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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!

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.

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!

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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!

Join us and listen to brothers Ty and Ryan Wheeler talk about their journey through the fire service and what lead them to start Rogue Training Consulting.

Bob Wilson

This month's guest is Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan. We talk with him about his LEO journey, the new jail, calls, and leadership.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the podcast team. This months special guest in new South Sioux City Fire Chief Doug Koopman. After thirty plus years in the Nevada desert, Chief Koopman finds his way back home to the Midwest. Come along and listen to his journey into EMS, how he became a Battalion Chief at Henderson Fire Department, and what brought him to Siouxland. It’s great conversation just in time for the holidays. Once again, we hope you enjoyed Before The Tones Drop!

November's episode features Fire Chief Mike Albrecht of the 185th refueling wing, at Sioux Gateway Airport here in Sioux City, who also holds the Air Force Rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Aircraft and Airport firefighting are a little different than what you've heard on previous episodes from structural firefighters. Listen in as he describes his unlikely path to the fire service, how the Air Force and federal/state side of his job mix, his time with SCFR, love of family, and hear stories from his time deployed across the globe. Chief Albrecht is a plethora of information and could have gone on for hours. So once again, join us for Before the Tones Drop.

This months guest is our new Sioux City Fire Rescue Fire Chief, Ryan Collins.

This months guest is a Gerry Bennett. Gerry retired as a Captain/Training Officer with SCFR.

This months guest is Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller.

On this month's episode we sit down with an Iowa legend, LeMars Fire Chief Dave Schipper. From growing up in LeMars and falling in love with the fire service, to his time in the State Fire Marshal's Office, finding his way back to NW Iowa via Spencer FD, and eventually returning to his home town as Chief, "Big" Schipp gives insights to his life and career. The Schipper's are of those deep rooted American fire service families with members on LeMars FD for over a century. So join us once again for "Before the Tones Drop!"

On this podcast we have on our 3 latest firefighters to complete their one year of probation. They talk about the ups and downs, how to prepare mentally and what to expect for that first year. They all had very different backgrounds but would all agree that this is the best job there is! The hiring list for SCFR will open on July 1st. We will be hosting an Open House for those interested in becoming a firefighter on June 8th. Please see our Facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063746282224 https://www.sioux-city.org/government/departments-a-f/fire-rescue/divisions/administration/employment-opportunites

Aprils guest is Jim Clark. Jim is the Fire Chief for Johnston Grimes Metropolitan Fire District and was previously an Assistant Fire Chief with Sioux City Fire Rescue. https://www.cityofjohnston.com/1138/Fire-District

This month's podcast features DJ Wynn. Wynn is the Captain at SCFR's Station #4. Station 4 is the lead Hazardous Materials Response Station.

Wendi Hess - Woodbury County Communications Director

Our guest this month is Flight Nurse Veronica "Roni" Kappler with Wings Air Rescue. We talk about their mission, service area, flight crew requirements and more! Bell 407 https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-407 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_407 https://www.med-trans.net/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Wings-Air-Rescue-of-Siouxland-100057598145568/?locale=sk_SK

In this special edition episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with the Fire Chief from Pittsburgh PA, Darryl Jones. Chief Jones was here in Sioux City Teaching a High Rise Command class for the National Fire Academy. https://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/jones

In this months Episode we have on retired Woodbury County Sheriff Dave Drew. We discuss his interest in law enforcement from a young age, his time as a Deputy and his path to becoming the Sheriff. There may also be a story about the time he got to ride in a fire truck!

Join us for this 20 min recap of our first year of BTTD! See how it started, the improvements made and a list of great guests. Please remember to like, subscribe and share! Thank you for your support -Ben, Phil, Devan & Ryan.

Wow!! We made it one year. Thank you to all that have followed us on this journey!! On our anniversary special, we host none other than the man that gave us the green light and support to start our show, Sioux City Fire Chief Tom Everett. Chief tells stories of his time in the Navy and the path that eventually led him to SCFR. We ask him questions about his career and insights into the beginning of his tenure as fire chief. Chief Everett is currently the third longest serving chief in SCFR history. So give it a watch/listen and keep supporting what we hope is your favorite first responder based podcast.

