Before the Tones Drop Episode 34: Chief Anthony Kastros

Before the Tones Drop Episode 34: Chief Anthony Kastros

Throw in your earbuds and listen to our conversation with Chief Anthony Kastros (Sacramento Metro Fire). We talk with Chief about leadership, bridging the tactical gap, and faith. Chief Kastros is the author of Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center, & Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos!https://trainfirefighters.com/

Before the Tones Drop Episode 33: Dennis LeGear

On this episode, our guest is Dennis LeGear, retired Captain from Oakland Fire. We chat about his start with the fire service working for Cal Fire, all the way to his career with Oakland. There is also great conversation on hose and nozzle design, optimal rig specifications, and his work with UL. Sit back and nerd out!

Before the Tones Drop Episode 32: Nozzle Forward

Please welcome our guest Aaron Fields of Nozzle Forward. Aaron is a former Lieutenant with Seattle Fire and is now an Assistant Chief with Camano Island Fire Rescue. We chat with Aaron about his journey into the fire service, his time with Seattle and now his new role with CIFR. Aaron gives us insight into Nozzle Forward and the mindset that goes along with training.

Before the Tones Drop Episode 31: We're not in Kansas anymore?

Captain Pat Dunn joins us from Kansas City, Kansas FD. Capt Dunn works out of Station 18, on "Pumper" 18. Get ready for great lessons on hydraulics and hose from the man that wrote the Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator book! https://www.psglearning.com/fire/operations/productdetails/9781284286519

Before the Tones Drop Episode 30: "Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz!"

In this months episode we welcome Battalion Chief Ed Schwartz Jr from Baltimore County. Chief Schwartz explains how his department is setup, the differences between Baltimore County and Baltimore City, and drops some great leadership advice!