Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast
495 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 720 ratingsIf you like fires, drinking and ball breaking you will absolutely love our podcasts. We interview some of the greatest firefighters to ever work in the FDNY and across the country. We get them to tell us their stories and experiences through out their careers. You will feel like you are back in the kitchen. Join our hosts Lou Rufrano and Kevin Kubler (former 20+ year FDNY firefighters).. we are sure you won't be disappointed. Stay low and go!! #firefighter #fdny #oldschool
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GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 197 | FDNY CAPT. RICH ROTANZ
April 12, 2024 01:59 - 1 hour - 97 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 197 Join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 22 year Veteran FDNY Captain Rich Rotanz. In 1971 he joined the Setauket FD. From 1973 – 1979 he was an ER medic and OR Nurse. Went to the FDNY Fire Academy in Feb 1979 and then assigned to E209 in Apr 1979. He transferred to Ladder 120 in April 1980. Then transferred to Rescue 2 in April 1985. Promoted to LT in 1987 and covered D14. Was Assigned to E289 in Apr 1988. Promoted to Capt. in 1993 and R...
THE INVENTOR'S CORNER Ep. 11 | FIRE WIPES
April 09, 2024 01:42 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIn our Newest Segment, "The Inventor's Corner" we will have on Creston Ludlow from Fire Wipes. The materials that burn in today’s fires contain a more complex mixture of textiles and composites, which creates a much more hazardous environment than ever before. Pressed woods, plastics, synthetic materials and laminates in today’s homes, businesses and industrial settings present a large amount of harmful chemicals that can all be linked to all types of cancers. -It all started when Creston, a ...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 196 | FDNY DEPUTY CHIEF NICK DEL RE
April 05, 2024 02:13 - 2 hours - 112 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 196 Join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 34 year Veteran FDNY Deputy Chief Nick Del Re. Appointed to FDNY in 1985 and Assigned to E-279 1990- Transferred to L-131 1994- Promoted to Lt, assigned to Div 14 before working in E205 1999- Promoted to Capt, assigned to HQ as part of the “Captains’ Development Program” before going to the 14th Division 2001- UFO in E262 2001- September 17: Promoted to Battalion Chief and Worked at ground zero unt...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 195 - NYC FIRE WIRE
April 02, 2024 01:13 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 195 Be sure and join us our YouTube channel. Our special guests will be the boys from NYC Fire Wire. They provide accurate and timely information about Fires and Emergencies in hopes of spreading the word of the incredible acts of bravery performed daily by NYC’s Emergency Services. They are committed to spreading the word and assisting other FDNY members in need, events and fundraisers. They are also are dedicated to standing behind our Police Force. We w...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 194 | BALTIMORE CITY FD | FF RAY LOCKETT
March 29, 2024 02:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 194 Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel. Our special guest 29 Year Veteran of the Baltimore City F.D. EVD Ray Lockett. In 1972 he entered the BCFD riding with 4 Truck on Saturdays After 8 weeks of Fire School and was Assigned to Engine 25. 1974 Transferred to E-13 – 6 blocks down the street from E-25 1981 Promoted to EVD assigned to T-25 as a floater. 1982 Long term detail to T-15 1985 Transferred to T-10 – Back in West Baltimore 1990 his son Ray jo...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | Ep. 193 PART 3 | FDNY DEPUTY CHIEF VINCENT DUNN
March 22, 2024 02:18 - 2 hours - 116 MBBe sure and join us on our Youtube channel with our special guest for his third time, 42 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn. He would serve seven years as a firefighter, nine years as a company officer and 26 years as a chief officer. In 1952 he joined the U.S. Navy. He joined the FDNY in 1957 and was assigned to Engine 59 Manhattan. From 1964 to 1967 was Lieutenant at Engine 33 . From 1967-1973 was Captain of Engine Company 58 in Harlem. Promoted to Battalion Chief in 1973 and assig...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | DRILLING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE | EP. 11 - TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS
