GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.152 - Our special guest will be 26 year FDNY veteran Lt. Tim Kelly. He went to proby school in 1980 and was assigned to 88 Engine. In 1983 he transferred accross the floor to Ladder 38 in Da Bronx. He then moved on to Rescue 1 in 1991. He was promoted to Lt. in 1997 and was a Charter member in Squad 288 as LT in 1998. He transferred to Rescue 4 in 2000. He became the project manager of PSS at the Rock in 2005. He retired in 2006. You don’t want to miss this on...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 57 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.151 - Our special guest will be 31 year FDNY veteran FF Craig Thweatt. He went to proby school in 1991 and was assigned to 30 Truck. In 2002 he transferred to Ladder 113 in Brooklyn and then on to Rescue 3 in 2010. He was injured in 2016 and went to work in the RAC before he Transferred to the TSU-1. The (Tactical Support Unit) carries specialized equipment and responds to all water rescue jobs, 10-76/77, 2nd alarms or greater and many more specialized runs. H...
Jul 14, 2023•2 hr 14 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.150- LIVE. Our special guest will be 28 year West Haven FD veteran William J. Heffernan, III. He joined the West Haven Hook & Ladder Company #1 as a volunteer in 1982. Hired by the Career Department on February 16, 1993. Worked at Ground Zero after the attack of September 11, 2001. Was Promoted to Lieutenant on September 14, 2005. Retired on January 1, 2021. - Named Department Historian on January 26, 2023. - Founder and former Chairman of the West Haven F...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 49 min
DRILLING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE | Ep. 9 - STANDPIPES Our special guests will be FDNY retired legends Lt. Tim Klett and Deputy Assistant Chief John Norman. We will be sitting down for another drill at the kitchen table..shooting the sh$t. Our topic will be everything Standpipes. Should be a doozy. You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #FDNY #BrosofH2O We can’t wait to see you there! --Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.c...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 53 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.149 - LIVE at 8pm on our YouTube Channel. Our special guest will be Katreana Bellew. Katreana, an NYU dramatic writing student, is the daughter of John Bellew, an FDNY Lt. who responded to the Black Sunday 2005 fire at an apartment building on East 178th Street. Six firefighters on the fourth floor were trapped when the fire flashed through the door of the apartment, unable to find a fire escape, they jumped from the windows. Two unfortunately died in the fall...
Jun 27, 2023•53 min
CHIEF LEEB JOINS THE KITCHEN TABLE TO DISCUSS SOME MAJOR INCIDENTS HE HAS HAD THE HONOR OF BEING INVOLVED WITH IN RECENT YEARS. AS A CITY WIDE COMMANDER, CHIEF OF TRAINING AND NOW CHIEF OF SAFETY CHIEF LEEB HAS PLAYED MAJOR ROLES IN SOME OF THE CITY'S BIGGEST EMERGENCIES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, BUT WHEN YOU ASK HIM HE WILL REMIND US ALL THAT IT IS THE UNDYING DEDICATION OF THE FDNY FIREFIGHTERS TO TRAIN,PREPARE, AND RESPOND EFFECTIVELY THAT CONTINUES TO MAKE THEM SUCCESSFUL EACH AND EVERY DAY. HE...
Jun 23, 2023•2 hr 7 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.147 - Our special guest will be 22 year FDNY veteran Jules Ellison. He went to proby school in 1989 and was assigned to Engine 224. In Feb 1996 he transferred to Engine 236 (Kubes 💦💦💦). He retired in 2011. He has been a volunteer member of the Freeport FD on Long island for 50 years and was Chief from 1986 - 1990. Freeport is one of the busiest Fire Departments on Long Island. Probably never seen any fire... You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Lis...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 42 min
“The Author’s Corner" Our special guests will be "THEY SAVED NEW YORK" author and former FDNY FF Dan Potter and Photographer Glenn Usdin. “They Saved New York” is a book project that captures a wide range of of firefighters that served the New York Fire Department (FDNY) through the decades. The book features 87 interviews, evocative portraits and the personal story of the firefighters experience as FDNY members. We will get a behind the scenes look at the making of this new incredible book. The...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 48 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.145 - Our special guest will be 26 year FDNY veteran Captain Bob Babstock. He went to proby school in 1962 and was assigned to Engine 250. In 1967 he transferred to Ladder 102 and then to Rescue 4 in 1973. He was promoted to Lt. in 1977 and worked in Ladder 168 before being assigned to Rescue 2 at the end of 1977. He was promoted to Capt in 1981 working in Engine 294 (1Yr) and then Engine 290 (2Yrs) before being assigned to Ladder 120 in 1984. He retired in 19...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 54 min
In our Newest Segment, "The Inventor's Corner" we will have on "The Bolt Rescue Chock Company" Owned by Dave Leporini. Dave started as a volunteer in the West Paterson, New Jersey and is now a member of Rescue 2 in the City of Paterson Fire Dept. From the website.. STRONGEST AND MOST SECURE DOOR CHOCK ON THE MARKET. HOLDS THE DOOR AT A 90. Our chock may be shaped different than a typical door chock or wedge but the difference is stability and reliability once in place. Fantastic trade off vs a w...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In episode 6 of Random Thoughts, we welcome an experienced round table of Chiefs including retired FDNY Chiefs Steve Kubler and Tom Siragusa, retired Chicago Fire Department Chief Mitch Crooker, and current Battalion Chief Anthony Gonzalez. Do not miss this one! ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/salt... FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/getti... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogap... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/....
