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Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastEnd of the Road for a Fire Chief with Scott FreitagThis edition of Code 3 is a little different than most.It’s about a Fire Chief who lost his job after he incurred the wrath of the UnionLocal’s officials and, ultimately, the IAFF. Scott Freitag was the chief of the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, orCAFMA. The agency was created under Scott’s leadership when two fire districts combined undera JMA to form CAFMA in 2015.CAFMA covers 365 square miles of territory of Yav...
2025-05-1530 min
Woodhouse InterviewsScott Orr: Woodhouse InterviewsAlbums are not usually conversations.
Or if they are, they’re pretty one way. Not so for Scott Orr’s Miracle Body, a deeply comforting slice of jazz, new age, and sophisti-pop that melds together into one of 2024’s most welcoming records. With his fluttering falsetto Orr ushers us in, sits us down, and offers tea and conversation. We talked to him below.
2024-12-1331 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTwo-In/Two-Out: An Idea Whose Time Has Passed with Sean DuffyFirefighters around the country are looking at the possibility of a new OSHA ruling very carefully.I’m talking about the two-in/two-out rule, contained in NFPA 1500.There’s a new report written by five prominent members of the fire service that says two-in/two-out doesn’t make firefighters any safer. Instead, the time wasted waiting for a RIC crew to get ready makes it more likely that civilian victims will be killed.The report uses data from Project Mayday to support this claim. It points out that when firefighters die in the line o...
2024-06-0624 min
Orr's Observations PodcastOrr's Observations Ep 11: What's going on in the world, Francis Scott Key Bridge investigation.Headlines, political commentary. I read my Francis Scott Key Bridge investigation.
2024-05-0848 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow to Build Your Fire Department's Social Media Program with Scott Freitag and Kathy GoodmanLarge-city fire departments with multiple PIOs have been showcasing their activities on social media for some time. If you have enough people, it’s no problem.But what if you want to try to engage the community without those resources?Social media can be a direct link with the customers your department serves, so it’s a no-brainer that you’d like to be all over Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and all the others. Even podcasts.Not to mention that your message can be sent the way you want—not filtered through the edit...
2023-03-0917 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastIs This What You Signed Up For? with Bob HortonIf you’ve ever walked into a firehouse and heard someone say, “This isn’t what I signed up for,” or if you’ve thought it yourself, let me relate a quick story. About five, six years ago, I was visiting station 71 in Prescott, Arizona. The engine was dispatched to a lift assist. Now, you may think you know what that is, but this call was not that. Engine 71 arrived to find a woman who needed help getting up into the cab of a U-Haul truck so she could move to a new home. I asked...
2022-03-1721 min
The Women in Vinyl PodcastEpisode 24 - An Indie Artists Guide to Releasing Vinyl with Scott Orr, Other Record LabelsTo continue our series in exploring ways for independent artists to release their music on vinyl, we welcome Scott Orr. Scott is a musician, label owner, fellow Canadian to Robyn, and the man behind the site and podcast Other Record Labels! Join us as we pry all the indie knowledge out of him, where it comes to releasing physical media. How did he make the decision to press records and do lathe cuts, why are test pressings an under-utilized tool, and how can you create a cascade of excitement to fuel your release calendar. Scott was one of...
2022-02-2347 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastCode Zero: No Ambulances Available with Scott FreitagIf your department doesn’t operate its own ambulances, a third-party operator is transporting your patients. But what happens when that company doesn’t meet your standards for response time? It can become a real problem, our guest today says. And it isn’t always easy to solve. Fire Chief Scott Freitag has been on Code 3 a couple of times before. He heads up the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, or CAFMA. Chief Freitag has been pushing his local ambulance provider to improve their resources.But he’s met resistance, so he has star...
2021-12-3026 min
Creative Cookbook5. How Scott Orr grew as an independent artist, launched a record label and now teaches others to do the same.Scott Orr is a Canadian musician and owner of Other Songs, a label he created as a launchpad for his music. Scott also runs Other Record Labels, a YouTube channel and podcast series, where he teaches other aspiring businesses owners to start and improve record labels. This episode goes into depth about perseverance, marketing skills and how storytelling can help you build a better brand. Here's a transcript teaser - "I think the blessing out of that is that you just keep your head down. You do what makes you passionate, and you focus on what excites y...
2021-09-0848 min
Patrice's PlaylistPatrice's Playlist: Featuring... Singer-Songwriter Scott OrrWhat would it feel like to sit down with one of your *all-time favorite singers or songwriters and simply have an authentic one hour conversation with them? The album "Where I Lived and What I lived For" by Scott Orr quite literally changed my life. And for those that don't know, I love Folk & Americana music. And when I first heard this album, almost ten years ago, I literally played it for a month straight.To me, Scott's voice and lyrics hold the tension of "ache & comfort" and I had a chance to share how his album impacted me...
2020-11-081h 04
New Horror ExpressGrimmfest Special 2 - Alastair Orr - TriggeredNHE host Scott Murphy chats to director Alastair Orr about his survival action-horror “Triggered” which played at this year’s digital Grimmfest earlier on in the month. In the interview (the interview begins at 1:29), we talk to Alastair about how video games were a big inspiration on the film, about the difficulties he encountered during […]
2020-10-3150 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFunny Videos, Serious Messages with Jason PattonIf you spend any time on Facebook, you’ve probably seen the videos posted by Fire Department Chronicles. If you haven’t, you need to. Go there right now and look them up. I’ll wait.The man behind these videos is Jason Patton. Jason’s covered a lot of ground on these videos, from whether TV shows about firefighters are realistic … what do YOU think he found? …to how to get fired. But the one that caught my attention most recently was one in which he critiqued a Wall Street Journal video about firefighting. It was titled, “The Five Things a...
2020-08-2020 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastLearning from YouTube with Dave TraiforosYou may have heard this oldie-but-goodie already, but bear with me: A smart man learns from his mistakes. A really smart man learns from others’ mistakes. No where is that more accurate than in the fire service, where a mistake can kill you. But the problem with learning like this lies in the way you do it. How many YouTube videos have you seen where something goes wrong and there are dozens of comments written explaining how this would never have happened, if they had just (fill-in-the-blank). Th...
