Shows
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- The ConFire Book ClubSam and Vito sit down together to discuss a new program- the ConFire Book Club. It's a short one, so grab a book, relax, and enjoy!2024-08-2926 min
Between Two HydrantsRekindle- A Conversation with Andy and AliSam and Vito are busy recording so enjoy this "Rekindle," the very first recording of Between to Hydrants with Andy and Ali, ConFire's very own physical therapists.2024-08-1436 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- A Candid Captain's ConversationSam and Vito sit down to have a very candid conversation with some of ConFire's senior officers to talk about the way things were, the way they are, and where we are headed. Captain's Jason Conner, Chris Ochoa, Dave Lindsey, Paul Lyons III, Ryan Fern, and Chris Freyler all offer up some nuggets of truth.
Give it a listen!2024-07-311h 20
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Special Episode July 21 MemorialOn this July 21st, Sam and Vito sit down with Retired Fire Captain Rick Stratton and Captain Dave Lindsey to reflect on the 17th anniversary of the Michelle Drive Incident where we lost Captain Matt Burton and Engineer Scott Desmond.
Rick, Dave, and Sam spent significant time at Station 70 and the discussion is unique and at times raw. Please remember Scott and Matt today.2024-07-211h 08
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Crew 12Sam meets with Crew 12, ConFire's own Handcrew, to discuss what the Crew is, what they do, and how some of them got to the place they are. Captains Woods, Brunton, and Earhart join in as well. Give it a listen!2024-07-171h 06
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Chief Tom SiragusaSam and Vito have the pleasure of sitting down with Retired Chief Tom Siragusa who retired as an Assistant Chief with San Francisco Fire Department in 2018. He was a CDF Firefighter, a Firefighter/Medic with San Rafael FD and joined the SFFD in 1982. A Firefighter, Chief's Aid, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chief, Tom shares reflections of decades of experience with Between Two Hydrants.
1:31:00 Retired Battalion Chief Dave George reads Tom's article "Just in for the day" 2024-04-251h 55
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Porter Rescue FireSam and Vito sit down with the crew from Station 95, Bethel Island, to discuss a reported rescue fire last December. This fire had all indications of a potential rescue of an elderly woman.
Bethel Island has many firefighting hurdles including water supply, ingress issues, and distance from other companies. Captain 95 does a good job describing and overcoming all those issues.2024-04-1057 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Engineer TTQSam and Vito sit down with Engineer's Gregory and Cross as well as Captain Dan Brooks to talk about the Engineer Train to Qualify process. Rachel and Cody talk about their initial thoughts of last year's new way of testing for the rank of engineer and what they thought when they finished.
Dan talks about what the challenges were that first year and changes that are coming for this year.
They whole group discusses our mission...to save lives. We reiterate that no matter what your job is in the Fire District, the mission is...2024-03-2753 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Countrywood Rescue FireSam and Vito sit down at Station 10 with Captains Damien Sanderson, Darren Rosten, and Brian George to discuss the Countrywood Incident. A structure fire early this year in Walnut Creek where two people were rescued. On utilizing VES and quick thinking. The last 30 minutes is gold as Darren and Brian move from the fire to the future of the department and how hungry our personnel are. It's a don't miss episode.2024-03-131h 27
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Rescue Fire Temple ICJoin Sam as he sits down with crews from Station 6 and Battalion 2 Greg Sawyer to discuss the Temple Incident in Pacheco involving a rescue. The fire took place on February 2, 2024. Interesting views on resource ordering, dispatchers doing a great job, and crews making aggressive searches.2024-02-2841 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- FollowershipFirefighter Konnor Delang guest hosts and leads a discussion on what it means to be a good follower. Today's podcast dives into the other side of leadership from a perspective we are all placed in on a daily basis.2024-02-141h 21
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Introducing ConFire ChroniclesSam and Vito sit down with Firefighter Brenden Cleary to talk about his new initiative- ConFire Chronicles. A new way of tracking fires, building a database of learning from all levels, and a mapping system that is unique. Join us as we dive into this new ground level up program. 2024-01-3152 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Fire Chief's UpdateWe're back for Season 2 of Between Two Hydrants and we are kicking off the season with an update from the Fire Chief. Please listen as Chief Broschard talks about quarter 1 training and direction.2024-01-1725 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants Season 1 WrapSam and Vito wrap up season 1 and talk about what’s coming up. Special thanks to Engineer Drew Rozner for his editing skills!2023-12-0711 minBetween Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Truck OperationsSam and Vito talk with Battalion Chief Dominic Ciotola, Captain Paul Williams, and Captain Vinny Aiello to discuss Truck Operations and the introduction of the new truck task book. Some really good info on the history of truck operations in the District, where we are headed, and the use of the taskbook.2023-11-2240 minBetween Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants - Community Risk Reduction Team and HomelessnessThis week Sam and Vito talk with Contra Costa Fire Inspectors Bryan Ellis and Derrick Berumen to talk about their roles in the Community Risk Reduction Team and the challenges they face talking with the unhoused population in the county.
