Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.202 : Our special guest will be Active 33 year FDNY veteran Assistant Chief, FDNY Chief of Safety Command, Operations Chief of the FDNY Incident Management Team Mike Meyers. He was appointed to FDNY in 1991. Assignments are as follows: -Ladder 175 –East NY & Brownsville Brooklyn (1991-1998) -Rescue Company 4 – Woodside Queens (1998-2001) -Ladder 11 - Lower East Side Manhattan LT (2001-2003) -Ladder 4 – Times Square NY Capt (2003-2007) -Battalion 9 – Times Square NY BC (2007-2017) -Deputy Chief -Executive Officer to the Chief of Safety (2017-2018) -FDNY Chief of Safety Command (2018-Present) -FDNY Liaison to NYC Office of Emergency Management (2023-Present) -FDNY Incident Management Team (2004-Present) -Bravest Football Club (1992-2003) During his career he has responded to many large scale operations. Here is just a sample.. 9/11 World Trade Center (2001) Hurricane Irene-NY, NY(2011) SuperStorm Sandy-NY, NY(2012) Hurricane Katrina-New Orleans, LA (2005) Hurricane Gustov- Baton Rouge, LA (2008) Con Edison Steam Explosion NY, NY (2007) Crane Collapse 1 & 2 NY, NY (2008) Miracle on the Hudson NY, NY (2009) Hurricane Harvey, Houston Texas (2017) Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #OldschoolBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 201 Our special guest will be 84 YO and 21 year Veteran FDNY FF Tony Van Bommel. He was assigned to Proby school in late 1967 and assigned to Engine 302 in January 1968. He transferred to newly formed 2nd section, Ladder 103-2 in August 1968. He worked there until they were disbanded in 1974. He then transferred to Engine 328 until the fiscal crisis in 1975/76. He transferred to 96 Engine in the Bronx in 1976 for about a year before going across the floor to 54 truck where he worked for the remainder of his career retiring in 1989. WOW...😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #aintseennofireBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 200 Our special guest will be 26 year Veteran FDNY FF Phil McCardle. Appointed to FDNY 6/26/1982 • Graduated from Probationary Fire School 8/5/1982. • Class Valedictorian • Given choice of assignment • Assigned Ladder 58 Bronx • Detailed to Engine 88 and & Engine 45 (60 days) as per Dept. policy. • Assigned Haz-Mat 1 9/22/1984. • Interviewed for position. • Selected because of Operating Engineer background. • National Fire Academy (1986) • Adjunct Faculty LEAD Instructor • Course Developer / SME (subject matter expert) • Hazardous Materials Tactical Considerations • Hazardous Materials Operating Site Practices • Emergency Response to Terrorism ERT-Bacic Concepts • ERT- Tactical Considerations / ERT Company Officer / ERT- Incident Command • Detailed to Rescue Services (1993) • Worked for DC Jim Bullock developing Haz-Mat Training for HM-1 and Rescue Companies • Assigned to help start new Haz-Mat Operations Battalion with BC Tom Haring • Detailed to NYC Transit Authority (1995) • Assigned to develop an exercise to mimic the Tokyo SARIN event. • Developed exercise evaluation plan. • Coordinated multi-agency exercise in subway system. • Assigned to FEMA USAR NYTF-1 (1993) • Initial CORE Group member • Hazardous Materials Specialist • Logistics Specialist • Deployed Oklahoma City bombing • Atlanta Olympics • One hundred Year Association Award for Outstanding Public Service (1995) • Top city employee awarded $5,000.00. • Elected UFA Sgt. At Arms / Health & Safety Officer (2002-2005) • Returned to Haz-Mat 1 (2005) • Injured and forced to retire -March 2008 Phew I’m exhausted… We will get the whole skinny... You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #OldschoolBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Our special guests will be 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Chief of Dept Ganci's son, FDNY Battalion Chief Chris Ganci. We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Chief of Dept, Peter Ganci Jr. who died on 9-11-01. Chief Ganci was 18 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. It was 1965 and the Vietnam War was raging. He volunteered for “Airborne” and was later assigned to the famous 82nd Airborne unit. He would spend two years in the Army and attain the rank of Sargent. However, he was never deployed to Vietnam. He was appointed to the FDNY on September 14‚ 1968 and assigned as a firefighter to Engine 92 in the Bronx and then to 111 truck in Brooklyn. His climb to the top began as Lieutenant‚ Ladder 124‚ August 1977. While at Ladder 124‚ serving as a lieutenant‚ He was awarded the B.C. Frank Tuttlemondo medal in 1982 for performing an act of bravery and courage when he rescued a child from a burning apartment that was heavily engulfed in smoke‚ heat and fire. B.C. Robert Scalone of the 28th Battalion‚ after investigating this incident wrote‚ ‘without regard for his own safety‚ Ganci‚ with unerring skill and accuracy‚ moved into an atmosphere heavily charged with heat and smoke. If it were not for his quick‚ skillful actions‚ the rescued child would certainly have perished.’ When the incident was discussed with then Lt. Pete Ganci‚ he summed it all up very succinctly by saying‚ "When a firefighter realizes that someone is being robbed of life by fire‚ adrenalin and determination replace any thoughts of personal safety". It was this same determination that Chief Ganci‚ on September 11th as the Chief of Department‚ led and directed the most successful rescue operation of the modern era. Over 30‚000 people were saved because of Chief Ganci and his fellow firefighters. His career achievements included Captain‚ 1983; Battalion Chief‚ 1987; Deputy Chief 1993; Deputy Assistant Chief in charge of Bureau of Fire Investigation‚ 1994; Assistant Chief of Operations‚ 1996; Chief of operations 1997-99; Acting Chief of Department‚ 1998-99; and Chief of Department‚ October 1999 to September 11‚ 2001. Although Chief Pete will always be recognized for his distinguished accomplishments in the FDNY‚ his greatest legacy will live on through his Family. Pete Ganci‚ a loving husband to his wife Kathy‚ a devoted father to his children‚ Peter‚ Chris‚ and Danielle‚ will be remembered for his quick wit‚ his zest for life and his unforgettable smile. Remember WE HONOR the BRAVE men and women like Chief Ganci, who refused to quit; refused to retreat; and fought until the very end!    / gettinsaltyexperience  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 198 Our special guests will be the Jagoffs from Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast. From the website: The Crew at Chicago’s Bravest Stories are Firefighters and Paramedics from the Chicagoland Area… we bring a positive light to the nations first responders while documenting and memorializing their courage, bravery and dedication. We bring these stories and historical facts to you through a fun and relaxed atmosphere in long form discussion. Blah Blah Blah...lets see how they do at the kitchen table with the boys from NY Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #jagoffsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 197Join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 22 year Veteran FDNY Captain Rich Rotanz. In 1971 he joined the Setauket FD. From 1973 – 1979 he was an ER medic and OR Nurse. Went to the FDNY Fire Academy in Feb 1979 and then assigned to E209 in Apr 1979. He transferred to Ladder 120 in April 1980. Then transferred to Rescue 2 in April 1985. Promoted to LT in 1987 and covered D14. Was Assigned to E289 in Apr 1988. Promoted to Capt. in 1993 and Re-opened E294 in 1994. Went to Safety Command in 1996 and then transferred to E65 in 1999. 2000-2002 NYC OEM 2002-2006 Nassau County OEM 2006-2008 Adelphi University 2008-14 Applied Science Foundation Homeland Security 2014-16 New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Probably hasn't seen much fire..... Oh and by the way, He has a PhD and is now Dr. Rich Rotanz and president of the Emergency Management consulting firm, Rotanz & Associates, an adviser to maritime engineering company, Sea-Away, and Chief Advisory Officer with Maptelligent. Suddenly.. we're not feel so smart...not that we ever did 😜...just definitely a little worse.Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #OldschoolBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

In our Newest Segment, "The Inventor's Corner" we will have on Creston Ludlow from Fire Wipes. The materials that burn in today’s fires contain a more complex mixture of textiles and composites, which creates a much more hazardous environment than ever before. Pressed woods, plastics, synthetic materials and laminates in today’s homes, businesses and industrial settings present a large amount of harmful chemicals that can all be linked to all types of cancers. -It all started when Creston, a career firefighter, was leaving the scene of a structure fire that he and his crew had been at for a few hours. They were headed back to the station to clean up and get the rig back into service, when they were dispatched to back-to-back medical calls that kept them out for several hours. During this time between medical calls while in transit, Creston and his crew were discussing the lack of availability to perform any kind of gross decon for themselves until they were able to return to the station. This is when he realized that there was a need for a disposable, on-scene cleansing product to help remove soot and other harmful contaminants from the skin. -A few weeks later while on a long road trip, a conversation about the same issue came up between Creston and Ken, who are longtime friends. They agreed that this was a serious issue facing firefighters everywhere and decided to do something about it. -The idea for Firewipes® was born and Creston and Ken began their mission that day. The Firewipe is an 8″x12″ biodegradable industrial strength disposable wipe infused with cleansing compounds for use on all external dermal areas. -We will check it out and give you the straight skinny. 