Brian Abbott

If you’re struggling reach out to someone.  There is help. The distance from rock bottom to good is not as far as it seems.https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com(855) 900-8437Brian Abbott (330) 687-7749Grant Schwalbe (239) 898-0843

If you’re struggling reach out to someone. There is help. The distance from rock bottom to good is not as far as it seems.<a href="https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com</a><a>(855) 900-8437</a>Brian Abbott (330) 687-7749Grant Schwalbe (239) 898-0843

Episode 31:  Brian Abbott

Bob Pressler

Grant speaks with Bob Pressler.  They speak about training, FDTN, Christiana and FDNY.  Enjoy!

Grant speaks with Bob Pressler. They speak about training, FDTN, Christiana and FDNY. Enjoy!

Episode 30:  Bob Pressler

Xavier Ricci

Grant speaks with Xavier Ricci of Stockton Fire about the Stockton Culture, Training and Department Manuals.

Grant speaks with Xavier Ricci of Stockton Fire about the Stockton Culture, Training and Department Manuals.

Episode 29:  Xavier Ricci

Lloyd Mitchell

Grant speaks with photographer Lloyd Mitchell.  Lloyd is a freelance photographer that is known for his fire scene photos of FDNY.  Enjoy the conversation!

Grant speaks with photographer Lloyd Mitchell. Lloyd is a freelance photographer that is known for his fire scene photos of FDNY. Enjoy the conversation!

Episode 28:  Lloyd Mitchell

Jimmy Payne

Grant speaks with longtime Baltimore City Fireman Jimmy Payne.

Grant speaks with longtime Baltimore City Fireman Jimmy Payne.

Episode 27:  Jimmy Payne

Eric Haskins

https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/firehouse-strength-conditioning?attrib=546509-aff-Journeymanpodcast ____________ Eric Haskins Senior FF, Nampa Fire BS Exercise Science Certified Strength &amp; Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) Idaho’s 1st Level 3 CF Certified Trainer Westside Barbell Conjugate Tactical Instructor BIT IG @brotherhoodintraining Personal IG @tiodhi ___________ Workouts mentioned:  Workout 1: “Fight Gone Bad Style” Have each crew member pick an exercise that they “like” or would be willing to do.  These exercises will be used to create a 3-5 station workout where each member will perform as many reps as possible for 1 minute, and then rotate to the next station after 1 minute is up.  They will continue working and rotating in this fashion until all stations are completed, at which point they can take a 1 minute rest before starting over again for another round.  Target time can be anywhere from 15-30min depending on the crew’s level of fitness, comfort with the exercises and duration, and whether or not they are performing it on air in full PPE or just normal workout attire.  Example: 4-station Row for Calories Push Up and/or Plank Hold Assault Bike for Calories DB Box Step Ups  3-5 rounds with a 1min rest b/t rounds *Each round pick a different station to start at. **You can keep “score” if you want by tracking your reps but most of the time its just about completing it as a group and sweating together at each of our own best efforts.   Workout 2: “Lone Survivor” This workout can be done as a crew, performed in Full PPE and working on Air. FF1 - Sled Push FF2 - Farmer Carry (Sandbags, KBs, DB’s, saws, etc.) FF3 - Front Rack or Shoulder Carry(Sandbag, KB’s, DB’s, etc.) FF4 - “Lone Survivor”  We like to do this workout as a crew pushing the sled around our training tower where everybody is working except the “Lone Survivor” who is walking alongside the group “resting”.  If at any point the sled stops or slows down or another crew member begins to struggle with their implement, they can swap out with the “Lone Survivor” who will take their place to keep the crew moving and then that member becomes the “Lone Survivor”.  This will cause a constant rotation of members working together, switching between implements, to keep the crew moving forward.  Every time we finish a lap, we all climb the tower together carrying a piece of equipment, where the “Lone Survivor” can grab one of the items that was being used for the farmer carry so that everybody is carrying something up and down the tower.  Once they return, they begin the next lap working in this fashion until everybody is out of air.  As a group we also like to do a CAN report anytime somebody’s Vibralert begins as well as call a Mayday when their Vibralert turns off and they’re on their final breathes before they have to disconnect their regulator.  Everybody keeps working until the last person is out of air and DC’s their regulator.

