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Captain Kid’s CornerPEABODY FIREFIGHTER AND NAVY SEABEE PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS E-6 DAN BARRASSOOften times in life we hear the famous quote “ Good things come in small packages”. That quote fits my next guests character to a Precise T. He maybe small in nature, but has the heart of a Lion. More important is that something valuable or important can often be found in something seemingly small or insignificant. On December 31, 2016 my next guest found himself in the right place at the right time on a cold New England winter morning. A fire broke out in a three story wood frame residential dwelling in the City of Everett, Massachusetts. Everett is loca...
2025-03-311h 02Captain Kid’s CornerPEABODY POLICE SPECIAL OPERATIONS CAPTAIN SCOTT RICHARDSSEASON 2 EPISODE 7Scott Richards Peabody Police Captain. My next guest is a 25 year Career Police Officer. In 1996 he started his Police career with the town of Groveland. 3 years later in 2001 he transferred to the Peabody Police Department where he has moved to the top of the ranks. In Peabody, this Police Officer has led by example by being assigned to many different roles throughout his career. Such as, going from Street Patrol, Crime Detective and being the Sergeant Supervisor of the Narcotics Division. In 2010, his rank flourished again...
2023-04-0246 minCaptain Kid’s CornerPEABODY POLICE K-9 OFFICER COREY SALVOHow do you define someone that knows what he or she wants to be in life at such a young age? Most at that age don't even know what they want for breakfast?At a cool age of 12 years old, my next guest set a goal for himself, to become a military veteran and a police officer. What does it say about a mature man who then fulfills his quest on accomplishing these goals. My next guest is a decorated Coast Guard veteran who holds many accommodations and awards during his service in the Kuwait and Iraq co...
2022-12-0650 minCaptain Kid’s CornerPEABODY POLICE OFFICER ERIC RICCI AND NEMLEC NEGOTIATORMy next guest is a 27 year career Peabody Police Officer. He has been what’s called the "Jack of all Trades" jumping from street patrol, undercover detective, negotiator, and currently school resource officer. Officer Eric Ricci has faced his mid adult life battling kidney cancer. His positive attitude with a little bit of luck has kept him working as a Peabody police officer and keeping him out of Dana-Farber Cancer Institution in Boston. Officer Ricci is the epitome of the quote “never give up”!!! Eric is also a key member of the negotiation team for NEMLEC. Please welcome to Season 2 Epi...
2022-09-2242 minCaptain Kid’s CornerRETIRED LYNN POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL MAGEARYMy next guest is a retired Police Chief who has many awards and commendations for bravery. He is a well educated police officer who holds multiple degrees. The man you’re about to meet is a cops cop. He has worked his way up to the ranks throughout the Lynn Police Department, with his final position as the Chief. Chief Michael Mageary will take us into the life of fighting crime- a mission he has dedicated his life to. From his time as a patrolman all the way through the ranks ending in Chief of the Department, Chief Mageary take...
2022-06-2330 minCaptain Kid’s CornerE.M.T. INSTRUCTOR/MASS STATE EXAMINER AND AMPUTEE LEO QUIRKWhat would you do if you rolled up onto a motor vehicle accident on a single lane highway?How far does someone go to help a total stranger who is in harms way- who then puts you in harms way? What makes a person decide to render aid rather than to ignore the crash and continue to drive by?My next guest is the epitome of facing adversity straight on and never ever give up whatever the cards that are dealt. On November 14, 2020 Leo Quirk’s life changed forever. A EMT, Instructor Coord...
2022-06-1332 minCaptain Kid’s CornerESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT CHRISTINE ARSENAULTThe year was 1973 when history was made in the United States for women who became Correctional Officers in a all male dominated correctional institution. Since, that time women Correctional Officers have tripled throughout the country. Today, there are currently 3200 Correctional Officers in the State of Massachusetts. Only 33.8 percent are women Correctional Officers working inside an all dominated male institution. The Commonwealth currently holds approximately 8300 men and women prisoners throughout 16 correctional facilities. My next guest is a 22 year veteran of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. She holds multiple degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice. In 2000 she was the onl...
2022-06-021h 02Captain Kid’s CornerFIRST WOMAN FIREFIGHTER IN THE HISTORY OF PFD CAPTAIN TRACY COLLINSOn May 3rd, 1999 history was made in the Tanner City of Peabody, Massachusetts. Peabody’s longest running Mayor The honorable Mayor Peter Torigian sworn in the first female firefighter in the history of Peabody. The woman you are about to meet is a 24 year career veteran firefighter of the Peabody Fire Department. She has gone above beyond her duties to prove herself in the world of firefighting. Her resume speaks for itself. She holds multiple degrees in fire science and is a founding member of the Massachusetts North Shore Tech Rescue Team. She worked her way up to Capta...
2022-05-2548 minCaptain Kid’s CornerNAVY LT. KURT VIED AND RETIRED MASSACHUSETTS STATE TROOPERNavy Lt. Kurt Vied, is my guest today on Captain Kid’s Corner. He is a retired Massachusetts State Trooper, with a lifetime of military service. He is a decorated Naval Intelligence Officer, who deployed with Navy Special Warfare as their Lead Interrogator. He participated in direct action missions, conducted close to 100 Tactical Field Interrogations. Kurt Vied is a true American Hero that was awarded multiple citations and awards for his actions overseas. Please welcome to Captain Kid’s Corner Season 1 Episode 10 a true leader, patriot and a respected officer on and off the battle field Trooper Kurt Vied.
