Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast
If 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.
Episodes
July 10, 2025 • 118 mins
Be sure and join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, Prince George's County (MD) Fire Department, Deputy Chief Victor Stagnaro.
Chief Stagnaro began his career and rose through the ranks to ultimately become the deputy chief of operations. He was responsible for more than 1900 members, in 44 firehouses, plus a whole more. Chief also served on subcommittees for NIOSH and OSHA, and spoke at FDIC on various health & ...
Chief Stagnaro began his career and rose through the ranks to ultimately become the deputy chief of operations. He was responsible for more than 1900 members, in 44 firehouses, plus a whole more. Chief also served on subcommittees for NIOSH and OSHA, and spoke at FDIC on various health & ...
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June 26, 2025 • 114 mins
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.253: Be sure and join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest FDNY 33 year veteran, Capt. Steve Elliott. He joined the USMC reserves right after HS graduation and then attended 1 year college Western Connecticut University. He was Deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm 1990 and thankfully returned to the U.S. in July 1991.
- He went into fire academy August 1991
- Assigned to Lad...
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June 19, 2025 • 168 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guest FDNY 21 year veteran, Lt. Dave Russell. He is a fourth generation fireman. He was in the United States Air Force Crash Fire Rescue from 1976-84 and a member of Stewart National Guard Base Newburgh, NY from 1984-2005.
He joined the FDNY in 1985 and assigned to Engine 277/Ladder 112 - 1989 took detail to Hazamt 1 - 1990 transferred to Enhanced Engine 41 - 1994 Promoted to Lieutenant Assigned ...
He joined the FDNY in 1985 and assigned to Engine 277/Ladder 112 - 1989 took detail to Hazamt 1 - 1990 transferred to Enhanced Engine 41 - 1994 Promoted to Lieutenant Assigned ...
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June 12, 2025 • 93 mins
Be sure and join us for our next segment of the "Authors Corner" . Our special guest will be 30 year Prince William County Virginia FD veteran Lt. William Niemann.
Bill is a retired assistant fire marshal with Prince William County, Virginia, Department of Fire and Rescue. During his thirty-year career, he served as a firefighter, fighter paramedic, company officer, and station commander. The last fourteen years of his career, he wa...
Bill is a retired assistant fire marshal with Prince William County, Virginia, Department of Fire and Rescue. During his thirty-year career, he served as a firefighter, fighter paramedic, company officer, and station commander. The last fourteen years of his career, he wa...
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May 29, 2025 • 102 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guest, Oklahoma City FD 35 year veteran, Deputy Chief Michael Walker. Chief Walker spent a long time with OCFD and has some great stories to share. Including when he was assigned to Engine 5 in 1995 responding to the historic event in the Murrah Building. The Oklahoma City bombing to be more precise. He served in both Hazmat (Station 5) and Technical Rescue (Station 8) for several years. Early i...
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May 22, 2025 • 120 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guest FDNY 39 year veteran, Battalion Chief Danny Sheridan He joined the FDNY in 1986, worked in some great companies, and with his extensive career with the department, I don't know, maybe has one or two great stories to share. Just saying!! He probably didn't see any work, we'll be sure to find out though.
- 1986 - 1995 Firefighter Ladder 17 / Squad 41
- 1995 - 2003 Lieutenant SOC / Engine 58
- 20...
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May 8, 2025 • 118 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guest FDNY 23 year veteran, Lt. Salvatore Mirra Jr.
-He joined the Department in August of 2001 as an Emergency Medical Technician and worked as an EMT in Corona, Queens for 2 years
-Sworn in as a Probationary Firefighter on September 14, 2003
-Assigned to Engine 289 in Corona, Queens in December 2003
-Transferred across the floor to Tower Ladder 138 in 2007 🐯🐱
-Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant S...
-He joined the Department in August of 2001 as an Emergency Medical Technician and worked as an EMT in Corona, Queens for 2 years
-Sworn in as a Probationary Firefighter on September 14, 2003
-Assigned to Engine 289 in Corona, Queens in December 2003
-Transferred across the floor to Tower Ladder 138 in 2007 🐯🐱
-Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant S...
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April 24, 2025 • 102 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guests, Retired Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn and Firefighter Kenny Delaney along with friends of firefighters own, Nancy Carbone. The legendary firefighter of our time, the chief, will discuss how the stigma in the fire service has changed over the years. We will also hear from Nancy, Kenny, Milner and Ronzoni who are big supporters in mental wellness and have some good discussion points to speak a...
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April 17, 2025 • 101 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guest 18 year veteran, FDNY FF James Finnell.
· Appointed to the job in 1987
· Assigned to Engine 324 out of probie school
· Transferred to L136 in 1991
· Transferred to Rescue 4 in 1999
· Retired in 2005
James received several awards, unit citation, class 2 & 3 medals along with the community service & heroism award from firehouse magazine. James was also involved in the NBC special as they r...
· Appointed to the job in 1987
· Assigned to Engine 324 out of probie school
· Transferred to L136 in 1991
· Transferred to Rescue 4 in 1999
· Retired in 2005
James received several awards, unit citation, class 2 & 3 medals along with the community service & heroism award from firehouse magazine. James was also involved in the NBC special as they r...
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April 3, 2025 • 131 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guests. FDNY Rescue 2 members, Mike Pena, & Jimmy Sandas along with photographer Glenn Usdin as we discuss the history of Rescue 2 and commemorate the company on its recent milestone. 100 years of service to the borough of Brooklyn! Going to be a great show. We will get the whole skinny. You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTE...
