Latest Strongworks Podcast Episodes
Not New Year's Resolutions
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - January 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsI am going to go back and try to re-upload our old catalog of Episodes. This is the first one I found from January 2020. Take a listen and we Hope to be back soon.
Ep. 107 Selecting The Proper Size Hose
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - August 03, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis edition Seth and Will change gears a bit and dive in to some fire tactics. They look at an article published in Fire Rescue 1 about selecting the right size hose line for fire attack. you can find the article here https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/articles/how-to-select-the-r...
Ep. 106 Loyalty: The Firm Foundation for an Effective Fire Department
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - July 07, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will look at an article by Dr. Harry Carter discussing how crucial loyalty is in the fire service. You can find the article here. https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/article/11273018/why-loyalty-is-important-with-the-fire-department
Ep. 105 Sick Leave, The Privilege or Abuse?
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - June 15, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis episode Seth and Will discuss sick leave in relation to the fire department. They cover issues like mental health days and how to think of your sick leave, to issues of overtime staffing from the abuse of sick leave.
Ep. 104 Tom Wilson Talks Corona and EMS
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - May 19, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis episode we are joined with popular previous guest Paramedic Tom Wilson. Seth, Will, and Tom discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has affected EMS and they also celebrate EMS Week and talk about the exciting things happening in EMS.
Ep. 103 How To Handle The Rogue Firefighter
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - May 04, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsSeth and Will discuss an article found on firefighternation.com about the rogue firefighter in the firehouse. You can find the article here https://www.firefighternation.com/2017/06/06/how-to-handle-the-rogue-firefighter/
Ep. 102 Colt Thompson Interview
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - April 20, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis edition Seth and Will are joined by guest firefighter Colt "Swimchamp" Thompson and have him talk about his involvement in inspiring firefighters to have good health through a Peer Fitness Program.
Ep. 101 The New Normal
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - March 23, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsIn this episode Seth and Will take a look at how society has changed due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and some ways to survive though it.
Ep. 100 Chief Rick Lasky Interview
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - February 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis momentous episode we interview the great Chief Rick Lasky. We discuss firehouse mentors, Chief Lasky's books, and speaking at FDIC. If you have any comments or questions fell free to contact the show at [email protected], or look us up on our social media sites. You can find info ...
Ep. 99 Ten Not New Years Resolutions
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - January 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis episode Seth and Will discuss an article that is about 10 words of wisdom from a Sgt. Major of the Army. Also discussed in detail is New Years Resolutions, coyote hunting, leadership, and figgy pudding.
Ep. 98 Normalization Of Deviance
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - November 27, 2019 02:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis episode Seth and Will discuss the topic of the normalization of deviance in the fire service.
Ep. 97 Empty Walls
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - September 02, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis edition Seth and Will and Kyle discuss another article from firehousevigilance.com entitled Empty Walls. Author Chris Tobin really hits it out of the park with his great take on how to build firehouse pride. You can read the article here. https://firehousevigilance.com/2018/06/11/empty-walls/
Ep. 96 Mother May I
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - August 19, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis edition Seth and Will discuss an article by Kiel Samsing titled Mother May I. The article discusses the dangers to limiting what most would consider "freelancing" on the fire ground. You can find the article here. https://firehousevigilance.com/2019/07/21/mother-may-i/
Ep. 95 Difficult Conversations
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - July 08, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis edition Seth and Will look at an article that discusses how to handle a situation when coworkers approach you needing to discuss personal troubles. You can find the article here https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21072288/health-wellness-difficult-conversations-about-mental-hea...
Ep. 94 4 Expectations for Firehouse Companies
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - June 18, 2019 01:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis edition Seth and Will discuss an article titled 4 Expectations Company Officers Should Set For Their Crews. The author is Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk, VA. He is the editor of the Trial By Fire Facebook page and a contributor to Firehouse Magazine. You can find the article at https://www.fireh...
Ep. 93 Chief Gary Ludwig Interview
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - May 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis episode is a rare treat as Seth and Will get to interview Chief Gary Ludwig and discuss his book Fully Involved Leadership.
Ep. 92 10 Steps To Success That Require Zero Talent
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - April 29, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsIn this episode Seth and Will discuss 10 steps for success that require absolutely zero talent. This is geared towards new and aspiring firefighters but you old and experienced can definitely glean from it as well. Happy Listening!
Ep. 91 How To Kill Morale Part 2
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - April 15, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis edition Seth and Will continue looking at the article by Chief Frank Viscuso titled How To Kill Morale.
Ep. 90 How To Kill Morale Part 1
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - April 01, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis episode Seth and Will dig in to an article by Frank Viscuso titled How To Kill Morale.
Ep. 89 Tuck Your Shirt In
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - March 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will discuss an article about rules around the firehouse and the best attitude to have about them.
EP. 88 10 Secrets to a more Positive Workplace Part 2
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - February 05, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will continue their conversation over 10 Secrets to a More Positive Workplace written by David Griffin and published on Firehouse.com. Will and Seth finish discussing the last 5 points made by David Griffin and give advice about how to work them into your department.
Ep. 87 The Christmas Episode
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - December 24, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will sit down at the kitchen table with Seth's kids, Grace and Jake. They also sit down with their wives, Becky and Brittany. They talk about the struggles fire department families face around Christmas.
Ep. 86 10 Secrets to a More Positive Workplace Part 1
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - December 03, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Will and Seth sit down at the Kitchen table and discuss an article posted on Firehouse Magazine's Facebookpage written by David Griffin. The article discusses another article written by Lolly Daskal, President and CEO of Lead from Within. This article gives 10 steps becoming more pos...
Ep. 85 New Fire Service Mentors
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - October 15, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will cover a topic requested by a listener, Matthew Lyons. He asked us to dicusss where fire service mentors can be found. Will and Seth talk about fire service mentors who can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media.
Ep. 84 Fire Department Struggles Part 3
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - October 01, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will continue to disuss the Article " A New Day in the Firehouse" written by Daniel C. Vock and posted on wwww.governing.com. Will and Seth break down the middle part of the article that has been shared on Facebook and retweeted on Twitter countless times.
Ep. 83 Fire Department Struggles Part 2
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - September 17, 2018 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will continue to disuss the Article " A New Day in the Firehouse" written by Daniel C. Vock and posted on wwww.governing.com Will and Seth break down the middle part of the article that has been shared on Facebook and retweeted on Twitter countless times.
Ep. 82 Fire Department Struggles
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - September 03, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth and Will discuss an article posted on www.governing.com written by Daniel C. Cook titled Fire Departments Struggle to Meet New Demands. This is the first part of a multiple part series on the article. The article discusses the added call volume, reduction of actual fires, and rec...
Ep. 81 The Rescue Me Episode
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - July 23, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Chris Hayden joins Seth and Will at the kitchen table to discuss the tv show Rescue Me staring Dennis Leary. We talk about how the show is ahead of its time in regards to PTSD and Cancer. We also discuss how we view the show differently as seasoned firefighters as opposed to green hor...
Ep. 80 Interview with Matt Lowery
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - July 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Matt Lowery from East Pierce Firefighters IAFF Local 3520 sits at the table. Matt talks about his work with their Local and then his decision to put his family first and step back from the his work with the Local and spend more time at home.
Ep. 79 Interview with Nick Starks
Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast - June 12, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis week Seth sits down with his friend Nick Starks. Nick is a former firefighter turned Industiral Safety officer who works in the private sector. Nick talks about his journey to the fire service and his journey out of it.
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