Podcasts

Safety & Health

The Firehouse Yak: Robert “Butch” Cobb & Paul Drennan - Military Vet, Fire Chiefs Talks PTSD & Peer Support

May 13, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with Robert “Butch” Cobb and Paul Drennan, both retired deputy chiefs from Jersey City, NJ, about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the importance...
Leadership

The Firehouse Yak: Ken Prillaman & Jerry Streich - International Firefighters Day

May 3, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with former Minnesota fire chiefs Ken Prillaman and Jerry Streich about their mission trips to Africa and later, Kenya, as part of this year’s International...
Leadership

The Firehouse Yak: Brian Bastinelli - Showing Up for the Job & Helmet Cam Videos

April 25, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with Harrisburg, PA, Battalion Chief Brian Bastinelli about how firefighters and officers can show up to the job every day, and provides insight into his ...
Leadership

The Firehouse Yak: Jerry Streich - Recruitment, Retention & Organizational Development

April 4, 2024
Peter Matthews talks with former Fire Chief Jerry Streich about his work to help fire departments grow through the use of organizational development, plus a discussion on the ...
Leadership

The Firehouse Yak: Leadership, Research & Transitioning Departments - Craig Haigh

March 18, 2024
Peter Matthews and Chief Craig Haigh talk about transitioning fire departments to meet today’s needs, leadership principals and why firefighters should embrace research.