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Welcome to Flashpoint: the Fire Inside Podcast. Featuring leadership and team building principles designed to ignite your inner fire and help you reach your full potential.On our program, you will learn from professional athletes, military and business experts, inspirational figures, leaders in the fire service, and other top achievers who have reached the pinnacle of success in their chosen fields.
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In this episode, Frank Viscuso sits down with Jason Sautel, author of The Rescuer. Listen to Jason tell his story from his rough childhood to his journey to becoming a firefighter in one of the toughest firehouses in the country. I am a bruised and broken man who has been restored by God’s grace and I want to share it with the world! ~ Jason Sautel…
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Dr. Denis Onieal, retired Chief of Department for Jersey City Fire Department and former senior career federal fire official, was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the United States Fire Administration, the National Fire Academy, the National Fire Incident Reporting System, and the National Emergency Training Center. Dr. Onieal speaks wit…
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In this episode, Curt Isakson talks with Frank Viscuso about having a passion for the job and enjoying the journey. Curt also speaks passionately about what “It’s Worth the Risk”, means and how he came to start his business, County Fire Tactics. Curt Isakson is a Battalion Chief for Escambia County Fire Rescue. He has worked in volunteer, career, a…
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In this episode Rudy Ruettiger shares his story on the power of the dream. As portrayed in the blockbuster film, Rudy, rising from a difficult childhood to obtaining his dream of playing football for the Fighting Irish, on November 8, 1975 Rudy got his chance to take the field and on the game’s final play where Rudy had a sack on the quarterback, h…
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In this episode, Coach Langan speaks with Frank Viscuso about building and sustaining championship-caliber teams. Chris Langan has been Felician University’s head baseball coach since the 2004 season. During that time he has turned their program around, leading the Golden Falcons to 12 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Berths and tw…
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Whether you are a probationary firefighter or have years on the job, whether for a promotional exam or just to stay at your peak performance, in this episode Frank Viscuso speaks with his friend and mentor, Deputy Chief Mike Terpak on the importance of maintaining your desire to never stop learning.By FireOpsOnline LLC
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Captain John Wright and Firefighter Gus Trujillo nearly died in a house fire on a windy night in June while searching the second floor of a burning home. Crews had reports that someone could still be inside. During their primary search, flames suddenly began shooting from a wall. Conditions changed quickly and they couldn’t find their way our throu…
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Dena Ali is a captain with the Raleigh (NC) Fire Department and, prior to becoming a firefighter, she served five years as a police officer in North Carolina. She has personally experienced the benefits of peer support and recognizes how critical it is to simply be heard and understood. Dena is also a graduate student and has spent the last couple …
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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy Seal who spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. While with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, JP worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and was a factor in many of the combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. J.P now is sharing his …
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Mark Leiter had an impressive 11 year career in Major League Baseball as a pitcher for teams such as the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies among others. In this episode Frank Viscuso speaks with Mark on what it took to become a professional athlete and how he is using those skills today to help the next generation of athletes make it t…
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Ryan Pennington is a Lieutenant/Paramedic for the Charleston Fire Department in Charleston West Virginia. He is currently assigned to the Training Division and is part of the West Virginia Task Force 1 USAR team. He has over 20 years of combined Fire, Rescue and EMS experience. Ryan started with a local volunteer department and continued through EM…
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On episode 13 of The Fire Inside Podcast. Frank Viscuso speaks with Vince Poscente. Vince, an Olympic athlete tells of his amazing journey from recreation skier to Olympian in four short years. Vince is now a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. Visit www.vinceposcente.com/ for more information or to contact Vince.…
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Frank Viscuso speaks with Mike Gagliano of Seattle Fire. Mike has written numerous fire service articles, and is co-author of the bestselling book Air Management for the Fire Service. Mike co-hosts the popular Fire Engineering radio webcast “The Mikey G and Mikey D Show” and partners with his wife Anne (Firelife.com) to teach on strategies for deve…
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In this episode the group discusses vertical ventilation on peaked and flat roofs, including commercial versus residential. Tim and Jeff have guests on this episode with great information and experience on ventilation. Tai Rondeau and Beau Espinosa join us with some valuable information and tips on conducting vertical ventilation.…
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In this episode the group discusses some basics of search and rescue. As you can guess, this is a topic that provides a great many avenues and options. The critical nature of this tactic is why we do what we do--to save lives. What may seem simple and easy is really a skill that must be practiced and trained on as often as possible. Take a listen a…
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This is part one of the use of ground ladders. In this episode we discuss the challenges of where we store them, deploying them and some of the small nuances that can make all the difference in your ground ladder uses. No matter how large or small your department, you will be faced with the need to deploy ground ladders and this discussion will giv…
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This episode discusses the transitioning from an engine or other company to the truck company. Your panel discusses the differences you can expect when operating on a truck company as opposed to the engine. The experience of the panel offers a unique perspective that can be applied to any department. Remember, it's not the apparatus that makes the …
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This is the first in a series of podcasts from Engine House Training, LLC that will discuss Truck Work. We will be creating these series of podcasts on everything operational over the next several weeks and months. So, be sure to stay tuned in for many more informational and fun podcasts on all things firefighting! This episode is dedicated to a br…
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Dan Shaw and Doug Mitchell from 25 to Survive: Reducing Residential Injury and LODD join us on the show to discuss Combat Readiness. Make sure to check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/25toSurvive and if you are interested in checking out their book, head over to http://fireinsidepodcast.com/shop to grab it on our Amazon affiliate link.…
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We speak with author Bob Burg about the concepts of customer service, putting your clients first, and providing the best experience for people around you. Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. P…
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It is a great pleasure to release Episode 5 of Flashpoint: The Fire Inside Podcast with Nick Santonastasso?. When we sat down in the very beginning of creating this podcast it was Nick’s story that really resonated with us. Nick has overcome more than most will ever have to deal with, to become one of the most inspirational, successful, and amazing…
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Episode 2: Relentless Pursuit A conversation with Rutgers University Wrestling Coach Scott Goodale Rutgers University head wrestling coach Scott Goodale knows how to build programs. As a young high school athlete, Coach Goodale knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life. His dream was to go to college, earn a degree, and return to his hometown…
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