2020-08-1321 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWhat an EMS Liaison Knows with Roger DyjakThis show is a little different. We’re going to talk about prehospital care from the point of view of an EMS liaison. He sees the results of good treatment in the field. He sees what happens when treatment is done poorly. And he’s also able to see the differences between the care provided by career and volunteer departments. He can tell you what results in the best patient outcomes. Roger Dyjak is a firefighter and an EMT-B for the Memphis, Michigan Volunteer Fire Department. He works at two Michigan hospitals as the EMS Liaison.
2020-08-0619 minCode 3 - The Firefighters PodcastJustifying the Cost of Your Fire Department with Rich MarinucciOnce upon a time, there was a really cool video game called SimCity. The goal was for the player to build up his city by adding improvements and such. If you simply went wild and added everything you could want, the tax rate would go up and the citizens would get angry. But if you didn’t have enough amenities and services, bad things like crime sprees, traffic jams, and fires would cause a mess in your city. I think of that game from 25 years ago when the topic of fire protection versus costs comes up. It was really di...
2020-07-3020 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastCore Values as a Real-World Standard with David BullardIt’s easy to become jaded or cynical when the fire department administration comes up with a new list of core values. They sound good, but you know and I know and the American people know that those core values get printed up on posters, sent around to each fire house, pinned to the wall…and then ignored. They just hang there and fade…until the next administration comes along and issues new ones. But what if these core values were actually put into practice somehow? What if they actually meant something? Today’s guest has some ideas on how to do th...
2020-07-2313 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastAn Inconvenient Truth About Fires with Daniel ByrneSince 1977, firefighter line-of-duty-deaths have been dropping. You know that already, right? And structure fires as a whole are decreasing as well, which you also know. Here’s something you may not realize: more civilians are dying in fires. It’s true. Since the 1980s, the rate of fire deaths is up six percent. This statistic is readily available—the source will be in the shownotes—but it’s not been publicized much. How did we get into this situation? And what will it take to fix it? Today’s guest has some ideas. Daniel Byrne’s been a guest before on Code 3. He’...
2020-07-1624 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastRural Firefighting: Minutes Make a Difference with Justin BaileyIf you’re a firefighter in a large metro department, you might find today’s topic a little unfamiliar. Because for firefighters in rural or even suburban areas, the challenges can be very different than yours. And if we’re talking about a volunteer department, that adds a level of difficulty. Today’s guest is the chief of a volunteer department that covers a rural community. He knows that any call may be hampered by longer response times, a lack of manpower, and even lack of water. Yet his department has the same goals as every other: to get on scene an...
2020-07-0222 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastDon't Believe Your Own PR with Ken HimelEverybody knows THAT guy. There’s one in every firehouse. He’s easy to spot. He knows and is happy to lecture you on every fire science topic, but never seems to have time to help wipe down the rig. But as Chief Brunacini reminded us, egos eat brains. That’s why it never pays to believe your own PR. My guest made captain and then figured out that he’d become THAT guy. Ken Himel has almost 30 years in the fire service. During that time, he’s served in volunteer, combination, full-time, and career departments. He’s currently chief of Bayou Can...
2020-06-2519 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWater Always Wins with Curt IsaksonWith today’s rapid fire growth, it’s more important than ever before to get water on the fire as fast as possible. Flashovers, for example, can occur in just minutes now. But another factor these days works against us: limited staffing. Decisions about what jobs get done first need to be based on that reality. My guest today says getting water on the fire is the primary goal. Even more than search and rescue. I’m pleased to have Curt Isakson back on Code 3 today. He is currently a Battalion Chief for Escambia County Fire Rescue in Florida where he has...
2020-06-1823 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastBehind These Walls May Lurk Unexpected Danger with Jack MurphyHere’s some easy math for you. What percentage of your time is spent on the rig and available? Now what percent do you spend looking at the exterior of buildings in your first-due area, planning for future responses? Now—and this is the tricky one—how much time do you spend stopping by these buildings to look inside? Today’s guest says that’s critical when you’re looking at a tilt-up concrete structure. That’s because this style of construction can be deceptive. The outside doesn’t necessarily give away what the inside look like. Jack Murphy spends a lot of time th...
2020-06-1118 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastIntroducing "True Fire"Today, I am introducing a new podcast. Don’t worry, this one’s not going anywhere.The new show is called True Fire, and it’s different from any other podcast available. It’s also quite possibly the most important one ever. Each episode breaks down, in detail, a line-of-duty-death fire. We know how these men and women died. True Fire tries to answer why. If you think it’s as important for people to hear as I do, then please go to truefirepodcast.com and click on the Kickstarter link. I have a $4,500 goal to reach by July 13. That’s what it’ll...
2020-06-1123 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow To Be Aggressive Without Being Reckless with Duane DaggersI’ve noticed a lot of chatter on social media over the past months about the idea that fire departments aren’t aggressive enough anymore. The next poster will comment that we’re no longer in the stone age, and we can’t be so reckless anymore. Then someone will bring up Danny Dwyer, and things will get personal. Now, look: if my house is on fire, I want the firefighters who respond to save my wife, if she’s trapped. Period. If she’s out, save my stuff. Don’t stand outside and call it a defensive fire. Or wait for more...
2020-06-0418 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTrain 'em and get out of their way with Kaci CorriganSometimes, we make things more difficult than we need to. We develop a course of training, then insist on dictating every move firefighters make once they master it. The bottom line, usually, boils down to: put the wet stuff on the red stuff and the fire goes out. More wet stuff applied faster puts the fire out faster. This is taught on, or about Day One in Firefighter-1 classes. It’s certainly not all they’ll learn, but the rest builds on that foundation. And, with experience, they will use their own judgment, which we assumed was sound when they grad...
2020-05-2818 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFirefighter PTSD: A Spouse's Perspective with Lori MooreLast week, we talked with Chris Moore, a captain with the Chesapeake, Virginia Fire Department about his battle with PTSD. This week, I’m bringing you the other half of the equation. That’s his wife, Lori. If you’re a firefighter and you believe you have PTSD, please play this show for your significant other. Because, try as they will, no one fights PTSD alone. It affects all their relationships, especially the one between the firefighter and their spouse. Lori has been married to Chris for 16 years and they have a son, who is now 14. She saw the factors leadin...
