Live tonight on the Firefighter Netcast Show will be our featured guest Brian Brush.

Wed. June 1, 2011 at 9pm EST

I like this guy!

He is very involved in the NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb events, is a co-author on FireServiceWarrior.com, and tells it like it is.

What isn’t there to like about this guy?

If you don’t have a clue who Brian Brush is, tune in tonight and learn!

Call in if you have a question!

The live show will be at this link at 9pm EST TONIGHT!

More information on Brian and what he is all about here.

Thursday May 5th, John and I will celebrate our 100th show on Firefighter Netcast live at 9pm.

The direct link to the show is here

What is Firefighter Netcast?

Firefighter Netcast is the leading edge in podcasting and live netcasts for the fire service today. When we began in January 2010, there was one other show “Burning it Down” run by the guys behind The Bravest Online. Unfortunately they closed the door on their live podcast and left us all alone…until recently.

Nowadays there are other options for live fire service podcasting…but lets be clear that we are often imitated but never duplicated!

While we still have a lot to learn, we have continued to broaden our reach, fine tune our delivery, and offer the best fire service podcasting available.

You might ask why you can’t listen in every night to Firefighter Netcast…the answer is because these things take time. Our hosts have to create the shows and the content has to be rich. If we were running shows every night, our content would be watered down and we would begin repeating ourselves. In addition to all of that, we have families and careers.

Firefighter Netcast - Facebook – Twitter – Itunes - Blog Talk Radio

Who is Firefighter Netcast?

Firefighter Netcast is comprised of many hosts (and a couple more to be added soon). Firefighter Netcast is run by John Mitchell and myself.

Our shows and hosts include:

• The Firefighter Netcast Show with John Mitchell and Rhett Fleitz
• Taking it to the Streets with Christopher Naum
• Firefighter Storytellers with Tiger Schmittendorf
• Stop, Drop, and Roll with the Punches with Billy D. Hayes
• The Front Seat with Dave LeBlanc
• (a show yet to be named) with Art Doss

We will be joined very shortly with host Doug Cline as well.

I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention the tremendous assistance that Willie Wines Jr. has been to Firefighter Netcast. He has helped us out so much and we are very grateful!

We have also done work for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at Conferences and the NFFF Memorial Weekend. We produce FireHero Radio for the NFFF as well.

But the most important aspect of Who we are is our listeners! We enjoy the live listeners who chat in the chatroom as well as the majority of our listeners who catch up with us on our web site, facebook, twitter, and most importantly itunes!

I must say that I have had a blast since January 2010 when we got started. I have enjoyed all of the people I have met, the ones I have yet to meet, and the places I have been!

In case anyone is counting, we HAVE had more than 100 podcasts, but this is our 100th live netcast! In addition to the live netcasts, we have recorded dozens of other shows at conferences and other places!

Thanks for making Firefighter Netcast the BEST fire service podcast!

Thanks for the memories!

Dave LeBlanc is about to set out on his own after being a guest on several Firefighter Netcast shows including Art “Chief Reason” Goodrich’s show “The Voice of Reason”. You can find those shows and all of the archives over at Firefighter Netcast (http://firefighternetcast.com).

Now, DAVE IS BACK and BETTER THAN EVER! Dave LeBlanc is setting out on his own and created his own show on Firefighter Netcast titled “The Front Seat” (previous working title was “Taking Up”).The Front Seat will be airing tonight at 9pm EST. He will be on the air with John Mitchell and I. It has been a while since John and I have gummed it up on The Firefighter Netcast Show as we have been rolling out new shows about every month here at Firefighter Netcast.

Listen in to The Front Seat tonight live at 9pm EST

Feel free to call in and talk with Dave, John, or I tonight live!

PLUS…tonight you get to hear me talk!

The Firefighter Netcast Family is proud to have Dave join the ranks of our dedicated and loyal hosts.

We are sure the the ever expanding listener base will welcome Dave’s show and find it to be a very useful tool for learning!

Just look at that stache! I bet that gets all the babes! What do you think Parapup? Giving Willie a run for his money?

Firefighter Netcast is on Itunes!

