and support all the great companies that support me along the way like Vanguard Safety Wear, Taylors Tins, Northern Star Fire, and The Fire Ground Commander Conference
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Episode 18: Winter Weather Operations
In this episode I talk about somethings to consider when faced with winter weather for the engine company and the firefighter.
Jan 13, 2019•43 min
Episode 17: Northern Star Fire w/ Jeff Dykes
In this episode we ring in the new year with some passion as we get fired up for all that 2019 is going to bring, then an interview with Jeff Dykes, talking about the Northern Star Fire Compass & how you can use it to keep yourself oriented on the fire ground.
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Episode 16: The Best Christmas Gift
In this Christmas Eve 2018 episode I discuss the best gift you can give for the fire service.
Dec 24, 2018•21 min
Episode 15: Top 10 books every Fire Officer should read w/ Brandon Douglas
In this episode Brandon Douglas and I discuss the top 10 books every Fire Officer should read as well as some fire service discussion.
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Episode 14: Fire Ground Commander Preview w/ Ben Martin
In this episode I interview Ben Martin and we preview the Fire Ground Commander Conference coming to Henrico VA in March 2019
Nov 19, 2018•59 min
Episode 13: Surviving The Firehouse w/ Mauro Porcelli
In this episode I interview Mauro Porcelli author of the new book “Surviving the Firehouse”
Nov 06, 2018•54 min
Episode 12: Top 10 Books for Firefighters W/ Brandon Douglas
In this episode my guest Brandon Douglas and I discuss the top 10 books we think all firefighters should read. Take a second to look at Brandon’s website with the complete list with links to purchase http://brandonsdouglas.com/2018/10/16/average-jake-podcast-notes/
Oct 18, 2018•53 min
Episode 11: Experience, Education, & Training
In this episode I discuss the Triangle of Firefighting Power! Experience, Education, & Training!
Oct 04, 2018•49 min
Episode 10: Masking Up!
In this episode I discuss the when, how, and why I wear my SCBA mask.
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Episode 9: Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell
In this episode I go over one of my favorite non fire service leadership books, and how we can apply the lessons in the fire service at all levels
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Episode 8 UHP W/ Evan Wing
This episode is an Interview with Evan Wing from HMA Fire and MIddleton Fire DIstrict. We talk everything UHP from science, to deployment!
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Episode 7: Company Officer Development
In this episode I talk about the phases and pillars of company officer development and how you can apply them.
Aug 03, 2018•4 hr 9 min
Episode 6: Legacy vs Impact
In this episode the difference in legacy and impact are discussed with help from an article by Benjamin Martin from embracetheresistance.com
Jul 19, 2018•45 min
Episode 5: COBC review w/ Daniel Meyers
In this episode we interview Daniel Meyers who recently returned from the Command Officer Boot Camp in Florida hosted by Curt Issakson of County Fire Tactics
Jun 28, 2018•43 min
Episode 4: Book Review CROSSfire Conflict Management
In this episode I review the book CROSSfire Taking the heat out of conflict management by Chief Randy Keirn. During the review I read passages and talk about how this book has impacted me as a fire officer, and aided me in conflict management
Jun 04, 2018•46 min
Episode 3: The 3 Hours
During this episode we discuss the 3 hours and how you can incorporate them into your on duty and off duty routine.
May 24, 2018•39 min
Episode 2 All About The 360
In this episode I talk about why to do a 360, What I look for during a 360, and several options on how to accomplish this
May 10, 2018•34 min
Episode 1 FDIC 2018
Starting off with some background on me, then getting into my experince from FDIC 2018
May 04, 2018•39 min
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