Jumpseat Radio

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes in a group of fire officer, firefighters, and chief officers from the New York and New Jersey area. Listen in as the group talks about:   Cyanide and Co Exposure Your Fire Service Draft Card Hands on Training Bridging the gap between book learning […]

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington interviews Dan Kerrigan.  Dan had written a spot on article on Fire Engineering Blog Community titled  Renewing the Fire Service, Tradition Starts with YOU. In this interview he shares views and opinions of what he sees during everyday operations of fire departments.  Needless to say […]

In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes his mentor of over 20 years, Dr. Rich Gasaway. Rich is THE go to authority on (SA) Situational Awareness. His resume includes numerous articles, lectures, and programs presented around the world. In this interview Rich shares how he became interested in and finished years of […]

  Jumpseat Radio 031: Ironman Fireman Rob In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes Fireman Rob Verhelst. Rob has been motivating and inspiring thousands of people around the world by competing in triathlons in FULL TURNOUT GEAR.  His signature distance is a full ironman, 140.6 miles in less than 17 hours!  […]

Jumpseat Radio 030: Talking Training with Nick Martin.   In this weeks Jumpseat Radio podcast host Ryan Pennington sits down for a talk with Battalion Chief Nick Martin of the Columbia SC Fire Department. Nick is a instructor for the Traditions Training group and the training chief for Columbia. He is very active training firefighters […]

Jumpseat Radio 029: Interview with Bobby Halton  Listen Here on ITunes  In this weeks podcast host Ryan Pennington interviews Fire Engineering editor in Chief Bobby Halton. In this episode Ryan and Bobby sit and talk about numerous topics including:   Cancer in the Fire Service Why they both dislike “Culture Change” Histories effects on the […]

  Jumpseat Radio Episode 30     Tonight was suppose to be Jumpseat Radio podcast.  Instead of taking the time to record a normal podcast I want to record a short recording to honor the passing of Firehouse Magazines Harvey Eisner.   Harvey was an amazing leader and I am honored to have known him, […]

Jumpseat Radio Podcast 28  Slicers with ISFSI Steve Pegram In this episode of Jumpseat Radio podcast 28 host Ryan Pennington welcomes the President of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors President Chief Steve Pegram.  Chief Pegram is currently serving as the fire chief for the Goshen Ohio Fire Department.  The ISFSI just released a […]

In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington gives the listeners 8 tips for successful teamwork in and out of the firehouse.  Commitment: Context: Collaboration: Communication: Control: Competence: Expectations:

  Jumpseat Radio 026: EMS issues with Karen Owens   Welcome to Jumpseat Radio episode 26. This weeks podcast features Karen Owens from the Commonwealth of Virginia EMS.  Ryan and Karen talk about ICS for EMS, Accountability for EMS, mass casualty response, and other topics for the first arriving firefighters.   Recorded live on the […]

Jumpseat Radio 025: EMS Extrication with Rom Duckworth   Is this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington talks with Rom Duckworth about his popular class where he integrates EMS skills into Auto Extrication.  Without a doubt the number one priority at an accident scene is to safe lives and in Rom’s sessions he integrates […]

Jumpseat Radio 024: Medical Mayday with Robby Owens   In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes back “The Average Jake” Robby Owens from Virginia.  Robby is a career lieutenant serving in a medium sized career department in central Virginia.   Robby and Ryan talk about Robby’s class Managing the Medical Mayday and […]

Jumpseat Radio 023: The lost art of the Fire Service In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington welcomes Jimm Walsh from VententerSeartch.com onto the show.  Listen in as the two talk about: aggressive Search Techniques Pro-Active Laddering of the buildings, even if NOT on Fire. Tips for each Jumpseat Firefighter to improve their […]

Jumpseat Radio 022: Informal leadership with Chief Rubin   In this episode host Ryan Pennington welcomes back Chief Dennis Rubin.  Ryan and Chief Rubin are recording live from the West Virginia State fireman Association Conference in Vienna WV. Listen in as they discuss how an informal leader can keep things task focused and how you […]

Jumpseat Radio 021: Jumpseat Ready  In this episode of jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington reviews the last few weeks of summer and shares some of the teaching points from his class “30 ways to stay Jumpseat Ready”   Listen in as Ryan shares points from this succesful class on how to keep your focus, stay […]

Welcome back to Jumpseat Radio Podcast.  In this weeks podcast host Ryan Pennington sits down with Dennis Rubin. Chief Rubin has served as Fire Chief with multiple large metropolitan cities.  Dennis is a dynamic educator that travels around the world sharing his “Rubes Rules’ In this episode Ryan and Dennis talk about his days on […]

Jumpseat Radio 019: Interview with Billy Goldfeder In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington sits down to talk with Chief Billy Goldfeder from the Secret List and FirefighterCloseCalls.com. Topics Covered include:    The History of the Secret List Firefighters and Cancer Base Level Firefighter Training     Listen in to Ryan and […]

Jumpseat Radio 018: Combat ready with Tony Kelleher   In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington brings Fire Chief Tony Kelleher on the show to talk about the “Combat Ready” mentality.  Being prepared, committed, and in the right mindset to handle the biggest emergency of your life each time the alarm bell rings […]

  Jumpseat Radio: 017  Am I a Truckie Yet?   This week’s Jumpseat Radio Podcast host, Ryan Pennington, reviews some “quick tips” for keeping up with your truck company skills. Having good truck company skills are needed no matter what type of unit you arrive on.   Ryan reviews tips for: Vertical Ventilation Forcible Entry […]

Jumpseat Radio 016: Spicing up your Springtime Drills  In this episode join host Ryan Pennington as he discusses ways to add some no cost variables to your springtime drills to ensure the firefighters they are #jumpseatready!   During this podcast Ryan talks about basic functions with additions of teamwork and communications. 1) Start Simple 2) […]