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Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast35: Jason Patton – Fire Department Chronicles
Join us this episode with Jason Patton, founder of the Fire Department Chronicles and partner in Fire Department Coffee.
2023-06-1745 min2023-05-211h 08Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast33: Young Officers on Fire – Pressure is a Privilege
Join us for this episode with Rob Fisher and Ryan Scellick, Founders of Young Officers on Fire, dedicated to future fire officers who are fire up about the job and want to better themselves daily.
2023-04-301h 212023-04-1055 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast31: Brian Lau – Inferno City Firehouse
In this episode, Frank Viscuso speaks with Brian Lau. Brian is the creator of Inferno City Firehouse, a graphic novel that takes you inside the lives of real Detroit firefighters.
2023-02-0152 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast30: Jasaon Sautel – The Rescuer
In this episode, Frank Viscuso sits down with Jason Sautel, author of The Rescuer. Listen to Jason tell his story from his rough childhood to his journey to becoming a firefighter in one of the toughest firehouses in the country. I am a bruised and broken man who has been restored by God’s grace and I want to share it with the world! ~ Jason Sautel
2023-01-221h 03Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast28: Dr. Denis Onieal – Be Ready for Opportunity
Dr. Denis Onieal, retired Chief of Department for Jersey City Fire Department and former senior career federal fire official, was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the United States Fire Administration, the National Fire Academy, the National Fire Incident Reporting System, and the National Emergency Training Center. Dr. Onieal speaks with Frank Viscuso about his years in the fire service and advice that he would pass down to the next generation of fire fighters.
2021-05-0454 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast27: Jim Knight – Culture That Rocks
Renowned speaker, author and training development expert Jim Knight joins Frank Viscuso to talk about his time leading Global Training for Hard Rock International, and his tactics on how to amp up organizational culture, deliver world-class service, and build rock star teams and leaders.
https://www.KnightSpeaker.com
2021-04-0746 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast26: Curt Isakson – Enjoy the Ride
In this episode, Curt Isakson talks with Frank Viscuso about having a passion for the job and enjoying the journey. Curt also speaks passionately about what “It’s Worth the Risk”, means and how he came to start his business, County Fire Tactics. Curt Isakson is a Battalion Chief for Escambia County Fire Rescue. He has worked in volunteer, career, and combination departments, and has held all ranks up to Battalion Chief.
2021-03-141h 22Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast25: Rudy Ruettiger – The Power of the Dream
In this episode Rudy Ruettiger shares his story on the power of the dream. As portrayed in the blockbuster film, Rudy, rising from a difficult childhood to obtaining his dream of playing football for the Fighting Irish, on November 8, 1975 Rudy got his chance to take the field and on the game’s final play where Rudy had a sack on the quarterback, he was carried off the field by his teammates, the first player at Notre Dame history to do so and only one of two people to have that honor. Today Rudy is an Emmy Award Winning Motivational Sp...
2021-03-0826 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast24: Chris Langan – Building a Cohesive Team
In this episode, Coach Langan speaks with Frank Viscuso about building and sustaining championship-caliber teams. Chris Langan has been Felician University’s head baseball coach since the 2004 season. During that time he has turned their program around, leading the Golden Falcons to 12 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Berths and two Championships, along with four NCAA Regional appearances. Chris Langan was named CACC Coach of the Year four consecutive times following the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 seasons.
2021-03-0440 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast23: Mike Terpak – Never Stop Learning
Whether you are a probationary firefighter or have years on the job, whether for a promotional exam or just to stay at your peak performance, in this episode Frank Viscuso speaks with his friend and mentor, Deputy Chief Mike Terpak on the importance of maintaining your desire to never stop learning.
2021-02-271h 20Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast22: John Hughes – People Over Profits
In this episode, Frank Viscuso speaks with John Hughes, Brand Ambassador for Jersey Mike’s, the nation’s fastest-growing sandwich chain, and how the company has built their brand with employees and company values first.
What are your core values?
What are the traits and behaviors to support core values?
2021-02-2654 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast21: Capt. John Wright- Texas Mayday
Captain John Wright and Firefighter Gus Trujillo nearly died in a house fire on a windy night in June while searching the second floor of a burning home. Crews had reports that someone could still be inside.
During their primary search, flames suddenly began shooting from a wall. Conditions changed quickly and they couldn’t find their way our through the thick black smoke.
In this episode, Captain Wright tells the story of what happened on that nearly fateful day.
2021-02-141h 00Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast20: Joe Dubuque – The Higher Standard
Episode 20 is up with Joe Dubuque, two-time NCAA Division 1 National Champion wrestler and current assistant coach of Princeton University wrestling. Frank and Joe discuss how to set and maintain the highest standards inside of an organization.
2021-02-081h 07Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast19: Dena Ali – Sleep, The Silent Healer
Dena Ali is a captain with the Raleigh (NC) Fire Department and, prior to becoming a firefighter, she served five years as a police officer in North Carolina. She has personally experienced the benefits of peer support and recognizes how critical it is to simply be heard and understood. Dena is also a graduate student and has spent the last couple of years researching firefighter behavioral health and learning methods to prevent firefighter suicides. In this episode, Dena speaks about the link to sleep behavior and the overall mental and physical health that it controls.
2021-02-0349 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast18: Chief Lasky – Let’s Talk Leadership
Chief Rick Lasky is a 40-year veteran of the fire service and best selling author of the books “Pride and Ownership – A Firefighter’s Love of the Job” and “Five Alarm Leadership: From the Firehouse to the Fireground”.
