In this episode we discuss what the finish line of your career looks like and why we shouldn’t put the hard stop on it.

Episode 70: When is it time to pull the plug? 

In this episode I review the FGC2023, give some big news about me and an update on the podcast, and cover more loving the job

Episode 69: FGC, Promotion!, and more loving the job

Just back from FDIC 2023! Fired and ready to talk love for the job, and a review of FDIC 2023

Episode 68: What it means to love the job and FDIC 2023 

In this episode I interview Kiel Samsing and we discuss his perspective on Fire Ground decision making and how he applies the Boyd loop to enhance decision making.

Episode 67: Fire Ground Decision Making with Kiel Samsing 

Corley Moore

In this episode I review the book “The 9L’s” by Corley Moore

Episode 66: Book Review “The 9L’s” by Chief Corley Moore 

Change is upon us constantly how are you managing it and implementing it? In this episode we discuss it with some help from an old resource.

Episode 65: 10 points of Implementing Your Vision/change 

In this episode I discuss the top 6 takeaways I have from the HROC conference

Episode 64: Top 6 HROC Takeaways 

In this episode I talk about having a purpose behind our actions, inspired by an article.

Episode 63: Practice with a Purpose 

In this episode I give an update on what’s been going on the past few months, why it’s ok to love the job, how to reach that firefighter that seems to not love it, and asks the question what investment are you making in you?

Episode 62: Update, and it’s ok to love the job 

In this episode the author of Leadership Values Chief Gary Appleby shares his fire service wisdom and experience with the listeners.

Episode 61: Conversation with Chief Gary Appleby 

Averagejake Firefighter is a podcast for every firefighter from the probie to the experienced Chief Officer!

Great interview with Jeff Morse from the Brotherhood Ride. #Neverforget

Brotherhood Ride

Great to hear someone not afraid to tell the truth and able to back it up with facts and knowledge!

Refreshing

Averagejake Firefighter Podcast 

In this episode I discuss how and why I do the initial on scene report and sequence of events that precedes and follows.

Episode 32: The Initial On Scene Report

In this episode I discuss Engine Company search, The Who, what, and why behind it!

Episode 23: Engine Search 

During this episode we discuss the 3 hours and how you can incorporate them into your on duty and off duty routine.

Episode 3: The 3 Hours 

In this episode I talk about the phases and pillars of company officer development and how you can apply them.

Episode 7: Company Officer Development 

Bobby Drake

In this episode we interview Lt. Bobby Drake from Hanover (VA) Fire and EMS and he gives us his unique perspective on leadership, as well as discussing his CODE BLUE leadership philosophy and some lessons he learned in his first year as a company officer. Bobby will be teaching at Firehouse World in LA later this year.

Episode 21: Company Officer Leadership W/ Bobby Drake

In this episode I discuss the when, how, and why I wear my SCBA mask.

Episode 10: Masking Up! 

In this episode I start off thanking everyone for helping along the way to 20 episodes! Then, I take a look on how risk is our business from an unusual source of inspiration. Make sure you check out all our sponsors Vanguard Safety Wear, Taylor’s Tins, Northern Star Fire, and The Fire Ground Commander Conference March 11-13 2019

Episode 20: Risk is our business

In this episode Robby talks about the “crazy youngsters” and “Johnny Come Lately’s” how we are failing them, how we need to reach them, and what we should be doing to be better.

Episode 30: Crazy Youngsters 

Mauro Porcelli

In this episode I interview Mauro Porcelli author of the new book “Surviving the Firehouse”

Episode 13: Surviving The Firehouse w/ Mauro Porcelli 

In this episode the difference in legacy and impact are discussed with help from an article by Benjamin Martin from embracetheresistance.com

In this episode the difference in legacy and impact are discussed with help from an article by Benjamin Martin from <a href="http://embracetheresistance.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">embracetheresistance.com</a>

Episode 6: Legacy vs Impact 

In this episode I discuss the Triangle of Firefighting Power! Experience, Education, &amp; Training!

Episode 11: Experience, Education, & Training 

In this episode I discuss the article “The Masks We Wear” by Susan Sparks and how it relates to the fire service. We ask the question what mask are you wearing and why?

Episode 31: The Masks We Wear 

In this podcast I talk about the most underutilized educational resource in the fire service, The National Fire Academy.

Episode 22: The Most Underutilized Educational Resource in the Fire Service 

In this episode Lex Shady joins us on the podcast and we discuss everything from building construction to fitness!

Episode 33: A Conversation With Lex Shady 

In this episode I interview Andy from “The Water Thieves” we talk about maximizing hydrants, and moving lots of water!

Episode 27: Water Supply with The Water Thieves 

In this episode we continue our talk about search and the controversy with the VES definition and acronym. We also share some other thoughts from fire service authors on the subject and of course provide some opinions on all of it!

Episode 24: More talk about search

Brandon Douglas

In this episode my guest Brandon Douglas and I discuss the top 10 books we think all firefighters should read. Take a second to look at Brandon’s website with the complete list with links to purchase http://brandonsdouglas.com/2018/10/16/average-jake-podcast-notes/

In this episode my guest Brandon Douglas and I discuss the top 10 books we think all firefighters should read. Take a second to look at Brandon’s website with the complete list with links to purchase <a href="http://brandonsdouglas.com/2018/10/16/average-jake-podcast-notes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://brandonsdouglas.com/2018/10/16/average-jake-podcast-notes/</a>

Episode 12: Top 10 Books for Firefighters W/ Brandon Douglas 

John Buttrick

In this episode I interview Coastal Fire Training’s and Suffolk Va Firefighter John Buttrick about Respectful Entry.

Episode 26: Respectful Entry W/ John Buttrick 

In this episode I review the book CROSSfire Taking the heat out of conflict management by Chief Randy Keirn. During the review I read passages and talk about how this book has impacted me as a fire officer, and aided me in conflict management

Episode 4: Book Review CROSSfire Conflict Management 

Nicole Strait

In this episode I interview Nicole Strait and get the perspective of the rural volunteer firefighter on a variety of topics, and why they shouldn’t be ignored.

Episode 25: Rural Volunteer Perspective an Interview w/ Nicole Strait

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