2022-05-181h 05Captain Kid’s CornerRETIRED FF, PROFESSIONAL ACTOR AND HUMANITARIAN KEVIN PASDONChanging someones life forever is never an easy task. In today’s world, we don’t hear enough of the good in human kind. All we hear these days is the bad behavior and evil of human kind. World wide news on television or social media is a perfect example of the hate and violence we constantly see now a days. It’s a real shame we don’t hear about the good in people. No matter what good deed they perform for human kind. Like the up lifting stories of individuals who have changed people lives, a human that goes abov...
2022-05-1149 minCaptain Kid’s CornerRETIRED F.F. JOHN P. SPOFFORD AND WILD LIFE REHABILITATORJohn P. Spofford is a retired Firefighter that gave 25 years of his life to the City of Peabody. He holds many talents in his tool belt. He’s your modern Wild Animal Caretaker enthusiast Marlon Perkins. John Spofford is a Firefighter, Mechanic, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, Wild Life Advocate and a Professional Drummer. FF Spofford has gone above and beyond caring for wildlife animals and any animal that is either injured or is in need of special care. Whether it’s a Coyote, Deer, Possum, Raccoon or a few ducklings stuck in a storm drain Rehabilitator Spofford finds his way to...
2022-05-041h 05Captain Kid’s CornerSALEM, MA DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT TONY MARFONGELLITony Marfongelli, is my guest today on Captain Kids Corner. He is a career Salem, Massachusetts Deputy Fire Chief, with a lifetime of military service. He is a decorated military veteran with multiple deployments. Inspired by his firefighter wife to become a firefighter himself, he entered the fire service at the age of 32. He Brought with him lessons learned with the 3rd Marine Reconnaissance. Over the years he added to his already deep well of experience by deploying again and again. With each deployment, he gained skills and life lessons. A Reconnaissance dive team leader, sapper and drill instructor a...
2022-04-3043 minCaptain Kid’s CornerPEABODY SERGEANT POLICE OFFICER AND NEMLEC TEAM LEADERMy next guest is a 20 year member of the Peabody Police Department and member of the NEMLEC Swat Team. Currently he holds the rank of Sergeant with Peabody Police Department. His duties with NEMLEC are Team Leader, Trainer and Sniper. Sergeant Mark Saia is a decorated police officer that has come into contact with some of the most dangerous and unstable civilians in the State of Massachusetts. Sergeant Saia is going to take us into the day-to-day life as a police officer, training officer, a team leader and sniper team member of NEMLEC. The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council or "...
2022-04-2735 minCaptain Kid’s CornerSERGEANT ROY PACHECO ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL OFFICERMy next guest is Sergeant Roy Pacheco. Roy retired from a 21 year career as a Corrections Officer, he was surrounded daily by some of the worst violent offenders in the State of Massachusetts. Roy's experience at the Essex County Correctional Facility put him in close contact with murders, drug dealers, mobsters and gang members. Sergeant Pacheco is going to take us into the day-to-day life of a Correctional Officer and the dangers they face each shift. Essex County Correctional Facility is located in Middleton, Massachusetts a town 20.8 miles North of Boston. Please welcome Sergeant Roy Pacheco to Captain Kid's Corne...
2022-04-2041 minCaptain Kid’s CornerLYNN MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER DETECTIVE JENN CASHMy next guest is a decorated veteran police officer from the City of Lynn Massachusetts. Lynn, Massachusetts is a City that is just shy of 14 square miles long and 3.7 miles north of Boston. The population is just over 100,000 residents. Officer Jenn Cash was born and raised in Lynn that she currently has protected for the last 25 years and counting. She has proved herself as a stand up cop who always does the right thing. She is a well respected decorated police officer detective that went undercover in the world of prostitution and drug dealing! Jenn is a trailblazer for many...
2022-04-1338 minCaptain Kid’s CornerRETIRED FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: DAVID BRUCEDavid Bruce is a retired Federal Air Marshal that served in many different duty assignments over his twenty-five year career. Over the years, he worked in counterterrorism and instructor roles. His most recent position was serving as a task force officer for the Joint Terrorism Task Force. As an instructor for the Air Marshal's, David taught classes on firearms, tactics, active shooter response and surveillance. Prior to David's law enforcement service, he served as a paratrooper/ combat medic, in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division.Today, David is a freelance writer and an analyst for a private sector co...
2022-04-081h 03Captain Kid’s CornerREHAB FIVE FOUNDER AND OWNER ROGER BAKERWhat makes a man give back to his community without asking “What’s in it for me?” In today's world we are always reminded of the greed, the smothered selfishness and ignorance of human kind. The common attitude of society is “How does this benefit me?”Since 1986, Roger Baker Founder and President of Rehab 5 based out of Peabody, Massachusetts has never asked these questions! “What’s in it for me?” or "How will I benefit from my actions?” In fact, it’s never entered his mind!, The man you are about to meet maybe be small in nature, but is a Super Giant in...
2022-04-0619 minCaptain Kid’s CornerLAWRENCE FF PETER HUMPHREY AND MASS FF OF YEAR RECIPIENTOn a cool summer night on June 21, 2017 a fire broke out in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The fire took place on Arlington Street at a 3 family wood frame dwelling. A woman was trapped hanging out of a second floor window sill. FF Peter Humphrey grabbed a 24 foot extension ladder and rescued the woman from fire and smoke. The woman lived with superficial burns and minor injuries. Lawrence FF Peter Humphrey takes us to the scene for the dramatic rescue on Captain Kid's Corner.
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