2021-01-261h 20Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast17: JP Dinnell – Ownership, Leadership, Excellence
JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy Seal who spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. While with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, JP worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and was a factor in many of the combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. J.P now is sharing his talents in leadership and excellence serving as the Director of Tactical Training Programs, Leadership Instructor, Speaker, and Strategic Advisor for Echelon Front. For more information on JP Dinnell and Echelon Front visit ht...
2021-01-1852 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast16: Mark Leiter – Leave It All On The Field
Mark Leiter had an impressive 11 year career in Major League Baseball as a pitcher for teams such as the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies among others. In this episode Frank Viscuso speaks with Mark on what it took to become a professional athlete and how he is using those skills today to help the next generation of athletes make it to the highest level of their sport.
2021-01-091h 26Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast15: Ryan Pennington: Heavy Content Fires
Ryan Pennington is a Lieutenant/Paramedic for the Charleston Fire Department in Charleston West Virginia. He is currently assigned to the Training Division and is part of the West Virginia Task Force 1 USAR team. He has over 20 years of combined Fire, Rescue and EMS experience. Ryan started with a local volunteer department and continued through EMS to spend five years as a Critical Care Paramedic. Ryan transferred to the career fire service in 2003 and has worked for the City of Charleston since 2007. Ryan is currently a WV State Instructor 2, Hazmat Technician, and Certified Fire Officer 2. He is very involved...
2020-12-301h 012020-08-0738 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast13: Vince Poscente – Change Your Focus
On episode 13 of The Fire Inside Podcast. Frank Viscuso speaks with Vince Poscente. Vince, an Olympic athlete tells of his amazing journey from recreation skier to Olympian in four short years. Vince is now a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. Visit www.vinceposcente.com/ for more information or to contact Vince.
2020-07-0752 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast12: Mike Gagliano – This House Rocks
Frank Viscuso speaks with Mike Gagliano of Seattle Fire. Mike has written numerous fire service articles, and is co-author of the bestselling book Air Management for the Fire Service. Mike co-hosts the popular Fire Engineering radio webcast “The Mikey G and Mikey D Show” and partners with his wife Anne (Firelife.com) to teach on strategies for developing and maintaining a strong marriage/family.
2020-06-2049 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside PodcastCoach Ayers - Forging a Successful Culture
Head Wrestling Coach at Princeton University, Coach Ayres, speaks about forging a successful culture while on his way to one of the greatest turnarounds in sports history.
2020-06-081h 04Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast10: Anthony Kastros – Mastering The Fire Service Assessment Center
In this episode Frank Viscuso talks to Anthony Kastros, Battalion Chief (Ret.) Sacramento Metro FD, CA. Anthony is the founder of TrainFireFighters.com and author of Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center. In 2019 Anthony Kastros was awarded the George D Post Fire Instructor of the Year award. This episode covers some great topics for all fire service members that are looking to move up the chain of command.
2020-02-231h 06Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast09: Eugene Stolowski - FDNY Black Sunday FireFire Department of New York (FDNY) Firefighter Eugene Stolowski shares his personal account of the "Black Sunday" fire on January 23, 2005 where 6 FDNY firefighters including Eugene were forced to bail out of a four story building during a fire in the Bronx.
2020-01-241h 05Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast08: Corey “Overtime” Anderson – Work HardCorey “Overtime” Anderson joins us on the show to discuss the importance of hard word, dedication, and never giving up. Corey was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar cs. Team Penn and is currently ranked #7 in the UFC light heavyweight standings.
2017-12-1848 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast07: Dan Shaw & Doug Mitchell - 25 to SurviveDan Shaw and Doug Mitchell from 25 to Survive: Reducing Residential Injury and LODD join us on the show to discuss Combat Readiness. Make sure to check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/25toSurvive and if you are interested in checking out their book, head over to http://fireinsidepodcast.com/shop to grab it on our Amazon affiliate link.
2017-12-1159 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast06: Bob Burg – The Go GiverWe speak with author Bob Burg about the concepts of customer service, putting your clients first, and providing the best experience for people around you.
Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.
Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has sold over half a mi...
2017-12-0238 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast05: Nick Santonastasso - No LimitationsIt is a great pleasure to release Episode 5 of Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast with Nick Santonastasso. When we sat down in the very beginning of creating this podcast it was Nick’s story that really resonated with us. Nick has overcome more than most will ever have to deal with, to become one of the most inspirational, successful, and amazing people we have ever met. We hope that you all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.
2017-11-1949 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast4: John Spera - Fit To Fight FireIn episode 4 we speak to John Spera of Fit To Fight Fire. John discusses physical fitness, tips to improve your health, and most importantly, discovering what your fitness represents to you.
2017-11-1037 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast3: Frankie Edgar - Never Knocked OutIn episode 3 we speak to former UFC champion Frankie Edgar on overcoming adversity, celebrating success, and how heart and determination can overcome all.
2017-10-3042 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside PodcastCoach Goodale - Head Coach of Rutgers University WrestlingEpisode 2: Relentless Pursuit
A conversation with Rutgers University Wrestling Coach Scott Goodale
Rutgers University head wrestling coach Scott Goodale knows how to build programs. As a young high school athlete, Coach Goodale knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life. His dream was to go to college, earn a degree, and return to his hometown of Jackson, New Jersey to build a dynasty wrestling program.
As a coach of the Jackson Memorial High School wrestling team, Coach Goodale was named the New Jersey State Coach of the Year three times. During...
2017-10-2946 minFlashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast1: Col Tom Feltey - Establishing Proper Command ClimateCol Tom Feltey of the United States Army speaks about the importance of establishing a proper command climate.
2017-10-2938 min