March 19, 2024 02:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBDrilling at the Kitchen Table - TRUCK OPS 🔥 on our Youtube Channel. Our special guests will be FDNY retired Truckies... Capt Jim Graham, FF Hank Molle, and Lt. Greg Picconi. We will be sitting down for drill at the kitchen table..shooting the sh$t. Topics for tonight are Search Rope Ops, Keys to Size Up, Tax-Payers and the Floor Above...Should be a doozy🥴😎👍🏼. You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players 🎧🔥 #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #ihe...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 192 | FDNY LADDER 5 FIREFIGHTER CHRIS WAUGH
March 15, 2024 01:50 - 1 hour - 91 MBGetting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 192 Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel with our special guest, 30 year Veteran, FDNY Ladder 5 FF Chris Waugh. Appointed to FDNY in Nov 1973. - Jan 1974 Assigned to Eng 55 in Little Italy. - Jan 1975 Frances Tavern was bombed - 4 killed - July 1976 laid off 14 months - Rehired Aug 1976 Assigned to Ladder 5 in the West Village - Aug 1991 Responded to #4 train derailment at 14th St & Union Sq “Folded 4 train” - March 28,1994 Responded to the Watt’s S...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 191 | SAN FRANCISCO FD BATTALION CHIEF ANTHONY SMERDEL
March 12, 2024 01:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 191 Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel with our special guest 33 Year Veteran of the San Francisco F.D., Battalion Chief Anthony Smerdel. Hired by the SFFD in 1979, He was a member of the Heavy Rescue Squad 2 from 1985 - 2008, (As a Captain, Lieutenant, and Fireman). Was promoted to Battalion Chief in June 2008 and Retired in December 2012. He responded to the Marlow Hotel (where he became trapped and rescued), El Capetian Hotel Fire, 395 Capp St. ...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 190 | PHIL CAPPADORA & CHRIS EDWARDS
March 08, 2024 03:27 - 2 hours - 115 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 190 | ASTORIA FILMMAKER PHIL CAPPADORA & FDNY E81 CHRIS EDWARDS Join us LIVE for Episode 190 of the Gettin’ Salty Experience. Our special guests will be Chris Edwards & Phil Cappadora Jr. Chris Edwards is a retired NYC firefighter with the FDNY. He served with the FDNY for 17 years. He was a member of E42 and E81 in the Bronx, NY. Chris Edwards was also a first responder during the tragedies that surrounded the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the W...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 189 I THE MORMINO BROTHERS FDNY
March 05, 2024 03:24 - 2 hours - 114 MBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support. Join us LIVE Monday night @ 8PM on the Gettin’ Salty Experience podcast as we sit down with brothers Don and Steve Mormino, who have dedicated their lives to service in New York City. From both brother’s early days in the NYPD to both brothers distinguished careers in the FDNY, Don and Steve will share gripping tales you won’t hear anywhere else. You definitely d...
COCKLOFTS & COCKTAILS Ep 21. GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST
March 01, 2024 02:07 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBCOCKLOFTS & COCKTAILS Ep:21 | GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Had a long hard day at the office or on the fire ground....Grab a drink and relax with us at the kitchen table. We will take a look at some of the latest firefighting news and updates from around the country and the world. Send us your fire pictures, videos, helmet cams, as well as your rig and kitchen table pics. Send them to [email protected] and maybe...just maybe... you might make it onto the Cocklofts and Cocktails show....
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 188 I FLINT MI FF RICO PHILLIPS
February 27, 2024 03:20 - 2 hours - 116 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 188 Be sure and join us with our special guest 27 Year Veteran of the Flint Township (Mi.) F.D., F.F Rico Phillips In 1975 he was inspired by the television show; Emergency! In January 1992 he was Hired by the Flint Township (Mi.) Fire Department as an on-call firefighter. In October 1992 Hired by the City of Flint (Mi.) Fire Department as career firefighter/EMT. In December 1995 Elected as Vice President for community relations by the Flint Firefighters U...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 187 | TRIBUTE TO FDNY CAPTAIN WILLIAM BURKE JR.
