Averagejake Firefighter Podcast

Averagejake Firefighter Podcast

Averagejake Firefighter is a podcast for every firefighter from the probie to the experienced Chief Officer!

Episodes

Episode 72: Should you change departments?

September 28, 2023 • 60 mins
In this episode I talk about when it’s time to leave your department and when it’s time to stay. I also talk about my journey in leaving a department for another one.
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Episode 71: Traditions

August 18, 2023 • 58 mins
In this episode I discuss the best traditions I’ve been apart of in the fire service and hopefully spark some thoughts on how you can start your own.
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Episode 70: When is it time to pull the plug?

July 14, 2023 • 57 mins
In this episode we discuss what the finish line of your career looks like and why we shouldn’t put the hard stop on it.
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Episode 69: FGC, Promotion!, and more loving the job

May 25, 2023 • 55 mins
In this episode I review the FGC2023, give some big news about me and an update on the podcast, and cover more loving the job
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Episode 68: What it means to love the job and FDIC 2023

May 2, 2023 • 53 mins
Just back from FDIC 2023! Fired and ready to talk love for the job, and a review of FDIC 2023
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Episode 67: Fire Ground Decision Making with Kiel Samsing

March 22, 2023 • 73 mins
In this episode I interview Kiel Samsing and we discuss his perspective on Fire Ground decision making and how he applies the Boyd loop to enhance decision making.
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Episode 66: Book Review “The 9L’s” by Chief Corley Moore

February 9, 2023 • 79 mins
In this episode I review the book “The 9L’s” by Corley Moore
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Episode 65: 10 points of Implementing Your Vision/change

January 11, 2023 • 52 mins
Change is upon us constantly how are you managing it and implementing it? In this episode we discuss it with some help from an old resource.
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Episode 64: Top 6 HROC Takeaways

December 14, 2022 • 43 mins
In this episode I discuss the top 6 takeaways I have from the HROC conference
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Episode 63: Practice with a Purpose

November 10, 2022 • 36 mins
In this episode I talk about having a purpose behind our actions, inspired by an article.
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Episode 62: Update, and it’s ok to love the job

October 7, 2022 • 48 mins
In this episode I give an update on what’s been going on the past few months, why it’s ok to love the job, how to reach that firefighter that seems to not love it, and asks the question what investment are you making in you?
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Episode 61: Conversation with Chief Gary Appleby

August 2, 2022 • 81 mins
In this episode the author of Leadership Values Chief Gary Appleby shares his fire service wisdom and experience with the listeners.
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Episode 60: Prepared to Fight Fire w/ Julian Serrano

July 8, 2022 • 65 mins
Buckle your seat belts because this is one of the most motivational and inspirational episodes ever on the podcast. Julian Serrano spits straight fire as he talks about his philosophy on life, fitness, mentorship, and the fire service!
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Episode 59: Engine Company Riding Assignments

May 31, 2022 • 75 mins
In this episode after a short catch up, I go into engine company riding assignments, a companion podcast to Mission Vision and Values from Episode 58.
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FGC Minisode 2022-7 Frank Viscuso

April 13, 2022 • 24 mins
In this episode Chief Frank Viscuso discusses his leadership philosophies and the class he is teaching to lead off this years Fire Ground Commander Conference
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FGC Minisode 2022-6 Jason Patton!

April 13, 2022 • 11 mins
In this episode Jason Patton yes that Jason Patton of Fire Dept. Chronicles fame details the class he is teaching at this years Fire Ground Commander Conference! Don’t delay register today!
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FGC Minisode 2022-5 Dena Ali

March 31, 2022 • 14 mins
In this episode Captain Dena Ali gives a preview of the class she is presenting at this years Fire Ground Commander Conference!
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FGC Minisode 2022-4 James Johnson

March 30, 2022 • 16 mins
In this episode James Johnson details the class he is teaching virtually via zoom for this years Fire Ground Commander!
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FGC Minisode 2022-3 Bassel Ibrahim

March 30, 2022 • 16 mins
In this episode Bassel Ibrahim bring details his Proactive RIT class that he is bringing to this years Fire Ground Commander Conference!
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FGC Minisode 2022-2 Jonathan Brumley

March 29, 2022 • 11 mins
In this episode Jonathan Brumley details his class at this years Fire Ground Commander Conference
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