2020-05-2118 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTo PTSD Hell and Back with Chris MooreTwenty years ago, it was a big no-no for a firefighter to admit to having anything like Post-Traumatic Stress. Of course, it’s still stigmatized in many firehouses. That’s a problem. PTSD can affect anyone, even the toughest firefighter. It doesn’t take being part of a line-of-duty-death or even a near-miss to cause it. And it can turn a dream career into a long-term nightmare. Suicides, driven by trauma, now take more firefighter lives than line-of-duty-deaths. But there are solutions. If you have PTSD and you’ll ask for help, it can be dealt with. With me today is Capta...
2020-05-1419 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastThis Volunteer Department’s Got It Figured Out with Ed Dolan and Shawn HeppnerHow would you define success in a volunteer department? Would it be recruiting and retention? Or how about solid leadership? Maybe response time? Today, we’re going to talk about a department that meets all of those criteria. It’s called Ulster Hose Company 5, and it’s found in New York’s Hudson Valley near the city of Kingston. Ninety members respond from their homes. And they cover 1,500 calls a year with an average time to response of 3 minutes. If you’re struggling just to get members to show up for runs, you’ll want to pay attention. Back again on Code 3 to...
2020-05-0724 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow to stop the job from taking over your life with Dr. Donnie HutchinsonWhat are your priorities in life? Most firefighters will typically answer this question by saying, “My family, my health, and my job.” But the reality is, most firefighters I’ve known, and I’ll bet most you know, are more likely to put their job first, their family second, and their own health a distant third. For example, a study found that about 80% of career firefighters are obese. And it’s pretty well-known that firefighters are frequently workaholics, taking extra shifts and working second and even third jobs. You do it for your family, of course. But that takes your time away...
2020-04-3018 min
Starting A Record LabelScott Orr on Other Record LabelsWe talk to Scott Orr the label owner of Other Songs and the Other Record Labels podcast. This interview is about Scott starting his record label and dealing with time constraints and the success of his podcast.
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2020-04-2741 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastUsing the radio the right way with Mark SzczepanikOne of the critical skills a firefighter needs is the ability to communicate concisely and completely over the radio. Some firefighters, especially new officers, get excited on the radio and are loud, but don’t have much to say. Then the IC has to ask for clarification, which wastes time and ties up the radio. It definitely pays to take a second and be sure of what you’re going to say. The key is a balance between too much info—oh, yeah, that happens more than you’d like to admit—and too little. Here to explain how to find that...
2020-04-2313 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastLines Off, Ladders Up with Ty WheelerEvery house goes on runs that the crew just knows is a false alarm. You know it, I know it, your administration knows it. But the public doesn’t. And when you pull up to that alarm you’re sure is nothing and act like it, they notice. Today’s guest says that sends the wrong message in this time when perception is reality. Especially with instant online video. But even more important, you miss a chance to develop habits and muscle memory when you act like the alarm is false. Ty Wheeler says every fire alarm can be an opport...
2020-04-1619 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFDNY at Ground Zero of COVID-19 with Danny SheridanBy now, as I record this show on April 6, 2020, most of this nation’s fire departments are now dealing with the devastating effects of COVID-19. But if you think your department’s been hit hard, be glad you’re not in New York City. Just as it was on September 11, 2001, ground zero for COVID-19 is New York. The FDNY is dealing with an enormous number of deaths among citizens, so many that they no longer transport patients in cardiac arrest unless they can get a pulse in the field. The radio calls for 10-37s—dead bodies—are frequent. Constant. 12 an hour, b...
2020-04-0919 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters Podcast31 Seconds from Arrival to Water on the Fire with Jonathan HallPractically every study – not to mention common sense – says the fastest way to get a fire out is to get water on the seat of the fire. Modern day fires that burn hotter and faster demand the ability to rapidly select, deploy, advance, and start flowing handlines. What’s the best way to get that speed? My guest today will be talking about The Engine Company’s Need for Speed at Firehouse World 2020. Jonathan Hall is a captain with the St. Paul, Minnesota Fire Department. He’s been in the fire service for 20 years and serves as a lead instructor in the dep...
2020-02-1315 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTIC Tips and Tricks with Manfred KihnBy now, it seems like just about every fire department has at least one thermal imaging camera. They’ve become a valuable tool. The trick, of course, is to be able to interpret correctly what the TIC is showing you. To be able to do that, you need to train with the TIC, matching an understanding of what a TIC does with experience reading it. Today’s guest writes extensively on how to use thermal imaging equipment, as well as what it can and can’t do. Manfred Kihn is a 19-year veteran of the fire service. He’s served as a fir...
2020-02-1018 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTruck Ops Whether You Have a Truck or Not with Sean EagenTruck company operations are an important part of fireground operations, even when you don’t have a dedicated truck company available. That’s why, whether you’re a truckie or not, you need a thorough knowledge of truck company operations, tools, and equipment. This show's guest will be presenting at Firehouse World 2020 in Las Vegas on the topic of Top Tips for Effective Truck Company Operations. Sean Eagen is a 20-year veteran of the fire service. He’s a captain with the Buffalo, New York, Fire Department. He is also a part-time instructor for the New York State Office of Fire Pre...
2020-02-0617 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastThe Ultimate Mutual Aid: US Firefighters in Australia with Rick YoungThe ultimate in mutual aid has got to be the assist Australians are getting from US firefighters. These are wildland fires on a massive scale: more than 25 million acres have burned in fires that have raged since September. Thirty-one people—including seven firefighters – have been killed. Thousands of homes have been lost. Those statistics describe a fire the likes of which the US has never seen. And even though the weather has cooperated with heavy rains, it still hasn’t been enough. But about 240 US firefighters have travelled to Australia to lend a hand in the past weeks. It’s a unique...
2020-02-0315 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastThe Only Constant is Change with Daniel ShoffnerThe two things firefighters hate the most are change-and the way things are now. You’ve heard that quote from Alan Brunacini before. But it’s still true and will remain true as long as there’s a fire service. Because this profession is so steeped in tradition, it’s hard to accept some of the changes that have come along. The helmet debate is just one of them- and it’s still raging. Yet, no one really argues in favor of the old-style rubber hip boots. And a lot of firefighters would like to be able to keep their turnouts g...