February 20, 2024 02:44 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBGetting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.187 TRIBUTE TO FDNY CAPTAIN WILLIAM BURKE JR. Be sure to tune into our next segment of "NEVER FORGET” with special guests, 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Capt. Burke's brother Mike Burke. We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Captain William "Billy" Burke Jr. who died on 9-11-01. William “Billy” Burke Jr. grew up on Plainview, Long Island. His father was William F. Burke Sr and a Deputy Chief assigned to the 6th Division in the Bronx. During h...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.186 | CFD Battalion Chief Mauricio Rodriguez
February 16, 2024 03:29 - 2 hours - 123 MBGetting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.186 Be sure and join us with our special guest, 38 year Veteran, Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief, Mauricio Rodriguez. Appointed to CFD candidate training in November of 1986. After candidate training he went to truck 25 in February of 1987. Then he went to truck 29 in 1988 and stayed there until 1997. 1997 - Promoted to Lieutenant 1997 till 1999, District 4 Relief 1999 till 2010, District 5 Relief 2009 - Promoted to Captain 2010 - 2016 - Engine 116...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.185 | KANSAS CITY FD CAPT. CHAD NADING
February 13, 2024 04:18 - 2 hours - 119 MBGetting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep.185 Be sure and join us live tomorrow Monday, February 12th @ 8pm on our YouTube channel with our special guest, 25 year Veteran, KCFD Capt. Chad Nading. Appointed to KCFD 1998, Assigned to Pumper 40. Over his career...he worked in Pumper 36,30,29,17,43,33...(Phew) also worked in Truck 11,2 and 7...sure we won't break his balls on this. Overall he worked 11 years on a pumper, 11 years on a truck, 1 as District Safety officer and 2+ as instructor. He worked...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 184 | FDNY RESCUE 2 LIEUTENANT PAUL SOMIN
February 06, 2024 03:33 - 2 hours - 130 MBGetting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 184 Be sure and join us with our special guest, 30 year Veteran, FDNY RESCUE 2 Lieutenant Paul Somin. Paul did some time with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department in 1985. Appointed to FDNY September 14th 1987, Assigned to Engine Company 34. -Transferred to 45 Engine in February, 1989 -Transferred to 58 Truck in May, 1990 - In July of 1992 - Squad 41 (OS) - In August of 1996 - Rescue 2 (OS) - In 2004 - Promoted to Lieutenant in 28 truck - In 2008 Transf...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 183 | FDNY 88YO ENGINE 248 CAPTAIN CHARLES H. SOLLIN
February 02, 2024 03:28 - 2 hours - 122 MBGetting’ Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 183 Be sure and join us with our special guest 32 year Veteran, FDNY Engine 248 Captain, Charles H. Sollin. He was sworn into the FDNY on October 26th, 1960, and reported to D11 Quarters of E229 -L146 on October 29th 1960. November 1960 – at Randall's Island – Communications Messenger December 1960 – Aircraft Collison over Brooklyn and the USS Constellation (aircraft carrier fire) both incidents in E235. January 1961 – Began Proby School (6-weeks) March 1...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 182 | FDNY CAPTAIN CRAIG SILVINO
January 30, 2024 03:47 - 2 hours - 140 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Join us with 30 year FDNY Veteran Captain Craig Silvino of Ladder 127. Appointed to the FDNY in July 1987, assigned to Engine 63 for 4 hours 😊 and then reassigned to Engine 298. In 1988, he transferred across the floor to Ladder 127. Promoted to Lieutenant 4/96 and assigned to Batt 44. He had the 44 R group for 2 years and was Boss of Eng 231 at the Atlantic Ave Fire and was boss of Eng 283 at the Vandalia Ave Fire. He was assigned to Eng 283 around summer of ...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.181 | BCFD LT. STEPHEN COBO
January 26, 2024 02:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur special guest 36 Year Veteran of the Baltimore City F.D. Lt. Stephen Cobo. First, His grandfather was a Battalion Chief in BCFD retiring in the 1970s and father was a Firefighter BCFD retiring in 1990. He was appointed in 1987 and assigned to Truck 29. Promoted to Driver in 1990 and went to Truck 16. Transferred to Rescue 1 and then to Truck 4 before getting promoted to Lt in 2000. He was assigned to Truck 1 for 7 years before going back to Truck 29 where it all started. He finished his c...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 180 | FDNY CAPTAIN RUSSELL VOMERO
January 23, 2024 03:15 - 2 hours - 112 MBBe sure and join us with our special guest, FDNY Veteran Captain Russell Vomero of Rescue Company 5. Appointed to the FDNY in August 1979, assigned to Engine 10 on Water Street. Engine 10 and Ladder 15 were housed together. Spent my first year on Water Street before moving to Liberty Street across from WTC. In August 1981, I was transferred to Ladder 149 (Castle on the Hill) in Dyker Heights. It was one of the last companies I put on my transfer, and I knew nothing about it. Two of the office...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 180 | FDNY SQUAD 41 CAPTAIN RUSSELL VOMERO