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March 27, 2025 • 117 mins
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.244 : FDNY Ladder 154 FF Jim Amann
Be sure and join us with our special guest, 35 year FDNY veteran, FF Jim Amann. Jim first joined Fairfax FD in 1978 and then moved over to Nassau County Corrections in 1980. He was sworn into the FDNY in 1981, where he was assigned to Ladder 154 right out of Probie school. He went to Chauffeur school in 1986 and spent his entire career there!!! He wrestled in the...
Be sure and join us with our special guest, 35 year FDNY veteran, FF Jim Amann. Jim first joined Fairfax FD in 1978 and then moved over to Nassau County Corrections in 1980. He was sworn into the FDNY in 1981, where he was assigned to Ladder 154 right out of Probie school. He went to Chauffeur school in 1986 and spent his entire career there!!! He wrestled in the...
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March 20, 2025 • 156 mins
Be sure and join us on our Youtube Channel. Our special guest will be 30 year veteran, FDNY FF Bobby Austin. Bobby joined the FDNY in 1978 where he was assigned to Engine 230 right out of Probie school. Then in 1982 he went to ladder 111 and never looked back. He spent his entire career on the back step!!! Bobby, was in the 15th division (LD) for a short time in 07 and ended up retiring in 2008. Going to be a great conversation as ...
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March 13, 2025 • 119 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guest, 20 year FDNY veteran FF Kenny Delaney.
United States Navy 1991-95
United States Park Police 1996-2002
Federal Air Marshal 02-2003
Assigned to FDNY 9/2003
Assigned 220 Engine out of Proby School
Transferred to 59 Engine 2/2005
Retired March 2022
Kenny had a podcast called The Kitchen table...hmmm😁🥹😎. Going to be another great conversation. We will get the whole skinny. You don’t want to miss th...
United States Navy 1991-95
United States Park Police 1996-2002
Federal Air Marshal 02-2003
Assigned to FDNY 9/2003
Assigned 220 Engine out of Proby School
Transferred to 59 Engine 2/2005
Retired March 2022
Kenny had a podcast called The Kitchen table...hmmm😁🥹😎. Going to be another great conversation. We will get the whole skinny. You don’t want to miss th...
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March 3, 2025 • 91 mins
Be sure and join us on our Youtube Channel. Our special guest will be 21 year active Daisy Mountain FD Capt Brent Fenton "Aka" Firefighter Fenton. Capt Fenton has grown a massive following on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for his short, hilarious videos that shine a light on the realities — and the absurdities — of life as a firefighter. His videos highlight the challenges of recruiting firefighters and the changing publi...
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February 27, 2025 • 95 mins
🔥 Next Segment of RANDOM THOUGHTS 🔥 Join us with our special guest, retired FDNY veteran Firefighter Mike Milner.
We will be sitting down for a drill at the kitchen table ...shooting the Sh$t and going over FAST Truck and RIT Operations.... Should be a doozy. 😬😵💫
You don't want to miss this one. You can also listen to our podcast ..... we are on all the players!!!! 🎧. #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #iheartradio #googlepodcast ...
We will be sitting down for a drill at the kitchen table ...shooting the Sh$t and going over FAST Truck and RIT Operations.... 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 #iheartradio #googlepodcast ...
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February 13, 2025 • 71 mins
Be sure and join us on with our special guest, film producer, Benjamin Cook. Who will discuss his Volunteer Firefighter Documentary, "The Best Of Us". This film is about a community in the 21st century, through the eyes of its volunteer fire department. Benjamin has over 20 years in the film industry and has worked on shows like, 'The Last of Us', 'Ozark',and 'Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways'. to name a few. We will also dive into his...
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February 3, 2025 • 94 mins
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST: Ep. 239 Be sure and join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 25 year FDNY veteran Capt. Andy Serra. Captain Serra is also a proud author of two fire related books, Finding John, 2018 a story of his 911 experience and a personal story about 4 truck and Hell's Hundred Acres, 2025 a historical novel centered around the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
- Appointed August 1998
- - November ...
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January 30, 2025 • 96 mins
Be sure to tune into our next segment of "Authors Corner" on our YouTube channel. We will be discussing "30 Fires You Must Know". Its a compelling examination of 30 pivotal fires that remain tactically relevant today. This resource provides a deep dive into modern fire history, offering valuable lessons for firefighters and first responders. By detailing these significant incidents, the book aims to honor the lives lost and ensure ...
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January 23, 2025 • 101 mins
Be sure and join us with our special guest, 20 year FDNY veteran FF Guy Schneider from Engine 60 / Ladder 17. FF Schneider has been in the fire and rescue service for more than four decades. He volunteered for 12 years as a firefighter at the Babylon Village Fire Department starting in 1970. He served as a hull maintenance technician in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War between 1971 and 1975. Appointed to the FDNY in Nov. 1984 a...
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January 16, 2025 • 94 mins
Gettin Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 236. Be sure and join us this Thursday Jan 16th on our Youtube channel at 8pm with our special guest, 32 year veteran Lt. Ed Geraghty from 26 truck. -Appointed to FDNY in Nov. 1968 -Appointed to E263 in Jan. of 69 as part of the first group of companies to interchange. -Detailed to E73 & L42 with some great moments. -Spent some time in Sq5. -Lt will talk about the layoff he was part of in Jul...
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