Station Talk Podcast
1) From the Firehouse to the Kitchen and Beyond w/Retired FDNY Firefighter Joseph Bonanno
On this episode of the Station Talk Podcast, we’re honored to welcome retired FDNY Firefighter Joseph Bonanno. With 21 years on the job, Joe has dedicated his life to the fire service both on and off ...Show More
2) Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Character, and Competency with Chief Dave Robertson
On this episode, we sit down with Chief Dave Robertson to explore how chief-level officers can bridge the gap between frontline firefighters and white-shirt leadership. Chief Robertson dives into the ...Show More
3) Chief Officers as Division Supervisors w/Battalion Chief Patrick Wirkus (Elizabeth FD, NJ)
On this episode, Nick & Tom sit down with Battalion Chief Patrick Wirkus of the City of Elizabeth Fire Dept (NJ) to discuss chief officers as division supervisors on the fire ground. They discuss the ...Show More
4) Carry the Flag: A Mission of Resilience, Honor & Building a Brand w/Chris Maleta
On this episode, we sit down with Firefighter Chris Maleta, the founder of Carry the Flag. Chris brings with him 17 years of experience and a mission-driven mindset that’s helped launch a brand that r...Show More
5) The Power of Overcoming Injuries and Winning the Challenge w/US Air Force Veteran Brandon Smith
On this episode, Nick & Tom sit down with Brandon Smith of Beating Disability Daily to discuss his time in the US Air Force, his injuries sustained from a rough landing while on a mission in the Middl...Show More
6) The World of Wildfires w/Lieutenant Paul Patrikis
In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Lieutenant Paul Patrikis, who brings 16 years of combined career and volunteer fire service experience and currently serves with the Simpsonville Fire Dep...Show More
7) Integrating Thermal Imaging into Fire Service Training w/Andy Starnes of Insight Fire Training
On this episode, Nick & Tom had the honor to sit down with retired Battalion Chief Andy Starnes and owner of Insight Fire Training to discuss all things thermal imagining. They discuss Andy’s curricul...Show More
8) From Across the Pond. The Differences Between U.S. & U.K. Firefighting w/Crew Manager James Meredith
From North England to across the pond, we sat down with Crew Manager James Meredith to explore the differences between UK and US firefighting. From operations to mental health and culture, James shar...Show More
9) Emotional Intelligence & Character in the Fire Service w/Chief Tony Correia (retired)
On this episode, the boys sit down with retired Chief Tony Correia to discuss emotional intelligence and character in today's fire service. Tony discusses tackling an essential but often overlooked to...Show More
10) Mindfulness Meditation for First Responders with Captain John Grandinetti
In this episode, Tom discussed mindfulness meditation for first responders with John Grandinetti, Captain of the Eloy Fire District in Eloy, Arizona.Mindfulness meditation has emerged as a vital tool ...Show More