Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions Podcast

I am going to go back and try to re-upload our old catalog of Episodes.  This is the first one I found from January 2020.  Take a listen and we Hope to be back soon.

This edition Seth and Will change gears a bit and dive in to some fire tactics. They look at an article published in Fire Rescue 1 about selecting the right size hose line for fire attack. you can find the article here https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/articles/how-to-select-the-right-size-hose-for-fire-attack-7b8ln4VKA9Hgyxnq/.

This week Seth and Will look at an article by Dr. Harry Carter discussing how crucial loyalty is in the fire service. You can find the article here. https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/article/11273018/why-loyalty-is-important-with-the-fire-department

This episode Seth and Will discuss sick leave in relation to the fire department. They cover issues like mental health days and how to think of your sick leave, to issues of overtime staffing from the abuse of sick leave.

This episode we are joined with popular previous guest Paramedic Tom Wilson. Seth, Will, and Tom discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has affected EMS and they also celebrate EMS Week and talk about the exciting things happening in EMS.

Seth and Will discuss an article found on firefighternation.com about the rogue firefighter in the firehouse. You can find the article here https://www.firefighternation.com/2017/06/06/how-to-handle-the-rogue-firefighter/

This edition Seth and Will are joined by guest firefighter Colt "Swimchamp" Thompson and have him talk about his involvement in inspiring firefighters to have good health through a Peer Fitness Program.

In this episode Seth and Will take a look at how society has changed due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and some ways to survive though it.

This momentous episode we interview the great Chief Rick Lasky. We discuss firehouse mentors, Chief Lasky's books, and speaking at FDIC. If you have any comments or questions fell free to contact the show at fhkitchentablepod@gmail.com, or look us up on our social media sites. You can find info about Chief Lasky's books and classes at prideandownership.com

This episode Seth and Will discuss an article that is about 10 words of wisdom from a Sgt. Major of the Army. Also discussed in detail is New Years Resolutions, coyote hunting, leadership, and figgy pudding.

This episode Seth and Will discuss the topic of the normalization of deviance in the fire service.

This edition Seth and Will and Kyle discuss another article from firehousevigilance.com entitled Empty Walls. Author Chris Tobin really hits it out of the park with his great take on how to build firehouse pride. You can read the article here. https://firehousevigilance.com/2018/06/11/empty-walls/

This edition Seth and Will discuss an article by Kiel Samsing titled Mother May I. The article discusses the dangers to limiting what most would consider "freelancing" on the fire ground. You can find the article here. https://firehousevigilance.com/2019/07/21/mother-may-i/

This edition Seth and Will look at an article that discusses how to handle a situation when coworkers approach you needing to discuss personal troubles. You can find the article here https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21072288/health-wellness-difficult-conversations-about-mental-health.

This edition Seth and Will discuss an article titled 4 Expectations Company Officers Should Set For Their Crews. The author is Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk, VA. He is the editor of the Trial By Fire Facebook page and a contributor to Firehouse Magazine. You can find the article at https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/article/21015672/expectations-company-officer-should-set-for-their-crew-firehouse. HIs Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/StompOutMediocrity/.www.fhkitchentable.comhttps://www.facebook.com/fhkitchentablepod/https://twitter.com/FHkitchentablehttps://www.instagram.com/fh_kitchen_table_podcast/

This episode is a rare treat as Seth and Will get to interview Chief Gary Ludwig and discuss his book Fully Involved Leadership.

In this episode Seth and Will discuss 10 steps for success that require absolutely zero talent. This is geared towards new and aspiring firefighters but you old and experienced can definitely glean from it as well. Happy Listening!

This edition Seth and Will continue looking at the article by Chief Frank Viscuso titled How To Kill Morale.

This episode Seth and Will dig in to an article by Frank Viscuso titled How To Kill Morale.

This week Seth and Will discuss an article about rules around the firehouse and the best attitude to have about them.

This week Seth and Will continue their conversation over 10 Secrets to a More Positive Workplace written by David Griffin and published on Firehouse.com. Will and Seth finish discussing the last 5 points made by David Griffin and give advice about how to work them into your department.

This week Seth and Will sit down at the kitchen table with Seth's kids, Grace and Jake. They also sit down with their wives, Becky and Brittany. They talk about the struggles fire department families face around Christmas.

This week Will and Seth sit down at the Kitchen table and discuss an article posted on Firehouse Magazine's Facebookpage written by David Griffin. The article discusses another article written by Lolly Daskal, President and CEO of Lead from Within. This article gives 10 steps becoming more positive and making your workplace more positive. This is part 1 of the disucssion.

This week Seth and Will cover a topic requested by a listener, Matthew Lyons. He asked us to dicusss where fire service mentors can be found. Will and Seth talk about fire service mentors who can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media.

This week Seth and Will continue to disuss the Article " A New Day in the Firehouse" written by Daniel C. Vock and posted on wwww.governing.com. Will and Seth break down the middle part of the article that has been shared on Facebook and retweeted on Twitter countless times.

This week Seth and Will continue to disuss the Article " A New Day in the Firehouse" written by Daniel C. Vock and posted on wwww.governing.com Will and Seth break down the middle part of the article that has been shared on Facebook and retweeted on Twitter countless times.

