Episodes

  • GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 199 | TRIBUTE TO CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT PETER GANCI

    GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 199 | TRIBUTE TO CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT PETER GANCI
    Apr 26 2024
    Our special guests will be 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Chief of Dept Ganci's son, FDNY Battalion Chief Chris Ganci. We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Chief of Dept, Peter Ganci Jr. who died on 9-11-01. Chief Ganci was 18 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. It was 1965 and the Vietnam War was raging. He volunteered for “Airborne” and was later assigned to the famous 82nd Airborne unit. He would spend two years in the Army and attain the rank of Sargent. However, he was never deployed to Vietnam. He was appointed to the FDNY on September 14‚ 1968 and assigned as a firefighter to Engine 92 in the Bronx and then to 111 truck in Brooklyn. His climb to the top began as Lieutenant‚ Ladder 124‚ August 1977. While at Ladder 124‚ serving as a lieutenant‚ He was awarded the B.C. Frank Tuttlemondo medal in 1982 for performing an act of bravery and courage when he rescued a child from a burning apartment that was heavily engulfed in smoke‚ heat and fire. B.C. Robert Scalone of the 28th Battalion‚ after investigating this incident wrote‚ ‘without regard for his own safety‚ Ganci‚ with unerring skill and accuracy‚ moved into an atmosphere heavily charged with heat and smoke. If it were not for his quick‚ skillful actions‚ the rescued child would certainly have perished.’ When the incident was discussed with then Lt. Pete Ganci‚ he summed it all up very succinctly by saying‚ "When a firefighter realizes that someone is being robbed of life by fire‚ adrenalin and determination replace any thoughts of personal safety". It was this same determination that Chief Ganci‚ on September 11th as the Chief of Department‚ led and directed the most successful rescue operation of the modern era. Over 30‚000 people were saved because of Chief Ganci and his fellow firefighters. His career achievements included Captain‚ 1983; Battalion Chief‚ 1987; Deputy Chief 1993; Deputy Assistant Chief in charge of Bureau of Fire Investigation‚ 1994; Assistant Chief of Operations‚ 1996; Chief of operations 1997-99; Acting Chief of Department‚ 1998-99; and Chief of Department‚ October 1999 to September 11‚ 2001. Although Chief Pete will always be recognized for his distinguished accomplishments in the FDNY‚ his greatest legacy will live on through his Family. Pete Ganci‚ a loving husband to his wife Kathy‚ a devoted father to his children‚ Peter‚ Chris‚ and Danielle‚ will be remembered for his quick wit‚ his zest for life and his unforgettable smile. Remember WE HONOR the BRAVE men and women like Chief Ganci, who refused to quit; refused to retreat; and fought until the very end! / gettinsaltyexperience

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST EP. 198 | NY VS CHICAGO Podcasts

    GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST EP. 198 | NY VS CHICAGO Podcasts
    Apr 23 2024
    GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 198 Our special guests will be the Jagoffs from Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast. From the website: The Crew at Chicago’s Bravest Stories are Firefighters and Paramedics from the Chicagoland Area… we bring a positive light to the nations first responders while documenting and memorializing their courage, bravery and dedication. We bring these stories and historical facts to you through a fun and relaxed atmosphere in long form discussion. Blah Blah Blah...lets see how they do at the kitchen table with the boys from NY Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #jagoffs

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 197 | FDNY CAPT. RICH ROTANZ

    GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 197 | FDNY CAPT. RICH ROTANZ
    Apr 12 2024
    GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 197
    Join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 22 year Veteran FDNY Captain Rich Rotanz. In 1971 he joined the Setauket FD. From 1973 – 1979 he was an ER medic and OR Nurse. Went to the FDNY Fire Academy in Feb 1979 and then assigned to E209 in Apr 1979. He transferred to Ladder 120 in April 1980. Then transferred to Rescue 2 in April 1985. Promoted to LT in 1987 and covered D14. Was Assigned to E289 in Apr 1988. Promoted to Capt. in 1993 and Re-opened E294 in 1994. Went to Safety Command in 1996 and then transferred to E65 in 1999. 2000-2002 NYC OEM 2002-2006 Nassau County OEM 2006-2008 Adelphi University 2008-14 Applied Science Foundation Homeland Security 2014-16 New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Probably hasn't seen much fire..... Oh and by the way, He has a PhD and is now Dr. Rich Rotanz and president of the Emergency Management consulting firm, Rotanz & Associates, an adviser to maritime engineering company, Sea-Away, and Chief Advisory Officer with Maptelligent. Suddenly.. we're not feel so smart...not that we ever did 😜...just definitely a little worse.
    Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • THE INVENTOR'S CORNER Ep. 11 | FIRE WIPES

