Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

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.

Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.185 Be sure and join us live tomorrow Monday, February 12th @ 8pm on our YouTube channel with our special guest, 25 year Veteran, KCFD Capt. Chad Nading. Appointed to KCFD 1998, Assigned to Pumper 40. Over his career...he worked in Pumper 36,30,29,17,43,33...(Phew) also worked in Truck 11,2 and 7...sure we won't break his balls on this. Overall he worked 11 years on a pumper, 11 years on a truck, 1 as District Safety officer and 2+ as instructor. He worked the West Bottoms Fire, Clary Fire with LODD John Tlveton, and is now Fire instructor for Johnson County Community College. Retired in February 2023. 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.

Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 184Be sure and join us with our special guest, 30 year Veteran, FDNY RESCUE 2 Lieutenant Paul Somin. Paul did some time with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department in 1985. Appointed to FDNY September 14th 1987, Assigned to Engine Company 34. -Transferred to 45 Engine in February, 1989 -Transferred to 58 Truck in May, 1990 - In July of 1992 - Squad 41 (OS) - In August of 1996 - Rescue 2 (OS) - In 2004 - Promoted to Lieutenant in 28 truck - In 2008 Transferred back to Rescue 2 as the Lt. - Retired in February 2017 We are excited to hear his stories, especially from one of the most tragic days the city experienced in 1990. Paul was the NOZZLE MAN at the Happy Land Social Club fire. Sharing his experience from that job will have you on the edge of your seat !!!!! 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!! #lovethis job #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefighters YouTube.com/gettinsaltyexperience @fdnyrescue2 #rescue2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 183Be sure and join us with our special guest 32 year Veteran, FDNY Engine 248 Captain, Charles H. Sollin. He was sworn into the FDNY on October 26th, 1960, and reported to D11 Quarters of E229 -L146 on October 29th 1960. November 1960 – at Randall's Island – Communications Messenger December 1960 – Aircraft Collison over Brooklyn and the USS Constellation (aircraft carrier fire) both incidents in E235. January 1961 – Began Proby School (6-weeks) March 1961 – Assigned to Ladder 104 During the years of 1971 – 1973 responded to a few good runs. Merit Rating Class III, Roof Rope Rescue with L108, and Lorimar Streets 3rd alarm. Promoted to Lieutenant December 1976 – E292 MBO program - permanently assigned in June 1977 October 1979 – Unit citation Promoted to Captain in February 1981 in the 10th Division and in May of 1982 assigned to E248. Injured in June of 1982 where he fell 3 floors. And ended up getting injured again in February of 1983 Detailed to OBC in July 1985 Retired in June 1992. We are excited to hear his stories. Firefighting in those days were times in a class all by themselves.Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also listen to our podcast………We are on all the players!! #lovethis job #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefighters #gettinsaltyexperienceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCASTJoin us with 30 year FDNY Veteran Captain Craig Silvino of Ladder 127. Appointed to the FDNY in July 1987, assigned to Engine 63 for 4 hours 😊 and then reassigned to Engine 298. In 1988, he transferred across the floor to Ladder 127. Promoted to Lieutenant 4/96 and assigned to Batt 44. He had the 44 R group for 2 years and was Boss of Eng 231 at the Atlantic Ave Fire and was boss of Eng 283 at the Vandalia Ave Fire. He was assigned to Eng 283 around summer of 1998. In 2002 they opened the Brooklyn Bourough Command, he became the XO for DC Kalletta, DAC Kilduff, and then DC Galvin before returning to E283 after 8 months. He was promoted to Captain in Jan 2005 and assigned Div 13. In 2006 he took a detail to the Rock as Tactical Training Unit Head. He attended the West Pt terrorism's program, worked with R & D special projects and the Wind Driven Fire Program. Returned to Div 13 in early 2007 before getting assigned to Capt L127 in the fall 2007. He retired in Dec. 2017 after 30 years. We can't wait to hear the Captain's stories. 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 www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.