They have a very unique and effective role in fire prevention and much fruit has been produced because of their efforts.2023-11-0852 minBetween Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Project Pink WheelsSam and Vito sit down with retired Contra Costa Fire Captain Chris Leimpeter to talk about his continuing passion...Project Pink Wheels. He talks about his time with ConFire, what led him to start Project Pink Wheels, and what it takes to be involved. Chris intimately shares his experience with breast cancer and cancer awareness. It is especially fitting during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Give it a listen and check out the below links-
https://youtu.be/pDkYSW0pabI?si=mdco9tGXUu4qtiCk
Instagram @projectpinkwheels
Facebook Projectpinkwheels 2023-10-2545 minBetween Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Live Fire TrainingSam and Vito sit down with Training Chief Dave Watson to discuss all things training including Quarter 4 Live Fire training, a twice weekly live fire burn where all companies will get through the burn props for simulated rescue fires.
Dave talks about where he came from, his time at Con Fire, and the direction training is headed in.2023-10-1143 minBetween Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Our Brother John Martinez
Between Two Hydrants is live on location at Station 6 in downtown Concord for "Buzz Cuts For John." This is a special episode in support of our brother and Firefighter John Martinez who is in the fight of his life dealing with cancer.
Hear from his academy classmates, his crew, the Fire Chief and more as we talk about how important support from those around you is so important as you battle cancer.
Chief Whit MacDonald who fought through cancer himself, makes a special appearance.
2023-09-2734 minBetween Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Our Brother John MartinezBetween Two Hydrants is live on location at Station 6 in downtown Concord for "Buzz Cuts For John." This is a special episode in support of our brother and Firefighter John Martinez who is in the fight of his life dealing with cancer.
Hear from his academy classmates, his crew, the Fire Chief and more as we talk about how important support from those around you is so important as you battle cancer.
Chief Whit MacDonald who fought through cancer himself, makes a special appearance.2023-09-271h 15Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Engine 14 Rescue FireSam and Vito sit down with Captain Casey Kiernan to discuss Engine 14’s February rescue fire in Martinez on Foster Street.
Good info on situational awareness, knowing your area, and performing your duties at a high level.
Give it a listen and let us know what you think.2023-09-1349 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- The Fire Service and PhysicalsCaptain Ryan Graham shares his experience discovering kidney cancer during his annual physical. Its an open and honest talk about what he felt and how he felt in that moment and the moments beyond.
Battalion Chief Rob Lutzow discusses where we've been and where we're going with the annual physicals program.
Special guest voice of Baxter, Captain Graham's arson K9, can be heard!2023-08-3043 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- Trybe SummitsVito and guest host Battalion Chief Greg Sawyer sit down with Keaton and Nolan from Trybe Summits, www.trybesummits.com, to discuss a variety of topics from breath-work to cold therapy and saunas to mental health and its role in the fire service.
Note: throughout the podcast there are references to ConFire's "Station 4 Initiative." The Fire District has taken a slower station and turned it into a station for limited rest and rehabilitation. Crews from our busier companies can spend a month rehabilitating and resting. They are given Whoop Bands to track sleep and recovery among other...2023-08-161h 15
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants-Physical Therapy with Andy and AliSam and Vito sit down for the first actual recorded Between Two Hydrants with Andy Anich, PT, DPT, CSCS and Ali Heartman PT, DPT, CSCS aka Andy and Ali ConFire's physical therapists. The conversation ranges from who they are and where they've come from to where they want to take the program. Give it a listen, your mind AND body will thank you. Give them a look at https://reconperform.com2023-08-0236 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants- A Matt and Scott TributeCaptain Matt Burton (34) and Engineer Scott Desmond (37) lost their lives tragically in a residential structure fire in the early hours of July 21, 2007 while attempting to rescue an elderly couple in the city of San Pablo, CA. The loss of their lives and the lives of the residents has reverberated throughout the Contra Costa County Fire District for 16 years now.
This week, Captain Sam Nichols and District Chief Vito Impastato, reflect on that loss in a very personal and raw way. Today CCCFPD has in total 407 suppression personnel, Captains, Engineers, and Firefighters. Of that number, 307 have been hired after the loss...2023-07-1934 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants IMCISam and Vito sit down with Captain Josh Andrews at Station 1 to discuss our IMCI (Intentional Mass Casualty Incidents) aka Active Shooter protocols and upcoming training.
4 Questions to ask:
1. Where's the command post?
2. Where are the hot, warm, cold zones?
3. What is the best information on suspects?
4. Who's the force protection.
Suggested Reading:
Columbine Review Commission, May 2001
Report of Investigation into the 2 April 2014 Shooting Incident at Fort Hood
After Action Report Washington Navy Yard September 16, 2013
...2023-07-0551 min
Between Two HydrantsBetween Two Hydrants TrailerAssistant Chief Vito Impastato & Captain Sam Nichols sit-down and discuss the Between Two Hydrants Podcast.
