Firehouse Sergeants Podcast

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The Firehouse Sergeants Podcast is dedicated to the firefighters who lead without rank, the mentors, the culture creators, the informal leaders on the backstep. Through honest firehouse conversations with firefighters, officers, instructors, and industry titans, we explore what it takes to mold the future of the fire service. Whether you're a probie learning the craft, a senior firefighter developing the next generation, or a company officer striving to build a ctronger culture, you'll find practical lessons, real-world experience, and meaningful discussions designed to make us al better at the the job we have chosen. #FirehouseSergeants#FireGuys #FIRE #FirePodcast #Podcast #Firefighting #Leadership #Fireman #FireTraining #Training #TheOV #TheOutsideVent #Mentor #Lead #Backstep #EarnYourStripes

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October 20, 2026Episode 141 hr 23 min

FSP Episode 14 with Wayne Jones

🚒 FIREHOUSE SERGEANTS PODCAST! Episode 14 with Wayne Jones🎙️ Join us as we welcome Wayne Jones , creator of Firefighters Chalkboard , longtime fire service instructor, author, and passionate advocate for firefighter education and leadership! Wayne brings over 25 years of experience with Horry County Fire Rescue in South Carolina , where he serves as a Training Officer. He has also served as an Adjunct Instructor with the South Carolina Fire Academy since 2008. An accomplished author of Step Up to the Chalkboard , The Why Before the How , Leave Your Thumbprint , and Shepherd of the Flock , Wayne is committed to developing firefighters, strengthening leadership, and passing along the knowledge that moves our profession forward. Find Waynes books on Amazon We’ll talk about training, mentorship, leadership, firehouse culture, and the responsibility we all share in developing the next generation of firefighters. Dont forget to make you way over to Firefighter Book Club and grab your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes This episode was brought to you in part by Sticks Cigars. Sticks is a Firefighter Owned local favorite with locations in Rahway and Somerville New Jersey. Home of el Bombero check them out. 🔥 Leadership is Earned. Every Shift. Every Call. Every Day. #FirehouseSergeants #FirefightersChalkboard #FireServiceLeadership #FirefighterTraining #Mentorship #EarnYourStripes

October 6, 2026Episode 131 hr 41 min

FSP Episode 13 with Chief Ron Kanterman

🔥 FIREHOUSE SERGEANTS PODCAST — EPISODE 13 🔥 ⠀ Chief Ron Kanterman, a 51-year fire service veteran and current Executive Chief Inspector with the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention, where he also serves as liaison to Fire Operations. ⠀ Chief Kanterman has spent decades leading, teaching, writing, and giving back to the fire service. He has served as a Chief of Department, taught at the college and National Fire Academy levels, instructed at FDIC for 30 years, published more than 200 articles, authored multiple fire service books, and dedicated years of service to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. ⠀ This is a conversation about leadership, longevity, education, service, and the lessons learned over more than five decades in the fire service. ⠀ Remember to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe on your way over to FirefighterBookClub.com to grab your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes. ⠀ Lead with purpose. Serve with honor. Earn your stripes. #FirehouseSergeants #EarningYourStripes #TheOutsideVent #Firefighting #Leading #Mentorship

September 29, 20261 hr 55 min

FSP Episode 12 with Mark Andrew

🔥 FIREHOUSE SERGEANTS PODCAST — MARK ANDREW 🔥 ⠀ Tune in as we welcome Captain Mark Andrew (ret). Mark is a 30+ year Firefighter/Paramedic with the Dearborn, Michigan Fire Department and author of Leading Through The Heat. Mark brings more than three decades of fire service experience and a powerful perspective on leadership, resilience, mentorship, and navigating the challenges that come with a career in the firehouse. ⠀ Checkout Marks book Leading Through The Heat at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leading-through-the-heat-mark-andrew/1148970680 🎙️ Remember to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe Dont forget to get over to FirefighterBookClub.com and grab your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes ⠀ Leadership is earned; Every Shift, Every Call, Every Day. ⠀ #FirehouseSergeants #LeadingThroughTheHeat #FireServiceLeadership #Firefighter #FireOfficer #Mentorship #FireService

September 22, 2026Episode 111 hr 58 min

FSP Episode 11 with Samson "Mufasa" DeSessa

Join us for our conversation with Fire Chief Samson "Mufasa" DeSessa; combat veteran, firefighter, EOD Technician, former protective security specialist, instructor, and author of Brotherhood is a VERB! Not Another Damn Leadership Book. With over 35 years of experience in high-risk environments and public service, Mufasa has built a career around leadership, preparedness, service, and brotherhood. Today, he serves as Fire Chief at Naval Air Station Fort Worth TX and has been presenting for Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) since 2008. We talk leadership, the firehouse, combat experience, brotherhood, and what it really means to live the word rather than simply say it. Check Chief DeSessa's amazing self published book Brotherhood is a VERB! Not Another Damn Leadership Book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX1GYZTT?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0CSQCNKD7Y2W4Q7HRJ67&bestFormat=true Dont forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE,AND SUBSCRIBE and get over to FirefighterBookClub.com and grab your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes Leadership is Earned; Every Shift, Every Call, Every Day. #Fire #FirePodcast #FirehouseSergeants #EarningYourStripes #Brotherhood

