In this weeks podcast host, Ryan Pennington, sits down to share a response from inside the closed Facebook Group.   A listener responded to the question “what are you struggling with inside your fire department”.  The listener responded with my department is reactive not proactive.  This is a statement shared by many firefighters around the […]

Jumpseat Radio 078 is designed for that firefighter who desires to turn a passion for the fire service into a career in the fire service.  To find your way into a career position it takes a clearly defined map and TONS of Hard work.   In this episode Ryan shares  How to start your plan  Making […]

Jumpseat Radio 077 Be responsibly present In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio hosts Ryan Pennington and Robert “pip” Piparo continue their conversation in New Jersey.  The two talk about turning off the phones and paying attention to the members in the firehouse and your family at home. Topics Covered: Mental Health Counseling Paying attention […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down with James Geering from Behind the Shield Podcast. James is the host of an amazing podcast that focuses on the personal story of amazing public servant’s from all the services.  James and Ryan did a host/guest session where they recorded podcasts for both […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes back the cohost and best friend of the #JumpseatNation Robert “Pip” Piparo. This podcast was recorded live in the house of Pip in Central New Jersey.  Ryan was in New Jersey for a local teaching event and drove down to meet pip for a […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes Chief Miller.  Chief Miller is the title sponsor of Jumpseat Radio and runs the largest instagram page dedicated to the men and women of the Fire Service around the world.  This weeks episode covers Chief Miller’s History Social Media Instagram Posting on the social […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes back Chief Rick Lasky to finish their conversation. Chief Lasky shares his thoughts on why today’s firefighters should be learning from the past. Covered in this episode: What It is Who gets it Learning from history Where to find history lessons How to apply […]

In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes back Robert Piparo and Justin Eberle from Brute Force Training.  This is the second podcast with the brute force crew recorded on the same day with Pip. In this session the fellas talk about: Training with a purpose Honoring the fallen Brute Force Sand Bags […]

In this weeks Jumpseat Radio host,Ryan Pennington, welcomes Chief Rick Lasky to the podcast. The two talk about his experience getting started in the fire service.  Chief Lasky’s start in the fire business was not a “normal” beginning.  He shares his amazing story of how it all started. In this episode Ryan and Chief Lasky […]

In this week episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes his partner in crime Robert Piparo.  The guys welcome in Justin Eberle Director of operations for Brute Force Training maker of the Brute Force Sand Bags built for the Tactical Athlete. Topics covered in today’s podcast: Tactical athletic training Brute Force Training Developing Tactical […]