This week Seth and Will discuss an article posted on www.governing.com written by Daniel C. Cook titled Fire Departments Struggle to Meet New Demands. This is the first part of a multiple part series on the article. The article discusses the added call volume, reduction of actual fires, and recruitement and retension issues. Seth and Will discuss the first part of the article concerning the changing call volume.

This week Chris Hayden joins Seth and Will at the kitchen table to discuss the tv show Rescue Me staring Dennis Leary. We talk about how the show is ahead of its time in regards to PTSD and Cancer. We also discuss how we view the show differently as seasoned firefighters as opposed to green horns.

This week Matt Lowery from East Pierce Firefighters IAFF Local 3520 sits at the table. Matt talks about his work with their Local and then his decision to put his family first and step back from the his work with the Local and spend more time at home.

This week Seth sits down with his friend Nick Starks. Nick is a former firefighter turned Industiral Safety officer who works in the private sector. Nick talks about his journey to the fire service and his journey out of it.

This week Seth and Will discuss why firefighters are involved in politics. They talk about the need for firefighters to be active in the political arena.

This week Seth and Will sit at the table and discuss what Legacy means? They discuss how your legacy is built and how much it really means.

This week Seth and Will discuss an article posted on EMS1.com titled 5 things you are going to miss about EMS. The article written by Michael Morse explains 5 things that you will miss about EMS when you are done with your career.

This week Mark Munger sits at the Table with Will and Seth. Mark talks about his 35 year career in the fire service. Mark talks about the IAFF Financial Corporation and the what services it provides IAFF Members. Mark also talks about the Packers, Cornhuskers, and food! It may be our best episode yet!

This week Will and Seth discuss the new generation of Firefighters joining the workforce. They talk about cell phones being the new default mode for all people. Will and Seth give tips on how to reach the new generation.

This week Will and Seth discuss firefighter personalities. Almost all of the firefighters people say are sub-par are stranger personality types. Are they sub-par becausse they are strange or are they actually sub-par. How much of a role does personality play in our assessment of firefighters?

This week Seth is joined by new cohost, Will Silvey. Seth and Will discuss an article published on firerescue1.com's website called 8 traits that great firefighters share. The article written by, David Soler, discusss the traits that can help you become the best firefighter you can be.

This week Seth talks about the importance of New Year's Resolutions in the fire service. Seth talks about setting goals for the new year. There is always room for improvement in the fire service.

This week Seth's mom (Melissa Rainwater) and his wife (Becky Rainwater) sit at the table and discuss why Christmas is difficult for firefighter famlies.

This week Seth discusses an article posted on FireRescue1.com titled 7 Steps to an Inclusive Fire Deparmement Culture written by Robert Avsec.

This week Dr. Sara Jones sits at the table and talks about her work with mental health of Firefighters and EMS. Dr. Jones is a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) . She talks about PTSD rates and the signs and symptoms of PTSD. Dr. Jones also talks about her work and the survey for Arkansas FIrefighters and EMS Workers and where her research might take her. It is one of my favorite episodes!

This week Tim Dupin sits at the table to discuss overtime. Tim talks about the news stories where firefighters become the highest paid city employee due to overtime. Tim talks about FSLA law and how it effects firefighter pay.

This week Seth reviews and article on Firehouse.com called , "Are You a Bull in a China Shop?". The article was written by former Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc Bashoor. The article discusses 5 steps towards excellance.

This week Seth discusses an article on FireRescue1.com. 7 ways a firefighter can lead from behind was written by Jim Spell and posted on www.firerescue1.com on April 3,2017. The artile gives advice on how a firefighter can express ideas and tatics from the lower ranks.

This week Rookie Firefighter Matt Peace sits at the table. Matt talks about his short fire service career and his early thoughts of the fire service. Matt talks mostly about his travels as a young man. Matt spent 128 days on the Appalachian trail. He also regularly sleeps in Hostels. It is a great episode with a great young man.

This week Joel Mains returns the the Kitchen Table. Joel talks about his upcoming retirement and plans to move from the midwest. Joel also tells the heartbreaking story of how his daughter Caitlin was kiled in an auto accident by a drunk driver. Joel also talks about the death of his wife a short time later. It is a great episode that you don't want to miss.

This week we don't have a guest. I sit at the table and discuss somethings that I want to talk about. I talk about what I think is important in the fire service.

This week Alabama Professional Firefighters President David Harer sits at the Kitchen Table. David runs the Save or RSA Retirement Facebook page and has over 65,000 followers. David talks about taking over as President of the Alabama Professional Firefighters his job at Huntsville, Alabama. We talk a lot pensions and how to defend them.

This week Seth Olyer sits at the kitchen table and talks about working in Oakland, California. Seth and I talk about his transition from city life to the farm life much like Green Acres. It is one of my favorite episodes so far.

This week my dad, Retired Captain Rick Rainwater, sits at the table. Captain Rainwater talks about what it was like in the mid 70s when he came on the job. He talks about the changes he saw and what retirement is like.

This week Jim Aleski sits at the Kitchen Table. Jim is a firefighter at Cherry Hill Fire Department in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Jim spent the early part of his post college life working on commercials. Jim eventually rose through the ranks and was a high level producer working on major television networks. Jim has a great insight on the need and use of social media and the fire service.