January 23, 2024 03:15 - 2 hours - 112 MBBe sure and join us with our special guest, FDNY Veteran Captain Russell Vomero of Rescue Company 5. Appointed to the FDNY in August 1979, assigned to Engine 10 on Water Street. Engine 10 and Ladder 15 were housed together. Spent my first year on Water Street before moving to Liberty Street across from WTC. In August 1981, I was transferred to Ladder 149 (Castle on the Hill) in Dyker Heights. It was one of the last companies I put on my transfer, and I knew nothing about it. Two of the office...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 179 | FDNY LADDER 124 "TONKA TRUCK" FF VAN JOHNSON
January 19, 2024 03:25 - 2 hours - 120 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 179 Be sure and join us with our special guest 26 Year Veteran of the FDNY FF Van Johnson -Appointed to FDNY Nov 1979 and Assigned to Engine 210 -In 1981 Transferred to Ladder 124 "Tonka Truck" -Retired March 2005 He was in Bushwick Brooklyn when it was burnin...And has the stories to prove it 😁... You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on a...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 179 | FDNY FF VAN JOHNSON
January 19, 2024 03:25 - 2 hours - 120 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 179 Be sure and join us with our special guest 26 Year Veteran of the FDNY FF Van Johnson -Appointed to FDNY Nov 1979 and Assigned to Engine 210 -In 1981 Transferred to Ladder 124 "Tonka Truck" -Retired March 2005 He was in Bushwick Brooklyn when it was burnin...And has the stories to prove it 😁... You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on a...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE EP. 178 | FF TIM BROWN
January 16, 2024 03:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBPlease join us for Episode 178 of the Gettin’ Salty Experience podcast LIVE tonight @ 8PM. Our special guest will be retired FDNY Firefighter Tim Brown. Originally a Connecticut firefighter, he joined the FDNY in 1984 and went on to serve in Rescue 3 and later the NYC Office of Emergency Management under Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He was in 7 World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and responded to the subsequent terrorist attack. He retired in 2004 and continues to speak on the events of that day...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE EP. 178 | FDNY RESCUE 3 FF TIM BROWN
January 16, 2024 03:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBPlease join us for Episode 178 of the Gettin’ Salty Experience podcast LIVE tonight @ 8PM. Our special guest will be retired FDNY Firefighter Tim Brown. Originally a Connecticut firefighter, he joined the FDNY in 1984 and went on to serve in Rescue 3 and later the NYC Office of Emergency Management under Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He was in 7 World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and responded to the subsequent terrorist attack. He retired in 2004 and continues to speak on the events of that day...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 177 - FDNY LADDER 126 FF BILLY "BINGO" DENIS
January 12, 2024 03:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur special guest 20 Year Veteran of the FDNY FF Billy "Bingo" Denis - Appointed to FDNY Sept 1981 and Assigned to Engine 303 -December 1989 Transferred across the floor to Ladder 126 -Feb 1993 went to Chauffeur school -Promoted to Fire Marshal July 1993 and worked on the Lieutenant John Clancy fire in 1995 -July 1997 Returned to Ladder 126 -June 1999 Responded to the Captain Vincent G. Fowler fire -Retired Sept 6, 2001 -Responded to September 11, 2001 and the WTC. He has been a long stan...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 177 - Firefighter Billy “Bingo” Denis
January 12, 2024 03:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur special guest 20 Year Veteran of the FDNY FF Billy "Bingo" Denis - Appointed to FDNY Sept 1981 and Assigned to Engine 303 -December 1989 Transferred across the floor to Ladder 126 -Feb 1993 went to Chauffeur school -Promoted to Fire Marshal July 1993 and worked on the Lieutenant John Clancy fire in 1995 -July 1997 Returned to Ladder 126 -June 1999 Responded to the Captain Vincent G. Fowler fire -Retired Sept 6, 2001 -Responded to September 11, 2001 and the WTC. He has been a long stan...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | Ep.176 - TRIBUTE TO FDNY CAPTAIN PATRICK “PADDY” BROWN
January 09, 2024 02:51 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBPlease support the Brown family. All proceeds go to Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://www.amazon.com/What-Brothers-Michael-Everett-Brown/dp/1602646821 Our special guests will be 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Capt. Brown's sister Carolyn Brown. will be paying Tribute to FDNY Captain Patrick J. “Paddy” Brown who died on 9-11-01. Capt. Brown was one of the best-known members of the department and served as a role model for many young firefighters. His story of service begins...
