GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 191
Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel with our special guest 33 Year Veteran of the San Francisco F.D., Battalion Chief Anthony Smerdel. Hired by the SFFD in 1979, He was a member of the Heavy Rescue Squad 2 from 1985 - 2008, (As a Captain, Lieutenant, and Fireman). Was promoted to Battalion Chief in June 2008 and Retired in December 2012. He responded to the Marlow Hotel (where he became trapped and rescued), El Capetian Hotel Fire, 395 Capp St. Fire , and Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989. Since retiring, he is a Partner with Northern California Rescue Training (NCRT). A company with five other firemen to provide technical rescue training for fire departments, USAR teams, private industry, community colleges and the US Marine Corp. We will get the whole skinny... You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool

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GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 190 | ASTORIA FILMMAKER PHIL CAPPADORA & FDNY E81 CHRIS EDWARDS

Join us LIVE for Episode 190 of the Gettin’ Salty Experience. Our special guests will be Chris Edwards & Phil Cappadora Jr. Chris Edwards is a retired NYC firefighter with the FDNY. He served with the FDNY for 17 years. He was a member of E42 and E81 in the Bronx, NY. Chris Edwards was also a first responder during the tragedies that surrounded the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Edwards currently serves as a member of DART team, Disaster Assistance Response Team who deploys during disasters to assist individuals, families and communities during a disaster. Edwards is also a big proponent of “giving back” to all who helped during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. His new book “Coming Through the Flames” is a memoir dedicated to his children, some of whom did not get to see their dad as a fireman since he retired before their birth.

Coming Through the Flames: My Life in the F.D.N.Y. https://a.co/d/7nYJDV1

Phillip Cappadora jr, first born son to FF Phillip Cappadora SR, is the founder and CEO of the Astoria Filmmakers Club (AFC), a nonprofit organization for filmmakers in NYC and the Hudson Valley, recently awarded two NYS assembly citations of service for his charity works and for the Triborough Film Festival, NYC’s exclusive Battle of the Boroughs. Phillip Jr wrote the pilot episode of “FIRELAND” an AFC original episodic series about the FDNY in the prior decade to 9/11, inspired by Chris Edwards book, Coming through the Flames. Fireland is currently being crowd funded for production and a podcast play version of episode one “Hells Gate” is available for free on Amazon Music and other streaming platforms. Text “FIRELAND” at 646-681-2810 for the link to the AFC hotline. You don’t want to miss this one 😎 ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saltydoginc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gettinsaltyapparel/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QSZ6kGOIXa3YuqHv8m0Fu?si=ykHHQykGQ-qadMccNMVMOg SPREAKER: https://spreaker.page.link/iZ75UaHKsrtvtTRU6 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast/id1497426893 Text FIRELAND for the link , 646-681-2810


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Join us LIVE Monday night @ 8PM on the Gettin’ Salty Experience podcast as we sit down with brothers Don and Steve Mormino, who have dedicated their lives to service in New York City. From both brother’s early days in the NYPD to both brothers distinguished careers in the FDNY, Don and Steve will share gripping tales you won’t hear anywhere else. You definitely don’t want to miss this one, we are on all the players 😎

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COCKLOFTS & COCKTAILS Ep:21 | GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST
Had a long hard day at the office or on the fire ground....Grab a drink and relax with us at the kitchen table. We will take a look at some of the latest firefighting news and updates from around the country and the world. Send us your fire pictures, videos, helmet cams, as well as your rig and kitchen table pics. Send them to [email protected] and maybe...just maybe... you might make it onto the Cocklofts and Cocktails show. We love the smell of a burning cockloft in the evening....stay safe but salty. #Podcast #FDNY #GettinSalty ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saltydoginc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gettinsaltyapparel/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QSZ6kGOIXa3YuqHv8m0Fu?si=ykHHQykGQ-qadMccNMVMOg SPREAKER: https://spreaker.page.link/iZ75UaHKsrtvtTRU6 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast/id1497426893