2023-06-2105 min
Chitina ArtisticaIl Giardino diFelicia EvelinLuisa Valentina free"Creiamo insieme il Giardino della Memoria e dell'Impegno di Casa Felicia. Coltiviamo bellezza e libertà. La bellezza naturalmente artistica di un giardino della memoria, un luogo del pensiero.Luisa Impastato e Evelin Costa di Casa Memoria Peppino Impastato con Vito e Valentina Soster, su Indie Life Radio Dialoghi Artistici oggi, ore 20.00www.indieliferadio.it"Ringraziamo Niccolò Reina per il bellissimo disegno dedicato al Giardino di Casa Felicia❤ Buon ascolto!2022-11-1646 min
Su e Giù per le TangenzialiIl Bosco dei Cento Passi a GaggianoNel 1978, la mafia uccise il giornalista Peppino Impastato che con i suoi articoli e la sua candidatura alle elezioni comunali stava denunciando le attività di Cosa Nostra. La sua storia è stata raccontata anche nel film I Cento Passi che vi consiglio di vedere. Se lo avete già visto, dovete allora visitare un posto pieno di significato: San Vito a Gaggiano.
Gaggiano è un comune alle porte di Milano, attraversato dal Naviglio Grande che lambisce anche la vicina Trezzano. Fino al 2005, le campagne situate a Nord del comune sono state oggetto di una disputa tra chi voleva trasformarle in area edificabile e chi...2022-09-1300 min
Spazio 70[205] Tano Badalamenti parla di Peppino ImpastatoPalermo, novembre 2000. Il mafioso Gaetano Badalamenti rilascia una dichiarazione nel corso di un'udienza del processo per l'omicidio del giornalista Giuseppe Impastato, assassinato in data 9 maggio 1978. Il corpo del trentenne di Cinisi viene rinvenuto sulla linea ferroviaria per Trapani completamente dilaniato da un'esplosione, accanto ad un binario divelto. «Impastato come Feltrinelli» scrivono alcuni giornali, accusando il giornalista di terrorismo. La notizia, tuttavia, ha ugualmente poco seguito poiché lo stesso giorno viene rinvenuto il corpo senza vita dell'onorevole Aldo Moro e tra le pagine dei giornali c'è davvero poco spazio per altri eventi. La madre, gli amici e i compagni di militanza di I...2022-04-0809 min
Mood Italia RadioMemoria antimafia - Ospite Giovanni ImpastatoSono passati 29 anni da giorno della strage di Capaci in cui vennero uccisi dalla mafia, il giudice Giovanni Falcone, la moglie Francesca Morvillo e gli agenti della scorta Vito Schifani, Rocco Dicillo e Antonio Montinaro.
In questo 23 maggio 2021, Mood Italia Radio ha dedicato una lunga diretta per ricordare la strage, ma anche per ricordare gli altri caduti per mano mafiosa, coloro che giornalmente combattono la mafia e coloro che non si piegano alle intimidazioni mafiose e alle richieste di pizzo.
Per ricordare quel tragico giorno, abbiamo avuto come nostro ospite Giovanni Impastato, fratello di Peppino...2021-05-2525 min
MemosAlle origini della mafia siciliana, tra passato e presenteUmberto Santino, storico, fondatore insieme alla moglie Anna Puglisi del Centro Siciliano di Documentazione “Giuseppe Impastato”, è stato l’ospite di oggi a Memos. Il Centro palermitano è un punto di riferimento, anche a livello internazionale, sugli studi storici e sull’attualità della mafia siciliana. In queste settimane il Centro “Impastato” ha compiuto 40 anni dalla fondazione nel maggio del 1977. Umberto Santino ha appena pubblicato un libro che raccoglie anni di ricerche e di studi sulle origini della mafia siciliana. “La mafia dimenticata. La criminalità organizzata in Sicilia dall’Unità d’Italia al Novecento. Le prime inchieste. I processi. Un documento storico” (Melampo, 2017). A Memos Santino ha raccon...2017-05-2227 min
Il Volatore36 anni con il marchio del mostroCaso Alkamar. Il 5 novembre Giuseppe Gulotta ritornerà in un tribunale per il risarcimento. Un segreto di Stato ha fottuto la vita a un uomo. Lo ha torturato per fargli sputare una falsa verità. Lo ha trasformato in un capro espiatorio. Lo ha costretto a vivere per trentasei anni con il marchio del mostro e per ventidue in una cella.Giuseppe Gulotta ne aveva diciotto quando è stato macellato per proteggere qualcosa di indicibile, una strage di carabinieri in Sicilia ad Alcamo Marina in provincia di Trapani. Oggi ne ha cinquantasette. Il 5 novembre lo Stato che lo ha prima condannato e 36 ann...2014-11-0406 min