• Listen in to The Front Seat tonight live at 9pm EST
• Check out more information on The Front Seat and your host Dave LeBlanc here
• Read Dave’s blog “A View From The Front Seat on BackstepFirefighter.com
• Dave is on Twitter @TheFrontSeat

Updated: Here is a great article from BackwardsandStupid.com on Depression in his own words and experiences. Check out how he has learned and copes with depression.

Recently, 4 firefighter suicides in the Phoenix Fire Department have raised eyebrows. The need for counseling and prevention are real and have been identified.

Firefighter Netcast recently had Jeff Dill on a show about a Battalion Chief from suburban Chicago, who holds a Masters Degree in Counseling.  Chief Dill has established CSSF, Counseling Services for Firefighters, which offers behavioral health support to firefighters; trains senior fire officers, and educates clinicians on the benefits of understanding the life and emotions- of firefighters. Visit the CSSF here - CSFF Web Page and on Facebook.

This is a topic that needs to be discussed. Listen to the podcast and watch the video. You never know, someone you know might be exhibiting signs and be in need of help right now.

You can listen to the podcast from Firefighter Netcast right here.

If you are in need of immediate assistance, the contact information for the CSSF is here.

Below is a video about the steps that the Phoenix FD has taken to assist firefighters in preventing suicide.

Tonights lineup on Firefighter Netcast includes the announcement of the Black Diamond Boots Fire & EMS Blog of the Year Winners as well as a brand new show hosted by Chief Billy Hayes.

Tune in tonight (February 2, 2011) at 9pm EST for a live show.

The direct link to the show is here

Chief Billy Hayes

Chief Billy Hayes is debuting a brand new show titled “Stop, Drop, and Roll with the Punches” on Firefighter Netcast.

You can read more about Chief Hayes here.

Stop, Drop, and Roll with the Punches will will focus on prevention and risk reduction in the fire service. His guests tonight included Mike Love, Jim Marva, and Dennis Rubin.

Tune in tonight to see what is new on Firefighter Netcast!

Join Tiger Schmittendorf live tonight on Firefighter Storytellers on Firefighter Netcast.

Visit Firefighter Netcast online here

The direct link for the show is here

If you have never listened in to a show on Firefighter Netcast you should check it out! You can even call in and share your stories!

Tiger’s guest will be retired Lt. Patrick Coghlan from the Buffalo Fire Department.  Pat is a 34-year veteran of Rescue One and Vice President of the Buffalo Fire Historical Society. More than that, Patty is a real character with a bit of a crusty exterior — but when you peel that away — you find a big guy with an even bigger heart and a very special fondness for telling stories and preserving the rich history of the fire service.

On Thursday, John Mitchell and I (FirefighterNetcast.com)had the opportunity to speak candidly with Chief Kelly Edmison of the Union City Fire Department in Obion County, Tennessee.

Click the play button right here
to listen to the podcast while you read along.

You can also listen to the first netcast on this topic where Dave Statter joined us to discuss the topic here

Chief Edmison was able to offer his view of the “Firefighters Watch as House Burns” story that enveloped the Fire Service and headline news just weeks ago.

In listening to Chief Edmison talk last night, he gave credence to many of my thoughts. He also explained what the future holds for all of the Municipal fire departments in Obion County.

He further went on to explain that:

• The homeowners had been told 3 times that they hadn’t paid the fee.
• One week prior, the Chief of South Fulton had been reprimanded for putting out a fire at a non-subscribers house.
• When the Cranicks house burned, the Chief of South Fulton contacted his City Manager to see if they could put it out and he was told NO.
• The fire at the Cranicks house got out of hand 2 hours before the garage caught fire.
• This same issue happened in 2008, Chief Edmison thought that the only difference between that occurrence and this one was that the Fire Chief in South Fulton was attacked after the fire.
• Plus much more! Listen here if you haven’t already!

Chief Edmison was also afforded the opportunity to give his accounts on STATter911.com in the days following the incident. Dave Statter was very quick to jump on my back for my opinions of what I thought about the incident. Thanks for the traffic Dave!

