Best FDNY Foundation Podcasts (2025)

Bob Dodovich retired Lt. from Chicago Fire departments Squad 2 and Clay Whiteley from episode 64. Bob fell through the roof of a currency exchange and lived to tell about it.By Fire & Iron Media

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Throwback FDNY to 1992, when Mychal Judge is appointed as an FDNY Chaplain 8:12

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Chicagoland 1800 board up episode 78: former State Fire Marshall Matt Perez , Nate Rice Peoria FD and John Koch Joliet FD 1:36:34

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CBS talks to former state Fire Marshall Matt Perez, Nate Rice from Peoria FD and John Koch from Joliet FD about a data driven ground breaking program for the fire service that has shown success in targeting problem areas of their community and providing proactive measures to slow them downBy Fire & Iron Media

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Roll call episode from chicagoland 1-800-boardup: from the Gurnee Mills Fire Expo retired Capt Kevin Calhoun FDNY with Tunnels to Towers Foundation 18:45

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CBSP talk to Trudy Maatta from Newport Township fire protection district and Kevin Calhoun retired Captain from FDNY. Trudy is organizes the Gurnee Mills first responder expo. Kevin is a 9/11 survivor and travels with the "Tunnels to towers" mobil memorial exhibit. "tunnels to towers" helps America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold …

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Honoring and remembering our fallen with FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra and Lieutenant Joe LaPointe 59:45

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In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, when 343 members made the Supreme Sacrifice, the FDNY grappled with the unimaginable loss of life while at the same time rebuilding its decimated Department. Processes were in place to handle line of duty deaths, but not for this unthinkable number of members. In the days, months and even years that followed,…

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 2 1:25:21

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Operations at a challenging lithium-ion battery fire with FDNY Battalion Chief Ryan Brito and Firefighter Michael Kotzo 33:56

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FDNY members operated at a two-alarm fire in a six story, non-fireproof apartment building in Harlem on February 23, 2024. The lithium-ion battery fire originated in an apartment on the third floor and quickly spread into the public hallway, sending thick, black smoke throughout the upper floors of the building. Dozens of panicked residents attempt…

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 1 1:09:30

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Throwback FDNY to the 1920s! 17:16

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Throwback FDNY to the 1920s!By New York City Fire Museum

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Episode 76: Pt 2 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 1:12:44

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 77: Mike Rossi from Des Plaines FD and Carson Zastrow from Arlington Heights FD promote FIRE & ICE hockey Charity Tournament Aug 2 2025 46:39

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Mike Rossi and Carson Zastrow are firefighters who organize the FIRE & ICE charity hockey Tournament and have helped raise money for charities like the 100 club of illinois and Shield 23By Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 76: Pt 1 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 53:33

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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Throwback FDNY to the 1700s! 14:58

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By New York City Fire Museum

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Rescue on the Rocks with FDNY EMTs Saverio Bosco and Andrew Ochtera 37:01

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From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the FDNY deploys beach Gator units at area beaches, which are staffed by EMTs trained to respond to emergencies on the beach. These units work in partnership with the FDNY Drone Unit, FDNY Fire Companies, the NYPD and New York City Parks Department lifeguards and can more easily navigate the beach and through crowds …

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Roll Call with Jose Perez: " Im walking out of here" Jose is a Chicago firefighter/Paramedic who was paralyzed during a triathlon in San Francisco 1:04:48

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Vince talks with Jose Perez from Colorado where Jose is currently doing rehab for an injury suffered at a triathlon in San Francisco which left him paralyzed. Vince and Jose talk about Jose's boxing and firefighting career. Jose wanted to thank everyone who supported him and shares his ultimate goal of walking out of the hospital on his own…

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Throwback FDNY to the 2025 NYC Fire Museum Golf Outing at the Muttontown Club on Long Island 29:38

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By New York City Fire Museum

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Cracking the code of lithium-Ion batteries with FDNY Chief of Safety James Canty and Battalion Chiefs Ray Coyle and Matt Quinn 57:23

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Over the past several years, lithium-ion batteries have become increasingly common. Most people are now familiar with the fire risks associated with the batteries used in e-bikes and scooters, devices that have tragically contributed to 34 fire related deaths in New York City since 2021, as of the date of publication. But, the presence of lithium-i…

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Throwback FDNY to 1870, when a challenging fire in Brooklyn takes place under water 9:09

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By New York City Fire Museum

