Truck Company Misfits

Ep. 26 - Saw Chain and Blade Evaluation

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk in depth about chain saw chains and saw blade performance. Oh and JJ forgot what state he was in...

On this episode: Ryan Gates, Jason Joannides, Julio Ramos.

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Ep. 16 - LEADING FROM THE FRONT AND WINNING TACTICS

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

The Gang chats with Garrett Rice about leadership and what it really means to lead by example, not so white shirts, implementing tactics that may be against the grain, and touch on the not so talked about side of ground ladders. Ryan clicks his pen while talking.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, Chris Carter, John Neal, Garrett Rice

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Ep.11 - THE PATH TO SPECIAL OPERATIONS WITH JULIO RAMOS

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

The gang finally gets Julio Ramos on to talk about the path to becoming a Special Operations Firefighter in his department.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Julio Ramos.

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Ep. 10 - Vertical Ventilation: Fear vs. Reality with Nick Esposito

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

The gang is joined by Captain Nick Esposito to discuss the fears behind vertical ventilation. In between Gates' furious, nervous pen clicks, they discuss best methods in changing culture in your department, when and where poppin' the top is applicable, and which Disney Princess everyone would be.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jason Joannides, Dustin Martinez, and Nick Esposito.

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Ep. 7 - THE SEARCH WITH DUSTIN MARTINEZ

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400

The Gang talks about The Search with Metro-Atlanta area Firefighter Dustin Martinez from Reformation Fire Training. The show gets derailed many times by everything from Rob showing up 20 minutes late, to Gates insisting on telling his best (worst) Dad Joke, to Jeff offending the entire left side of the country.

On This Episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, Rob's Frogs.

Originally published: 7/17/2020

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Ep. 6 - THE WEST COAST TRUCK WITH NEAL DICKEY

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400

The gang sits down for a chat about West Coast Truck Operations with special guest, Neal Dickey. Neal is a 13 year veteran of a large SoCal department. Everything about truck is touched on, from vertical vent, to building construction and training.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Chris Carter, Rob Hunt, Rob's Dogs (again), Neal Dickey.

Originally published: 7/3/2020

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Ep. 2 - RIDING ASSIGNMENTS; HAVE A PLAYBOOK

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400

The Misfits discuss what riding assignments are and why it is important to have a plan. Having a "playbook" for call types ensures important tasks are completed and will lead to success on the fireground.

On this Episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Ethan Tucker, Palmer Record

*Originally Published: 5/5/2020

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Ep. 1 - Into The Job

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400

The gang talks motivation, mutts, and being into the job.

On this episode:

Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Bailey Reeves, Heath Haywood, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, Ethan Tucker.

*Originally published: 4/24/2020

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Ep. 21 - Truck Positioning with Nick Esposito

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400

The Gang sits down again with Nick Esposito to talk Aerial Positioning and becoming a better Aerial Operator. JJ also brings up Engine Work for some reason.

On this episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Jason Joannides, Nick Esposito

*Originally Published: 6/9/2021

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