Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast
517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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.212 | FDNY LIEUTENANT MIKE ROY
June 25, 2024 02:36 - 2 hours - 133 MBOur special guest will be 29 year FDNY veteran Lt. Mike Roy. Mike is a 3rd generation FDNY fireman. His Grandfather worked in 1937 at Engine 47 and later Engine 89. His Father in 1963 at Engine 96. He joined the FDNY in July 1987 and was assigned to Ladder 1 in Manhattan. In 1991 he transferred to Squad 41. He then after working at the 1996 Olympics with the NYTF1 FEMA team transferred to Rescue 4. He worked there until his promotion to Lieutenant in Oct 2000. He was a Rescue team Manager for...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.211 | FDNY FF CHARLIE GAGLIANO
June 21, 2024 02:04 - 1 hour - 100 MBOur special guest will be 21 year FDNY veteran FF Charlie Gagliano. He joined the FDNY in October 1968 and was assigned to Engine 235 in Brooklyn. In May 1974 he transferred to Ladder 103. He worked there until his promotion to Fire Marshall in may 1984. He retired in 1989. I am sure he hasn't seen any fire. I had the privilege to work with his son Mike in Engine 290. Wonder how he got there ;). We will get the whole skinny. You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.210 | FDNY FF JOEL KANASKY
June 18, 2024 02:18 - 2 hours - 118 MBOur special guest will be 30 year VA and FDNY veteran FF Joel Kanasky. He was a volunteer from 1985 thru 2015. He started out as a USMC firefighter from 1982 to 1985. He Joined the Alexandria VA in 1985 and worked there until 1994. He joined the FDNY in 1994 and was assigned to Tower Ladder 17. He transferred to Rescue 1 in 1998 and worked there until his retirement in 2014. As you can imagine he has been involved with some incredible and unique rescues and fires over the years throughout his...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.210 | FDNY RESCUE 1 FF JOEL KANASKY
June 18, 2024 02:18 - 2 hours - 118 MBOur special guest will be 30 year VA and FDNY veteran FF Joel Kanasky. He was a volunteer from 1985 thru 2015. He started out as a USMC firefighter from 1982 to 1985. He Joined the Alexandria VA in 1985 and worked there until 1994. He joined the FDNY in 1994 and was assigned to Tower Ladder 17. He transferred to Rescue 1 in 1998 and worked there until his retirement in 2014. As you can imagine he has been involved with some incredible and unique rescues and fires over the years throughout his...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.209 | FDNY FATHER & GRANDFATHER | GEORGE, DENNIS & MIKE HARGETT
June 14, 2024 02:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur special guests will be 24 year FDNY veteran Dennis Hargett along with his son Mike, and his Dad 25 year FDNY veteran George Hargett. (We might get the kid on too :) .. George Hargett stepped into Engine 252 in 1967 and his son Dennis into Engine 235 in 1982. Their grandson/son Michael is currently following in his fathers footsteps and also working in Engine 235. The Hargetts are one of only two black FDNY families where three generations -- grandfather, father and son -- have served in t...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 208 | FDNY LADDER 17 FF BILL LARSEN
June 11, 2024 02:13 - 2 hours - 113 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.208 : Our special guest will be 30 year DC and FDNY veteran FF Bill Larsen. He was a volunteer from 1972 thru 1978. He Joined the DCFD in 1978 and was assigned to Engine 22 and 11 Truck and worked there until 1982. He joined the FDNY in January 1982 and was assigned to Engine 305 in Queens. He Transferred to Engine 60 in the Bronx in December 1982. He transferred to 17 truck across the floor in 1985 and worked there until his retirement in 2002. We will get...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 208 | FF BILL LARSEN
June 11, 2024 02:13 - 2 hours - 113 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.208 : Our special guest will be 30 year DC and FDNY veteran FF Bill Larsen. He was a volunteer from 1972 thru 1978. He Joined the DCFD in 1978 and was assigned to Engine 22 and 11 Truck and worked there until 1982. He joined the FDNY in January 1982 and was assigned to Engine 305 in Queens. He Transferred to Engine 60 in the Bronx in December 1982. He transferred to 17 truck across the floor in 1985 and worked there until his retirement in 2002. We will get...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.207 : CHICAGO FD | FF BILL HEENAN
June 04, 2024 02:10 - 1 hour - 108 MBOur special guest will be 30 year Chicago FD veteran FF Bill Heenan. He was assigned to Engine 57 out of academy until 1990. He transferred to Engine 45 in 1990 thru 1999. Transferred to Engine 84 in 1999 until 2004. He transferred to Truck 20 in 2004 until 2008. Lastly transferred to Squad 5 in 2008 until his retirement in 2021. In 1996 he caught an 8 year old girl who jumped from the sixth story, using only one arm while climbing up the ladder. We will get the whole skinny from this jagoff....