😎Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 196Join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 34 year Veteran FDNY Deputy Chief Nick Del Re. Appointed to FDNY in 1985 and Assigned to E-279 1990- Transferred to L-131 1994- Promoted to Lt, assigned to Div 14 before working in E205 1999- Promoted to Capt, assigned to HQ as part of the “Captains’ Development Program” before going to the 14th Division 2001- UFO in E262 2001- September 17: Promoted to Battalion Chief and Worked at ground zero until December 2001. March 2002 -Helped rebuild & expand the FDNY HazMat Battalion group. He was involved early on with WTC grant funded training through the IAFF and HAMMER Teams/white powder incidents right after 9/11 2007- Promoted to Deputy Chief in Charge of Haz Mat He responded to the Lexington Ave steam pipe explosion, Help start the FDNY Center of Terrorism & Disaster Preparedness program, and Expanded FDNY SOC to include the 4 HMTU Engines just to name a few. Retired in 2019 Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #hazmatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 195Be sure and join us our YouTube channel. Our special guests will be the boys from NYC Fire Wire. They provide accurate and timely information about Fires and Emergencies in hopes of spreading the word of the incredible acts of bravery performed daily by NYC’s Emergency Services. They are committed to spreading the word and assisting other FDNY members in need, events and fundraisers. They are also are dedicated to standing behind our Police Force. We will also be discussing a big reveal between both companies and some very exciting news for the future. 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 🎧🔥 #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #iheartradio #googlepodcast and of course at www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience 2h.(COMING SOON !! SALTYWIRE.COM - Stay tuned for the GO Live date!)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 194Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel. Our special guest 29 Year Veteran of the Baltimore City F.D. EVD Ray Lockett. In 1972 he entered the BCFD riding with 4 Truck on Saturdays After 8 weeks of Fire School and was Assigned to Engine 25. 1974 Transferred to E-13 – 6 blocks down the street from E-25 1981 Promoted to EVD assigned to T-25 as a floater. 1982 Long term detail to T-15 1985 Transferred to T-10 – Back in West Baltimore 1990 his son Ray joined the Baltimore City Fire Department 1995 his son Steve joined the Baltimore City Fire Department 2001 Retired out of T-10 2015 He Wrote his book "Into The Heat" We will get the whole skinny... You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #baltimorecity www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Be sure and join us on our Youtube channel with our special guest for his third time, 42 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn. He would serve seven years as a firefighter, nine years as a company officer and 26 years as a chief officer. In 1952 he joined the U.S. Navy. He joined the FDNY in 1957 and was assigned to Engine 59 Manhattan. From 1964 to 1967 was Lieutenant at Engine 33 . From 1967-1973 was Captain of Engine Company 58 in Harlem. Promoted to Battalion Chief in 1973 and assigned to Battalion 25. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 1977 and assigned to Division 7. He transferred to Division 3 in 1984. He retired in 1999. He has had countless, countless, countless seminars and books on high-rise firefighting, terrorism tactics, collapse rescue operations just to name a few. He has won more awards for his service and dedication than we can list. We are truly honored to have this man on our show. He is one of the Greatest Of All Time. You don’t want to miss this one😎👍🏼. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players 🎧🔥 #fdny #GOAT #lovethisjob #givebackmorethanyoutake www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience BUY CHIEF DUNN"S BOOKS HERE: https://vincentdunn.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 PODCAST : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Drilling at the Kitchen Table - TRUCK OPS 🔥 on our Youtube Channel. Our special guests will be FDNY retired Truckies... Capt Jim Graham, FF Hank Molle, and Lt. Greg Picconi. We will be sitting down for drill at the kitchen table..shooting the sh$t. Topics for tonight are Search Rope Ops, Keys to Size Up, Tax-Payers and the Floor Above...