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10-75 Chatter10-75 Chatter | Episode 11: Larry and Nick with David BriertyDuring this episode of 10-75 Chatter, David Brierty joins Larry and Nick to discuss his experiences as a generational firefighter and EMT. He shares his transition from a career in Bergen County to a volunteer position in West Milford, where he is embracing the challenges of a more rural environment. The conversation dives into the changing landscape of firefighting, including the increasing demands on volunteer firefighters, the need for more palatable training programs, and the potential for regionalized fire services.2024-09-241h 16
The Future OfHousing Affordability | Dr Adam Crowe and Ryan BriertyWith rising interest rates, dwindling housing supply and a rental market in crisis, what is happening to Australian housing affordability, and is there any relief in sight?In this episode, David Karsten is joined by researchers Dr Adam Crowe and Ryan Brierty to discuss their new report on housing affordability in Western Australia in 2023 and what we can expect from the housing market in the future. Renters face increasing “deposit hurdle” [03:10]WA’s social housing deficit [06:23]Intergenerational impact on housing [10:16]The perfect storm: ‘Homebuilder’ scheme and COVID-19[17:52]Reforming te...2023-06-1239 min
The Professional Brotherhood™090 - The First Responders Children's Foundation, here for you when you need help!On today's episode Brian is joined by Chief David Brierty of the Ridgefield, NJ Fire Department and Jillian Crane, Board President of the First Responders Children's Foundation. The First Responders Children’s Foundation provides financial support to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as well as families enduring significant financial hardship due to tragic circumstances. First Responders Children’s Foundation also supports, promotes, and facilitates educational activities and programs created and operated by first responder organizations whose purpose is to benefit children or the community at large.https://1strcf.org/2021-03-1728 minThe Professional Brotherhood™081 - "The Probie and the Chief", Remaining Humble with Chief David BriertyWhen asked why he would start his volunteer career all over again as a "probie", while continuing to serve as a battalion chief, David Brierty answers as follows:“I absolutely love what I do!! Helping people and being a firefighter runs through my veins. The fact that I am at the top of one agency and the bottom of another doesn’t bother me at all. I think it keeps you in check. If I can give one piece of advice to young firefighters that was always given to me it would be this. You can never learn...2021-01-1354 min