The Firehouse Leadership Podcast

The Firehouse Leadership Podcast

The Firehouse Leadership Podcast is committed to changing the fire service through authentic conversations about our passion for the job and the men and women who are committed to the craft. This podcast has a firehouse "galley table" feel and will make you feel like you're grabbing coffee or a meal with some salty crew members! Join Josh and Jarrod as they take you on an encouraging and empowering journey centered around their lives as firefighters. We're sure to disappoint and offend a few of you, but hey, we're gonna have fun while we do it!

Episodes

June 26, 2025 42 mins

In this episode we will dive into my old Navy Blue Jacket manual. Specifically what it has to say about leadership. I will discuss the principles mentioned in this book, and have a conversation about how we can apply these principles in the firehouse.

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We're back with some 20 minute power episodes this year!!! Check out Jarrod Sergi's new episode my friends! Just a few things that will keep your crew together!!!

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It's the holidays, so of course we have a holiday episode for yah my friends! Some friendly banter back and forth about the holidays, firehouse traditions, and our favorite firehouse meals. And of course... Gremlins is not a Christmas movie!!! See ya'll next year! This is it for 2024!!!!

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November 22, 2024 132 mins

This episode... James Geering is the founder of the Behind the Shield Podcast and is pioneering the way for change in the fire service. In this episode, we uncover the gems in his new book, KINDER. After reading four chapters of this book, my life was never going to be the same. James brought light to what so many of us go through in the fire service. It's a real and raw look into the domino effect this career can have on our live...

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Stoked to bring you another episode as we’re heading toward the end of the year! This one’s all about creating the all allusive buy in your department and at the company level! Bear with me, I had a throw down mic and forgot to turn the phone off in the room. (Ring!!!!) It’s a live episode with all the hurt feelings and encouraging perspective. Don’t just listen to this one. Take notes and get out there and do it!!!! 

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August 22, 2024 75 mins

Morale, Leadership, Standards. Jarrod and I are back with a fresh new couples episode that you can 100% relate to. Grab your crew, coffee or brew or all three. Just tune in and listen to this new episode about taking the lead with morale without sacrificing standards!

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July 11, 2024 21 mins

NEW EPISODE!!!! Season ONE Episode FIFTEEN: All about laterals and loyalty my friends! Why are people leaving their departments and the fire service all together? We’re gonna get into that today!!! Sit back and listen in to this solo episode by yours truly, Josh Chase.

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June 3, 2024 63 mins

Here we go mi compadres! Just another great episode of talking shop. We actually get into quite a bit in this episode. Nothing we planned to get into of course. Guaranteed to hit something you’re dealing with in the firehouse!!! 

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May 3, 2024 24 mins

What's up my friends this episode is all about leadership and how to do it right. We don't have it all right, but we've made a few mistakes so you don't have to. At this point there are a couple things that really work, and a couple things you should probably stop doing immediately. Let's get to it friends!

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What should your expectations look like when you arrive at a new house as an officer? What can you expect from your officer as a firefighter? You don't have to wonder anymore. Check out this episode from my cohost Jarrod Sergi. I'm not gonna lie, I took a few notes on this one!

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Welcome to another episode with an awesome guest! This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Retired Training Chief Jake Barnes. He is one of my favorites to interview and I think you will more than enjoy his perspective. We might as well have had a couple drinks before we started this one. WARNING… I let Jake do his own bio…Regrettably… You’re sure to love this one!
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Jarrod and I are back in the studio and catching up for a few and talking about all things fire and current events! Excited to be back with a new episode this week!

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February 25, 2024 89 mins

This episode is all real galley table talk between two firefighters that love the job. Yes, I know I am an officer, but I know where I come from... We don’t know it all, but we share our genuine passion for the job and the men and women who are out there crushing it. Heath is a firefighter out of good ole Texas. They say everything is bigger in Texas, and he has the passion and personality to prove it! 

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January 17, 2024 81 mins

What's up mi compadres! This week Jarrod is flying solo while I'm on vacation in the mountains! He had a great conversation with Fire Chief Dennis Doan out on the west coast. Chief Doan Shares a similar passion with leadership and accountability. Like all other episodes, you will not be disappointed! Without further delay, Dennis Doan everyone! Bio is below and pretty awesome!


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Chief Doan’s fire service career bega...

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What's up mi compadres! In this episode we sit down with firefighter Matt Schwaner from the Virginia Beach Fire Department. You wanna talk about real passion?! This guy has it. We talk about everything fire, combat sports, everything fire, and combat sports. His passion of the job and how he got into the job is both encouraging and inspiring. So, sit back, listen in, and lets get started. Approaching his 7 th year in the Virginia B...
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December 15, 2023 13 mins
Jarrod’s flying solo this week as he tackles what it looks like to create the right experience for your new people! Solid advice for even the most tenured firefighters!
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December 6, 2023 96 mins

Marc Aloan from The Fire Inside! We chat about all things fire of course... We have some current "issues" in the fire service and we dive into how we are going to solve them all in 1.5 hours. We also discuss Die Hard... again... Marc was a solid guest with a wealth of knowledge and I know you will benefit from his wisdom. Without further delay, Marc Aloan ladies and gents!


Marc Aloan is a career Battalion Chief with ...

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In this episode, Josh sits down with Retired Fire Lieutenant and talks all about getting focused on fitness and how it pertains to leadership in the firehouse. He also chats about how Lee can get you jump started on your fitness journey if you're looking to get to the next level!
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Jarrod’s flying solo for this one while I’m out slaying the dragon of course. In this episode, Jarrod expands on what it should look like for a new guy or “rookie” in the first couple years of his/her career. Listen in as he literally lays out a road map that will help any rookie be successful, and help any senior guy mentor the rookie. Let’s go ladies and gents!
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Welcome back my friends! Stoked to bring you another episode of me and Jarrod bantering back and forth about improving the fire service! This episode is all about question and answer. Listen in as we discuss promotional processes, shared or not so shared vision between officers and crews, and dealing with millennials in the fire service. Sit back, listen in, and let’s get started! As always, if you want to hear a topic shoot us an ...

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