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Important links in the chain of survival with FDNY Chief Inspector Kingsley Eze and Paramedics Alexis Gonzalez and Youssef Al Hammami 41:04

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FDNY Deputy Chief Inspector Kingsley Eze, a civilian manager in the Bureau of Fire Prevention found a civilian employee in cardiac arrest in the basement parking garage of the Department's headquarters on August 1, 2024. After calling 9-1-1 he was directed to begin compressions-only CPR, activating the first two steps in the chain of survival. Once…

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Episode 75: Nick Bostic pt 2 pizza delivery guy turned hero 43:31

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special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his armsBy Fire & Iron Media

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Developing greater-alarm situational awareness with FDNY Assistant Chief Malcolm Moore and Deputy Assistant Chief Joseph Duggan 53:26

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On May 1, 2024, FDNY members in Brooklyn responded to a fire that would challenge even the department's most experienced fire ground commanders. What would initially appear to be a minor roof fire involving an awning in front of a supermarket, quickly escalated into a serious multiple-alarm fire, ultimately involving five structures and requiring t…

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Throwback FDNY to 1948, when Firefighter Louis Block becomes the fifth person in the world to receive a heart transplant 7:43

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By New York City Fire Museum

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Episode 75: Pt1 with Nick Bostic, Nick is the pizza delivery guy turned hero after he rescued 4 girls from a house fire 1:03:48

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special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his armsBy Fire & Iron Media

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Throwback FDNY to 1990, when an arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club claimed 87 lives 9:01

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A career in emergency medicine grows in Brooklyn with FDNY Captain Bevonia Harrison 26:39

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In this episode of the FDNY Pro Podcast, we welcome Captain Bevonia Harrison of Station 38 in Brooklyn. With a nearly 20-year career with FDNY EMS and time in the U.S. Navy Reserve, Captain Harrison discusses her lifelong commitment to service and her passion for giving back in some of the busiest neighborhoods in the city. She explains how importa…

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Episode 74: with Ron Rufo retired Chicago Police Officer and author of "Breaking the barriers" 1:17:19

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Vince talks to Ron Rufo, retired chicago police officer and author of the book "breaking the barriers" which looks into first responders mental health and wellnessBy Fire & Iron Media

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Fighting duct fires with FDNY Battalion Chief Anthony Pascocello 21:55

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Fires occurring in duct systems require specific considerations, especially in high-rise buildings. They can spread throughout the duct system to the structure itself, which can lead to a tactically complex operation. These fires can be difficult to extinguish, depending on the extent of the system and the occupancy of the building. FDNY Battalion …

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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 2" never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up" 44:18

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part 2 with Jimmy Scharnhorst a Chicagoland institution since 1979By Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 1 " never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up" 1:14:40

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Jimmy Scharnhorst sits down with the guys and talks about the fire service, Jimmy has been an institution in the chicagoland area since entering the fire service in 1979By Fire & Iron Media

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Throwback FDNY to 1952, when Firefighter Victor Collymore is appointed to the FDNY, later helping to make inroads into local communities 6:21

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By New York City Fire Museum

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Throwback FDNY to 1898, when the FDNY transitioned the city away from volunteer fire services to a professional department 13:36

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In Studio with FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker 35:43

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Season 10 of the FDNY Pro Podcast starts with Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker discussing issues facing the Department, including a new push for federal legislation to regulate lithium-ion batteries, the formation of the City’s brush fire task force, EMS call volume, and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public safety. Battalion C…

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Season 9 Year in Review 22:58

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We revisit conversations from our ninth season, including marking our 100th episode, of the FDNY Pro Podcast with host FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Barvels. During the 2024 season, pride and professionalism remains ever-present in FDNY training and operations, and continues to be reflected in the stories and lessons shared here on our podcast. We than…

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Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the ... 15:56

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Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City.By New York City Fire Museum

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Be #FDNYSmart This Season! 11:32

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Happy holidays listeners! The holiday season can be packed with fun celebrations. To help make sure your festivities stay cheery and safe, we’re sharing our favorite FDNYSmart tips for the holidays!By FDNY Foundation

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Anatomy of extreme fire behavior with FDNY Lt. Brian Currid, Firefighter Rob Camaj and special guest Fire Safety Research Institute’s Dr. Dan Madrzykowski 50:18

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On January 16, 2024, FDNY members experienced an extreme fire event while operating at a residential building fire at 2162 Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. A fire in an apartment on the third floor of a six-story H-type New Law tenement extended into the public hallway, up the interior public stairwell, and blew fifteen feet out the roof bulkhead doo…