COCKLOFTS & COCKTAILS Ep:20 | GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST
January 05, 2024 02:17 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBCOCKLOFTS & COCKTAILS Ep: 20 | GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Had a long hard day at the office or on the fire ground....Grab a drink and relax with us at the kitchen table. We will take a look at some of the latest firefighting news and updates from around the country and the world. Send us your fire pictures, videos, helmet cams, as well as your rig and kitchen table pics. Send them to [email protected] and maybe...just maybe... you might make it onto the Cocklofts and Cocktails show...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 175 | FDNY SQUAD 270 LT. KEVIN YOOS
December 29, 2023 03:18 - 2 hours - 114 MB-GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 175. Be sure and join us our youtube channel with our special guest, FDNY Squad 270 Veteran, Lieutenant Kevin Yoos. Appointed to FDNY: 6/9/95 after a short time with NYPD. Going to be another great show with a work history like this! -Appointed to NYPD February 1994 -August 1994 Assigned 111pct -July 9,1995 -Appointed Provisionally to FDNY 1995 -Assigned Ladder 17 South Bronx -February 1996 Officially appointed to FDNY list #43 -October 1996 Detailed to E...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 174 | FDNY HAZMAT BATTALION CHIEF ROBERT INGRAM
December 22, 2023 03:32 - 2 hours - 128 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 174 Our special guest will be 35 Veteran FDNY Battalion Chief Robert Ingram. Appointed to FDNY: 1/9/82 Assigned to L-163 Woodside, Queens Ladder Chauffeur School in late 1983 1984, Transferred to HMC1 as a charter member. 1986, Fire Service Instructor I in FLTSP in order to instruct in HM courses. 1991, Promoted to Lt, assigned to the 35 Battalion 1992, Detailed to Fire Academy (HazMat Command request) to develop 1 st FDNY HM Ops training program. Joined l...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 173 | FDNY CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL LOUIS GARCIA
December 19, 2023 03:22 - 2 hours - 120 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 173- On our Youtube Channel. Our special guest will be 35 year Veteran FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Louis Garcia. Appointed to FDNY: 1/27/73 Assigned to Engine 211 3/24/73 Strike November 1973 Assigned to Ladder 119 9/26/74 Terminated (laid off) 7/1/75 Assigned to Ladder 104 8/27/76 Assigned to Ladder 102 12/26/76 Assigned to Rescue 1 3/3/79 Promoted to Fire Marshal 9/26/81 Lieutenant 6/24/89 assigned 14 Batt. Supervising Fire Marshal 5/3/90 Assistant Chief Fir...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 172 | FDNY SQUAD 252 CAPT. TONY TRICARICO
December 15, 2023 03:27 - 2 hours - 125 MBOur special guest will be 27 year Veteran FDNY Capt. Tony Tricarico. Appointed to the FDNY in 1981 out of Proby school he was assigned to Engine 42, after he spent 2 years in the Air Force and then Air National Guard. He Transferred to L19 in 1985. He was Promoted to LT in 1994 and assigned to Ladder 157 in 1996. He was promoted Capt in Feb 2002 and was UFO in L101 in 2/2002. Went to Special Ops in 10/2002 and was assigned UFO Capt. Squad 252 in Jan 2003. He retired on 12/29/2008. He has been...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.171 | HOUSTON FD DISTRICT CHIEF MO DAVIS
December 12, 2023 03:28 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 171- Live November 11, 2023 at 8pm On our Youtube Channel. Our special guest is Houston Fire Department District Chief Mo Davis. Mo has been with Houston for 28 years. Mo has served in many different roles and position in the Department. For the last 8 years he has been the District Chief running out of station 68. Mo is the definition of a Hard charger and what it means to love the job and love the men and women that do the job! He also travels the countr...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.170 | FDNY SQUAD 18 FF RICHARD NAVIASKY
December 08, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.170 - Our special guest will be FDNY Squad 18 Firefighter Richard Naviasky. Joined FDNY on 2/4/01 assigned to E292 and in February of 2003, he was assigned to Squad 18 where he worked the remainder of his career. He retired on 2/4/21, 20 years to the day. Spent time down at the trade center, and was working on E292 that tragic day. That's where he got to know one of our long time friends, (Milner) which I'm sure he has some more good stories to share. Did w...
