Journeyman Firefighter Podcast

Journeyman Firefighter Podcast episodes:

• 05.04.2024

  Episode 34: Jeffery Bryant Jr

  Grant and Jeffery talk about Fire Nuggets, Firefighter Rescue Survey and the upcoming Firemanship Conference in July.http://firenuggets.comhttps://www.firemanshipconference.com

  
• 12.13.2023

  Episode 33: Eric Wheaton

  Grant and the Eric talk about Vent Enter Search, FDIC Family and Fitness.

  
• 10.31.2023

  Episode 32: Sam Hittle

  Grant speaks with Sam Hittle about Wichita, Forcible Entry, Truck Company and all things fireman!

  
• 04.03.2023

  Episode 31: Brian Abbott

  If you’re struggling reach out to someone. There is help. The distance from rock bottom to good is not as far as it seems.https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com(855) 900-8437Brian Abbott (330) 687-7749Grant Schwalbe (239) 898-0843

  
• 09.15.2022

  Episode 30: Bob Pressler

  Grant speaks with Bob Pressler. They speak about training, FDTN, Christiana and FDNY. Enjoy!

  
• 07.29.2022

  Episode 29: Xavier Ricci

  Grant speaks with Xavier Ricci of Stockton Fire about the Stockton Culture, Training and Department Manuals.

  
• 06.13.2022

  Episode 28: Lloyd Mitchell

  Grant speaks with photographer Lloyd Mitchell. Lloyd is a freelance photographer that is known for his fire scene photos of FDNY. Enjoy the conversation!

  
• 05.19.2022

  Episode 27: Jimmy Payne

  Grant speaks with longtime Baltimore City Fireman Jimmy Payne.

  
• 02.08.2022

  Episode 26: Eric Haskins and Frank Beauvais

  https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/firehouse-strength-conditioning?attrib=546509-aff-Journeymanpodcast____________Eric HaskinsSenior FF, Nampa FireBS Exercise ScienceCertified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)Idaho’s 1st Level 3 CF Certified TrainerWestside Barbell Conjugate Tactical InstructorBIT IG @brotherhoodintrainingPersonal IG @tiodhi___________Workouts mentioned: Workout 1: “Fight Gone Bad Style”Have each crew member pick an exercise that they...

  
• 11.02.2021

  Episode 25: Brian Emenecker

  Grant speaks with Retired Captain Brian Emenecker from Caden Fire.

  
• 09.25.2021

  Episode 24: Jonathan Jarvis

  Grant speaks with Jonathan Jarvis of Wichita Fire about pride and ownership, positive attitudes and general firemanship!

  
• 08.30.2021

  Episode 23: Joe Yowler

  Grant speaks with Joe Yowler about the Carolina Fire Days, Training and Involving our family members in the things we do.

  
• 04.15.2021

  Episode 22: Brian Brush-Civilian Rescue Research Project

  https://www.firefighterrescuesurvey.com/uploads/2/5/3/6/25366566/2021q1report.pdf

  
• 04.10.2021

  Episode 21: Justin Lorenzen

  Grant speaks with Justin Lorenzen about the firefighter rescue survey and how he took the national survey and made it work for the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

  
• 11.20.2020

  Episode 20: Jim Crawford

  Chief Jim Crawford (Midway Fire, SC)[email protected] St Fire 2/14/1995https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr-078.pdfEbenezer Church Fire 3/14/2004

  
• 11.05.2020

  Episode 19: Paul Capo

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• 10.27.2020

  Episode 18: David McGrail

  Grant speaks with Chief David McGrail from Denver Fire. The two speak about his fire service career, High Rise Fires, complacency and a wide range of topics.

  
• 06.18.2020

  Episode 17: Ben Shultz

  Grant talks with Ben Shultz from West Palm Beach Fire about his class “Every Second Counts”. The two cover a range of topics from search to out the door times to rig layout and pre-arrival orders.

  
• 06.04.2020

  Episode 16: Jarrod Sergi

  Andrew Zysk talks with Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk Fire Rescue and Trial by Fire. They talk about company officer leadership and Jarrod’s new book “No Nonsense Leadership”.

  
• 05.23.2020

  Episode 15: Matt Chan

  Grant talks with Matt Chan, a North Metro Firefighter and Crossfit Games athlete on a range of topics from fitness to eating to firefighting and training.

  
• 05.14.2020

  Episode 14: David Rhodes and Brian Olson

  Kiel and Grant talk with Chief David Rhodes and Brian Olson about Georgia Smoke Divers, mindset and preparation.

  
• 04.14.2020

  Episode 13: Skip Coleman

  Kiel and Grant have a good conversation with Chief Skip Coleman (ret) from Toledo, Ohio on the origin of modern incident command and oriented search.

  
• 01.28.2020

  Episode 12: Ric Jorge

  Kiel Samsing and Grant Schwalbe have an incredible conversation with one of America’s Senior Men: the one and only Ric Jorge.

  
• 11.06.2019

  Episode 11 - Jim Hensel

  In episode 11, Grant sits down with Jim Hensel, the founder of Mayhem Mindset. A former firefighter/EMT, Jim is passionate about guiding individuals to get clear on their calling, find significance and codify their core values.

  
• 09.06.2019

  Episode 10 - Brian Brush

  The guys hear from the one and only Brian Brush of Fire By Trade. You don’t want to miss this one — so much wisdom here!

  
• 07.20.2019

  Episode 9 - Dennis LeGear

  Retired Oakland Fire Capt. Dennis LeGear joins the guys to drop crazy knowledge in multiple domains from critical thinking processes to planning hose and nozzle systems.

  
• 06.21.2019

  Episode 8 - Isaac Frazier

  Andrew, Grant, and Kyle talk with Isaac Frazier of Wichita Fire and Tactical Advantage Training. Isaac never fails to entertain or inform and this episode is no exception.

  
• 05.16.2019

  Episode 7 - Chief Mike Benadum

  In Episode 7, Andrew and Grant talk with Chief Mike Benadum of Toledo Fire about the events of the fire at 528 Magnolia St in 2014 that resulted in the LODD of two Toledo firefighters.

  
• 03.15.2019

  Episode 6 - Gary Lane

  Episode 6: the one where the guys crush it with Gary Lane. You know Gary. He’s humble, he’s hilarious, and he loves the job as much as anybody, anywhere. Gary’s a fireman in Ohio and a member of Brothers in...

  
• 01.18.2019

  Episode 5 - Larry McCormack

  Andrew and Grant have an incredible, far-ranging conversation with Chicago FD’s Larry McCormack.

  
• 12.22.2018

  Episode 4 - Aaron Fields

  Episode 4 of Journeyman Firefighter Podcast features the one and only Aaron Fields. Aaron is the founder of the Nozzle Forward and easily one of the fire service’s most magnetic speakers and finest instructors. The guys talk with Aaron about...

  
• 12.14.2018

  Episode 3 - Jake Hoffman

  Kiel, Grant, and Andrew kick it with Jake Hoffman of Toledo Fire.

  
• 11.27.2018

  Episode 2 - Company Officer Leadership

  For Episode 2, Kiel is joined by Capt. Greg Wheeler of the Raleigh FD and Lt. Mike Dowling of Prince George’s Fire Department to discuss resources for company officers, as well as share their own frustrations and successes.

  
• 11.16.2018

  Episode 1 - The Guys

  Episode 1 of the Journeyman Firefighter Podcast kicks off with Kiel, Grant, and Andrew giving an introduction to the show and themselves, what it’s about, and what’s coming up in the future. Of course, the conversation runs over into many...