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GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 188
Be sure and join us with our special guest 27 Year Veteran of the Flint Township (Mi.) F.D., F.F Rico Phillips In 1975 he was inspired by the television show; Emergency! In January 1992 he was Hired by the Flint Township (Mi.) Fire Department as an on-call firefighter. In October 1992 Hired by the City of Flint (Mi.) Fire Department as career firefighter/EMT. In December 1995 Elected as Vice President for community relations by the Flint Firefighters Union Local #352. In 2001 Promoted to Apparatus/Operator. In 2014 Promoted to Quartermaster. In 2019 Retired. In 2010, he started the Flint Inner-City Youth Hockey Program for youngsters in his hometown (Nobody care about Hockey Boomer). His work with the program led to Phillips winning the NHL’s prestigious Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, which is named after the first Black man to play in the NHL. Phillips was recognized in 2019 during the NHL’s annual televised awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Since retiring, he was hired as the Ontario Hockey League’s director of cultural diversity and inclusion in 2020. He still plays in a local men’s league twice a week and continues to referee games, both in the Flint area and in the Livonia Hockey Association.... Oh and we might talk about the water 💦💦💦 We will get the whole skinny...
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Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.187
TRIBUTE TO FDNY CAPTAIN WILLIAM BURKE JR. Be sure to tune into our next segment of "NEVER FORGET” with special guests, 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Capt. Burke's brother Mike Burke. We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Captain William "Billy" Burke Jr. who died on 9-11-01. William “Billy” Burke Jr. grew up on Plainview, Long Island. His father was William F. Burke Sr and a Deputy Chief assigned to the 6th Division in the Bronx. During his tenure as a Deputy Chief in the 6th Division, the Bronx experienced unprecedented levels of fire duty. Throughout his career, many Bronx Firefighters would approach Billy Burke Jr. to tell him how much they admired and respected his Dad. They told him that his Dad always took care of his men. This is a lesson that Billy Burke Jr. would learn and practice. Capt. Burke was appointed to the FDNY on January 9, 1982 and was assigned to Engine 24. In September 1986, he transferred to Ladder 11 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He was promoted to LT in 1991 and assigned to 34 Engine. He was promoted to Captain in 1997 and assigned to Engine 21 in June of 2001. Captain William F. Burke Jr. was beloved wherever he worked. He was a positive force in affecting the demeanor of those around him. On September 11th, he led his Firefighters into the North Tower, and he told them to evacuate when he realized that the situation in the North Tower was untenable. Yet, Capt. Burke stayed behind and helped those that couldn’t help themselves. A lesson he may have learned from his Dad, take care of your men. WE HONOR the BRAVE men and women like Captain Burke, who refused to quit; refused to retreat; and fought until the very end!!Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #neverforget www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience.

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Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.186
Be sure and join us with our special guest, 38 year Veteran, Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief, Mauricio Rodriguez. Appointed to CFD candidate training in November of 1986. After candidate training he went to truck 25 in February of 1987. Then he went to truck 29 in 1988 and stayed there until 1997. 1997 - Promoted to Lieutenant 1997 till 1999, District 4 Relief 1999 till 2010, District 5 Relief 2009 - Promoted to Captain 2010 - 2016 - Engine 116 2016 - Promoted to Battalion Chief 2016 - 2018 - Operations Headquarters Relief 2018 - 2022 - Battalion Chief 22 2022 - 2023 - Battalion Chief 18 Retired 11/25/2003 It's going to be another great show with some really good stories and laughs. You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also listen to our podcast………We are on all the players!! #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefighters #ChicagoFD Lifetoughkids.com



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Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.185 Be sure and join us live tomorrow Monday, February 12th @ 8pm on our YouTube channel with our special guest, 25 year Veteran, KCFD Capt. Chad Nading. Appointed to KCFD 1998, Assigned to Pumper 40. Over his career...he worked in Pumper 36,30,29,17,43,33...(Phew) also worked in Truck 11,2 and 7...sure we won't break his balls on this. Overall he worked 11 years on a pumper, 11 years on a truck, 1 as District Safety officer and 2+ as instructor. He worked the West Bottoms Fire, Clary Fire with LODD John Tlveton, and is now Fire instructor for Johnson County Community College. Retired in February 2023. You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also listen to our podcast………We are on all the players!! #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefighters

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Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 184
Be sure and join us with our special guest, 30 year Veteran, FDNY RESCUE 2 Lieutenant Paul Somin. Paul did some time with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department in 1985. Appointed to FDNY September 14th 1987, Assigned to Engine Company 34. -Transferred to 45 Engine in February, 1989 -Transferred to 58 Truck in May, 1990 - In July of 1992 - Squad 41 (OS) - In August of 1996 - Rescue 2 (OS) - In 2004 - Promoted to Lieutenant in 28 truck - In 2008 Transferred back to Rescue 2 as the Lt. - Retired in February 2017 We are excited to hear his stories, especially from one of the most tragic days the city experienced in 1990. Paul was the NOZZLE MAN at the Happy Land Social Club fire. Sharing his experience from that job will have you on the edge of your seat !!!!! Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also listen to our podcast………We are on all the players!! #lovethis job #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefighters YouTube.com/gettinsaltyexperience @fdnyrescue2 #rescue2

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Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 183
Be sure and join us with our special guest 32 year Veteran, FDNY Engine 248 Captain, Charles H. Sollin. He was sworn into the FDNY on October 26th, 1960, and reported to D11 Quarters of E229 -L146 on October 29th 1960. November 1960 – at Randall's Island – Communications Messenger December 1960 – Aircraft Collison over Brooklyn and the USS Constellation (aircraft carrier fire) both incidents in E235. January 1961 – Began Proby School (6-weeks) March 1961 – Assigned to Ladder 104 During the years of 1971 – 1973 responded to a few good runs. Merit Rating Class III, Roof Rope Rescue with L108, and Lorimar Streets 3rd alarm. Promoted to Lieutenant December 1976 – E292 MBO program - permanently assigned in June 1977 October 1979 – Unit citation Promoted to Captain in February 1981 in the 10th Division and in May of 1982 assigned to E248. Injured in June of 1982 where he fell 3 floors. And ended up getting injured again in February of 1983 Detailed to OBC in July 1985 Retired in June 1992. We are excited to hear his stories. Firefighting in those days were times in a class all by themselves.
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