Talkin' Fire

A podcast where we’ll be talking about all things fire service. Hear from fire service professionals from all over as they share their experiences and more...

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If you haven't listened to episode 14 yet...

https://t.co/9YqMQsWz3N

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Fire Service Retention

https://t.co/lTJkoPTj9I

#firefighter #retentionmatters #fireserviceculture

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Episode 14 is here...

In this episode I talk with David Stone the division chief of training for the South Walton (FL) Fire District. We talked about culture, attitude, VES, making rescues, being intentional and more.

https://t.co/9YqMQsWz3N

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Retention & Recruitment with Tiger Smittendorf - Episode 13

https://t.co/lTJkoPTj9I

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Pack, mask, on air, mask-up, SCOTT.

We call it by a lot of names, but it is still an acronym...

How many of you also put a 'U' in it from time to time?

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Episode 12 is here: https://t.co/l0DBgOaNHx

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Episode 13 can be found here: https://t.co/lTJkoPTj9I

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In moments of extreme stress, instinct may not be enough—discipline is.

Breathe to slow the chaos.
Organize your thoughts and priorities.
Act with purpose.

Armatures panic. Professionals pause—then perform.

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The fire service is full of acronyms.
Few as important as this one. In a mayday situation every action matters. This acronym may make your emergency radio traffic more concise, but only if you practice it.

Put your go to 'mayday' acronym in the comments.

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Opportunity in Massachusetts

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DFS is recruiting for a new director of the Mass Fire Academy. The director is responsible for guiding professional educators, operational staff, and subject matter experts as they deliver high-quality, modern, and mission-critical training. Learn more: https://t.co/vKqMfJ4TUp

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A few days late - but the first Tweet of 2026.

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Episode #11 is here: https://t.co/bnuJg2mb0C

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Find Episode 10 (DC Chris Kidder) here: https://t.co/XcUTlnjQyv

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Episode 10 - https://t.co/XcUTlnjiIX

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Hey everybody...that what I am about to say here, then I will follow it with an update on Talkin' Fire.

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Since the 1700s Dalmatian's use in firehouses as carriage dogs, their agility transferred quickly to horse-drawn fire apparatus. Even though they weren't the only dogs fit for this work, they were the ones who mostly filled the role. It helps that they are easily identifiable.