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Wearing the White Helmet Firefighter Podcast
Welcome to Wearing the White Helmet Firefighter Podcast, where I sit down with past, present, and future Fire Chiefs to learn about their journey to wearing the white helmet. Hosted by Fire Chief Adam Gautreaux.
Episodes
20 episodes
Firefighter Beau Liebman
On this episode I sit and talk with Firefighter Beau Liebman. Beau is a career firefighter from Wisconsin.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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32:52
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Chief Chad Kuchler
On this episode I talk with the Recruit Academy Chief Chad Kuchler.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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56:22
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Firefighter Broc Poche'
On this episode I talk with Firefighter Broc Poche'. Broc was recently hired on at the Donaldsonville Fire Department as a full-time employee. Broc has just started on shift after completing the Louisiana State Fire and Training Academy. He and...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:32
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Firefighter Jason Comeaux
On this episode I talk with Firefighter Jason Comeaux. Jason started his firefighting career at Donaldsonville Fire Department. We discuss old times at the DFD and the journey he has taken in his career.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:17:01
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Podcast Update
In this episode I sit down with Firefighter Jason Comeaux and we discuss some resent changes in my career. I also give an update on the podcast.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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28:31
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Chief Daniel Folks
On this episode I sit and talk with Chief Daniel Folks, who has been the Fire Chief of Hammond Fire Department since 2019. Chief Folks discuss some of the operational changes he has made to Hammond Fire. He has been around the fire service most...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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38:43
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Firefighter Troy Richardson
On this episode I sit down with Firefighter Troy Richardson, who joined the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department in 1989. Troy has held a number of ranks over the years including Fire Chief. We talk about St. Amant VFD in the 1990's and our time...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:43
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Chief Thomas Stone
On this episode I sit down with Chief Thomas Stone, who retired from St. Bernard Parish Fire Department after serving as the Fire Chief from 1990-2022. He is now Deputy Superintendent for Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy. He talk...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:08
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Captain Alex Soletske
On this episode I talk with Captain Alex Soletske from St. Tammany Fire District #12. Alex is from Wisconsin and move down to Louisiana with the hopes of becoming a career firefighter. He has obtained many certifications and a fire science degr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:19
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Chief of Training Jesse Wingate
On this episode I sit down with the Chief of Training at Prairieville Fire Jesse Wingate. Jesse has been in the fire service for 18 years. Jesse has a long line of family members in the fire service. It was great to hear his take on leadership ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:05
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Mayor Leroy Sullivan Sr
On this episode I talk with Mayor Leroy Sullivan Sr. Mayor Sullivan has served as the Mayor of Donaldsonville since 2004. He has lived in Donaldsonville his entire life. We talk about his career at CF Industries and his journey to becoming the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:54
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Captain Landon Southern
On this episode I talk with Landon Southern. Landon was a captain with Donaldsonville Fire before starting his career at CF Industries. We talk about Landon's journey and how he got to where he is today, and we also share old stories from his t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:51
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Battalion Chief Cody Hebert
On this episode I talk with Cody Hebert. Cody started his career at Donaldsonville Fire Department, and also how I ended up at the DFD. We talk about Cody's journey through the fire service and share old stories from the DFD.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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43:45
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Captain Aaron "Goat" Gautreaux
On this episode I sit down with my brother Goat to learn about his journey in the fire service. Goat started as a junior firefighter in the 90's. I discovered the fire service by riding along with him to emergency calls. We also talk about some...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:35
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Fire Chief Adam Gautreaux
On this episode of Wearing the White Helmet Retired Chief Chuck Montero interviews myself, Chief Adam Gautreaux. I have been a career firefighter for 17 years.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:31
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Retired Chief Johnny Babin
District Chief Johnny Babin started with Baton Rouge Fire Department in 1974, and retired in 2004 after 30 years in the fire service.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:44
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Captain Dave Bellotti
Captain Dave Bellotti works for Prairieville Fire Department and is also an Instructor for the FETI Recruit Academy.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:16
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Chief Don Breaux
Chief Don Breaux has been the fire chief of Pierre Part Volunteer Fire Department for over 38 years.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:10
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