GETTIN" SALTY EXPERIENCE | BACK IN THE DAY : EPISODE 25 | THE EARLY DAYS OF FDNY SQUAD 270
December 05, 2023 02:58 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBDON'T MISS IT. Be sure to tune into our next segment of "BACK IN THE DAY" We will be joined by members of Squad 270 from "THE EARLY DAYS"... Former Chief of Depart. Tommy Richardson, Capt. Tony Tedeschi, Lt. Ray Seeley and Lt. Vinny Pickford. We will be going waaaay back (not too far back) to the days of Squad 270 and how it was in those early years in the firehouse. You don’t want to miss this one. Be sure to Subscribe and Hit the Bell for your notifications. #backintheday #FDNY #firefighter...
GETTIN" SALTY EXPERIENCE | BACK IN THE DAY : EPISODE 24 | 1979 MACY'S DEPARTMENT STORE FIRE
December 01, 2023 02:06 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBBe sure to tune into our next segment of "BACK IN THE DAY” on Thursday November 30th at 8pm. Join us while we discuss the Macy's Department Store Fire on June 14th 1979, where the day before the fire, the buildings sprinkler system was being serviced and the contractor shut down several valves in order to perform the systems, maintenance. All but one valve was turned back on. The buildings system is a complicated one. This particular valve played a key role in this fire. The next day, Macy's ...
THE INVENTOR’S CORNER EP. 10 | THE TURTLE FIRE SYSTEMS NOZZLE
November 28, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn our Newest Segment, "The Inventor's Corner" we will have on "The Turtle Fire Systems Nozzle" at 8pm on our Youtube channel. We will have on Captain Howard "Buddy" Hayes with Jersey City FD describing his nozzle and it's capabilities. Capt. Hayes was promoted in 2018, where he spent a majority of his career in Engine 10 working under Capt. Mark Lee who eventually passed from 9/11 related illness. He was instrumental in my career. Wrote his first SOP collaboratively in 2023. The turtle fire ...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.169 | FDNY BATTALION CHIEF JOHN NEWELL
November 21, 2023 03:15 - 2 hours - 113 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.169 - LIVE Tomorrow night Nov 20th at 8pm on our YouTube Channel. Our special guest will be 30 year FDNY veteran Battalion Chief John Newell. Appointed 7/11/81 and Assigned to Eng 45 Transferred across the floor to Ladder 58 in 1985 Promoted to Lt Jan. 1990 and Assigned B16 before being assigned to Eng 69 June 1990 Promoted to Captain Feb 1997 and Went to Headquarters Livingston Street for Captains Management and Night Training. Assigned covering in D14 and...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.168 | FDNY ENGINE 60 FF JAMES JOHNSTON
November 17, 2023 03:35 - 2 hours - 128 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.168 - Our special guest is 22 year FDNY FF James Johnston. Appointed to the FDNY on August 13th of 1977 and right out of Proby school he was assigned to Engine 60, where he stayed his entire career. James retired on April 29th 1999. Going to be another great conversation as we cover all he has done in a single house for his whole career. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can al...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.168 | FDNY FF JAMES JOHNSTON
November 17, 2023 03:35 - 2 hours - 128 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.168 - Our special guest is 22 year FDNY FF James Johnston. Appointed to the FDNY on August 13th of 1977 and right out of Proby school he was assigned to Engine 60, where he stayed his entire career. James retired on April 29th 1999. Going to be another great conversation as we cover all he has done in a single house for his whole career. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can al...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST I GETTIN’ SALTY GAME SHOW 2.0
November 14, 2023 02:37 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST I GETTIN’ SALTY GAME SHOW 2.0 Joins us on our Youtube channel as we revive our beloved game show. This time we add a fun twist. Multiple guests will get a chance to come in and test their luck. We hope folks have been paying attention or have done their homework to be ready for the showdown. FREE SALTY SWAG is on the line, So pour yourself a cold drink and let’s see who is in it to win it tonight! #Gold_leaf_furnance_piece https://www.instagram.com/gold_leaf_f...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.167 | FDNY CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT JOHN HODGENS
November 10, 2023 02:52 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.167 - Our special guest is FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens . Appointed to the FDNY in March of 1986, out of Proby school he was assigned to Ladder 11. In 1998 he was promoted to LT and assigned to Bat-41 and then Ladder 157 in 1999. In February of 2003 He was promoted to Captain and assigned to ladder 87. Promoted to BC in 2006, DC in 2012, and DAC in 2017. In September of 2018 he became the AC of operations and then Chief of Operations in 2021. And n...
