Joe Maruca's guest appearances

Joe Maruca

Rappin’ on Racin’

Code 3 - The Firefighters' Podcast

Benjamin Martin

Ryan Pennington

Chris Baker

Alex Davis

Matt Page

Scott Peterson

David Cain

John Sahatjian

Brad Davis

Billy Goldfeder

Kevin Keith

Brad Davison

Adam Neff

Abby Bolt

Joseph Uridil

OwlTail

You probably know that recruiting has become a real problem at many volunteer fire departments.That’s true. But what’s worse is when you get someone to join, get them qualified, and then in a year or two they quit.The NVFC says its happening at least partly because volunteers are being lured in by the big red trucks and then find they’ll spend a lot more time doing EMS work.That makes sense. If they joined because of the video or poster of firefighters in turnouts at a structure fire, they’re going to be disillusioned. So why do departments keep doing that?We’re discussing that today with Joe Maruca. He’s chief of the West Barnstable, Massachusetts, Fire Department. That’s a combination fire department on Cape Cod. He served as a volunteer firefighter from 1977 until becoming chief in 2005. He is a Massachusetts director on the National Volunteer Fire Council, and serves as the vice chair of the NVFC’s recruitment and retention committee. He’s also a retired attorney.

You probably know that recruiting has become a real problem at many volunteer fire departments.That’s true. But what’s worse is when you get someone to join, get them qualified, and then in a year or two they quit.The NVFC says its happening at least partly because volunteers are being lured in by the big red trucks and then find they’ll spend a lot more time doing EMS work.That makes sense. If they joined because of the video or poster of firefighters in turnouts at a structure fire, they’re going to be disillusioned. So why do departments keep doing that?We’re discussing that today with Joe Maruca. He’s chief of the West Barnstable, Massachusetts, Fire Department. That’s a combination fire department on Cape Cod. He served as a volunteer firefighter from 1977 until becoming chief in 2005. He is a Massachusetts director on the National Volunteer Fire Council, and serves as the vice chair of the NVFC’s recruitment and retention committee. He’s also a retired attorney.

When Your Volunteer Firefighters Don't Fight (Much) Fire with Joe Maruca

Steve Wirth

Has your department given any thought to operating its own ambulances? It’s happening around the country, for various reasons. There are some considerations to be checked out before a decision is made, and we have a couple of guests to explain them today. First up is Joe Maruca. He’s the Chief of the West Barnstable Fire Department, a combination fire department on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. He’s on the NVFC Board. And Joe is also a retired attorney. Next, we’ll hear from attorney Steve Wirth. He’s been a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, flight paramedic, EMS instructor, fire officer, and EMS executive. He was one of central Pennsylvania’s first paramedics.

Should Your Department Run Its Own Ambulances? with Joe Maruca and Steve Wirth

Julie Coates

Chelsie Kriegisch

Rappin on Racin July 16, 2018. Guests Julie Coates, Chelsie Kriegisch and Joe Maruca. Victory Lane with Sodeman, Wiltrout, Rudolph, Hurrelbrink, Buckley and Bowser.