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Throwback FDNY to 1897, when a monument is unveiled at Gettysburg Battlefield honoring veterans of the New York Fire Zouaves, to 1952, when a member of the FDNY suggests that a Helicopter Company be formed ... 15:05

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Throwback FDNY to 1897, when a monument is unveiled at Gettysburg Battlefield honoring veterans of the New York Fire Zouaves, to 1952, when a member of the FDNY suggests that a Helicopter Company be formed in the Department, and to 1963, when a firehouse gets caught in the middle of a long-standing feud.…

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Episode 72: Pt2 with Max Austin retired Cicero lieutenant 1:16:12

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part 2 with Max Austin retired lieutenant with the Cicero Fire Department. listen to the conclusion of the mayday just before his retirement and his run in with the late rapper CoolioBy Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 72 : Pt 1 with retired Cicero Firefighter Max Austin 1:02:46

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Vince and Corey sit down with 20 year veteran of the Cicero fire department Max Austin.By Fire & Iron Media

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A look back at fifty years of paramedicine in New York City with FDNY Dr. Tony Shallash 21:01

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Dr. Tony Shallash has had an extensive career in emergency medicine which gained momentum when, in 1974, he joined the first-ever paramedic class in New York City. Through a pilot program established by Dr. Sheldon Jacobson, the group trained at Jacobi Medical Center and graduated in August of that year. Dr. Shallash discusses his love for emergenc…

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Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics ... 18:20

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By New York City Fire Museum

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Episode 71: Part 2 w/ actor David Eigenberg from the TV show Chicago Fire 48:26

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CBSP sits down with actor David Eigenberg who plays Christopher Herrmann in the popular TV show Chicago Fire. David is also know for his role as Steve in the show sex and the city.By Fire & Iron Media

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Be #FDNYSmart by Having Working Smoke and CO Alarms! 12:21

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Fall is officially here, and you know what that means! In this episode, we are celebrating Fire Prevention Week by reminding everyone about how important it is to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes. When an alarm sounds it gives you an early warning signal that can save lives, but it has to be working!…

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Episode 71: Part 1 w/ actor David Eigenberg from the TV show Chicago Fire 1:17:31

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CBSP sits down with actor David Eigenberg who plays Christopher Herrmann in the popular TV show Chicago Fire. David is also know for his role as Steve in the show sex and the city.By Fire & Iron Media

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Throwback FDNY to 1898, when John Jay Scannell becomes the Commissioner of the Fire Department of the Greater City of New York, to 1922, when fire sweeps through the shore-side Arverne neighborhood in ... 17:28

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Throwback FDNY to 1898, when John Jay Scannell becomes the Commissioner of the Fire Department of the Greater City of New York, to 1922, when fire sweeps through the shore-side Arverne neighborhood in Queens, and to 1937, when the Memorial Wall in Headquarters is unveiled.By New York City Fire Museum

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Command and control decisions on 9/11 and in its aftermath with FDNY Assistant Chief Thomas Galvin (Retired) 40:56

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On September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, then Deputy Chief Thomas Galvin was working in the quarters of Division 3. In this episode, he speaks to host Captain John Ceriello about his experience that day – how he responded to ground zero, led the evacuation of the Marriott hotel, and survived the collapse of both tower…

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Episode 70: Chief Rich Stack and Capt. Dan Bracken from the Finley forever foundation Pt2 1:31:22

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Vince sits down with Chief Rich Stack and Capt Dan Bracken. Rich and Dan represent the Finley Forever Foundation which supports the children and families suffering from cancer. Named after Dan"s daughter Finley who passed on 9/11/2020, the foundation has provided financial support along with so much more for so many families…

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Throwback FDNY to the 1940’s! 15:08

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In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 1940’s including, In 1940, the FDNY’s landmark training publication, WNYF, debuts. In 1946, the short-lived Chief of Staff and Operations post is introduced. And, in 1947, the massive Grace Land Pier Fire occurs.By New York City Fire Museum

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Episode 70: Chief Rich Stack and Capt. Dan Bracken from the Finley forever foundation Pt1 1:12:14

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Vince sits down with Chief Rich Stack and Capt Dan Bracken. Rich and Dan represent the Finley Forever Foundation which supports the children and families suffering from cancer. Named after Dan"s daughter Finley who passed on 9/11/2020, the foundation has provided financial support along with so much more for so many families…