I found humor in the fact that other than Dave calling the Firefighters morally and ethically wrong we actually had very similar viewpoints about the incident. I guess Dave just hadn’t pissed off his quota of firefighters that week.

My posts on the topic here

Dave Statter’s posts on the topic here

Chief Kelly Edmison of the Union City Fire Department in Tennessee. will be joining John Mitchell, Art Goodrich, and myself  Thursday night live at 9pm on Firefighter Netcast.

Chief Edmison has been following the story and has been trying to educate others on what exactly is going on down in Obion County.

If you haven’t seen the latest news on Obion County, check it out on Statter911 here.

The direct show link is here at 9pm EST. This weeks show will be 1 hour long.

Chief Kelly Edmison has been in contact with Dave Statter discussing the latest developments in Obion County that effect all of the Municipal FD’s in the County.

Thursday night at 9pm, Chief Edmison will be joining John and I on Firefighter Netcast.

We will be discussing the dilemma. We will also be joined by Cheif Reason Art Goodrich of ChiefReasonArt.com and fellow podcaster on Firefighter Netcast who hosts his own show The Voice of Reason.

Here is the promo for the netcast.

Unfortunately, Dave Statter will probably not be able to join us.

• Listen to our last podcast on this topic here
• Coverage on FireCritic.com
• Coverage on STATter911.com
• Union City Fire Department Online

Tonight on Firefighter Netcast, John and I will be discussing the dilemma in South Fulton, Tennessee.

The direct link to the show is here on Blog Talk Radio

Or you can call 347-327-9920 to listen in live. Press 1 when you call in to talk with us live as well.

Be sure to register on Blog Talk Radio (free) so you can join in the live chatroom discussion as well!

• Who is at fault?
• What needs to be changed?
• Ethics vs. Policies
• Right vs. Wrong

I posted on this topic here and here.

Here are some other links for the dilemma in South Fulton.

Join us live at 9pm EST. Call in and offer your point of view.

Here are some more links:

• South Fulton Fire Department - official page
• No pay, no spray: Firefighters let home burn - MSNBC
• Tennessee Firefighters Let Home Burn Over Subscription Issue – Firefighter Nation With plenty of comments!
• A better (but not good) answer to the Tennessee pay to spray fiasco. Plus, Dave becomes a critic of The Fire Critic. – Statter 911
• IAFF Condemns Tennessee House Fire Policy- IAFF
• Watch it Burn – Firefighter/Paramedic Stories
• They all acted Stupidly – The Fire PIO
• South Fulton Fire Department – You Pay or We Don’t Play! – Firefighter Blog
• I am outraged that I cannot drink your milkshake! – No Ambition But One
• If You’re a Tennessee Fire Department, Is It Still Extortion? – First Aid Blog
• Can’t or Won’t? The South Fulton Fire – The Happy Medic
• Pay to Play? No Way. – EMS in the New Decade
• In Defense of Obion County Fire Department - Rogue Medic

Join Firefighter Netcast tonight at 9pm with the topic “Is there is too much to know how to do, and do well, for a volunteer to keep up?” 9pm EST

We will have Josh and Patrick on from the blog No Ambition But One (http://noambitionbutone.wordpress.com/)

The direct show link is here (blog talk radio)

FirefighterNetcast.com

Here is some reading regarding this topic:

No Ambition But One articles on the topic

Doug – http://noambitionbutone.wordpress.com/2010/09/07/has-the-urban-world-passed-by-the-vollies-part-2-doug/

Josh – http://noambitionbutone.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/has-the-urban-world-passed-by-the-vollies-part-2-josh/

Patrick – http://noambitionbutone.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/has-the-urban-world-passed-by-the-vollies/

On FireCritic

http://firecritic.com/2010/09/is-this-case-and-point-for-volunteerism-you-be-the-judge/

http://firecritic.com/2010/09/no-ambition-but-one-i-will-make-a-bold-and-unpopular-pronouncement-there-is-too-much-to-know-how-to-do-and-do-well-for-a-volunteer-to-keep-up/

On Firefighter Nation

http://www.firefighternation.com/forum/topics/volunteers-too-much-to-know?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=889755%3ATopic%3A4834070&page=1#comments