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.207 | CHICAGO FD FF BILL HEENAN
June 04, 2024 02:10 - 1 hour - 108 MBOur special guest will be 30 year Chicago FD veteran FF Bill Heenan. He was assigned to Engine 57 out of academy until 1990. He transferred to Engine 45 in 1990 thru 1999. Transferred to Engine 84 in 1999 until 2004. He transferred to Truck 20 in 2004 until 2008. Lastly transferred to Squad 5 in 2008 until his retirement in 2021. In 1996 he caught an 8 year old girl who jumped from the sixth story, using only one arm while climbing up the ladder. We will get the whole skinny from this jagoff....
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.206 | THE BEGINNING OF SQUAD 18
May 31, 2024 02:08 - 1 hour - 106 MBJoin us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. We will be joined by four Squad 18 charter members from 1998....Current FDNY Chief of Operations John Esposito, retired Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy, Battalion Chief Steve Mickiewicz and Battalion Chief Dan Murray. We will be goin waaaay back (not too far back) to the beginning of Squad 18 and how it was in those early years as a new squad. We will also be discussing its core duties including engine work, truck work,...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.205 | FDNY FF JOSEPH BONANNO
May 24, 2024 02:32 - 2 hours - 127 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.205 : Our special guest will be 21 year FDNY veteran FF Joseph Bonanno. Joe’s father was a 34 year FDNY veteran firefighter in Engine 88 and Engine 306 as well as his brother Michael, also a firefighter in Engine 315, Engine 216 and Ladder 7. He was Appointed in May 1979, assigned Engine 319, Did a 2 month detail in Ladder 138 and then Ladder 151. In 1982 transferred to Ladder 129. In 1996 he again transferred to Ladder 152 and finished out his career and r...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.204 | LOUISVILLE METRO FD | FF BRYCE CARDEN
May 21, 2024 01:57 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBOur special guest will be active 6-year veteran of the Louisville Metro Fire Department Firefighter Bryce Carden. He was one of the heroes that saved a woman from a cab, still attached to a tractor-trailer, that was dangling over the side of a bridge. Since his death-defying rescue 115ft above the Ohio River, his life has been a whirlwind of interviews and appearances. He has gotten much of the attention since the incident, but he has quickly praised the other guys at the incident from his de...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep 203 | FDNY CAPT. MARIANNE MONAHAN
May 11, 2024 02:10 - 1 hour - 101 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.203 : Tomorrow Thursday May 9th at 8pm on our Youtube Channel. Our special guest will be 21 year FDNY veteran Capt. Marianne Monahan. She was appointed to FDNY in Sept.1982 and then assigned to E298. She worked there until her Promotion to Fire Marshall in March 1993. Promoted to LT in Sept. 1996 and covered in the 33 Battalion before being assigned to Engine 321. She helped write 2 Lt's tests and was recruited to work at FLIPS. She helped train over 600 LT...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.203 : FDNY CAPT. MARIANNE MONAHAN
May 11, 2024 02:10 - 1 hour - 101 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.203 : Tomorrow Thursday May 9th at 8pm on our Youtube Channel. Our special guest will be 21 year FDNY veteran Capt. Marianne Monahan. She was appointed to FDNY in Sept.1982 and then assigned to E298. She worked there until her Promotion to Fire Marshall in March 1993. Promoted to LT in Sept. 1996 and covered in the 33 Battalion before being assigned to Engine 321. She helped write 2 Lt's tests and was recruited to work at FLIPS. She helped train over 600 LT...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.202: ASSISTANT CHIEF MIKE MEYERS
May 07, 2024 02:17 - 2 hours - 110 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.202 : Our special guest will be Active 33 year FDNY veteran Assistant Chief, FDNY Chief of Safety Command, Operations Chief of the FDNY Incident Management Team Mike Meyers. He was appointed to FDNY in 1991. Assignments are as follows: -Ladder 175 –East NY & Brownsville Brooklyn (1991-1998) -Rescue Company 4 – Woodside Queens (1998-2001) -Ladder 11 - Lower East Side Manhattan LT (2001-2003) -Ladder 4 – Times Square NY Capt (2003-2007) -Battalion 9 – Times S...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep 202 | FDNY ASSISTANT CHIEF MIKE MEYERS
May 07, 2024 02:17 - 2 hours - 110 MBGETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.202 : Our special guest will be Active 33 year FDNY veteran Assistant Chief, FDNY Chief of Safety Command, Operations Chief of the FDNY Incident Management Team Mike Meyers. He was appointed to FDNY in 1991. Assignments are as follows: -Ladder 175 –East NY & Brownsville Brooklyn (1991-1998) -Rescue Company 4 – Woodside Queens (1998-2001) -Ladder 11 - Lower East Side Manhattan LT (2001-2003) -Ladder 4 – Times Square NY Capt (2003-2007) -Battalion 9 – Times S...