On this very special September 11th recording of Before The Tones Drop we take a moment to reflect and remember where we were when the world stopped turning. We all feel it's important to share the stories and the memories and emotions and to never forget those that gave all that day. Our guest this month is none other than Sioux City native, home town boy, born and raised, Captain Ed Voloshen. Ed share with us his upbringing in Sioux City, college, early professional career, and a tale of quite an adventure. Ed shares his life experiences before finding his way to SCFR. He'll drop some knowledge bombs, give insights to have a successful career, and even through in an dad, aka "Ed Joke." So join us for episode 12! We hope you like it.

This month we called an audible and decided to interview the hosts. Join Ben, Phil, Devan, and Ryan as they discuss their path to SCFR, firehouse table talk subjects, and stories from their career.

The episode features Col Sonya Morrison, Wing Commander of the 185th ARW, Sioux City IA.In our sit down with the Col; we discuss airframes she has piloted, the KC-135 and the current mission of the 185th, and where it is headed, along with some leadership insight. https://www.185arw.ang.af.mil/https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529736/kc-135-stratotanker/

Pilot episode of SCFR's new podcast, "Before the Tones Drop." Hosted by: Ben Morehead Co-Host: Phil Marchand With: Devan Schipper Special Guest: Lt. John Nelsen

Episode 2 of Before the Tone Drop. Topics include: What the kitchen table means to the firehouse, fire department triathlon, turkey safety, men's health with Dr. Randal Wood, and the history of the Movember competition with special guest Derek DeWitt.

A festive holiday episode featuring an in depth interview with Captain Dusty Johnson, aka "Captain Chaos", Top Three Christmas Movies, fire safety tips, "Phil Us In" department update, a Firehouse Night Before Christmas, and even a special guest.....

On this very special episode, we were honored to interview a man like no other. A Sioux City Legend, George Lindblade. From his early beginnings of chasing fires in Sioux City, to his time traveling the world, and rubbing elbows in L.A. with people like Frank SInatra and the Kennedy family, you will hear it all. Buckle up. We put a quarter in George and let him go. Enjoy! We sure did. Many of the SCFR events can be found in George's book Fully Involved, a 200 page hard-cover coffee table book with over 500 photos. The book is a colorful history of the Sioux City Fire Department, from the beginning.

On this episode we get very personal and have a very real conversation about mental health and the stresses of being a first responder. Our guest Paul Hendricksen is the head of SCFR's Peer Support Team, a program developed by the I.A.F.F. and implemented in Sioux City. We chat about Paul's path to where he is, music, ASMR (whatever that is) and his passion for peer support and why it's so important. Join us for a very important Before the Tones Drop episode.

Thank you for continuing to watch and support Before the Tones Drop. We've made it to episode 6. This month we spend some time with Derek Trobaugh, who's lineage dates back a long time. Derek is a third generation firefighter and between him, his dad, and grandpa, the Trobaugh name has been in service with SCFR non stop for over 70 years! Listen to his stories about growing up around the department, what his time with SCFR has been like, and what the future holds for the Trobaugh name.

On this month's episode our special guest is Captain Rob Schoening . Capt. Schoening is the Training Officer for Council Bluffs Fire Department. Rob was gracious enough to drive up to Sioux City and share his story. We discuss his early days and teen years, his military service, how he found the fire service, and how perseverance got him to where he is today. This is a great episode with some laughs and stories. It's an interesting look into another organization.

This month we have on Sioux City Police Department Lieutenant Jeremy McClure. Lt. McClure shares his beginnings growing up in Cherokee, to finding his way and purpose in the Marine Corp., later the 185th ANG, and finally his time with SCPD. He shares insights into leadership, different roles he's filled at SCPD, and lessons he's learned over his 20+ years in law enforcement.

This month we take a look into the world of the Volunteer Firefighter. Did you know that volunteers make up the majority of firefighters national-wide? Our guest is the Fire Chief of Sergeant Bluff Fire and Rescue, Anthony Gaul. Anthony is not just a firefighter and Fire Chief, but also helping to shape the minds of and help create future firefighters with his work at the Sioux City Career Academy. We hope you enjoy the show and get a better understanding and appreciation for those that volunteer their time to save lives.