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A passionate firefighter with more than 20 years fire service experience who wants to educate the fire service community. Discussion topics ranging from firefighting, hazmat, tech rescue, EMS, surviving probation, new industry innovations, hot button topics from the firehouse, and much much more.
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Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Episode 3: Hybrid & New Vehicle Technology
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
In this episode I talk about what makes a vehicle a hybrid and how to identify them through the manufacturers vehicle badging. I also discuss basic electrical theory, and I debunk a number of myths related to these type of vehicles. During the episode I go over proper power down procedures for the vehicle's electrical systems prior to extrication, patient removal, and submersion in water. Later on in the podcast I talk about other vehicle technologies such as HID lighting, airbags, run flat tires, and alternative fuels. Enjoy!
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Hazmatician Chronicles Installment 1: Dry Ice
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
This first installment of Hazmatician Chronicles highlights the hazards of dealing with solid CO2, aka: Dry Ice. In this episode I discuss the main hazards of dry ice being a simple asphyxiant, as well as a frost bite hazard, due to direct contact. Enjoy!
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Episode 2: What Legacy Do You Want To Leave?
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
In this episode I ask the question of "what legacy do you want to leave in the fire service?". I discuss building a positive legacy starting as a probationary firefighter all the way up to an officer. There is some pride and ownership subject matter in this episode, which helps build the main topic of leaving a lasting positive legacy as a firefighter. Enjoy!