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 🎧🔥 #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #iheartradio #googlepodcast and of course at www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperienceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 192Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel with our special guest, 30 year Veteran, FDNY Ladder 5 FF Chris Waugh.Appointed to FDNY in Nov 1973. - Jan 1974 Assigned to Eng 55 in Little Italy. - Jan 1975 Frances Tavern was bombed - 4 killed - July 1976 laid off 14 months - Rehired Aug 1976 Assigned to Ladder 5 in the West Village - Aug 1991 Responded to #4 train derailment at 14th St & Union Sq “Folded 4 train” - March 28,1994 Responded to the Watt’s St Fire as Ladder 5's Chauffeur. Capt John Drennan Lad5, FF Jim Young E24 and FF Chris Siedenburg E24 were lost at this fire. - Sept 11th - He was one of the first to respond and was in the iconic picture of a group removing Father Judge from the towers. You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also listen to our podcast………We are on all the players!! #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefightersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 191Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel with our special guest 33 Year Veteran of the San Francisco F.D., Battalion Chief Anthony Smerdel. Hired by the SFFD in 1979, He was a member of the Heavy Rescue Squad 2 from 1985 - 2008, (As a Captain, Lieutenant, and Fireman). Was promoted to Battalion Chief in June 2008 and Retired in December 2012. He responded to the Marlow Hotel (where he became trapped and rescued), El Capetian Hotel Fire, 395 Capp St. Fire , and Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989. Since retiring, he is a Partner with Northern California Rescue Training (NCRT). A company with five other firemen to provide technical rescue training for fire departments, USAR teams, private industry, community colleges and the US Marine Corp. We will get the whole skinny... You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #OldschoolBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 190 | ASTORIA FILMMAKER PHIL CAPPADORA & FDNY E81 CHRIS EDWARDSJoin us LIVE for Episode 190 of the Gettin’ Salty Experience. Our special guests will be Chris Edwards & Phil Cappadora Jr. Chris Edwards is a retired NYC firefighter with the FDNY. He served with the FDNY for 17 years. He was a member of E42 and E81 in the Bronx, NY. Chris Edwards was also a first responder during the tragedies that surrounded the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Edwards currently serves as a member of DART team, Disaster Assistance Response Team who deploys during disasters to assist individuals, families and communities during a disaster. Edwards is also a big proponent of “giving back” to all who helped during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. His new book “Coming Through the Flames” is a memoir dedicated to his children, some of whom did not get to see their dad as a fireman since he retired before their birth.Coming Through the Flames: My Life in the F.D.N.Y. https://a.co/d/7nYJDV1Phillip Cappadora jr, first born son to FF Phillip Cappadora SR, is the founder and CEO of the Astoria Filmmakers Club (AFC), a nonprofit organization for filmmakers in NYC and the Hudson Valley, recently awarded two NYS assembly citations of service for his charity works and for the Triborough Film Festival, NYC’s exclusive Battle of the Boroughs. Phillip Jr wrote the pilot episode of “FIRELAND” an AFC original episodic series about the FDNY in the prior decade to 9/11, inspired by Chris Edwards book, Coming through the Flames. Fireland is currently being crowd funded for production and a podcast play version of episode one “Hells Gate” is available for free on Amazon Music and other streaming platforms. Text “FIRELAND” at 646-681-2810 for the link to the AFC hotline. You don’t want to miss this one 😎 ---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?si=ykHHQykGQ-qadMccNMVMOg SPREAKER: https://spreaker.page.link/iZ75UaHKsrtvtTRU6 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast/id1497426893 Text FIRELAND for the link , 646-681-2810Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.Join us LIVE Monday night @ 8PM on the Gettin’ Salty Experience podcast as we sit down with brothers Don and Steve Mormino, who have dedicated their lives to service in New York City. From both brother’s early days in the NYPD to both brothers distinguished careers in the FDNY, Don and Steve will share gripping tales you won’t hear anywhere else. You definitely don’t want to miss this one, we are on all the players 😎 —Connect with Us—WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/INSTAGRAM: / saltydoginc FACEBOOK: / gettinsaltyapparel TWITTER: / saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QSZ6kG... SPREAKER: https://spreaker.page.link/iZ75UaHKsr...APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

