Talkin' Fire
Talkin' Fire is a podcast where we’ll be talking about all things fire service: the job, tactics, strategies, leadership, apparatus, training, EMS, recruiting, and so much more. Join Dean Babineau and hear from fire service professionals from all over as they share their experiences and the things they have learned along the way.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
Talkin' Fire
Latest Episodes
Talkin' Fire - Episode #10 - District Chief Chris Kidder
In this episode we talk with District Chief Chris Kidder about the importance of training, leadership, being an influencer (of people), the two articles he has had published, and much more. A link to Chris' article "Developing the ...
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Talkin' Fire Ep #9 - BC Patrick Wirkus - Division Supervisors and More
In this episode we talk with Battalion Chief Patrick Wirkus about using Chief Officers as Division Supervisors and much more. A link to Patrick's article "USING CHIEF OFFICERS AS DIVISION SUPERVISORS" from the May 2025 editions is ...
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Talkin' Fire Ep #8 - Matt Berkins
In this episode we talk with Matt Berkins about training, reps, and that there is no secret ingredient to success.A link to Matt's Letter to the Editor "THERE IS NO “SECRET INGREDIENT" from the December 2024 edition is here:
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Talkin' Fire - Episode #7 - Joe Campagna
In this episode we talk with Joe Campagna, Leominster (MA) Fire. We talked about the value of local training conferences and the Massachusetts Fire District 8 Firefighters Conference. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6157094...
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Talkin' Fire - Episode #6 - Joe Guarnera, John Yovanovitch, Tiger Schmittendorf
In this special episode, we chat with our panelists about the value the National Fire Academy brings to the US Fire Service. We discuss the void that the fire service would feel if the NFA is not restored and what action steps you can take to s...
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