    THE INVENTOR'S CORNER Ep. 11 | FIRE WIPES
    Apr 9 2024
    In our Newest Segment, "The Inventor's Corner" we will have on Creston Ludlow from Fire Wipes. The materials that burn in today’s fires contain a more complex mixture of textiles and composites, which creates a much more hazardous environment than ever before. Pressed woods, plastics, synthetic materials and laminates in today’s homes, businesses and industrial settings present a large amount of harmful chemicals that can all be linked to all types of cancers. -It all started when Creston, a career firefighter, was leaving the scene of a structure fire that he and his crew had been at for a few hours. They were headed back to the station to clean up and get the rig back into service, when they were dispatched to back-to-back medical calls that kept them out for several hours. During this time between medical calls while in transit, Creston and his crew were discussing the lack of availability to perform any kind of gross decon for themselves until they were able to return to the station. This is when he realized that there was a need for a disposable, on-scene cleansing product to help remove soot and other harmful contaminants from the skin. -A few weeks later while on a long road trip, a conversation about the same issue came up between Creston and Ken, who are longtime friends. They agreed that this was a serious issue facing firefighters everywhere and decided to do something about it. -The idea for Firewipes® was born and Creston and Ken began their mission that day. The Firewipe is an 8″x12″ biodegradable industrial strength disposable wipe infused with cleansing compounds for use on all external dermal areas. -We will check it out and give you the straight skinny. 😎

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 196 | FDNY DEPUTY CHIEF NICK DEL RE

    GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 196 | FDNY DEPUTY CHIEF NICK DEL RE
    Apr 5 2024
    GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 196
    Join us on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 34 year Veteran FDNY Deputy Chief Nick Del Re. Appointed to FDNY in 1985 and Assigned to E-279 1990- Transferred to L-131 1994- Promoted to Lt, assigned to Div 14 before working in E205 1999- Promoted to Capt, assigned to HQ as part of the “Captains’ Development Program” before going to the 14th Division 2001- UFO in E262 2001- September 17: Promoted to Battalion Chief and Worked at ground zero until December 2001. March 2002 -Helped rebuild & expand the FDNY HazMat Battalion group. He was involved early on with WTC grant funded training through the IAFF and HAMMER Teams/white powder incidents right after 9/11 2007- Promoted to Deputy Chief in Charge of Haz Mat He responded to the Lexington Ave steam pipe explosion, Help start the FDNY Center of Terrorism & Disaster Preparedness program, and Expanded FDNY SOC to include the 4 HMTU Engines just to name a few. Retired in 2019 Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #hazmat

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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 195 - NYC FIRE WIRE

    GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 195 - NYC FIRE WIRE
    Apr 2 2024
    GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 195
    Be sure and join us our YouTube channel. Our special guests will be the boys from NYC Fire Wire. They provide accurate and timely information about Fires and Emergencies in hopes of spreading the word of the incredible acts of bravery performed daily by NYC’s Emergency Services. They are committed to spreading the word and assisting other FDNY members in need, events and fundraisers. They are also are dedicated to standing behind our Police Force. We will also be discussing a big reveal between both companies and some very exciting news for the future. Should be a doozy🥴😎👍🏼. You don’t want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players 🎧🔥 #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #iheartradio #googlepodcast and of course at www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience 2h.

    (COMING SOON !! SALTYWIRE.COM - Stay tuned for the GO Live date!)

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 194 | BALTIMORE CITY FD | FF RAY LOCKETT

    GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 194 | BALTIMORE CITY FD | FF RAY LOCKETT
    Mar 29 2024
    GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 194
    Be sure and join us on our YouTube channel. Our special guest 29 Year Veteran of the Baltimore City F.D. EVD Ray Lockett. In 1972 he entered the BCFD riding with 4 Truck on Saturdays After 8 weeks of Fire School and was Assigned to Engine 25. 1974 Transferred to E-13 – 6 blocks down the street from E-25 1981 Promoted to EVD assigned to T-25 as a floater. 1982 Long term detail to T-15 1985 Transferred to T-10 – Back in West Baltimore 1990 his son Ray joined the Baltimore City Fire Department 1995 his son Steve joined the Baltimore City Fire Department 2001 Retired out of T-10 2015 He Wrote his book "Into The Heat" We will get the whole skinny... You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #baltimorecity www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience.

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | Ep. 193 PART 3 | FDNY DEPUTY CHIEF VINCENT DUNN

    GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | Ep. 193 PART 3 | FDNY DEPUTY CHIEF VINCENT DUNN
    Mar 22 2024
    Be sure and join us on our Youtube channel with our special guest for his third time, 42 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn. He would serve seven years as a firefighter, nine years as a company officer and 26 years as a chief officer. In 1952 he joined the U.S. Navy. He joined the FDNY in 1957 and was assigned to Engine 59 Manhattan. From 1964 to 1967 was Lieutenant at Engine 33 . From 1967-1973 was Captain of Engine Company 58 in Harlem. Promoted to Battalion Chief in 1973 and assigned to Battalion 25. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 1977 and assigned to Division 7. He transferred to Division 3 in 1984. He retired in 1999. He has had countless, countless, countless seminars and books on high-rise firefighting, terrorism tactics, collapse rescue operations just to name a few. He has won more awards for his service and dedication than we can list. We are truly honored to have this man on our show. He is one of the Greatest Of All Time. You don’t want to miss this one😎👍🏼. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players 🎧🔥 #fdny #GOAT #lovethisjob #givebackmorethanyoutake www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience BUY CHIEF DUNN"S BOOKS HERE: https://vincentdunn.com/ ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saltydoginc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gettinsaltya... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QSZ6kG... SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/show/gettin-... TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@gettinsaltyexperience APPLE PODCAST : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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    2 hrs and 7 mins