September 1, 2026Episode 101 hr 28 min

FSP Episode 10 with Eileen Bellew

Join us as we welcome Eileen Bellew, author of After John Jumped: The True Story of a Family’s Rise from the Ashes. ⠀ Eileen is the widow of FDNY Firefighter John Bellew, who lost his life following the tragic Black Sunday Fire. She joins us for a powerful conversation about John, loss, family, resilience, and rebuilding a life while honoring the memory of someone you love. ⠀ This is more than a fire service story—it’s a family’s story. ⠀ Lead with Purpose. Serve with Honor. Earn Your Stripes. ⠀ Checkout Eileen's story and grab a copy of After John Jumpes at https://eileenbellew.com/ ⠀And dont forget to checkout her daughters pending film at https://johnbellew.com Please take a moment to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe ;) #Fire #Firefighter #Firefighting #FirehouseSergeants #EarnYourStripes #BackstepLeadership #TheOutsideVent #FireServiceCulture

August 4, 2026Episode 92 hr 5 min

FSP Episode 9 with Jason Corthell

This week we’re joined by Chief Jason Corthell, serves as Division Chief of Training of Harris County ESD 13. Chief Corthell is a fourth-generation firefighter, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, author of Freedom Found: A Mental Health Memoir, and nationally recognized speaker on firefighter health, wellness, and leadership. In 2024 he was Named Texas Fire Instructor of The Year by the Texas Association of Fire Educators. With more than two decades in the fire service, Jason has dedicated his career to helping firefighters become healthier, more resilient, and better prepared to lead both on and off the fireground. We’re looking forward to talking with Jason about leadership, firefighter wellness, mental health, and the role company officers play in building stronger crews. Checkout Ironclad Wellness @ www.IroncladWellness.com and don’t forget to grab a copy of Jason’s book Freedom Found: A Mental Health Memoir @ https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Found-Mental-Health-Memoir/dp/B0H1HK5Z84 As always don’t forget to Like, Comment, Share, & Subscribe so I can continue to bring you amazing content from our amazing guests. Also get over to www.FirefighterBookClub.com and grab your copy of my book Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes today!!! Thanks for tuning in, see you next week on Firehouse Sergeants Podcast, Stay safe! #FirePodcast #Ironclad #Wellness #FirehouseSergeants #EarningYourStripes

July 28, 2026Episode 61 hr 52 min

FSP Episode 8 with Danny Arroyo

This week on the Firehouse Sergeants Podcast, we’re joined by Battalion Chief Danny Arroyo from the Perth Amboy Fire Department. Danny has built an outstanding reputation as a leader, instructor, author, and mentor who is passionate about developing firefighters and creating strong training cultures. From leading one of New Jersey’s busiest training divisions to teaching across the country, Danny brings a wealth of experience in leadership, fireground operations, firefighter safety, and building organizations where learning never stops. We’re excited to dive into training culture, developing company officers, leadership lessons, and what it takes to prepare firefighters for the challenges they’ll face on the fireground. Danny, welcome to the Firehouse Sergeants Podcast. NFFF: www.FireHero.org Fire Training Consultants LLC: www.NJFireTraining.com Dont forget to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe so I can continue to bring you amazing content week after week. And get over to www.FirefighterBookClub.com and pick up your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes today!! Stay safe! #Fire #Firefighter #FirePodcast #Firehouse Sergeants #EarningYourStripes #

July 22, 2026Episode 71 hr 43 min

FSP Episode 7 with Joe DeVito

Captain Joe DeVito is a firefighter, paramedic, and nationally recognized educator with more than 30 years in the fire service. Joe is the founder of TIC Tips Fire Training and has become one of the leading voices in helping firefighters better understand and use thermal imaging technology on the fireground. Joe has taught firefighters across the country and is passionate about realistic training, fire behavior, and developing better company officers and firefighters. If youre enjoying the show please remember to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe to help me continue to bring you great content. Also remember to stop by www.FirefighterBookClub.com and get your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes #Fire #FirehouseSergeants #TICTips #EarningYourStripes #TheOutsideVent

July 16, 2026Episode 61 hr 35 min

FSP Episode 6 with Ryan Dullea

Captain Ryan Dullea of the Westfield, NJ Fire Department has served the fire service in a wide variety of leadership roles, including firefighter, company officer, fire marshal, instructor, and fire service program adminstrator. In both public and private sector, Ryan has investigated fire & explosion incidents, trained the next generation of firefighters and investigators, and worked to strengthen the profession through education and leadership. Ryan holds the prestigious IAAI-CFI and NAFI-CFEI designations and is a credentialed Fire Marshal throught the Commision on Professional Credentialing. He serves on the Board of Directors for the NJ Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, and continues to teach throughout the state for Fire Training & Consultants. In 2022 Ryan founded RCD Group Solutions, which is committed to improving the public safety of communities through the state. Dont forget to get over to www.Firefighterbookclub.com and pickup your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes. As always please remember to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe so we can continue to grow our audience and share great content. #Fire #FirePodcast #Firefighter #FirehouseSergeants #TheOutsideVent #BackstepLeadership #FireServiceCulture

June 30, 2026Episode 51 hr 25 min

FSP Episode 5 with Erik Mickelsen

On this episode, we're joined by Fire Marshal Erik Mickelsen, a highly respected fire investigator, educator, and public safety professional with more than two decades of service. Erik currently serves as Fire Marshal for Franklin Township Fire Prevention in Somerset County, NJ and is Chief Fire Marshal for the Borough of Bound Brook. He has been an Investigator with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Fire Investigation Unit since 2004. Erik holds both the coveted IAAI-CFI and NAFI-CFEI designations. Fire Marshal Mickelsen has become well known throught the fire investigation community for sharing his knowledge and passion for the craft through his "Back to Basics" series, helping investigators at every stage of their careers. Don’t forget to get over to www.firefighterbookclub.com and order your copy of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes. Remember to Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe so we can continue to grow our audience. ⠀ #Fire #Firefighter #Firefighting #FirehouseSergeants #EarnYourStripes #BackstepLeadership #TheOutsideVent #FireServiceCulture