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 53 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.144 - Our special guest will be 27 year FDNY veteran FF Greg Bruno. He went to proby school in 1996 and was assigned to Ladder 174 in Brooklyn. He was part of the rotation program and went to Engine 331 for a year and then to Engine 69 the year after that. He returned to Ladder 174 in early 1999. He worked there until 2013. Later that year, due to family issues he worked in Battalion 58 for 3 months and then transferred to Ladder 140 in Queens. He retired in 2...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 58 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.143 - Our special guest will be Capt. Robert John Burke. Capt. Burke is an American actor known for his roles in the early films such as RoboCop 3 (1993), Tombstone (1993), and Thinner (1996). During the 2000s he became well known for his portrayal of Mickey Gavin on Rescue Me (2004–11), Bart Bass in Gossip Girl (2007–12), Ed Tucker in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (2002–20), and a number of other film and television roles including Intrusion (2021). He ...
May 23, 2023•2 hr 13 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.142 - Our special guest will be 20 year FDNY veteran FF Jim McGinnis. He went to proby school in 1970 and was assigned to Engine 69. He transferred to 28 truck in 1978. He retired in 1990 when his career was ended due to injury. He spent his whole career in The Harlem Hilton during the war years. Pretty sure he hasn't seen any fire.... You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #GOAT #lovethisjob #GiveBackM...
May 16, 2023•2 hr 5 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.141 -Our special guest will be 28 year FDNY veteran Captain Bob Rainey. He went to proby school in 1973 and was assigned to Engine 27. He was Laid Off from July 1, 1975 to March 1976. Reappointed March 1976 under Housing and Urban Development funding & assigned to Ladder 11 from March 1976 until March 1977. In 1977 he transferred to Tower Ladder 18. He was promoted to Lt. in 1984 and worked in Battalion 26 in the South Bronx before being assigned to Tower ...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 53 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST I FDNY Ep.38 I Q&A - Our show about nothing. Captain Bob Babstock is being rescheduled due to technical difficulties. See you all then. You can also Listen to our podcast ... we are on all the players #GOAT #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #thetraditioncontinues www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support ....
May 09, 2023•44 min
Be sure to tune into our next segment of "BACK IN THE DAY” tomorrow Thursday May 4th! Join us at 8PM EST on our YouTube Channel when we be discussing The Wooster St Fire in 1958. FDNY Firefighters venting the roof, and 4 member of NY Fire Patrol # 1 placing salvage covers were buried alive when all floors and the roof suddenly collapsed in a Manhattan fire. It was on Wooster Street in a burning 6 story, 80 x 100 foot, heavy timber construction, loft building in “Hells’ hundred acres” lower Manha...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 19 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.140 - Our special guest will be 86 year old and 17 year Detroit FD veteran Frank Decker. He was assigned in 1957 and was assigned to Engine 42 and ladder 21 in 1957. He transferred to Engine 21 and Ladder 28 in 1958. In 1959 he worked in Engine 40 and Ladder 17. In 1965 he transferred to Squad 5. He transferred to Engine 39 in 1968 until his retirement in 1973 which was unfortunately cut short by a line of duty injury. He worked through one of the craziest tim...
May 02, 2023•2 hr 3 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.139 - Our special guest will be 30 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Paul Mannix. He was on the NYPD from 1984-1988. He transferred over to the FDNY in 1988 and was assigned to 50 Truck. He transferred to 17 Truck in 1992. Was promoted to Lt in 1994 and then assigned to Ladder 117. He made Captain in 1999 and was assigned to Division 11. Promoted to Battalion Chief in 2004 and assigned to the 53 Battalion. In 2007 he was promoted to Deputy Chief and assigned to D...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 46 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.138 - Our special guest will be 31 year FDNY veteran Rescue 1 Lt. George R. Kreuscher. During his career, he worked at: Engine 230 Brooklyn Ladder 102 Brooklyn Rescue 1 Manhattan Division of Training (Collapse Rescue Training) He is the author of "Fireman" and it has been requested by, and given to, the library aboard the USS New York. He has always been an enthusiastic story teller, and the love and admiration for the men he served with is epic. You don’t wan...
Apr 18, 2023•2 hr 35 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.137 PART III - LIVE April 13th at 8pm on our YouTube Channel. Our special guest will be 82 year old and 34 year FDNY veteran Rescue 5 Lt. Mike Barone. He was assigned to proby school in 1962 and was assigned to Engine 18. In 1967 he transferred to Squad 5 and then again to Ladder 18 in 1968 until 1981. He transferred to Ladder 85 in 1982 until moving over to Rescue 5 in 1984. In 1990 he was promoted to Lt. and assigned to Ladder 3. He moved back to Staten Isla...
