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Truck Company Misfits
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Truck Company Misfits Podcast. A fire service podcast where Mavericks, Rogues and Go-Getters have kitchen table style discussions about the Engine, Truck, Special Operations, and everything in between.
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Ep. 26 - Saw Chain and Blade Evaluation
Aug 2201:22:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode we talk in depth about chain saw chains and saw blade performance. Oh and JJ forgot what state he was in...On this episode: Ryan Gates, Jason Joannides, Julio Ramos.Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
Transcribe →Ep. 10 - Vertical Ventilation: Fear vs. Reality with Nick Esposito
Aug 1801:14:33Tap to summarizeThe gang is joined by Captain Nick Esposito to discuss the fears behind vertical ventilation. In between Gates' furious, nervous pen clicks, they discuss best methods in changing culture in your department, when and where poppin' the top is applicable, and which Disney Princess everyone would be. On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jason Joannides, Dustin Martinez, and Nick Esposito.Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
Transcribe →Ep. 16 - LEADING FROM THE FRONT AND WINNING TACTICS
Aug 1801:21:26Tap to summarizeThe Gang chats with Garrett Rice about leadership and what it really means to lead by example, not so white shirts, implementing tactics that may be against the grain, and touch on the not so talked about side of ground ladders. Ryan clicks his pen while talking. On this episode: Ryan Gates, Chris Carter, John Neal, Garrett RiceTruckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
Transcribe →Ep.11 - THE PATH TO SPECIAL OPERATIONS WITH JULIO RAMOS
Aug 1801:11:54Tap to summarizeThe gang finally gets Julio Ramos on to talk about the path to becoming a Special Operations Firefighter in his department. On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Julio Ramos.Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
Transcribe →Ep. 6 - THE WEST COAST TRUCK WITH NEAL DICKEY
Aug 1801:10:51Tap to summarizeThe gang sits down for a chat about West Coast Truck Operations with special guest, Neal Dickey. Neal is a 13 year veteran of a large SoCal department. Everything about truck is touched on, from vertical vent, to building construction and training. On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Rob Hunt, Rob's Dogs (again), Neal Dickey.Originally published: 7/3/2020Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
Transcribe →Ep. 2 - RIDING ASSIGNMENTS; HAVE A PLAYBOOK
Aug 1801:01:57Tap to summarizeThe Misfits discuss what riding assignments are and why it is important to have a plan. Having a "playbook" for call types ensures important tasks are completed and will lead to success on the fireground. On this Episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Ethan Tucker, Palmer Record*Originally Published: 5/5/2020Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
Transcribe →Ep. 1 - Into The Job
Aug 1800:59:56Tap to summarizeThe gang talks motivation, mutts, and being into the job. On this episode:Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Bailey Reeves, Heath Haywood, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, Ethan Tucker.*Originally published: 4/24/2020Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
Transcribe →Ep. 7 - THE SEARCH WITH DUSTIN MARTINEZ
Aug 1801:06:54Tap to summarizeThe Gang talks about The Search with Metro-Atlanta area Firefighter Dustin Martinez from Reformation Fire Training. The show gets derailed many times by everything from Rob showing up 20 minutes late, to Gates insisting on telling his best (worst) Dad Joke, to Jeff offending the entire left side of the country. On This Episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, Rob's Frogs. Originally published: 7/17/2020Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
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Ep. 21 - Truck Positioning with Nick Esposito
Aug 1701:11:09Tap to summarizeThe Gang sits down again with Nick Esposito to talk Aerial Positioning and becoming a better Aerial Operator. JJ also brings up Engine Work for some reason. On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Jason Joannides, Nick Esposito*Originally Published: 6/9/2021Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com
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