<a href="https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/firehouse-strength-conditioning?attrib=546509-aff-Journeymanpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/firehouse-strength-conditioning?attrib=546509-aff-Journeymanpodcast</a> ____________ Eric Haskins Senior FF, Nampa Fire BS Exercise Science Certified Strength &amp; Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) Idaho’s 1st Level 3 CF Certified Trainer Westside Barbell Conjugate Tactical Instructor BIT IG @brotherhoodintraining Personal IG @tiodhi ___________ Workouts mentioned: Workout 1: “Fight Gone Bad Style” Have each crew member pick an exercise that they “like” or would be willing to do.  These exercises will be used to create a 3-5 station workout where each member will perform as many reps as possible for 1 minute, and then rotate to the next station after 1 minute is up.  They will continue working and rotating in this fashion until all stations are completed, at which point they can take a 1 minute rest before starting over again for another round.  Target time can be anywhere from 15-30min depending on the crew’s level of fitness, comfort with the exercises and duration, and whether or not they are performing it on air in full PPE or just normal workout attire. Example: 4-station Row for Calories Push Up and/or Plank Hold Assault Bike for Calories DB Box Step Ups 3-5 rounds with a 1min rest b/t rounds *Each round pick a different station to start at. **You can keep “score” if you want by tracking your reps but most of the time its just about completing it as a group and sweating together at each of our own best efforts. Workout 2: “Lone Survivor” This workout can be done as a crew, performed in Full PPE and working on Air. FF1 - Sled Push FF2 - Farmer Carry (Sandbags, KBs, DB’s, saws, etc.) FF3 - Front Rack or Shoulder Carry(Sandbag, KB’s, DB’s, etc.) FF4 - “Lone Survivor” We like to do this workout as a crew pushing the sled around our training tower where everybody is working except the “Lone Survivor” who is walking alongside the group “resting”.  If at any point the sled stops or slows down or another crew member begins to struggle with their implement, they can swap out with the “Lone Survivor” who will take their place to keep the crew moving and then that member becomes the “Lone Survivor”.  This will cause a constant rotation of members working together, switching between implements, to keep the crew moving forward.  Every time we finish a lap, we all climb the tower together carrying a piece of equipment, where the “Lone Survivor” can grab one of the items that was being used for the farmer carry so that everybody is carrying something up and down the tower.  Once they return, they begin the next lap working in this fashion until everybody is out of air.  As a group we also like to do a CAN report anytime somebody’s Vibralert begins as well as call a Mayday when their Vibralert turns off and they’re on their final breathes before they have to disconnect their regulator.  Everybody keeps working until the last person is out of air and DC’s their regulator.

Episode 26:  Eric Haskins and Frank Beauvais

Brian Emenecker

Grant speaks with Retired Captain Brian Emenecker from Caden Fire.

Grant speaks with Retired Captain Brian Emenecker from Caden Fire.

Episode 25:  Brian Emenecker

Jonathan Jarvis

Grant speaks with Jonathan Jarvis of Wichita Fire about pride and ownership, positive attitudes and general firemanship!

Grant speaks with Jonathan Jarvis of Wichita Fire about pride and ownership, positive attitudes and general firemanship!

Episode 24:  Jonathan Jarvis

Joe Yowler

Grant speaks with Joe Yowler about the Carolina Fire Days, Training and Involving our family members in the things we do.  

Grant speaks with Joe Yowler about the Carolina Fire Days, Training and Involving our family members in the things we do.

