Truck Company Misfits

By Truck Company Misfits

Truck Company Misfits Podcast. A fire service podcast where Mavericks, Rogues and Go-Getters have kitchen table style discussions about the Engine, Truck, Special Operations, and everything in between... more

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

Truck Company Misfits episodes:

August 22, 2025 Ep. 26 - Saw Chain and Blade Evaluation
In this episode we talk in depth about chain saw chains and saw blade performance. Oh and JJ forgot what state he was in...
On this episode: Ryan Gates, Jason Joannides, Julio Ramos.
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1h 23min
August 18, 2025 Ep. 16 - LEADING FROM THE FRONT AND WINNING TACTICS
The Gang chats with Garrett Rice about leadership and what it really means to lead by example, not so white shirts, implementing tactics that may be against the grain, and touch on the not so talked about side of ground ladders. Ryan clicks his pen while talking.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, Chris Carter, John Neal, Garrett Rice
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1h 22min
August 18, 2025 Ep.11 - THE PATH TO SPECIAL OPERATIONS WITH JULIO RAMOS
The gang finally gets Julio Ramos on to talk about the path to becoming a Special Operations Firefighter in his department.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Julio Ramos.
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1h 12min
August 18, 2025 Ep. 10 - Vertical Ventilation: Fear vs. Reality with Nick Esposito
The gang is joined by Captain Nick Esposito to discuss the fears behind vertical ventilation. In between Gates' furious, nervous pen clicks, they discuss best methods in changing culture in your department, when and where poppin' the top is applicable, and which Disney Princess everyone would be.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jason Joannides, Dustin Martinez, and Nick Esposito.
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1h 15min
August 18, 2025 Ep. 7 - THE SEARCH WITH DUSTIN MARTINEZ
The Gang talks about The Search with Metro-Atlanta area Firefighter Dustin Martinez from Reformation Fire Training. The show gets derailed many times by everything from Rob showing up 20 minutes late, to Gates insisting on telling his best (worst) Dad Joke, to Jeff offending the entire left side of the country.
On This Episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, Rob's Frogs.
Originally published: 7/17/2020
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1h 7min
August 18, 2025 Ep. 6 - THE WEST COAST TRUCK WITH NEAL DICKEY
The gang sits down for a chat about West Coast Truck Operations with special guest, Neal Dickey. Neal is a 13 year veteran of a large SoCal department. Everything about truck is touched on, from vertical vent, to building construction and training.
On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Rob Hunt, Rob's Dogs (again), Neal Dickey.
Originally published: 7/3/2020
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1h 11min
August 18, 2025 Ep. 2 - RIDING ASSIGNMENTS; HAVE A PLAYBOOK
The Misfits discuss what riding assignments are and why it is important to have a plan. Having a "playbook" for call types ensures important tasks are completed and will lead to success on the fireground.
On this Episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Ethan Tucker, Palmer Record
*Originally Published: 5/5/2020
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1h 2min
August 18, 2025 Ep. 1 - Into The Job
The gang talks motivation, mutts, and being into the job.
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Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Bailey Reeves, Heath Haywood, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, Ethan Tucker.
*Originally published: 4/24/2020
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August 17, 2025 Ep. 21 - Truck Positioning with Nick Esposito
The Gang sits down again with Nick Esposito to talk Aerial Positioning and becoming a better Aerial Operator. JJ also brings up Engine Work for some reason.
On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Jason Joannides, Nick Esposito
*Originally Published: 6/9/2021
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1h 12min
April 16, 2023 Episode 27 - F.O.O.L.S. & Training w/ Uncle Mike
Ryan and JJ sit down with Mike Noreck (A.K.A. Uncle Mike from Beyond the Stretch) and talk about F.O.O.L.S. training, conferences, and what keeps up grinding everyday to GET AFTER IT! Oh, and Mike brought Dad jokes!
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1h 23min

FAQs about Truck Company Misfits:

How many episodes does Truck Company Misfits have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.