In this episode host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Brooke Ames to share her story of leaving her corporate job and begin a journey to the Jumpseat.  Brooke is a career firefighter-paramedic in Wisconsin who has turned her passion for the fire service into her profession.  Brookes journey is nothing short of amazing.  From loosing over 100 […]

In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington talks trucks with Sean Eagan and John Hayowyk.   Both Captains are assigned to truck companies and have years of experience.  Topics covered in this podcast include Spotting the truck Giving the truck the address How to train new members on the truck Being a tiller […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington catches up with the  #JumpseatNation after an extended break.  Ryan shares lessons learned during studying for the promotion process.     Top three lessons from Pit of Promotion                      1. We need to continually read                      2. […]

Jumpseat Radio 096 99% Search with Thomas Anderson In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington sits down with Thomas Anderson from Insight Fire Training to talk about Tic use in the primary search.  Thomas travels the country speaking on enhancing search by using the Thermal imaging camera. Topics covered include Directed search Tic […]

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 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 […]

Jumpseat Radio 068 Live from the Midwest In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes back Robert Piparo from 555 Fitness.  Along with Pip this week Jumpseat Radio introduces you to Nick Dinges.  Nick is a awesome student, instructor, and business owner based out of Amboy Illinois.  Nick, Pip, and Ryan were in […]

Welcome back to the Jumpseat Radio Podcast.  In this week’s episode host Ryan Pennington welcomes back Robert Piparo.  Pip is on location somewhere in the east coast with a special mission.  He joins Ryan to talk about how firefighters are normal folks who perform in extraordinary conditions.  Topics covered this week include. Where is PIP […]