In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with Mosses Jefferies and Bobby Drake.  Both guests are recruit school instructors for their departments and enjoy the conversation of the recruit school process.  If you are an aspiring recruit the episode is a DON’T MISS! Topics Covered Include: Prepping for Recruit School […]

In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Benjamin Martin to the podcast to share his take on Intoxicated Leadership.  Benjamin has a GREAT perspective on controlling emotions, conflict resolution, and followership. Topics Covered: Controlling emotions Managing Conflict How the body reacts to Emotions Takeaways to help you inside the Firehouse Know thy […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington shares some tips for beginning your fire service career in “Proby School’ Preparation  Mental prep  Family prep  Physical prep  Support System  Nutritional System  Hydration System  Showing up  if you 10 minutes early, you’re late  show up dressed and ready  SHAVE  BE prepared (paper pens etc0 […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcome Sean Eagan from the Buffalo NY Fire Department.  Sean is a Truck Company Captain with deep roots in the engine company. Sean is teaching the Urban Company Engine company for the second year at FDIC.     Ryan and Sean talk about: The urban […]

  You are comfortable where you’re at.        When was the last time you were pushed to your limits     How do you honestly Judge your Fireground performance      Does it take a mistake or a near miss to change it       Does it take a health scare or […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Fire Chief Brian Soller from the Rock Hill Fire Department. Chief Soller runs an Instagram page that is FULL of motivation, fitness, all based around the Volunteer Fire Departments. Chief shares his challenges and success on a daily basis with social media to encourage […]

In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, sits down with Eric Wheaton from the website VentEnterSearch.com.  Eric is an active contributor to the fire service on the subject of Truck Work, primarily without a hose line.    In this weeks podcast Ryan and Eric talk about: Truck Work Motivation the older generation […]

In this week’s episode of Jumpseat Seat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcomes Jason Patton from the Fire Department Chronicles.  Jason is a Firefighter-Paramedic in South Florida who creates content  based on things that happen around the firehouse. He captures moments most firefighters experience while responding to emergencies and living in a firehouse.  His videos have […]

4  Ways we can Stay Focused on the positive inside the Firehouse  Don’t choose the 30,000 Foot view of the firehouse             Let’s Face it all FDS have issues              Can you solve a Department wide issue during your shift           […]