Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

<p>Eric Juergen- 18 years of combination experience. A Lieutenant on Engine 1 C shift with Sugarland Fire Department in Texas. Eric didn’t have aspirations of being a Firefighter when he was young. In high school at their local career day Eric’s cousin who at the time was a Houston Firefighter was there and she was able to to talk and show him things about the fire service that got him intrigued. She extended him an invitation to come and do a ride along. After he did Eric knew this was a profession he wanted to be apart of. He has been apart of 3 different organizations which isn’t uncommon in today’s fire service. You have to find the one that fits and fulfills all your needs. I want the listeners to carefully listen to Eric’s story. Listen to the key nuggets and gems he’s dropping for others to pickup that can hopefully assist with their own career. Be sure to get your respective crews together to listen as Eric hits on a life changing incident that has helped shape his career, who he is today and why he sees and views the fire service. Feburary 15th, 2013 1500 Grossback Street Bryan Texas. An incident that is talked about in “30 Fire’s You Must Know.” Eric was the first due nozzle man and shares his story. If you think you know it all and don’t need to train the fire service will find a way to humble you and bring you back to reality. In this profession we must take it seriously and hold ourselves and others around us accountable. Because today can be the day that reshapes your entire life. </p><p>Knights Of Columbus Fire NIOSH Report: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/163438/cdc_163438_DS1.pdf">https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/163438/cdc_163438_DS1.pdf</a></p><p>IG: e_juergen</p>

<p>28 years of career experience. Assistant Fire Chief with Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department in Arizona. Creator and host of Fireground Fitness Podcast. The fire service wasn’t on Rayne’s radar. He had a friend who worked as a Firefighter and mentioned all the things that come with being one such as the schedule, benefits, things you get to do and see while on the job which intrigued Rayne and started to get his mind thinking. After the conversation Rayne enrolled in the fire service program in Arizona and his fire service journey speaks for itself. One thing about the journey is the experiences and mentors Rayne has had throughout his career has undoubtedly shaped him to he is today. It’s rare to find let alone hear a Chief who holds nothing back when it comes to certain topics and discussions within the fire service we discussed. I truly hope the listeners can take the time to hear Rayne’s perspectives when it comes to the best job in the world.</p><p>IG: rayne_gray_actual</p><p> firegroundfitness</p>

<p>42 years of combination experience. Assistant Chief With Anne Arundel Fire Department in Maryland. Retired (2011) Assistant Chief Of Operations with DC Fire Department &amp; Retired (2019) Assistant Chief Of Operations with Alexandria Fire Department. One thing you might of caught on to Larry can’t truly remain retired. He loves the fire service but makes clear in the interview that the job owes him nothing. Everything he has is because of this job that some may take for granted. When Larry decided to join the fire service back in the 80’s it was a very demanding profession to get into as he had to go up against thousands to get hired. Once he was able to get on he made sure to listen to the senior men above him keep his head down and grind it out. Whether that was keeping is nose in the books, cleaning or doing his job as a Firefighter that’s exactly what he did and after a few years on the job starting to move himself up the ranks. Larry spoke the truth in this interview and I truly hope you all can pickup some of the things Larry was putting down. </p>

<p>29 years of combination experience. A Captain on Rescue 1 with Stamford Fire Department in Connecticut. The fire service was far from Joe’s mind as he was looking at a career in civil engineering or being an architect. His friends were local volunteers and invited Joe to come hang out at the fire house and see what it was like. After a little bit one mentioned to Joe to fill out the application and see what it was really about. Hesitant at first Joe finally did and once he was able to obtain his Firefighter 1 certification in his words “Was life changing” because the fire service had never crossed his mind until that moment. In this interview Joe really brought home some solid gems and nuggets that all Firefighters should hear especially if you’re involved with recruit training. Not just showing the how but also reinforcing the why. Joe wasn’t quite sure what to expect with coming on board to talk shop but one thing for sure is he knocked it out the park. </p>

<p>Gary Fleischer- 35 years of combination experience. A District Chief with the City Of Worcester Fire Department in Massachusetts. Growing up Gary didn’t have aspirations of becoming a Firefighter. He was introduced to an explorer post from his friends which got him into obtaining training, skills, knowledge and doing outside only work for the fire department on scenes of emergencies. After doing this for a bit Gary knew the fire service was what he wanted to do for a career. His path to get there took time and patience but once Gary got his foot in the door he never looked back climbing through the ranks to where he is today. One of the takeaways I hope the listeners can obtain is when Gary speaks the truth when it comes to Task/Strategic level training. For those who don’t know about the history of Worcester Fire Department do yourself a favor and read the following NIOSH reports that he wanted to me share. We must be able to understand the past so the future of the fire service doesn’t repeat it. Actively engaging with history and ensure lessons are passed on.</p><p>Worcester 6: Lt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Timothy Jackson, Lt. James Lyons III, and Firefighters Jeremiah Lucey, Paul Brotherton, and Joseph McGuirk Report: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/163923">https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/163923</a></p><p>Worcester Lieutenant Jason Menard: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201918.pdf">https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201918.pdf</a></p><p>Worcester Firefighter Jon Davies: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DPynmFkad/">https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DPynmFkad/</a> </p><p>Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201818.pdf">https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201818.pdf</a></p>