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 201 - FDNY LADDER 54 FF TONY VAN BOMMEL
May 03, 2024 02:20 - 2 hours - 116 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 201 Our special guest will be 84 YO and 21 year Veteran FDNY FF Tony Van Bommel. He was assigned to Proby school in late 1967 and assigned to Engine 302 in January 1968. He transferred to newly formed 2nd section, Ladder 103-2 in August 1968. He worked there until they were disbanded in 1974. He then transferred to Engine 328 until the fiscal crisis in 1975/76. He transferred to 96 Engine in the Bronx in 1976 for about a year before going across the floor ...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep 201 | FDNY LADDER 54 FF TONY VAN BOMMEL
May 03, 2024 02:20 - 2 hours - 116 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 201 Our special guest will be 84 YO and 21 year Veteran FDNY FF Tony Van Bommel. He was assigned to Proby school in late 1967 and assigned to Engine 302 in January 1968. He transferred to newly formed 2nd section, Ladder 103-2 in August 1968. He worked there until they were disbanded in 1974. He then transferred to Engine 328 until the fiscal crisis in 1975/76. He transferred to 96 Engine in the Bronx in 1976 for about a year before going across the floor ...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep 200 | FF PHIL MCARDLE
April 30, 2024 02:10 - 1 hour - 109 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 200 Our special guest will be 26 year Veteran FDNY FF Phil McCardle. Appointed to FDNY 6/26/1982 • Graduated from Probationary Fire School 8/5/1982. • Class Valedictorian • Given choice of assignment • Assigned Ladder 58 Bronx • Detailed to Engine 88 and & Engine 45 (60 days) as per Dept. policy. • Assigned Haz-Mat 1 9/22/1984. • Interviewed for position. • Selected because of Operating Engineer background. • National Fire Academy (1986) • Adjunct Faculty ...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep 200 | FDNY HM1 FF PHIL MCARDLE
April 30, 2024 02:10 - 1 hour - 109 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 200 Our special guest will be 26 year Veteran FDNY FF Phil McCardle. Appointed to FDNY 6/26/1982 • Graduated from Probationary Fire School 8/5/1982. • Class Valedictorian • Given choice of assignment • Assigned Ladder 58 Bronx • Detailed to Engine 88 and & Engine 45 (60 days) as per Dept. policy. • Assigned Haz-Mat 1 9/22/1984. • Interviewed for position. • Selected because of Operating Engineer background. • National Fire Academy (1986) • Adjunct Faculty ...
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 199 | TRIBUTE TO CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT PETER GANCI
April 26, 2024 02:34 - 2 hours - 127 MBOur special guests will be 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Chief of Dept Ganci's son, FDNY Battalion Chief Chris Ganci. We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Chief of Dept, Peter Ganci Jr. who died on 9-11-01. Chief Ganci was 18 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. It was 1965 and the Vietnam War was raging. He volunteered for “Airborne” and was later assigned to the famous 82nd Airborne unit. He would spend two years in the Army and attain the rank of Sargent. However, he was never...
GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST EP. 198 | NY VS CHICAGO Podcasts
April 23, 2024 01:45 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBGETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 198 Our special guests will be the Jagoffs from Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast. From the website: The Crew at Chicago’s Bravest Stories are Firefighters and Paramedics from the Chicagoland Area… we bring a positive light to the nations first responders while documenting and memorializing their courage, bravery and dedication. We bring these stories and historical facts to you through a fun and relaxed atmosphere in long form discussion. Blah Blah Blah.....
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...