2020-01-3022 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastPTSD Cost Her a Career... and Almost Her Life with Christy WarrenFirefighters are well aware of the pain of PTSD. They’re also often familiar with the stigma that comes with it.We’ve talked about PTSD and the stigma that comes with it on this show before. It’s maybe twice as hard to endure when the firefighter suffering from it is a woman. PTSD has been seen as a sign of weakness, and, to some degree, it still is. The judgment can even come from firefighters who are experiencing PTSD themselves. Today’s guest is a woman who left the fire service after she experienced severe PTSD. She even consider...
2020-01-2717 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastSocial Media for PIOs with Rob ReardonBy now, most departments have adopted social media in some form. Here in LA, as in many larger cities, Twitter is a great resource to learn where agencies are responding to various emergencies, 24/7. In fact, in many cases, Twitter and other platforms have taken the place of press releases. That came about as news outlets realized that official social media accounts gave them much faster access to details than even a phone call. So—are you using social media to its fullest? Maybe you’re on Twitter and Facebook, but what about Instagram? Here with some suggestion on how to best...
2020-01-2314 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTalk to Your Patients (Don't Interrogate Them!) with Tim NowakWhen you arrive on scene of a medical emergency, do you talk with the patient? Sure you do. In fact, if you’re still fairly new at EMS, you likely practically interrogate them. Questions like, “When was your last oral intake?” or “What were your events leading up to this incident?”…are laughable, when heard outside a run.How about, “When did you last have something to eat or drink?” or “What happened just before you passed out?” A real conversation will get you farther faster than trying to act like a doctor—who, if he has experience, knows better anyway. Here to explai...
2020-01-2020 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastSurviving More Than Flames with Todd LeDucFirefighting has always been about survival. But now, we are recognizing that fire isn’t the only danger. Whether it’s occupational cancer, cardiovascular events, or behavioral health injuries, the threats are constant. A new book, Surviving the Fire Service, contains information about cancer, cardiovascular risk, medical exams and screening, nutrition, managing heat stress, and a whole lot more. It explains how to manage and reduce risks in the fire service. Here to tell us more is Todd LeDuc, the editor of Surviving the Fire Service. Todd LeDuc retired as assistant fire chief for Broward County Florida Fire/Rescue after a 30...
2020-01-1618 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastAddressing Unconscious Racial Bias in EMS with Jamie KennelThis edition of Code 3 may make you a little uncomfortable. It’s about racial bias among EMS providers. And while that bias may be unconscious, it affects patients all the same. My guest today led a comprehensive study of nearly 26,000 EMS encounters in Oregon over two years. The results are disturbing. The data showed that medics were less likely to do a pain assessment on Hispanic and Asian patients than whites. It also found that black patients were 40 percent less likely to be given pain meds. What’s going on here? Certainly, no medic goes on a run thinking that a mi...
2020-01-1316 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFirefighter Training Using Virtual Reality Goggles with Rick ClarkeOkay, here’s an idea that’s guaranteed to divide opinions: The Cosumnes Fire District, near Sacramento, California, is using virtual reality technology to train firefighters for structure fires. Officials say the VR goggles are a cost-effective way to train on a variety of scenarios that would otherwise be expensive to create. The company that makes the system is loaning it to the fire district for evaluation. I have a lot of questions and I’m sure you do, too. Today, I’m talking with Cosumnes Fire District Battalion Chief Rick Clarke about what he thinks of the idea so far.
2020-01-0916 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWhen Firefighters Ride Ambulances with Ben ThompsonLots of departments require you to be a paramedic as well as a firefighter, but that can lead to conflict. In some departments, this cross training means firefighters are assigned to ambulances. Many of them end up wanting to get out of otherwise excellent work environments because they don’t want to deal with an EMS role as their primary job. How you view this situation is largely a matter of attitude, of course. Ben Thompson wrote an article on firefighting from an ambulance a while back for FireRescue1.com. He’s a lieutenant for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Serv...
2020-01-0615 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFiremen, Even if They're Women with Alexis ShadyAfter many years of being called “firefighters”, there is a small but persistent group pushing back. They want to be called “firemen” again. Perhaps surprisingly, some of those people are women. They also want to be called firemen. It comes from an attitude that says women should strive to be a part of the team, not to ask that the team change for them. Also important here is a feeling that, in past years, women in the fire service have been excessively accommodated…that they’ve been given unnecessary special treatment. Today’s guest says women in firefighting should not expect nor be...
2020-01-0213 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastGoodbye (and Good Riddance) to the 2010s with Greg FrieseIf you’re listening to this edition of Code 3, congratulations! You made it through the 2010s. It was a turbulent decade for first responders of all kinds. And the ride’s likely to get even more bumpy into the next decade. What were the trends that made the 2010’s a challenge..and where are we going? Greg Friese, Editor-in-chief of EMS1.com took a look back at the lowlights and has some predictions.
2019-12-3029 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWhat Firefighters Need to Know About Rope Rescue Operations with Dale StewartYou may be a TRT specialist in your department. Or you might be a novice. Either way, you’ve probably realized that rope rescue gear has become very technical. NFPA 1983 is very specific about the details required to make rope suitable for various tasks. And then there’s NFPA 1670, and others, too. With the bewildering number of choices out there how do you pick the right rope material, or friction device, or even carabiner? Here to explain which is best for what situation is Dale Stewart. Dale owns AHSRescue.com, a company that supplies rope equipment and training to the emer...
2019-12-1912 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFinding Solutions to TRT Training Roadblocks with Dalan ZartmanTechnical rescues are high-risk/low-frequency incidents, and that means training on them is critical. One slip, and you could have a very bad day. If you know NFPA 1006, you know the minimum KSAs are tough. But departments routinely face problems with training when they have a shortage of really good instructors, current equipment, and funding for adequate training time. Back with me on Code 3 to offer some solutions is Dalan Zartman. Dalan is a technical-rescue expert for the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security. He serves as regional training program director and advisory board member at Bowling...
