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  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-039 w/ Chief Jeremy Rebok

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-039 w/ Chief Jeremy Rebok
    Nov 22 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-039
    Date: Nov. 21, 2024
    Guest: Chief Jeremy Robok ⠀

    Fire Chief Jeremy Rebok exemplifies a lifelong commitment to fire and emergency services, having embarked on his journey as a firefighter at the age of 14. By 21, he was already serving as an Assistant Chief and live-in firefighter, laying the foundation for a distinguished 25-year career as an officer. A seasoned professional, Chief Rebok has seamlessly blended his roles as both a volunteer and career firefighter, dedicating over two decades to volunteer service while rising to the highest ranks in his field. Beyond the fire service, he has demonstrated leadership as the Head Varsity High School Girls Softball Coach, reflecting his passion for mentorship and community engagement. ⠀

    Chief Rebok’s federal fire service career began in 2001 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In 2014 he began his service with the Installation Management Command (IMCOM). This federal service includes progressive leadership roles across multiple Department of Defense installations. Since March 2024, he has served as the Fire Chief at Fort Detrick, following a five-year tenure as the Deputy Chief at the same installation. His prior assignments include leadership positions at Picatinny Arsenal, West Point, and other notable military facilities. With a proven track record of operational excellence, he has contributed to achieving CFAI accreditation for fire departments in 2019 and 2024, earning multiple awards, including two Civilian Service Commendation Medals and recognition as an Internationally Designated Chief Fire Officer since 2016. ⠀

    Chief Rebok’s career reflects a deep commitment to public safety, organizational excellence, and community service. His ability to lead across diverse operational environments, coupled with his dedication to professional development, makes him a respected leader in the fire service and a role model for the next generation of emergency responders.
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-038 w/ Andrew Ruiz

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-038 w/ Andrew Ruiz
    Nov 16 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-038
    Date: Nov. 14, 2024
    Guest: Andrew Ruiz ⠀

    Firefighter Paramedic Andrew Ruiz is a dedicated public servant with nearly 20 years of experience in the fire and emergency services field. A former United States Marine, Andrew’s career spans multiple roles across New Jersey and New York, where he served as a firefighter, Haz-Mat technician, rescue technician, EMT, and paramedic in both career and volunteer capacities. His deep commitment to his community and his faith as a God-loving Christian guide his approach to his work and family life. ⠀

    Currently serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the Federal Fire System in Florida, Andrew continues his commitment to protecting lives and property. Known for his sense of humor and pride in his New Jersey roots, he’s a strong advocate for calling it “pork roll,” not “Taylor Ham.” Above all, Andrew values his role as a husband and father, striving to bring honor and integrity to his profession every day.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-037 w/ John Sahatjian

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-037 w/ John Sahatjian
    Nov 8 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run #: 24-037
    Date: Oct. 10, 2024
    Guest: Chief John A. Sahatjian

    John is a 23 year emergency service veteran and a Police, Fire and EMS dispatcher since 2006. He served as Chief of South Wall Fire Rescue Company, Fire District # 3 in Wall Township, NJ. He was Chief of Department 2012-2018 and in that time was instrumental in developing a Uniform Division and established a Structural Collapse Special Operations Team.

    John currently serves as Captain in Laurelton Fire Company, Brick Fire District 2 and one of the team leads for the Brick Technical Rescue Team.

    While working at Wall Township Police in 2015 he was assigned to Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (MOCERT) and received specialized training in Tactical Dispatching. John also worked in Toms River Fire Department as the Communications Supervisor, prior to getting hired with JF Goetz and Associates as a full timeFire Investigator.

    He is also a Fire & Explosion Investigator dually certified through the International Association of Arson Investigators and the National Association of Fire Investigators. John is a lead instructor with Superior Emergency Response Training and has instructed around the state as well as for NJDFS, Kean University
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-036 w/ Michael Abraham, ATF

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-036 w/ Michael Abraham, ATF
    Nov 1 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run #: 24-036
    Date: Oct. 31, 2024
    Guest: Michael G Abraham ⠀

    FF/EMT Mike Abraham began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in Piscataway. While attending Rutgers University, he worked as an Emergency Services Officer. ⠀

    After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering, he obtained his professional engineering license and provided design and construction consulting services for projects throughout the New York City metro area.

    In 2015, he was presented with the opportunity to combine his fire service experience and engineering background as a forensic electrical engineer for a nationwide fire investigation firm. ⠀

    One year later, he started in his current position as a forensic electrical engineer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, better known as ATF. In his current role, he brings forensic engineering expertise as a field engineer to International, Federal, State, and Local origin and cause investigations for fires and explosions. He is a member of the ATF National Response Team (NRT) and has been a part of several high-profile large-loss fire and explosion investigations.

    #NJFireGuys #FirePodcast #GardenState #DirtyJerz #Fire #Firefighting #IAAI #NAFI #FireInvestigation #JobState
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-035 w/ Donna Buscio

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-035 w/ Donna Buscio
    Oct 25 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-036
    Date: Oct. 24, 2024
    Guest: Donna Buscio

    Donna Buscio, wife of the late Jersey City Fire Captain Dominick Buscio, is the founder of A Gift from Captain Buscio, a program dedicated to providing free medical screenings to first responders. Donna met Dominick in 1979 and they married in 1982. Together, they raised three children: Dominick, Dana, and Lou.