COCKLOFTS & COCKTAILS Ep:21 | GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCASTHad a long hard day at the office or on the fire ground....Grab a drink and relax with us at the kitchen table. We will take a look at some of the latest firefighting news and updates from around the country and the world. Send us your fire pictures, 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 a burning cockloft in the evening....stay safe but salty. #Podcast #FDNY #GettinSalty ---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?si=ykHHQykGQ-qadMccNMVMOg SPREAKER: https://spreaker.page.link/iZ75UaHKsrtvtTRU6 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast/id1497426893Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 188Be sure and join us with our special guest 27 Year Veteran of the Flint Township (Mi.) F.D., F.F Rico Phillips In 1975 he was inspired by the television show; Emergency! In January 1992 he was Hired by the Flint Township (Mi.) Fire Department as an on-call firefighter. In October 1992 Hired by the City of Flint (Mi.) Fire Department as career firefighter/EMT. In December 1995 Elected as Vice President for community relations by the Flint Firefighters Union Local #352. In 2001 Promoted to Apparatus/Operator. In 2014 Promoted to Quartermaster. In 2019 Retired. In 2010, he started the Flint Inner-City Youth Hockey Program for youngsters in his hometown (Nobody care about Hockey Boomer). His work with the program led to Phillips winning the NHL’s prestigious Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, which is named after the first Black man to play in the NHL. Phillips was recognized in 2019 during the NHL’s annual televised awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Since retiring, he was hired as the Ontario Hockey League’s director of cultural diversity and inclusion in 2020. He still plays in a local men’s league twice a week and continues to referee games, both in the Flint area and in the Livonia Hockey Association.... Oh and we might talk about the water 💦💦💦 We will get the whole skinny...You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool https://flintinnercityyouthhockey.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.187TRIBUTE TO FDNY CAPTAIN WILLIAM BURKE JR. Be sure to tune into our next segment of "NEVER FORGET” with special guests, 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Capt. Burke's brother Mike Burke. We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Captain William "Billy" Burke Jr. who died on 9-11-01. William “Billy” Burke Jr. grew up on Plainview, Long Island. His father was William F. Burke Sr and a Deputy Chief assigned to the 6th Division in the Bronx. During his tenure as a Deputy Chief in the 6th Division, the Bronx experienced unprecedented levels of fire duty. Throughout his career, many Bronx Firefighters would approach Billy Burke Jr. to tell him how much they admired and respected his Dad. They told him that his Dad always took care of his men. This is a lesson that Billy Burke Jr. would learn and practice. Capt. Burke was appointed to the FDNY on January 9, 1982 and was assigned to Engine 24. In September 1986, he transferred to Ladder 11 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He was promoted to LT in 1991 and assigned to 34 Engine. He was promoted to Captain in 1997 and assigned to Engine 21 in June of 2001. Captain William F. Burke Jr. was beloved wherever he worked. He was a positive force in affecting the demeanor of those around him. On September 11th, he led his Firefighters into the North Tower, and he told them to evacuate when he realized that the situation in the North Tower was untenable. Yet, Capt. Burke stayed behind and helped those that couldn’t help themselves. A lesson he may have learned from his Dad, take care of your men. WE HONOR the BRAVE men and women like Captain Burke, who refused to quit; refused to retreat; and fought until the very end!!Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #neverforget www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.186Be sure and join us with our special guest, 38 year Veteran, Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief, Mauricio Rodriguez. Appointed to CFD candidate training in November of 1986. After candidate training he went to truck 25 in February of 1987. Then he went to truck 29 in 1988 and stayed there until 1997. 1997 - Promoted to Lieutenant 1997 till 1999, District 4 Relief 1999 till 2010, District 5 Relief 2009 - Promoted to Captain 2010 - 2016 - Engine 116 2016 - Promoted to Battalion Chief 2016 - 2018 - Operations Headquarters Relief 2018 - 2022 - Battalion Chief 22 2022 - 2023 - Battalion Chief 18 Retired 11/25/2003 It's going to be another great show with some really good stories and laughs. You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also listen to our podcast………We are on all the players!! #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefighters #ChicagoFD Lifetoughkids.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.