2019-12-1616 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWhat Officers Need to Know About Crew Emotional Trauma with Jared MeekerOne of the most important roles of a leader is to take care of their crew. That means if you’re a company officer, you need to be aware of your crew members’ emotional state.We’ve all heard that the job can lead to PTSD, and I certainly hope that you accept that. It’s proven, and it’s a fact just like falling from a ladder can cause a broken arm or leg. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to be looking for signs of emotional trauma. Then, you can take steps to help. My guest to explain h...
2019-12-1215 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFocusing Training Efforts on ‘Bread-and-Butter’ Operations with Stephen RhineIf you’ve listened to this show for any length of time, you know realistic training scenarios … and sometimes the lack of them … are my thing. Learning the fundamentals is always the key to later skill-building. So it’s important to get focused on training for bread-and-butter operations.. those common skills that sometimes are taken for granted. How do we develop a program that covers this ground when we’re working with multiple different generations that all learn differently? Today, we’re talking with Lt. Stephen Rhine about how to accomplish this. Steve’s been with the FDNY for 17 years. He’s also the...
2019-12-0922 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastDo firefighters with skills but no degree have less worth? with Chad CostaIf you’ve been in the fire service long enough, you probably remember when firefighters with a trade skill were highly valued. These were the guys who came into the job knowing things like engine repair, or electrical, or even plumbing. But these days, it seems those skills are not valued much anymore. Now, hiring and promotion are based largely on test scores and education. How did we get here? And is this okay? Or are we missing something? My guest to discuss this is Chad Costa. He’s a battalion chief with the City of Petaluma, California Fire Department. He h...
2019-12-0517 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastKnow Your Pump Panel with Paul WatlingtonAre you an engineer? Or maybe a chauffeur? Or perhaps an MPO? Regardless of the name, if you operate the pump panel on an engine, you need to know a lot of technical stuff to be any good. And the guys on the other end of the line depend on you to know it.So how well do you know the way your apparatus operates? Many people with technical jobs are satisfied to be able to do well when everything’s working. But you don’t really earn your pay until you come through when the situation goes sideways. Here to t...
2019-11-2518 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastThe Beginner's Mindset and Why You Need It with George McNeilLet’s talk Zen Buddism. Do you know the term Shoshin? It’s the Japanese word for a beginner’s mind. A verse from a philosopher says:“It is not difficult/to keep a beginner’s mind./There are many possibilities in a beginner’s mind,/but in the expert few.” … which is why my guest today says it’s important to keep the beginner’s mindset. To always be learning, to be confident in what you know, but never cocky. To remember why you got into this profession. George McNeil forgot those things, and he paid a price. Now he wants to make sur...
2019-11-2113 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow to Develop Command Presence with Tom MerrillLet’s say you’re a new officer. You want your crew to follow you, right? Now how do you get them to do that? One thing that absolutely will NOT work is to order people around arbitrarily. This does nothing but make them annoyed with you. Put yourself in their place: What would get you to follow someone? Chances are, it’s an attitude called “command presence.” That’s what instills confidence that you know what you’re talking about. Back again on Code 3 today to discuss command presence – what it is and why it’s important – is Tom Merrill. He’s a 35-y...
2019-11-1918 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastThe Accidental Comedian with Travis HowzeSomething good can come from even the worst situations, and in this show, you’re going to hear from a great example. This is the story of how Travis Howze, survivor of the Charleston Nine disaster in 2007, developed PTSD and ended up leaving the fire service after eight years. He went on to become a full-time stand-up comedian, and his 2015 album, “Reporting for Duty” reached the top ten. Now he entertains around the country and has performed at FDIC where he will be again in 2020.
2019-11-1116 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastDon't Communicate Like the Military with Brian SchaefferFor just about as long as anyone can remember, the fire service has operated in a pseudo-military style. Members have ranks, of course. And complex org charts are a favorite Powerpoint slide. The similarities to the military include passing information up and down the ranks. But today’s guest says that’s an old concept that has become a recipe for communications failure. Brian Schaeffer is the chief of the Spokane, Washington fire department. He’s served in fire departments in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest over the past 25 years, and works on several public safety and health-related committees. He has le...
2019-11-0717 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTraining on the Denver Drill with Tony CarrollToday, we’re talking about the Denver Drill. It’s well-known, but just in case you need a brush up, here it is: In 1992, a Denver, Colorado firefighter named Mark Langvardt was on the second floor of a commercial building on fire. He was doing a search but became separated from his partner. He couldn’t find his way out and ended up trying to escape through a window. But the space he had to work in was small and the window sill was high. Even though he was located and crews tried to get him out, it took nearly an hou...
2019-11-0411 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastShould You Use Tactical Worksheets for EMS? with Bruce EvansToday, we’re talking tactical worksheets for EMS. This is more important than it may sound. A tactical worksheet is nothing more than a glorified checklist. Who needs that? If airline pilots use them every flight, maybe they should be in your arsenal also. They can prevent mistakes and protect you later if someone starts looking for blame. Here to explain the details is Bruce Evans. He’s is the fire chief and a paramedic at the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District in Bayfield, Colorado. Bruce is on the board of directors at the National Association of EMT's, and he i...
2019-10-0319 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastIn Memory of Bryan Fass with Greg FrieseThe Fire-EMS community lost a vital member this week. Bryan Fass passed away suddenly on Monday. He was just 46. A former paramedic, Bryan was well-known for his advocacy of first-responder fitness. His career was based on teaching injury-prevention and safety techniques. He ran Fit Responder, which he founded in 2007, and spoke frequently at EMS industry conferences around the country. Bryan was a prolific author, writing for multiple websites and his blog, as well as four books on fitness and wellness. With me today to remember Bryan is Greg Friese, Editor-in-chief of EMS1.com
2019-09-1914 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastPreventing Assaults on EMS Personnel with Ernesto RodriguezThere was a time when you were universally viewed as friends of the community. You were welcomed because people realized that you were there to help them. Sadly, that doesn’t seem to matter anymore. Violent physical attacks on EMS personnel are becoming more common, with new incidents being reported just about every day. So now we have to think about how to prevent those assaults. In Austin, Texas, they’re taking steps toward doing that. Here to explain more is Ernesto Rodriguez, the EMS chief for Austin-Travis County EMS.