GETTIN_ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.167 | FDNY CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT JOHN HODGENS
November 10, 2023 02:52 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.167 - Our special guest is FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens . Appointed to the FDNY in March of 1986, out of Proby school he was assigned to Ladder 11. In 1998 he was promoted to LT and assigned to Bat-41 and then Ladder 157 in 1999. In February of 2003 He was promoted to Captain and assigned to ladder 87. Promoted to BC in 2006, DC in 2012, and DAC in 2017. In September of 2018 he became the AC of operations and then Chief of Operations in 2021. And n...
GETTIN" SALTY | BACK IN THE DAY Ep.23 | 1976 PUERTO RICO SOCIAL CLUB FIRE
November 07, 2023 02:18 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBBe sure to tune into our next segment of "BACK IN THE DAY” Join us on while we discuss the Puerto Rico Social Club Fire on October 23rd 1976, where an arson job killed Twenty Five people. Upon FDNY's arrival, about a min after the run was dispatched, they had heavy fire blowing out of every window on the 2nd floor. The front of the building had 16 windows across and no windows in the back. This is going to be another great episode with the legendary, FDNY Deputy Chief Jay Jonas as he covers t...
GETTIN" SALTY EXPERIENCE | BACK IN THE DAY : EPISODE 23 | 1976 PUERTO RICO SOCIAL CLUB FIRE
November 07, 2023 02:18 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBBe sure to tune into our next segment of "BACK IN THE DAY” Join us on while we discuss the Puerto Rico Social Club Fire on October 23rd 1976, where an arson job killed Twenty Five people. Upon FDNY's arrival, about a min after the run was dispatched, they had heavy fire blowing out of every window on the 2nd floor. The front of the building had 16 windows across and no windows in the back. This is going to be another great episode with the legendary, FDNY Deputy Chief Jay Jonas as he covers t...
DRILLING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE | Ep. 10 | FDNY RESCUE 4
November 03, 2023 02:52 - 2 hours - 141 MBDRILLING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE | Ep. 10 - Throw back Thursday ! Our special guests will be several retired members from FDNY's Rescue 4 including Ray Seeley, Captain Joe Sassone, Ed Monahan, James Minnell, and Mike Milner. We will be sitting down for another drill at the kitchen table..shooting the sh$t. Our topic will be everything from good jobs and great times in the firehouse! . Should be a doozy🥴😎👍🏼. You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the...
GETTIN_ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.166 _ FDNY FF PETER MASLINSKI
October 31, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.166 - Our special guest is 26 year FDNY FF Peter Maslinski. Appointed to the FDNY in Oct of 1994 out of Proby school he was assigned to Ladder 104. He Transferred to Squad 270 in 2000 and spent the next 20 years there. he retired in 2020. He has worked through 9/11, Hurricane Sandy and countless emergency and special operations. We both have worked along side with Pete and we look forward to hearing his story. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFI...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.165 | FDNY ENGINE 217 LT. STAN RYBAK
October 27, 2023 02:14 - 2 hours - 111 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.165 - Special guest will be 21 year FDNY Lt. Stan Rybak. Appointed to the FDNY in Jan of 1981 out of Proby school he was assigned to Engine 90. He Transferred to Engine 217 in 1982. In 1990 he transferred to Engine 331 for a year and then was Promoted to LT in 1991. After being assigned to Fire Prevention, Battalion 53, Div of Training and then Special Operations Command...He was assigned to Haz-Mat 1 in Feb 1998. He retired in October of 2002 after getting...