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Eric Farley, the Fire Chief of the Westville, NJ Fire Department is the steward of the department's history and its foundation. 37 years in the fire service, 25 as a career firefighter ad the last 13 years as the Chief of Department, Eric fondly remembers his first days with the department. A town divided were the early days of Westville. Two separate fire companies rivaling one another for everything from money to bragging rights. Eric vividly remembers those early days and how important it was to open his ears and listen to those who came before him. Over the course of his career, he never lost his passion for the history and traditions of the department. When the companies merged later in his career, someone had to be the steward of this pivotal time in the Westville Fire Department's history. As many of the old timers faded away, Eric continues to protect the stories and efforts of those early days. It's important to remember your roots so that you do not lose sight of the big picture. Today, Eric wonders who will take the lead after he is gone, sharing the stories on which the department was created. We can only hope that the endless repeat stories around the apparatus bay or kitchen table stick with someone who will be the next historian of the fire department. These stories keep the memory alive and fuels the conversation for the next generation of firefighters. Eric Farley isn't going anywhere anytime soon. He still has a lot of work to accomplish while continuing to educate those he influences each day.

Ep 236. Reboot of Ep 136. We're the Watchers - Mo Davis by Jeremy Donch

This week Pip is joined by Mallory from Born Primitive for episode 21 . Pip was fortunate enough to meet Mal close to 10 years ago when BP was in its humble beginnings. Mallory and her team have grown exponentially over that time period. Becoming a force to reckoned with in the apparel space. Pip and Mal talk about fashion, athleisure wear and most importantly, JORTS. If you don’t know what they are, well listen in to learn about this amazing piece of apparel. Mallory talks about BP humble roots, unapologetically patriot mission and where the company is heading. Pip also introduces a new segment at the end of this episode. The Size Up 10, ten questions , rapid fire that will cause anyone to ask themselves that age old question. What’s my Size Up??

This week's Pip Talk is focused on my favorite show, Ted Lasso. Sadly, it has come to its end. But, that's not so bad. There's so much to talk about and this is just the start. Whats your favorite Ted Lasso (the show, not the guy) line????

Jeremy and Rob recently hosted a roundtable at the Ragtop Industries Open House on June 3, 2023. Included on the panel was Pete Callan, New haven, CT / Ragtop Owner, Assistant Chief Justin McCarthy, Greenwich, CT, Paul Conway, Conway Shields, Lt. Robert James, Frederick County, MD / Capitol Fire Training, Dan MacAuley, Boston, MA, Jay Erban, New London, CT and Ron Smith, Gary, IN.

Dallas Cooper @thedallascooper Keri Lawson @kerrij23 Rob Ridley @fairview39 Let’s work together to create a “Survivable Space” within the fire service. We all talk about creating a survivable space for victims in burning buildings, but this is The Size Up, so the Survivable Space here is not what you may think. June is Pride month and we brought back two past guests Dallas and Keri to talk about their experience within the fire service. Rob Ridley from National Fire Radio joins Pip this week as a co host. Last year for Pride month Rob and Pip spoke with Dallas about his experience as a firefighter for the City of Houston. Keri joins the crew from South Carolina this year to continue that discussion with Dallas. Throughout the episode Keri and Dallas offer up a “toolbox” of advice that everyone can pull information from to understand and implement an inclusive environment within their crew and station. Rob was able to apply a very common fire service term, creating a survivable space into something we all need to do better. Especially when it comes to our interactions with each other and asking ourselves the question. What’s My Size Up?

Another clip from our Happy Hour with REV Group at FDIC 2023. On this episode Jeremy is joined by the President of REV Group, Mike Vernig, and Captain Mark Scott with LA County Fire. Together they go over some of the key features of this new E-One Build, as well as some of the unique features they offer.

Rob talks with Jeremy about his class, Active Shooter Fire Department Personnel; In the Line of Fire. This class discusses the role of firefighters and EMS personnel when dealing with active shooter situations. Rob's background has given him plenty of insight into this topic, combining his fire service career with his firearms instructor certification. Rob's passion on this topic shines through his class and offers a specific perspective from his experience. -- For more information, contact Rob at robertridley@nationalfireradio.com.

232. No Such Thing as Ground Hog's Day Here - Mike Elston by Jeremy Donch

Columbus, OH Engine Co. 18 Lieutenant Steve Robertson can rattle off numbers on nozzle and hose packages all day long. His deep knowledge on engine company operations is widely known across the globe with his conference lectures and hands on training, the countless training articles, podcasts, seminars and the list goes on and on. His highly popular class, Stretching for Success, is in his words, 30 years of mistakes wrapped up into one program. "We all make mistakes" and "we screwed up fellas" is easy to say, but how we go about addressing it and fixing it is what sets people apart. "We must train to our weaknesses" is an absolute for Steve. The mentors of Steve's early years truly left a mark with him and he now finds himself over 30 years later helping shape the next generations. It's often easy to forget that Steve still runs as a Lt. in a busy urban engine company. More than just fires, the routine of the job, including shootings and overdoses plague his first due. He speaks to these aspects of the job as well, discussing a recent mass shooting in which there were many lessons to be learned. The job is constantly evolving and "requires us to keep growing". This episode has so much packed into it and Steve Robertson is certainly a leader in the fire service. "Don't take my word for it, vet me" and "Knowledge without experience is just theory". Words that Steve Robertson truly believes in. Stretching for Success in my opinion is not just about stretching lines, it's about accountability and being sure we put the work in to be a successful.