Our special guest will be 34 year FDNY veteran Assistant Chief James Daly Jr.. He was Appointed to FDNY Proby School in 1985 ..and was Assigned to Eng. 1 in Manhattan. In 1987; Transferred to Engine 216. In 1988 he transferred to Engine 92 in the Bronx. In 1994 he was Promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Division 12 and then assigned to 161 Truck. He transferred to Engine 249 in 1995. In 1999 he was promoted to Captain, and in 2000 was assigned to Engine 80 . In 2001 after 9/11 he was promoted...
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 34 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE: In our Next Segment “The Author’s Corner LIVE Tomorrow Monday Oct 17th at 8pm on our Youtube Channel. Our special guests will be author Brian McDonald and current FDNY Battalion Chief Brian Davan. Seen through the eyes of four generations of a firefighter family, Five Floors Up the story of the modern New York City Fire Department. From the days just after the horse-drawn firetruck, to the devastation of the 1970s when the Bronx was Burning, to the unspeakable tragedy o...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Had a long hard day at the office....Grab a drink and relax with the boys from Gettin Salty. We will take a look at some of the latest firefighting news and updates from around the country. Send us your fire pictures and videos, helmet cams, as well as your rig and kitchen table pics. Send them to KUBESPODCAST@GMAIL.COM and maybe...just maybe... you might make it onto the Cocklofts and Cocktails show. We love the smell of cockloft in the evening....stay safe but salty. #Podcast #FDNY ##GettinSal...
Oct 14, 2022•58 min
Our special guests will be Hartford FD Family "The Shapiro's". This truly is an "All in The Family" story. Leigh H. Shapiro -DAD :) is a retired Deputy Chief/Senior Tour Commander who served 28 years in the Hartford CT Fire Dept. His 2 sons currently work on the job in Hartford. Ashley Shapiro is a 15 year veteran and Quentin Shapiro has 7 years on the job. His daughter Jordan Shapiro who has served the City of Hartford as an EMT, is now working with Aetna Ambulance Service. They have a firefigh...
Oct 11, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Our special guest will be 34 year Detroit FD veteran Capt Frank English. He was Appointed to DFD Training School in Jan. 1973 ..and was Assigned to Engine 52 . In 1975 he transferred to Squad 9 until its deactivation. In 1977 he transferred to Squad 6 and then transferred to Squad 3 the same year. In 1990, He was Promoted but worked an 8 hour day for the Detroit Fire Fighters Association. In 1994 he left the union and was assigned to Squad 2. In 1996 he transferred to Engine 18. In 1997 he was p...
Oct 07, 2022•2 hr 14 min
Had a long hard day at the office....Grab a drink and relax with the boys from Gettin Salty. We will take a look at some of the latest firefighting news and updates from around the country. Send us your fire pictures and videos, helmet cams, as well as your rig and kitchen table pics. Send them to KUBESPODCAST@GMAIL.COM and maybe...just maybe... you might make it onto the Cocklofts and Cocktails show. We love the smell of cockloft in the evening....stay safe but salty. #Podcast #FDNY ##GettinSal...
Sep 27, 2022•54 min
Our special guest will be 38 year FDNY veteran Assistant Chief Tom Galvin. He was Appointed to FDNY Proby School in Oct. 1978 ..and in Nov. 1978 was Assigned to Eng. 234 in Brooklyn. In Spring 1982; Transferred to Lad. 123 across the floor. On August 20, 1984 he was Promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Bn16 / 5th Division and went UFO in 4 Truck. In Aug. 1987; Promoted to Captain, and in May 1989 was assigned to 4 Truck. In April 1991 he was promoted to Battalion Chief and assigned to Battalio...
Sep 23, 2022•2 hr 52 min
Sep 20, 2022•53 min
Our special guest will be 34 year Jersey City, NJ veteran Deputy Chief Rob "Butch" Cobb. Chief Cobb served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970, including tours in Vietnam in 1968-1969. He joined the Dumont, NJ, Volunteer Fire Department from 1969-1979, serving as chief of department in 1978. He was also a member of Company 4 of the West Milford Township, NJ, Volunteer Fire Department from 1982-1990, including the role of chief of department in 1989. He entered the career fire service in 1972, servin...