Apr 14, 2023•2 hr 9 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.136 - Our special guest will be 36 year veteran San Francisco Assistant Chief Tony Siragusa. -He was a Firefighter, California Department of Forestry, 1976-77, Engine 1375 and 1361 in Middletown, CA -Firefighter/Paramedic, San Rafael Fire Department, Engine 51 and Medic 51 from 1980-82 -He Joined the San Francisco Fire Department in 1982 -Firefighter, Station 1 (Engine 1, Truck 1 and Rescue 1) 1982-1988 -Chief’s Aid, Battalion 10, 1988-89 -Lieutenant, Truck 7,...
Apr 11, 2023•2 hr
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.135 - LIVE Our special guest is 28 year FDNY veteran Captain John Crescio. He went to proby school in 1962 and was assigned to Squad 9. In 1963 he transferred to Ladder 35 and then again to Ladder 22 in 1965. In 1967. He transferred to Ladder 55 in 1968 and was promoted to Lt. in 1970 and assigned to Ladder 17-2. He was there until 1973 when they were disbanded. He then transferred to Ladder 138 in Queens. Was promoted to Capt in 1977 and was assigned to Engin...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 54 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.134 : LIVE Our special guest is Susan Hecht. We will be talking about photographer Jill Freedman (Her Cousin) & Dennis Smith's Firehouse book which was recently republished. This is an exciting new version of the incredible 1977 Firehouse book, which captures the FDNY camaraderie and brotherhood and all of the exciting action shots of them battling fires. ALSO, two other very special guests will be joining us, retired Captain Louie Andrade E82/L31 (Da ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JOIN GETTIN SALTY AT THE KITCHEN TABLE AS CURRENT FDNY CHIEF OF SAFETY FRANK LEEB DIVES IN AGAIN. THIS TIME WE WILL DISCUSS SOME MAJOR INCIDENTS HE HAS HAD THE HONOR AND PLEASURE OF BEING INVOLVED WITH IN RECENT YEARS. AS A CITY WIDE COMMANDER, CHIEF OF TRAINING AND NOW CHIEF OF SAFETY CHIEF LEEB HAS PLAYED MAJOR ROLES IN SOME OF THE CITY'S BIGGEST EMERGENCIES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, BUT WHEN YOU ASK HIM HE WILL REMIND US ALL THAT IT IS THE UNDYING DEDICATION OF THE FDNY FIREFIGHTERS TO TRAIN,PRE...
Mar 28, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Join Kevin, Lou, Hank, Ray and our special guest retired Captain from Redondo Beach CA, Frank Bob for another segment of RANDOM THOUGHTS, East and West Coast Style. This is where we introduce a variety of topics from the world of firefighting to the panel and everyone drops their random thoughts on things. What’s the best nozzle? Who has the fastest turnouts? Let’s hear what our panel of experts have to say. SEE YOU THEN! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we ...
Mar 24, 2023•2 hr 14 min
Our special guests are firefighters James McCabe & Edward Wilmarth. Both longtime veterans of the Broad Channel, Queens volunteer fire company, they join us to discuss their careers, the history of the Broad Channel company, and the wide ranging unique history of volunteer fire companies within the five boroughs of New York City as a whole. Tune in for what should an utmost interesting episode. #ServiceIsService #VolunteerFirefighters #NYC #NYCHistory ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://g...
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Our special guest will be 82 year old and 34 year FDNY veteran Rescue 5 Lt. Mike Barone returning for part 2. He was assigned to proby school in 1962 and was assigned to Engine 18. In 1967 he transferred to Squad 5 and then again to Ladder 18 in 1968 until 1981. He transferred to Ladder 85 in 1982 until moving over to Rescue 5 in 1984. In 1990 he was promoted to Lt. and assigned to Ladder 3. He moved back to Staten Island going to Ladder 80 in 1991. He made it back to Rescue 5 in 1994 and stayed...
Mar 14, 2023•2 hr 7 min
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.130 #milwaukee #fire Our special guest is 29 year Milwaukee FD veteran.. Rescue 2 Lt. Tom Mcmenamin. He was assigned to proby school in 1990 and was assigned to Truck 9. In 1994 he transferred to Engine 9. He was promoted to Heavy Equip Operator in 1996 and assigned to Engine 26 in 1999 and then to Engine 12 in 2000. He was promoted to Lt. in 2003 and assigned to Engine 12 in 2005 and Engine 18 in 2006. He transferred to Rescue 2 in 2012 and stayed there until...
Mar 10, 2023•2 hr 22 min
#FDNY #SQUADS #Squadumentary Today we take an inside look back into FDNY history and the formation of the Squads. We also sit down with Chief Tom Richardson Sq-270, Capt Denis Murphy Sq-288, Chief Jerry Tracy Sq-18 and Chief Stephen Rasweiler to discuss the formation on the latest edition to the squads back in 1998. You don't want to miss this. ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/salt... FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/getti......
Mar 09, 2023•2 hr 15 min
