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
Grant and Jeffery talk about Fire Nuggets, Firefighter Rescue Survey and the upcoming Firemanship Conference in July.http://firenuggets.comhttps://www.firemanshipconference.com
Episode 33: Eric Wheaton
Grant and the Eric talk about Vent Enter Search, FDIC Family and Fitness.
Episode 32: Sam Hittle
Grant speaks with Sam Hittle about Wichita, Forcible Entry, Truck Company and all things fireman!
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
Episode 30: Bob Pressler
Grant speaks with Bob Pressler. They speak about training, FDTN, Christiana and FDNY. Enjoy!
Episode 29: Xavier Ricci
Grant speaks with Xavier Ricci of Stockton Fire about the Stockton Culture, Training and Department Manuals.
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!
Episode 27: Jimmy Payne
Grant speaks with longtime fireman Jimmy Payne
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
Episode 25: Brian Emenecker
Grant interviews retired Captain Brian Emenecker from Camden City Fire.
Episode 24: Jonathan Jarvis
Grant speaks with Jonathan Jarvis of Wichita Fire about pride and ownership, positive attitudes and general firemanship!
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.
Episode 22: Brian Brush-Civilian Rescue Research Project
https://www.firefighterrescuesurvey.com/uploads/2/5/3/6/25366566/2021q1report.pdf
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.
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
Episode 19: Paul Capo
http://whenthingsgobadinc.comwhenthingsgobad@hotmail.com
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.
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.
Episode 16: Jarrod Sergi
Andrew Zysk talks with Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk Fire Rescue and Trial By Fire about Company Officer Leadership.
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.
Episode 14: David Rhodes and Brian Olson
Kiel and Grant talk with Chief Rhodes and Brian Olson on the Georgia Smoke Divers Program
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 5 - Larry McCormack
Andrew and Grant have an incredible, far-ranging conversation with Chicago FD’s Larry McCormack.
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.
Episode 3 - Jake Hoffman
Kiel, Grant, and Andrew kick it with Jake Hoffman of Toledo Fire.
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.
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.