Episode 23:  Joe Yowler

https://www.firefighterrescuesurvey.com/uploads/2/5/3/6/25366566/2021q1report.pdf

<a href="https://www.firefighterrescuesurvey.com/uploads/2/5/3/6/25366566/2021q1report.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.firefighterrescuesurvey.com/uploads/2/5/3/6/25366566/2021q1report.pdf</a>

Episode 22:  Brian Brush-Civilian Rescue Research Project

Hosts Kiel Samsing, Grant Schwalbe, and Andrew Zysk bring kitchen-table style conversations and interviews.

Justin Lorenzen

Grant speaks with Justin Lorenzen about the firefighter rescue survey and how he took the national survey and made it work for the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

Grant speaks with Justin Lorenzen about the firefighter rescue survey and how he took the national survey and made it work for the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

Episode 21:  Justin Lorenzen

Jim Crawford

Chief Jim Crawford (Midway Fire, SC)jcrawford@gtcounty.orgBricelyn St Fire 2/14/1995https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr-078.pdfEbenezer Church Fire 3/14/2004

Chief Jim Crawford (Midway Fire, SC)jcrawford@gtcounty.orgBricelyn St Fire 2/14/1995<a href="https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr-078.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr-078.pdf</a>Ebenezer Church Fire 3/14/2004

Episode 20:  Jim Crawford

Paul Capo

http://whenthingsgobadinc.comwhenthingsgobad@hotmail.com

<a href="http://whenthingsgobadinc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://whenthingsgobadinc.com</a>whenthingsgobad@hotmail.com

Episode 19:  Paul Capo

David McGrail

Grant speaks with Chief David McGrail from Denver Fire.  The two speak about his fire service career, High Rise Fires, complacency and a wide range of topics.

Grant speaks with Chief David McGrail from Denver Fire. The two speak about his fire service career, High Rise Fires, complacency and a wide range of topics.

Episode 18:  David McGrail

Ben Shultz

Grant talks with Ben Shultz from West Palm Beach Fire about his class “Every Second Counts”.  The two cover a range of topics from search to out the door times to rig layout and pre-arrival orders.

Grant talks with Ben Shultz from West Palm Beach Fire about his class “Every Second Counts”. The two cover a range of topics from search to out the door times to rig layout and pre-arrival orders.

Episode 17:  Ben Shultz 

Jarrod Sergi

Andrew Zysk talks with Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk Fire Rescue and Trial by Fire.  They talk about company officer leadership and Jarrod’s new book “No Nonsense Leadership”.

Andrew Zysk talks with Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk Fire Rescue and Trial by Fire. They talk about company officer leadership and Jarrod’s new book “No Nonsense Leadership”.

Episode 16: Jarrod Sergi

Matt Chan

Grant talks with Matt Chan, a North Metro Firefighter and Crossfit Games athlete on a range of topics from fitness to eating to firefighting and training.

Grant talks with Matt Chan, a North Metro Firefighter and Crossfit Games athlete on a range of topics from fitness to eating to firefighting and training.

Episode 15: Matt Chan

David Rhodes

Brian Olson

Kiel and Grant talk with Chief David Rhodes and Brian Olson about Georgia Smoke Divers, mindset and preparation.  

Kiel and Grant talk with Chief David Rhodes and Brian Olson about Georgia Smoke Divers, mindset and preparation.

Episode 14: David Rhodes and Brian Olson

Kiel and Grant have a good conversation with Chief Skip Coleman (ret) from Toledo, Ohio on the origin of modern incident command and oriented search.

Kiel and Grant have a good conversation with Chief Skip Coleman (ret) from Toledo, Ohio on the origin of modern incident command and oriented search.

Episode 13: Skip Coleman

Ric Jorge

Kiel Samsing and Grant Schwalbe have an incredible conversation with one of America’s Senior Men: the one and only Ric Jorge. 

Kiel Samsing and Grant Schwalbe have an incredible conversation with one of America’s Senior Men: the one and only Ric Jorge.