2019-09-1615 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastLooking Back at Sept. 11, 2001 with Rick LaskyOn September 11, 2001 our world changed. America was just getting to work when it was attacked by terrorists using commercial airliners as weapons. That was the day everything we knew turned upside down. And it was the day that the FDNY suffered 343 line of duty deaths in one incident. Many more would lose battles with cancer caused by working in the rubble. Some are still fighting cancer today, 18 years later. Here to talk about the impact the terror attack on America had on the FDNY is Chief Rick Lasky. He’s well known around the country for his seminars on Pride an...
2019-09-1128 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastMaking the Fire Cause Investigator's Job Easier with Rick ChaseOne of the aspects of firefighting that we don’t often discuss is the role of the fire-cause investigator. Once a structure fire is under control, this job becomes critical to determining what insurance will pay to the property owner … and if arson was involved. There are a few things firefighters can do to make the fire cause investigator’s life a little easier, and today’s guest says they really don’t get in your way of extinguishing the fire. Rick Chase is a fire cause investigator with the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He is also...
2019-09-0514 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastMaking Volunteer Firefighting Fun Again with Jack KlineWe have discussed several times on this show the sad – and potentially disastrous –story of the declining numbers of volunteer firefighters. Everyone has their own theory of why no one wants to volunteer these days. But a Syracuse, New York newspaper op-ed column with a new explanation began showing up in social media in August. Maybe you’ve seen it. If not, we’ll link to it on our website. It was written by Jack Kline, of Lysander, New York. He has been a volunteer firefighter for over four decades. He remembers the good old days when people liked giving their ti...
2019-09-0224 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow to Train New Generations to Fight Fire with Chris GarniewiczIf you conduct training for firefighters, your teaching may be out-of-date. Now, you’re probably thinking, “That’s bull. I know how to throw a ladder.” Problem is, if you haven’t taken recurrent train-the-trainer courses, you may not be doing it right...the way it’s being taught now. If you’re a Baby Boomer or Gen X, your methods are probably outdated. It’s not your fault—it worked for you. But today’s new firefighters are different. Here to tell us why we need to update our training skills is Chris Garniewicz. He’s a captain with the Bluffton Township...
2019-08-2919 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow to be a New Fire Chief with Al Yancey, Jr.If you’ve wondered what it would be like to be a newly-minted Fire Chief – it could be a turbulent experience. You may think you know what it takes to run a department successfully. Maybe you do, may you don’t. But there are a million details to consider that might not even occur to you. That’s why the IAFC has put out an e-book titled, “You're the Fire Chief--Now What?” It’s a guide for new and interim Chiefs from Day One to Day 100 and beyond. Here to tell us what’s important for a new chief to know is Al Yance...
2019-08-2622 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFireground Excellence is Only Half the Battle with Adam NeffThe late Vince Lombardi, famous Green Bay Packers coach, was known for his inspirational quotes. Today’s show is about this Lombardi quote: “Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” That applies to firefighting as well. It’s not just how you perform on the fireground that counts, it’s how you perform all the time that makes the difference. Here to explain why ... and how...
2019-08-2222 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastStretching a Line: Start Right to Finish Strong with John LightlyThere’s a certain mindset that says it doesn’t matter how you start, as long as you finish strong. That’s not always true, though. One example: when you pull your first line at a fire. How you do it sets the whole scene for the firefight. If there’s confusion about where those initial lines are going, you’ll end up with a bowl of spaghetti. Back with me today to explain how and why to best stretch that first line is John Lightly. He’s a battalion chief in the Youngstown, Ohio fire department with over 20 years on the job.
2019-08-1917 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWhen You’re First-In at a Trench Rescue with Michael DaleyLook around construction sites and you’re likely to see a lot of trenches. If there’s an underground line of any type, it takes a trench to put it in and to maintain it. Unfortunately, not all trenches are constructed to standards. That makes the job of rescuing a trapped worker even more hazardous. There are a lot of factors to consider when you arrive at a trench rescue scene. Here to discuss some of them is Mike Daley. He’s a lieutenant with the Monroe Township Fire District No. 3 in New Jersey. He holds a Master Fire Instru...
2019-08-0820 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastShould Fire Engines Really Be Red? with Dr. Stephen SolomonWhat color is a fire engine? Well, if you’re a fan of traditional fire helmets, then I assume you’d prefer your apparatus to be red. You know, fire engine red. But for years, since the 1970s, there’s been that nagging question of conspicuity. What color is safest? What color do drivers see most readily? In today’s world of highly distracted drivers, does color matter? My guest is Dr. Stephen Solomon. He’s taken a look at the data that’s been collected and has some answers. Stephen is an optometrist. He’s also a veteran firefighter, with 17 years...
2019-08-0519 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHelicopter Scene Safety with Joseph UridilHelicopters are a great tool to have available when someone needs to be pulled out of a remote canyon – or transported to a level 1 trauma center in a hurry. They’re unbeatable at those missions. I know—I flew helicopters for a while, back in the early 2000s and I hold a commercial pilot – helicopter certificate. But they also pose a danger to ground crews. Get complacent and you could have a very bad day. In Arizona, we’ve had DPS troopers killed by helicopter tail rotors and even a main rotor strike. Back again to give us a safety refresher...
2019-08-0116 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow to Ace an Oral Interview with Mark RossiIf you’re working toward becoming a firefighter, or you’re trying to get promoted, one of the scariest phrases to you is likely “oral interview.” You should be concerned about getting it right. You can do all the right things academically and on the application, but if you don’t ace that interview, your chances of getting hired or promoted are slim to none. So what do you need to do to prepare for the interview? What should you say or not say? Here to answer those questions and more is Mark Rossi. He’s a 20-year veteran of the fire ser...
2019-07-2920 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastRespectful Entry with John ButtrickI’ll bet you use salvage covers when you can. Why not? If you’re going to protect property, you can do a better job of it with covers than without. But there’s another step you can take to save property, and you may not even think much about it. When the front door is locked and you need to get in, what do you do? Force it. After all, it’s more important to get inside and put out that room-and-contents fire before it gets any bigger. Even if the door frame splinters. Or what if grandma is having a...
