In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down for a roundtable discussion about how firefighters are continuing to train and stay positive during covid-19.    Email change Ryan@RyanPennington.us   Jumpseat Radio is a proud member of the Chief Miller Media Family    Instagram @Chief_Miller1 Instagram @ChiefMillerMedia  Twitter       @Chief_Miller_ Website   https://www.chiefmillerapparel.com/       […]

In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes in the Thin Red Line Radio guys during the Firehouse World conference.  The guys sit down live in Las Vegas Nevada. Topics covered Fireground mistakes Stretching short Recon on the fireground Training for mistakes Jumpseat Responsibility Email change Ryan@RyanPennington.us   Jumpseat Radio is a proud […]

In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Chief Jason Hoevelmann from Engine House Training.  Jason is a chief officer who brings an “operational” perspective to all decisions.  He is known for his New Fire Officer education for anyone recently promoted to lead a crew.  Jason is also a prostate cancer survivor […]

In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Mitch Huner the founder of the Fire Maul.  Mitch is assigned to a truck company in Illinois and discovered many firefighters using a normal splitting maul on the fireground.  He went on a mission to make a maul that is designed for the fire service. […]

In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes the President of the IAFC Gary Ludwig.  Chief Ludwig shares the new IAFC program to make sure that if you start feeling “ill” on the fireground you make sure to get checked out by a qualified doctor.  Listen in as the chief shares his story […]

In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Nick Papa, Anthony Avillo, and Mark Canon to talk about ventilation.  The guys share discuss different things associated with ventilation of heat and smoke during a structure fire. Topics Covered When to vent When not to vent Coordination of the ventilation Email change Ryan@RyanPennington.us   […]

In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with Nick Papa, Anthony Avillo, and Frank Viscuso to talk about leadership. The topics covered this week include: Setting expectations Discipline and why they should write a report Turnout times Non-Negotiable’s Franks Keynote Email change Ryan@RyanPennington.us   Jumpseat Radio is a proud member of […]

In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with RJ from Capitol Fire Training while at Missouri Winter Fire School.   RJ, Has a passion for Forcible Entry and shares his knowledge on history, application, and why it is important to always check the C Side of ALL buildings.   Email change Ryan@RyanPennington.us   […]

In this week’s Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with Nick Dinges from Dinges fire company to talk trucks, tools, and Traditions.  Ryan and Nick share the story of Vanguard Safety Wear.    Following Nick and Ryan is RJ from Capital Fire.  Robert James (RJ) is a 10 year veteran of the fire service. […]

Jumpseat Radio 112 Where does success on the Fireground Start Introduction      Where does success on the fireground start?  It starts with company level preparation    Step one Firefighter Prep  Know your job.   (bar, hook, roof, or all of them)  Know your tools  Know you PPE    Step two Driver Operator Prep  Know your […]