Episode #25, GIVEAWAY + MORE – TFRS #25

I have reached episode 25 of The Fire-Rescue Show!  To celebrate, I am giving away a Pierce Manufacturing Sticker!  *MAKE SURE YOU DO WHAT IT SAYS OR YOU WON’T GET ENTERED!* Click HERE to see how to enter!

I also take a look back through the last 25 episodes and also play clips of when Dave Jackson from the Podcast Rodeo Show reviewed my podcast back on episode #5.

The 2019 E-ONE Calendars are out!  They are very nice and an upgrade from last year.  Order now while supplies last!

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Big City Department with Portland Captain John Brennan – TFRS #24

2019 is here!

Captain John Brennan is today’s guest.  He works at the Portland Maine fire department and he is on to talk about what it is like to work in a bigger department and also talks about Portland fire companies, staff, stations, fire marshals, and a LOT more.  Listen in now! Link to the episode.

Here are some links so you can learn more about Portland FD:

Their main website

Model of Engine 3 and New Rockland Rescue – TFRS #23

I have a new survey for The Fire-Rescue Show!  It lets me know what you like and don’t like so I can make this a better show!  Please Take Listener Survey!

Some photos of my model of Engine 3.

Would you like a custom wooden emergency rig? Order a wooden 1/18th scale version of your favorite truck now at Chief Phil Beehler’s website “Sixfingerfiremen.com“!  If you would like more information about what he does, listen to episode #11 where I had him on the show.

Burger King Rollover and Liberty Head-On Crash – TFRS #22

A 18 wheeler tractor-trailer truck rolled over on Route 17 half full of Burger King products in Rockport last week.  Please listen in to find out more and here is the full article.

A Cushing fire was quickly contained on Cushing Rd.  I have a video of some of the fire trucks and units that will be up on my YouTube channel in a week or so, keep an eye out for that!

Calif. Forest Fires and Camp Fire Safety – TFRS #21

Coming soon!!

4 Alarm Fire with Captain Scott Lizotte_Sanford Fire Department – TFRS #20

In this weeks episode I have a great time talking with Sanford Captain Scott Lizotte.  I have him on to talk about the 4 alarm fire they had October 19th, 2017.  For more information on the Sanford Fire Department click here.  And for an article, photos, and video of the fire, click here!

In the Fire News segment I read a story from PenBay Pilot about a 2nd alarm fire Rockland Fire Department had.  Click on the link, or listen in, to learn more.

Fire Station Crash and Mechanic Falls Mill Fire – TFRS #19

In this episode of TFRS, Jared has another “Fire News” episode.  He reads 3 articles including one about a car that crashed into the Bangor Street Fire Station in Augusta.  For the full articles to all 3 stories, click on the links below.

St. Alban’s fire

Fire Station crash

Paper Mills fire

Engineers with Lt. Patrick Lowe – TFRS #18

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an engineer? Well, find out in this episode of The Fire-Rescue Show. Jared has Lt. Patrick Lowe from the Rockland Fire & EMS Department on to talk about what it is like to be an engineer.  We go from “what it is like to drive though heavy traffic”, to “what the roll of an engineer is”.  We also talk about Fire Prevention and what this year’s theme is. 

Lawrence Gas Explosions and York Village Fire Food – TFRS #17

In this episode of The Fire-Rescue Jared talks about the Lawrence, MA gas explosions.  There were TONS of explosions in which at least 25 people were injured.  For the whole article and some pictures click here.

In the Fire Safety segment Jared gives some tips of what to do during or after a hurricane.  You can find some more info here.

Bath Structure Fire and Rockport’s New Squad – TFRS #16

Ok, I am finally back after my mini “vacation”!

For the topic this week we talk about the new Squad 25 that Rockport FD bought.  It is a 2018 E-ONE Rescue/Pumper, an awesome rig!  Here are some of the features that it has, also check out the photo below!

1,500 GPM Pump

750-gallon tank

30 gallons of foam

CAFS System.  Compressed Air Foam System