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Tales from the Smoke Podcast

Tales from the Smoke Podcast

By: Barrett Cramer
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Firefighter podcast capturing the leadership of the fire service, discussing topics to create conversation at the coffee table, and give members an opportunity to challenge the status quo. Original purpose is to not let some of the best leaders walk out the door and lose 20 to 30 years of experience, but this has expanded to have short sessions that can be listened to on the way to work and hopefully spark conversation while drinking coffee at shift change. We believe in challenging the status quo.

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Episodes
  • Tactical Ownership

    Tactical Ownership
    Oct 6 2025

    Captain Chad Meyer describes tactical ownership through one of the worst near misses in our departments history where he was challenged with being the Rapid Intervention crew for the incident. Through an honest conversational story and being open about the lessons learned, he describes the reality of owning your assignment. This is such a relatable position that I believe we are all guilty of. It is still emotional for Captain Meyer to discuss.

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    56 mins
  • Travis Fry's Story of Rescuing a Child from an Apartment Fire

    Travis Fry's Story of Rescuing a Child from an Apartment Fire
    Sep 8 2025

    Travis Fry, a 28 year veteran on the fire service, made a heroic grab of a toddler during an apartment fire approximately 25 years ago. With two years on the job, he accomplished what all firefighters get on this job for - making a grab and saving a child. T.K. is one of the best and most humble Captains and firefighters you will ever meet. This is his story.
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    57 mins
  • Fireground Sizeup

    Fireground Sizeup
    Aug 25 2025

    Discussion on fireground size-up on residential structure fires. Understanding the reasons and impact a good size-up can accomplish by allowing us to reduce zero impact and process information faster. Also, using an the acronym FAST for a consistent flow of information.
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    57 mins
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