2019-07-2520 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTips for Fighting Fires in the Wildland-Urban Interface with Tom AurnhammerOn this show, we’re going to dive into some more detail for structural firefighters who find themselves working in the wildland-urban interface. If you’re going to be working these fires, there are new challenges to consider. The conditions are different, which means crews need different training, especially when they haven’t spent much time on wildland assignments.One big example: weather. It’s a factor that isn’t usually a consideration in structure fires, but it can mean everything in the wildland-urban interface. Here to explain what you need to think about –and why – is Tom Aurnhammer. Tom has over 40 ye...
2019-07-2220 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFully-Involved Leadership with Gary LudwigThere are lots of books about management styles available, but for my money, the ones written by firefighters are the best. They’re specific. They’re full of real-world examples. And they aren’t just page after page of the author’s latest catchphrases. For example, there’s “Fully Involved Leadership,” the new book by Chief Gary Ludwig. It explains concepts that any member of the fire service can use to become a strong leader… from how to keep your emotions under control in stressful situations to good decision-making. And Gary does it by storytelling. That’s the best way to make concepts c...
2019-07-1816 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastAre You Ready for Firefighting in the WUI? with Brian FennessyIf you’re a structural firefighter, you’d probably rather not deal with wildland fires at all. That’s normally not really a problem, until the flames reach the wildland-urban interface, which is happening much more frequently than in the past. Then you guys from the cities need to know stuff like the 18 Watch-Outs. Or to be ready to go on a run that lasts 12 hours. Decades ago, city firefighters didn’t have to be concerned with this. Welcome to the New Normal. Here to discuss that with me is Brian Fennessy. Brian is the Chief of the Orange County, Californ...
2019-07-1520 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFinding Resources for Better Training with Jason CaugheyTraining is critical to performance, especially these days, when there are fewer real-world fires but the ones that do ignite burn hotter and faster. Problem is, a lot of training is not very realistic. Classroom only goes so far, and hands-on costs money. It also takes equipment, and some departments don’t have it to spare. Here to offer some ideas is Jason Caughey.Jason is the chief of Laramie County Fire District #2 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Before he arrived in Cheyenne in 2011, he was the chief of Gore Hill Fire Rescue in Great Falls, Montana. He spent 10 years working for th...
2019-07-1113 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWhat Qualifies a Volunteer to be a Chief Officer? with Ed DolanWhat qualifies someone to be a battalion chief? If they’re in a career department, it’s pretty clear. They need a specific amount of experience, they have to pass a written test, and probably an oral board of some kind.But what about volunteers? That’s a whole ‘nother deal. The volunteer BC may simply have more “time in grade” before being allowed to promote. This may be a person who shows up for more required training days and more responses than others. But does that qualify someone to run a fireground? Is it time to start testing candidates for the batt...
2019-07-0814 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastA Firefighter's Life is the Same Everywhere with Ulrich KoellnerI got an email a few days ago. It was full of comments about the show, like a lot of other emails I get. But this one was different. It came from a firefighter in Germany, and he wrote mostly to discuss the Eurohelmet debate. Their regulations require the new helmets for interior attacks, and a lot of firefighters there don’t like them, either. I was interested to read how things are done there…and much is the same as in the U.S. So I decided to ask the guy who wrote me to come on Code 3. Ulrich Koel...
2019-07-0423 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastAre You Really Cut Out to be a Company Officer? with Kelly LemmonsLet’s say you wanted to become a company officer. In your interview, you probably told them it was because you felt your leadership could help the department, and you meant it. Even if you also felt that a promotion would give you a raise. Or more prestige. Or, mistakenly, less work. But if those were your real reasons for wanting the job, you’re headed for trouble. Here to explain why and what a company officer really needs to know and do is Kelly Lemmons. Kelly is the Deputy Chief of the Colonial Park Fire Company in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He i...
2019-07-0118 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastSpecial Report- Reflections on 19 HeroesJune 30, 2019, marks the sixth anniversary of the LODD of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew, who were killed while fighting the Yarnell Hill fire southeast of Prescott, Arizona.The 20-man crew, the only certified IHC that was part of a municipal fire department (City of Prescott), was trapped in a canyon when the fast-moving flames overran their position. The flames were so intense that their emergency shelters were not enough to protect them. One man, Brendan McDonough, who was assigned to be the crew’s lookout, was not in the canyon and survived.
2019-07-0105 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastAdmitting There's a Problem with Volunteer Departments with Billy GoldfederVolunteer firefighters make up most U.S. departments, by far. Yet the state of volunteer firefighting is in serious trouble. The NFPA issued a report in March that said there were 46,000 fewer volunteers in 2017 than a year earlier. There just aren’t enough people willing or able to answer emergency calls any more. And it’s not just limited to rural areas. Response times are going up and the number of people responding keeps falling. It’s past time to start finding solutions. Here to discuss that is Billy Goldfeder. He’s the deputy chief of the Loveland-Symmes, Ohio Fire Departme...
2019-06-2723 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFlowing While Advancing with Jonathan BrumleyToday’s topic is flowing water while advancing the line. Some departments always do it. Some don’t. There’s pretty good evidence that flowing while advancing is safer than dragging an uncharged line into a burning structure. Studies support water on the ceiling to reduce super-heated gases and cool it down. You can even change the fire’s flow path with a handline. Here to explain that and more is Jonathan Brumley. He is a firefighter with the Denver, Colorado Fire Department, having just left Houston, Texas. Since 2009, he’s worked as both a paid and volunteer firefighter. He recently p...
2019-06-2422 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastLive Rescue Review with Scott OrrThis week was the premiere of A&E’s Live Rescue show. And this week, I’m reviewing it. Maybe I can help you decide if it’s worth your two hours every Monday night.
2019-04-2507 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastJust In It For The T-Shirt with Jeremy PerrienDo you ever get the feeling that there are some people doing this job who really aren’t into it? They’re around -- but that's all. They’re mostly found in the ranks of the volunteer departments. These are the guys who want to wear the t-shirt and say they’re a firefighter—but don’t actually want to do the work.Now, you may want to just jettison these people. But what if you could motivate them to become actual assets on the fireground? That’s what my guest today would like to do. Jeremy Perrien is the Chief of the S...