Sep 13, 2022•2 hr 13 min
Our special guest will be 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas. He was Appointed as a Fireman in FDNY to Proby School in Nov. 1979 ..and in Jan. 1980 was Assigned to Eng. 46 in the Bronx. In Spring 1981; Transferred to Lad. 27 across the floor. In Spring 1985; Transferred to Res. 3 In Spring 1987 he Started teaching for “Fire Tech” and taught for 13 years. On October 15, 1987 he was Promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to 1st Division. In Feb. 1989 he was Assigned to Ladder 11. In Sept. 19...
Sep 09, 2022•2 hr 50 min
Had a long hard day at the office....Grab a drink and relax with the boys from Gettin Salty. We will take a look at some of the latest firefighting news and updates from around the country. Send us your fire pictures and videos, helmet cams, as well as your rig and kitchen table pics. Send them to KUBESPODCAST@GMAIL.COM and maybe...just maybe... you might make it onto the Cocklofts and Cocktails show. We love the smell of cockloft in the evening....stay safe but salty. #Podcast #FDNY ##GettinSal...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Our special guest will be 37 year FDNY veteran Lt. Terry Ward. He was Appointed to Proby School October 1985. Was Assigned to L-50 Nov 1985. Went to L-42 in July 1986 on an “Onion Skin". Officially Transferred to L-42 in Dec. 1989. Promoted to Lt in 1999 And assigned to B-19 in Div-7. Assigned to Ladder 32 where he worked for over 20 years until his retirement on March 2, 2022 (3/2 Day--Truck day). You don’t want to miss this one😎👍🏼. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the pla...
Aug 26, 2022•2 hr 14 min
Join us on the Gettin' Salty Experience Podcast for Episode 108 with Lt. Paul LaRochelle from the Worcester MA FD. We are positive you guys will love this salty dude! SEE YOU THEN! ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saltydoginc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gettinsaltyapparel TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QSZ6kGOIXa3YuqHv8m0Fu SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/show/getti...
Aug 23, 2022•2 hr 17 min
We will be discussing all things FDNY Ladder 107. Our special guests will be FDNY veterans and long standing members of 107 truck...Battalion Chief Joe Viglietta, Lt Ray Bresingham and Lt Ron Curaba. 107...107...never heard of em..must be a volley house :) You don’t want to miss this one😎👍🏼. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players 🎧🔥 #fdny #truckie #lovethisjob #faithfulandfearless www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsal...
Aug 19, 2022•2 hr 9 min
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Our special guest will be 23 year FDNY veteran FF Frank Ancona. In March 1966 he was hired by the FDNY and was assigned to Brooklyn Ladder 132 “In the Eye of the Storm” in June of 1966. He would work his whole career there, becoming the seated chauffeur and senior man. He worked on St John’s Place for 23 years until he retired in 1989. You don’t want to miss this one😎👍🏼. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players 🎧🔥 #fdny #truckie #lovethisjob #eyeofthestorm www.youtube...
Aug 12, 2022•2 hr
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Our special guest will be 38 year Chicago FD veteran Battalion Chief Mitch Crooker. He was Appointed 1983. Worked in Engine 81 and 77. Was promoted to Lt and floated in Dist. 5 Promoted to Capt and worked in Eng 81 and Eng 113. Was promoted to BC and assigned to Citywide before working in Battalion 18. In 2021, Retired with 38 years of service. You don’t want to miss this one😎👍🏼. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players 🎧🔥 #Chicagofd #lovethisjob #givebackmorethanyo...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr 7 min
Our 104th Episode LIVE Tonight Thursday at 8pm on our Youtube Channel. Our special guest will be New York City Police Bomb Squad Detective Kevin B. Barry. He began his thirty-five year career working on patrol in several New York City precincts. In 1974, he became a member of the elite Emergency Service Unit. Nine years later he was assigned to the NYPD Bomb Squad. During his career with New York City Police Department he has been honored with the following New York City Police Department Awards...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Jul 27, 2022•34 min
In our newest segment that you will NOT wanna miss! Random Thoughts! We will have none other than FDNY ENG 88 Lt. Tim Klett, FDNY ENG 283 Lt. Bob Sarno and FDNY 289 Lt. Rick Bruno talking about all things water. Join us in this new format where each member gives their thoughts about H20 in a round-robin format. We can’t wait to see you there! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support ....
