Journeyman Firefighter Podcast

Journeyman Firefighter Podcast

Brothers in Battle Media

Hosts Kiel Samsing, Grant Schwalbe, and Andrew Zysk bring kitchen-table style conversations and interviews.

Episode 34:  Jeffery Bryant Jr

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

May 4, 2024 • 0:00

Episode 33:  Eric Wheaton

Episode 33: Eric Wheaton

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

Dec 13, 2023 • 0:00

Episode 32:  Sam Hittle

Episode 32: Sam Hittle

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

Oct 31, 2023 • 0:00

Episode 31:  Brian Abbott

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

Apr 3, 2023 • 0:00

Episode 30:  Bob Pressler

Episode 30: Bob Pressler

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

Sep 15, 2022 • 0:00

Episode 29:  Xavier Ricci

Episode 29: Xavier Ricci

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

Jul 29, 2022 • 0:00

Episode 28:  Lloyd Mitchell

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!

Jun 13, 2022 • 0:00

Episode 27:  Jimmy Payne

Episode 27: Jimmy Payne

Grant speaks with longtime fireman Jimmy Payne

May 19, 2022 • 0:00

Episode 26:  Eric Haskins and Frank Beauvais

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 “like” or woul

Feb 8, 2022 • 0:00

Episode 25:  Brian Emenecker

Episode 25: Brian Emenecker

Grant interviews retired Captain Brian Emenecker from Camden City Fire.

Nov 2, 2021 • 0:00

Episode 24:  Jonathan Jarvis

Episode 24: Jonathan Jarvis

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

Sep 25, 2021 • 0:00

Episode 23:  Joe Yowler

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.

Aug 30, 2021 • 0:00

Episode 22:  Brian Brush-Civilian Rescue Research Project

Episode 22: Brian Brush-Civilian Rescue Research Project

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

Apr 15, 2021 • 0:00

Episode 21:  Justin Lorenzen

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.

Apr 10, 2021 • 0:00

Episode 20:  Jim Crawford

Episode 20: Jim Crawford

Chief Jim Crawford (Midway Fire, SC)jcrawford@gtcounty.orgBricelyn St Fire 2/14/1995https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr-078.pdfEbenezer Church Fire 3/14/2004

Nov 20, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 19:  Paul Capo

Episode 19: Paul Capo

http://whenthingsgobadinc.comwhenthingsgobad@hotmail.com

Nov 5, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 18:  David McGrail

Episode 18: David McGrail

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

Oct 27, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 17:  Ben Shultz

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.

Jun 18, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 16: Jarrod Sergi

Episode 16: Jarrod Sergi

Andrew Zysk talks with Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk Fire Rescue and Trial By Fire about Company Officer Leadership.

Jun 4, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 15: Matt Chan

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.

May 23, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 14: David Rhodes and Brian Olson

Episode 14: David Rhodes and Brian Olson

Kiel and Grant talk with Chief Rhodes and Brian Olson on the Georgia Smoke Divers Program

May 14, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 13: Skip Coleman

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.

Apr 14, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 12: Ric Jorge

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.

Jan 28, 2020 • 0:00

Episode 11 - Jim Hensel

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.

Nov 6, 2019 • 0:00

Episode 10 - Brian Brush

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!

Sep 6, 2019 • 0:00

Episode 9 - Dennis LeGear

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.

Jul 20, 2019 • 0:00

Episode 8 - Isaac Frazier

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.

Jun 21, 2019 • 0:00

Episode 7 - Chief Mike Benadum

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.

May 16, 2019 • 0:00

Episode 6 - Gary Lane

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 Battle - Mission First Division.

Mar 15, 2019 • 0:00

Episode 5 - Larry McCormack

Episode 5 - Larry McCormack

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

Jan 18, 2019 • 0:00

Episode 4 - Aaron  Fields

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 water and the skill of the application thereof.

Dec 22, 2018 • 0:00

Episode 3 - Jake Hoffman

Episode 3 - Jake Hoffman

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

Dec 14, 2018 • 0:00

Episode 2 - Company Officer Leadership

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.

Nov 27, 2018 • 0:00

Episode 1  - The Guys

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 different fire service topics, such as training new recruits, pre-arrival assignments, and what the guys are reading.

Nov 16, 2018 • 0:00

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