2019-04-1512 min
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In this episode, we talk with Scott Orr about Other Songs (Timid the Brave, Scott Orr, Michael Grigoni).
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2019-03-051h 06
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastEMS Feud: Fire vs. Ambulance with Scott Freitag and Glenn KasprzykThis show is a little different than most. We’re going to take a look at a feud going on in Arizona. AMR’s LifeLine Ambulance is on the hot seat as two fire departments covering Yavapai County are complaining to state regulators that their response times are too long. Life Line says it meets the state’s standards under its Certificate of Need, or CON. Joining me for this show are Chief Scott Freitag, from the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority and Glenn Kasprzyk, COO for AMR’s Arizona and New Mexico region.
2019-03-0424 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastEditorial: NYC's Really Dumb Siren ProposalScott's opinion of the NYC proposal to change emergency sirens to the European high-low style. The city councilmembers behind the new law say they're less noisy and will lead to fewer complaints. Scott says they'll be less effective...and unAmerican, too.
2019-03-0402 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastEveryone Wants to Work for This Department with Scott ThompsonMy guest today has a new book, titled The Functional Fire Company -- Positioning Small Groups for Success & Survival. It’s intended to explain how to develop a culture of learning and training in your department. It’s working: his department has a record of retaining motivated firefighters, even though neighboring departments pay more. Some firefighters even take a pay cut to join his agency.Scott Thompson is a 35-year veteran of the fire service and chief of The Colony, Texas Fire Department. He has been a member of volunteer departments as well as worked for some of the fast...
2018-11-2617 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastHow Firefighter Culture Affects Safety with Travis CarricatoWe’ve been talking over the past few weeks on this show about whether firefighters have become too risk-averse. But there are also some department cultures that condone overly risky behavior. It’s not in the SOPs or SOGs – culture is an unwritten feeling or understanding of what firefighters expect to do. How do we balance safety with being aggressive firefighters?Scott's guest to discuss this is J. Travis Carricato.
2018-10-0422 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastMaking Good, Defensible Decisions on the Fly with Nick SalamehIf you’re a company officer or a command-level officer, you know the job is all about decision-making. The trick, of course, is to make good, defensible decisions in a big hurry at a chaotic scene. How do you do it? Scott's guest has some ideas that could help you make the right decisions under pressure. Nick Salameh is a 36-year veteran of the fire service. Thirty-one of those years were spent with the Arlington County, Virginia, Fire Department.
2018-09-2720 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastIn Praise of the Grinders with TJ WardDo you go above and beyond, not for the praise, but because it’s necessary? Maybe you're a grinder. TJ Ward joins Scott to explain the grinder mindset. It’s an attitude that says—good enough is never good enough. And grinders absolutely do not believe in leaving anything to luck or chance.
2018-09-1310 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastWhen to Fly a Patient with Cory Moser and Joseph UridilWhen is it appropriate to call for a helicopter to a scene? Even when you have a flowchart to make the determination, there’s still a lot of subjectivity involved. In this episode, Joseph Uridil of medical helicopter operator Air Methods and Prescott Fire Operations Division Chief Cory Moser join Scott to discuss when to call for aerial transport.
2018-08-1316 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastPaying for Community Paramedicine with Gary LudwigJust about everyone agrees that community paramedicine is a great idea. But, trouble is, no one wants to pay for it. Mesa, Arizona, had a very good program but had to shut it down for lack of funding. Gary Ludwig joins Scott on this episode to discuss what can be done.
2018-08-0616 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastA Look Back at 100 Episodes with Scott OrrIn celebration of our official 100th episode of Code 3, Scott pulls back the curtain to give you a quick look at how we got here. Join us!
2018-07-0911 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastBullies and Harassment in the Fire Service with I. David DanielsBullying and harassment within the fire service isn’t talked about very much, but it happens. Find out what it will take to stop this destructive (and expensive) behavior as guest co-host Rhonda Orr joins Scott to discuss the problem with I. David Daniels.
2018-07-0521 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastUnderstanding NFPA 3000 with John MontesThe NFPA has issued a new standard – NFPA 3000 (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program. The NFPA’s John Montes joins Scott to explain why it was needed and what it includes on this edition of Code 3.
2018-06-2116 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastTips for Incident Commanders with Jason HoevelmanThere’s an art to being a great incident commander, and Jason Hoevelmann stops by Code 3 to talk with Scott about what it takes, and what not to do.
2018-06-1124 min
The Mitchen with Andrew Levins and Mitch OrrEpisode 37: No Scratching (with Myffy Rigby, Callan Boys, Anton Forte And Jason Scott)We sat down with the owners of the Good Food Guide's best restaurant of the year - and the two editors who awarded it to them! Myffy Rigby is back for her second episode of The Mitchen, with her is Brisbane Good Food Guide editor Callan Boys, plus Jason Scott and Anton Forte, owners of the best new restaurant Hubert, as well as Sydney institutions Frankie's, Shady Pines and The Baxter Inn. - The Mitchen is a podcast about food in Sydney, hosted by Andrew Levins and Mitch Orr. Get in touch with us to ask us a question or t...
2016-09-121h 08
The Mitchen with Andrew Levins and Mitch OrrEpisode 29: The Deep Deep Woods (featuring Rodney Scott And Morgan McGlone)We're back with another BBQ episode! The last one was about Alabama BBQ, this time we go whole hog with Rodney Scott from Scott's BBQ in South Carolina and Morgan McGlone (Belle's Hot Chicken, Harpoon Harry). Rodney came to Sydney to smoke a whole pig or two with Morgy and found a moment to chat with us about all things slow and low. Get in touch with The Mitchen at facebook.com/themitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-05-1938 min
The TheonautsTheonauts 014: Ridley Scott's Bible Movies, More Leftovers, Hamas, and Christian History Part 1.5 (Christ's Nature)Ridley Scott is making two new Bible movies, we discuss the weirdness of HBO's Leftovers, more tensions between Israel and Hamas, then we talk about the historical debate on the nature of Christ which leads to our next history discussion.
2014-07-1700 min