Jul 19, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Our special guest will be 36 year FDNY veteran Deputy Assistant Chief Jack Mooney. Chief “ Gentleman Jack” was Appointed to Proby School Sept 1978. Was Assigned to E221 Oct 1978. Transferred to L102 in Sept 1979. Promoted to Lt in 1986 And assigned to E84 in Sept 1987. Promoted to Capt, assigned to D14. Went UFO to L103 in Oct 1993 and assigned permanently to L103 “follow the smoke” in Feb 1994. Promoted to BC, and assigned to D3 in July 2001 and Transferred to Bn8 Oct 2001. In 2007 Promoted t...
Jul 15, 2022•2 hr 7 min
We bring you The History Of the Hurst tool. one of our special guests will be Lyle Winters (90 years old) who was the very first firefighter to ever use the Hurst Tool in the United States. We will also be joined by other special surprise guests so tune in! --Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saltydoginc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gettinsaltya.. . TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Our special guest will be Fire Chief Bobby Halton. He is currently editor in chief of Fire Engineering magazine and education director of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). He was a US Forest Service Ranger from 1975 – 1979. Chief Halton began his career as a firefighter with the Albuquerque Fire Department and rose through the ranks to include chief of training. He was chief of operations until his retirement from Albuquerque in 2004. He then became chief of the Coppell (TX) Fir...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 57 min
We are introducing a new segment that you will NOT wanna miss! Random Thoughts! We will have none other than the FDNY’s Squad 288 Capt. Murphy and Hank Molle join us in a new format where we introduce a topic to the group and each member gives their thoughts on specific topics in a round-robin format. STAY TUNED. We are always bringing you something new, informative and entertaining. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast-...
Jun 28, 2022•2 hr 24 min
Our special guest will be 41 year FDNY veteran Chief of Department Tom Richardson. Chief Richardson joined the FDNY in 1980. His first assignment was at Engine Company 227 in Brooklyn, and he later worked at Ladder Company 102 and Rescue Company 2, also in Brooklyn. In 1990, he was promoted to Lieutenant and worked in Battalion 16 in Harlem for a year before returning to Brooklyn when he was assigned to Engine Company 235 in Bedford Stuyvesant. He was promoted again in 1994 and served as the Cap...
Jun 09, 2022•2 hr 48 min
You got FDNY questions....We are here to answer them all. Be sure to send any questions to gettinsaltyexperience@gmail.com ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saltydoginc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gettinsaltya.. . TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QSZ6kG.. . SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/show/gettin-.. . TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/ @gettinsaltyexperience APPLE POD...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Our special guest will be 37 year Philadelphia FD veteran Deputy Chief Robert Marchisello. He joined the PFD in 1973 and was assigned to 19 Truck. He went to Engine 24 in 1975 and then to Engine 10 in 1977. He was Promoted to Lt. 1978 and assigned to Engine 43. Promoted to Capt in 1985 and assigned to Engine 49 and then to Engine 65. He was promoted to BC and assigned as Hazmat chief for a few years before going to Battalion 1. Was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2007 and assigned to Division 1 and ...
Jun 03, 2022•2 hr 1 min
In our Newest Segment Tonight, "The Inventor's Corner" we will have on Fast Rescue Solutions Company at 8pm on our Youtube channel. “Eric Allen has served proudly with the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) since 1996. Prior to becoming a career firefighter Eric served his country with the At Sea Fire Fighting Team in the US Navy. Eric has been a member of the PFD Special Operations since 2002, and a Hazardous Materials Technician since 1999. Eric has proudly served with the FEMA Urban Search an...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Our special guest will be 33 year FDNY veteran Lieutenant Hughie Lynch. He joined the FDNY in 1988 and was assigned to 161 Truck in Coney Island. He went to Squad 1 on a skin March 22 1996 and was assigned in December 1996. He was Promoted to Lt. Sept 2007 and assigned to 23 battalion. He was UFO in 80 Truck for about 10 months before going back to SOC in October 2008. Covered in SOC until getting assigned to Rescue 5 in March 2015. He Retired 3/22/21. Hughie is also an incredible musician and h...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 48 min