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Meet the crew of the JobTlks Podcast; Barry, Will and John. Three Brothers who love the job and talking about it. Located in the Boston metro area, these three loved talking shop around the fire in the backyard over some cold ones. These regular meetings of the minds included others who enjoyed talking about the job and before they knew it, JobTlks was born. Since they were talking about the job and learning from one another, why not record it and share it with the world. Others to might appreciate these conversations and maybe learn something along the way. Today, JobTlks Podcast can be found on social channels and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Whether it's just the crew chewing it up or interviewing guests, Barry, Will and John's passion always shines through. Check out these fun brothers and the hard work they put forth to deliver some great content representing the very best of the fire service.

Their positivity is infectious. Kyla and Ty from @we_are_superfit are an unstoppable mother-son team out to prove that the words “can’t do” just don’t exist. Tyson was born with down syndrome, but he hasn’t let his disability keep him from leading a healthy lifestyle. Kyla talks about the different challenges of being a special needs parent, but spends more time talking about the rewards of being a special needs parent. Her passion for health and wellness plus Ty’s can-do attitude lead them to start We Are Superfit. Their group tailors workouts to each participant's needs, allowing them to participate and accomplish goals they once thought impossible. @_kyla_ford @we_are_superfit

Experience matters not just in the fire service, but in life. Many people live a routine life that is quite simple and then there's Carl Haddon. Carl's lifelong experiences with the emergency services has taken him to all corners of the world, worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and has endless stories to share for each chapter of his life. His experiences are vast and it has shaped him into the gentleman he truly is. Carl loves life and the people in it. A genuine soul who would give you his shirt off his back if you needed it. All of this comes from countless experiences that truly allowed him to love life. A colorful career, Carl ran the EMS side of the 1984 Olympics in California, he was a Safety Director for NASCAR, provided EMS care on numerous movie sets, television and toured with countless Rockstars and bands. All of this action is enough for many people but this all happened to Carl. Stepping back from all this excitement, Carl still teaches around the world, lectures at conferences including FDIC, consults for manufacturers in the fire sector, writes articles and columns for trade journals and just enjoys life at home on the ranch with his best friend and partner, "Blondie". A lifetime of experiences yet Carl is as humble as they come. Honored to call him a friend and Brother.

Pip sits down with his mate Gerard Mann from Fire Rescue Victoria Melbourne Australia to chat about the importance of friendship in their lives.

The fire service is hard enough when you first enter the door and realize there's so much to learn. An overwhelming feeling sets in as you try to comprehend the intricacies of the job. Compound that times four... when Joe Minehan walked through the doors on his first day, it took him a solid 10 years to figure out his place in the Boston Fire Department. As a forth generation firefighter, following in the giant footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather was no easy task. Legacy has its' privileges', however, finding your place and role within the organization while trying to stake your claim to the individual you want to be is a tall order. Today, Joe Minehan is a District Chief within the Boston Fire Department. His passion and love of the job is an everyday routine. He doesn't take the job for granted like he did during his younger years. He has found his way in conjunction with the precedent set forth by the previous Minehan generations. So much triumph and tragedy within his family's legacy; from his Father's LODD on 6/24/94 to his Grandfather's first fire being at the Coconut Grove fire and his Great-Grandfather retiring as a District Chief. All of this compounded with incredible mentors allowed Joe to find his way. An unconditional love for the job, Joe continues to be a student of the fire service while teaching those around him about RIT and firefighter survival. So much history and experience is wrapped up inside of Joe Minehan, so look for another episode with him very soon.

With close to 40 years in the fire service, over 30 of them with the FDNY, Captain Mark Gregory loves the job. Throughout his career he has been surrounded by some of the very best the FDNY has to offer. His mentorship line up reads something like a fairy tale, working the back step with big names of the business. The lessons learned and the character and integrity shared with him in his early years certainly set Mark up for a solid career. Currently the Captain of Ladder 176, "The Tin House Truck", he continues to be immersed into the job and continues to being a student of the game. As an originator of PL Vulcan, his training company that specializes in courses like "Man vs. Machine", Mark and his hand selected crew trach across the country as one of the "OG" training companies in the US. There reputation is impeccable and their mission and delivery is on point. Crediting his friend and mentor Peter Lund, "Keep it Simple" in the PL Vulcan mantra. No need to over complicate the job and that remains truer than ever today. Mark enjoys his guys and the comradery of the job more than ever. In his words, "Put your cell phone in your locker and enjoy the show." Mark believes this is the best job in the world and he's not slowing down anytime soon. With his large smile and engaging demeanor, Mark Gregory is a presence you need to meet. His high energy, strong belief in treating a fireman like a fireman and his taste for good cigars are all characteristics we should all strive for. -- Check our Pl Vulcan at www.plvulcanfiretrainingconcepts.com for more information.

Quite often the Chief's role can be a lonely one. From a once thriving firefighter and line officer, when you become the Chief of Department, there are plenty of hurdles that you have not encountered on your way up. One in particular, politics. Even the very best firefighter with an impeccable record and reputation isn't ready for the back and forth required when dealing with the higher ups. Jared Renshaw, the Fire Commissioner of the Western berks Fire Department has learned through trial and error the ins and outs of playing politics. His course titled, "A Fire Chief's Guide to Surviving Local Politics" is a powerful class that helps give guidance to those who are thrusted into the Chief's position and now has to deal with city hall. The need for "forecasting" and "strategic planning" are just two topics that Jared dives into. The glorious side to being the Chief is certainly on the fireground and the success of their department. However, it is much more common to deal with the inglorious side of managing and maintaining a fire department. Budgets, political favors, working with other departments all while balancing the conversation for your people while protecting their best interests... this is a high stakes game and it falls primarily on you, the Fire Chief. Jared's course certainly is not your everyday class but the value and message it brings to the table is powerful and can certainly help new Chief's in their roll.

YOLO, You Only Live Once is the motto of this week's guest. Firefighter/EMT, model, Calendar Stud, Game Show Star and good friend Levi Sandoval. Levi and Pip chat about fitness, fame and how hard work and his YOLO attitude landed him a major modeling deal with the Indian Motorcycle company. Levi has also been featured in and on the cover of the Colorado Firefighter calendar. He explains how working with that organization allowed him to give back and realize that he might be able to chase a dream he didn’t know he really had. Levi’s story is far from over. He continues to use the same mentality that started his career as a firefighter to create more opportunities outside of the job. Constantly asking himself that one big question: What’s My Size Up??? https://cofirefightercalendar.org/

Join Jeremy as he discusses the Vector, REV Group's electric fire apparatus now hitting the streets. This educational walk around occurred at FDIC 2023. Rob Anselmi, Toronto FIre Service and Roger Lackore of the REV Group join Jeremy in the discussion.

Join Jeremy as he hosts "It's Tiller Time" from FDIC 2023 with Steve Crothers of tractordrawnaerial.com and Dave Perkins of the REV Group.