    In 1984, Donna began her career as a Business Manager for a medical practice, and by 1992, she was serving as an assistant to the Vice President of two hospitals. Following Dominick’s passing in 2000 from a heart condition related to his firefighting career, Donna founded A Gift from Captain Buscio in December 2001 in his honor, helping to protect the health of first responders.

    That same year, she returned to school, earning two bachelor’s degrees in Business and Education. In 2003, she became a teacher, continuing to balance her professional career with her dedication to improving the well-being of those who serve their communities.

    Donna Buscio
    DBuscio@aol.com

    https://cardiopulmonarydiagnostic.com/captain-buscio/
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    1 hr
  • NJ Fire Guys Run #: 24-034 w/ Chief John H_ Lightbody

    NJ Fire Guys Run #: 24-034 w/ Chief John H_ Lightbody
    Oct 22 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run #: 24-034
    Date: Oct. 17, 2024
    Guest: Chief John H. Lightbody

    Fire Chief John H. Lightbody began his firefighting career in 1978 as part of the East Dover Volunteer Fire Company’s Junior Firefighter program in Toms River Township, New Jersey. After graduating from Toms River High School South in 1980, he was appointed a career firefighter at the Naval Air Engineering Center in Lakehurst, NJ. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the Chief of the East Dover Volunteer Fire Company in 1996-1997. Later, he served as District Fire Chief for Toms River Township Fire District #1, overseeing four stations, more than 200 firefighters, and 20 fire officers. John played a crucial role in leading the district’s response during Hurricane Sandy, which devastated the Toms River area in 2012.

    In addition to his fire service career, John was appointed as a Detective in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in 1988, where he joined the Arson Unit and later became the Sergeant of Detectives, succeeding Sgt. H.L. Wilson. He is the architect of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office “Arson Task Force” and has conducted over 3,000 fire origin and cause investigations throughout his career. Retiring from government service in 2004, he transitioned to the private sector, working for fire investigation firms before launching his own company, “Find the Cause Investigations, LLC,” in 2022. John is a Certified Fire Investigator through the IAAI, a Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator through the NAFI and dually Certified Fire Investigation Instructor. Chief Lightbody is also a court certified expert witness in fire origin and cause investigations, as well as fire suppression strategies and tactics.
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-033 w/ Capt. Bryan Emenecker

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-033 w/ Capt. Bryan Emenecker
    Oct 5 2024

    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-033
    Date Oct. 5, 2024
    Guest: Captain Bryan Emenecker


    Captain Bryan Emenecker a 27 year veteran of the fire service and a retired Captain from the City of Camden FD, as well as a former member of NJTF1 (retired) .
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    Bryan started his career in the Cherry Hill Fire Dept and after 3 years was appointed to the City of Camden FD. Upon graduation of Probie school he was assigned to 2 Truck on 3rd PLT. Then transferred to Rescue 1 3rd PLT. Promoted in 2008 to Captain, Bryan was assigned to the training office and then to Squad Co 7 for 3 years. He finished his career out back in L-2 / R1 when retiring in 2020.
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    Captain Emenecker has spoken at many conferences across the country and is an instructor for the South Jersey based training company Safety & Survival Training LLC.
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    He is currently enjoying the “Retired life” with his family in East TN.

    #NJFireGuys #TheOutsideVent #NJFire #CamdenFire #NJ #FirePodcast #Fireman #Firefighting #Rescue1 #Jobtown #Podcast #GardenState #PorkRoll
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run #: 24-032 w/ Chief Mike Wolfschmidt

    NJ Fire Guys Run #: 24-032 w/ Chief Mike Wolfschmidt
    Sep 27 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run #: 24-032
    Date: Sept. 26, 2024
    Guest: Chief Mike Wolfschmidt

    Fire Chief Michael Wolfschmidt leads the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department with a commitment to excellence and service to the community. He has dedicated himself to the fire service for many years, demonstrating leadership both in Surf City and beyond. Currently serving as the Deputy District Fire Warden of Section B-5 for the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Chief Wolfschmidt plays a critical role in protecting the state's vast forested areas from the dangers of wildfires. His deep understanding of fire dynamics and incident management makes him a trusted figure in his region, where his expertise helps ensure the safety of both natural resources and residents.

    In addition to his volunteer service, Chief Wolfschmidt has worked as a full-time career firefighter with Westampton Township since 2012, where his extensive field experience enhances the department's ability to respond to a wide array of emergencies. Beyond his operational roles, he is also the owner and lead instructor of Wolfschmidt Fire Training, an organization that delivers high-level fire education and training programs. His commitment to advancing the skills and knowledge of fellow firefighters ensures the next generation of fire service professionals are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the job.

    https://www.wolfschmidtfiretraining.com/
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    2 hrs and 3 mins