Episode 12: Ric Jorge

I came across this podcast this past week, and have listened to 6 episodes.  I just started my firefighting career and I was looking for some good FIRE/EMS podcasts to soak in and learn from.  I’m looking forward to more episodes in the future.

Great Podcast!

The first two episodes have been great. The sound is good and the content is fantastic. Really enjoyed Mike Dowling on episode two, you got to have that guy on the reg.

Don’t stop!

Journeyman Firefighter Podcast

Episode 4 of Journeyman Firefighter Podcast features the one and only Aaron Fields. Aaron is the founder of the Nozzle Forward and easily one of the fire service’s most magnetic speakers and finest instructors. The guys talk with Aaron about water and the skill of the application thereof. 

Episode 4 of Journeyman Firefighter Podcast features the one and only Aaron Fields. Aaron is the founder of the <a href="https://nozzleforward.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nozzle Forward</a> and easily one of the fire service’s most magnetic speakers and finest instructors. The guys talk with Aaron about water and the skill of the application thereof.

Episode 4 - Aaron  Fields

Dennis LeGear

Retired Oakland Fire Capt. Dennis LeGear joins the guys to drop crazy knowledge in multiple domains from critical thinking processes to planning hose and nozzle systems. 

Retired Oakland Fire Capt. Dennis LeGear joins the guys to drop crazy knowledge in multiple domains from critical thinking processes to planning hose and nozzle systems.

Episode 9 - Dennis LeGear

Larry McCormack

Andrew and Grant have an incredible, far-ranging conversation with Chicago FD’s Larry McCormack. 

Andrew and Grant have an incredible, far-ranging conversation with Chicago FD’s Larry McCormack.

Episode 5 - Larry McCormack

Brian Brush

The guys hear from the one and only Brian Brush of Fire By Trade. You don’t want to miss this one — so much wisdom here! 

The guys hear from the one and only Brian Brush of Fire By Trade. You don’t want to miss this one — so much wisdom here!

Episode 10 - Brian Brush

Isaac Frazier

Andrew, Grant, and Kyle talk with Isaac Frazier of Wichita Fire and Tactical Advantage Training. Isaac never fails to entertain or inform and this episode is no exception. 

Andrew, Grant, and Kyle talk with Isaac Frazier of Wichita Fire and Tactical Advantage Training. Isaac never fails to entertain or inform and this episode is no exception.

Episode 8 - Isaac Frazier

Jim Hensel

In episode 11, Grant sits down with Jim Hensel, the founder of Mayhem Mindset. A former firefighter/EMT, Jim is passionate about guiding individuals to get clear on their calling, find significance and codify their core values.

In episode 11, Grant sits down with Jim Hensel, the founder of Mayhem Mindset. A former firefighter/EMT, Jim is passionate about guiding individuals to get clear on their calling, find significance and codify their core values.

Episode 11 - Jim Hensel

Gary Lane

Episode 6: the one where the guys crush it with Gary Lane. You know Gary. He’s humble, he’s hilarious, and he loves the job as much as anybody, anywhere. Gary’s a fireman in Ohio and a member of Brothers in Battle - Mission First Division. 

Episode 6: the one where the guys crush it with Gary Lane. You know Gary. He’s humble, he’s hilarious, and he loves the job as much as anybody, anywhere. Gary’s a fireman in Ohio and a member of Brothers in Battle - Mission First Division.

Episode 6 - Gary Lane

Mike Benadum

In Episode 7, Andrew and Grant talk with Chief Mike Benadum of Toledo Fire about the events of the fire at 528 Magnolia St in 2014 that resulted in the LODD of two Toledo firefighters. 

In Episode 7, Andrew and Grant talk with Chief Mike Benadum of Toledo Fire about the events of the fire at 528 Magnolia St in 2014 that resulted in the LODD of two Toledo firefighters.

Episode 7 - Chief Mike Benadum

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