Truck Company Misfits

Ryan and JJ sit down with Mike Noreck (A.K.A. Uncle Mike from Beyond the Stretch) and talk about F.O.O.L.S. training, conferences, and what keeps up grinding everyday to GET AFTER IT! Oh, and Mike brought Dad jokes! Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com

Carter bailed on his triumphant return. JJ forgets where he lives. Then Julio and JJ go full saw nerd about their work evaluating saw blades and chains on acquired structures. 

The Misfits are back from their conference... fall... sabbatical. Gates, JJ, Jeff,  Julio and Nick chat about whats been going on and future episodes and ideas in 2023.(Recorded: January 3rd, 2023)

The gang chats with 2nd generation firefighter and yankee transplant, Patrick McKiernan to talk about the different fire service hiring processes and tips on interviews. (Recorded: March 10th, 2022)

Truck Co. Misfits get down and dirty into Engine work and hose.  On this episode, Ryan Gates, Chris Clark, and guest Nick Peppard

The gang sits down to talk bendy trucks with Eric Wheaton and Kevin Lewis. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Jason Joannides, Eric Wheaton, and Kevin Lewis. 

In lieu of a new episode, we thought it fitting to remember the single greatest rescue effort in US History by uploading nearly 2 hours of radio traffic from the borough of Manhattan recorded on September 11th, 2001. 20 years ago, our nation made a pledge to "Never Forget." We feel that listening to the radio traffic from that day will help us, and others, honor that pledge. Our hope is that this helps everyone remember the supreme sacrifice made by so many that fateful morning. This audio was pulled from youtube and not edited by anyone at Truck Company Misfits. Never Forget.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJS3vMN6ewM

The Gang sits down again with Nick Esposito to talk Aerial Positioning and becoming a better Aerial Operator. JJ also brings up Engine Work for some reason. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Jason Joannides, and Nick Esposito. 

The Gang sits down with Ric Jorge for a deep dive into character, resiliency, and building better firemen. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, and Ric Jorge.**We had some technical issues with the audio this episode. Sorry!**

The gang sits down for a chat with Bassel Ibrahim about RIT, Standards, and measuring success. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, and Bassel Ibrahim.

The Gang sits down for a LONG one with Retired Chief Tom McKiernan from the FDNY to chat about everything from war stories, to retirement. On this Episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, and Tom McKiernan. 

The Gang sits down with Don, Chris, and Cody Clark to talk about family, tradition, and current culture in the Fire Service. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Don Clark, Chris Clark, and Cody Clark.

The gang sits down with Ian Palmer of Thin Line Fit and talks about fitness. Gates butchers a terrible Dad Joke that wasn't really even a joke and pretty much gives up on hosting the show. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, and Ian Palmer.

The Gang chats with Garrett Rice about leadership and what it really means to lead by example, not so white shirts, implementing tactics that may be against the grain, and touch on the not so talked about side of ground ladders. Ryan clicks his pen while talking. On this episode, Ryan Gates, Chris Carter, John Neal, and Garrett Rice.

The Gang sits down with Eli Held, Owner and Founder of Muertos Coffee Co. about everything from philanthropy, to wildland firefighting, to that sweet, sweet java. TJ butchers the recipe to Cuban Coffee. Gates thinks people likes his Dad Jokes. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, and Eli Held.

CANCER SUCKS!! The Misfits talk with two firefighters who kicked cancer’s ass. Harry Stark and John Neal share their battle stories with us as we sip adult beverages and try not to let JJ’s laugh invade our dreams. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Harry Stark, and John Neal.

The gang just bullshits about various topics including how we all met, multi-company training at small departments, and Julio's trailer. Gates also goes on a tirade about paper cut prevention when dealing with inter-office envelopes. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Rob Hunt, and Julio Ramos. Recorded August 4th, 2020.

The gang finally gets Julio Ramos on to talk about the path to becoming a Special Operations Firefighter in his department. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, and Julio Ramos.

In lieu of a new episode, we thought it fitting to remember the single greatest rescue effort in US History by uploading nearly 2 hours of radio traffic from the borough of Manhattan recorded on September 11th, 2001. 19 years ago, our nation made a pledge to "Never Forget." We feel that listening to the radio traffic from that day will help us, and others, honor that pledge. Our hope is that this helps everyone remember the supreme sacrifice made by so many that fateful morning. This audio was pulled from youtube and not edited by anyone at Truck Company Misfits. Never Forget.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJS3vMN6ewM

The gang is joined by Capt. Nick Esposito to discuss the fears behind vertical ventilation. In between Gates' furious, nervous pen clicks, they discuss best methods in changing culture in your department, when and where poppin' the top is applicable, and which Disney Princess everyone would be. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jason Joannides, Dustin Martinez, and Nick Esposito. Please be sure to visit Nick's facebook/instagram page: @truck_tactics

This one is a heavy hitter. FDIC Instructor and founding member of the North Carolina Peer Support Group Dena Ali joins the show to talk about Firefighter Suicide Prevention, Depression, Sleep, and Shift Schedules. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, and Dena Ali.

The guys sit down and talk about Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin. Everyone gives insights about how they related to the book given their differing ranks and experience. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Chris Clark, and making his first appearance, Carter's ferocious beast, Finley the Yorkie.

The Gang talks about The Search with Metro-Atlanta area Firefighter Dustin Martinez from Reformation Fire Training. The show gets derailed many times by everything from Rob showing up 20 minutes late, to Gates insisting on telling his best (worst) Dad Joke, to Jeff offending the entire left side of the country. On This Episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, and making another appearance, Rob's Frogs.

The gang sits down for a chat about West Coast Truck Operations with special guest, Neal Dickey. Neal is a 13 year veteran of a large SoCal department. Everything about truck is touched on, from vertical vent, to building construction and training. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Rob Hunt, and Rob's Dogs (again).

Special guest, Steve Hamilton joins the gang to talk about scenes of violence. What can you do when you are called to respond to domestic or civil disturbance incidents as a Fire or EMS agency? What guidelines or policies does your agency have in place? Can we improve that? Listen and find out what you're doing right, and what you may be missing. For more information follow Steve on the socials: Twitter: @cpthamilton22, Instagram: @Lthamilton22, and purchase his DVD at https://fireengineeringbooks.com/responding-to-scenes-of-violence-dvd/ use discount code “Hamilton” for a discount on your Fire Engineering’s Streaming Video Library account.

The gang talks engine stuff. From first line selection, to estimating the stretch. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Bailey Reeves, Heath Haywood, Rob Hunt, the tree frogs behind Rob's House, and Rob's Dogs.

The Gang talks about recruit training, standards, and training out on the street. On this episode; Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Harry Stark, Jason Joannides.

The Misfits discuss what riding assignments are and why it is important to have a plan. Having a "playbook" for call types ensures important tasks are completed and will lead to success on the fireground. On this Episode; Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Ethan Tucker, Palmer Record

The gang talks motivation, mutts, and being into the job. On this episode, Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Bailey Reeves, Heath Haywood, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, and Ethan Tucker.

The gang tries to explain what they have in mind for the show.Naturally, ADHD takes hold and they end up brainstorming future topics.On this episode: Ryan Gates TJ Parrish Jeff Mrwik Rob Hunt