Episodes

  • Episode 69: AFFI president Chuck Sullivan and Vice President Luke Howieson

    Episode 69: AFFI president Chuck Sullivan and Vice President Luke Howieson
    Jul 15 2024
    Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois president Chuck Sullivan and vice President Luke Howieson talk about the on going battle down state with tier 1 and tier memberships. if your are a public servant in Illinois then you need to listen to this podcast because it directly affects you pension and retirement.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 68 : Pt2 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD

    Episode 68 : Pt2 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD
    Jun 24 2024
    Steve and Vince sit down with FF?PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire /RIverwoods Fire Department. Alex is a former collegiate athlete and played arena football for the Thunder and the Rush. Alex and his guys had a save in April of this year and talks about the training and preparation that led to the grab.
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    1 hr
  • Episode 68 : Pt1 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD

    Episode 68 : Pt1 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD
    Jun 10 2024
    Steve and Vince sit down with FF?PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire /RIverwoods Fire Department. Alex is a former collegiate athlete and played arena football for the Thunder and the Rush. Alex and his guys had a save in April of this year and talks about the training and preparation that led to the grab.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 67: Pt 2 Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"

    Episode 67: Pt 2 Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"
    May 6 2024
    Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 67: Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from the children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"

    Episode 67: Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from the children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"
    Apr 22 2024
    Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 66: Pt2 Captain Al Ortiz former pro boxer and member of the Chicago Fire Department

    Episode 66: Pt2 Captain Al Ortiz former pro boxer and member of the Chicago Fire Department
    Apr 4 2024
    part 2 with Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago Fire Department and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 66: Pt 1 Capt Al Ortiz, pro boxer and owner of Chicago Battle Of the Badges

    Episode 66: Pt 1 Capt Al Ortiz, pro boxer and owner of Chicago Battle Of the Badges
    Mar 24 2024
    Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 65: Pt 2 Ron Sarno survivor of the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire 1958

    Episode 65: Pt 2 Ron Sarno survivor of the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire 1958
    Feb 14 2024
    Ron Sarno survived the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire in 1958 at the age of 10 years old. Ron lost his brother and sister in that fire. Ron would go on to battle addiction and mental health issues for many years after the fire before overcoming his addictions and seeking help. Ron has been clean and sober for many years now and is a grandfather now. Rons life is a lesson in resiliency and perserverance.
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    59 mins