Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:39:28 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1403644 en-us © 2026 Occasional Firefighter Podcast yes c980673b-90c3-504e-a8b4-641fa39d5dec Jonathan Irula episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jonathan Irula https://storage.buzzsprout.com/acjm2cvokcguu043yd09aev1s7e0?.jpg Counselor to YouTuber Mike is a content creator on all major social media platforms. Before content creating Mike served in the military and was a counselor helping others that were battling  with substance abuse issues. Mike gives some insight on the mindset of someone who might be suffering with abuse. 

]]> Mike is a content creator on all major social media platforms. Before content creating Mike served in the military and was a counselor helping others that were battling  with substance abuse issues. Mike gives some insight on the mindset of someone who might be suffering with abuse. 

]]> Jonathan Irula Buzzsprout-9728505 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0700 4284 1 6 full true Always Be Learning, Always Be Teaching Assistant Chief Josh L. and I discuss leadership, mentorship, and influencers. Josh actually and I have been friends for years. Josh gave me my first break in teaching and would allow me to teach along side him during his fire academies. Josh and I discuss teaching and mentorship and how it has affected us and how it affects others. 

]]> Assistant Chief Josh L. and I discuss leadership, mentorship, and influencers. Josh actually and I have been friends for years. Josh gave me my first break in teaching and would allow me to teach along side him during his fire academies. Josh and I discuss teaching and mentorship and how it has affected us and how it affects others. 

]]> Jonathan Irula Buzzsprout-9391381 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0700 3946 1 5 full true Jumping Ship In this episode we discuss instruction and how boring it can be and how the instructor can have an impact on the student.  We begin to discuss reasons why an individual may choose to leave an organization halfway through their career. 

]]> In this episode we discuss instruction and how boring it can be and how the instructor can have an impact on the student.  We begin to discuss reasons why an individual may choose to leave an organization halfway through their career. 

]]> Jonathan Irula Buzzsprout-9290316 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0700 3857 1 4 full true She Thinks She's a Disney Villain In this episode my good friend Lea with more than 30 years of fire service experience, an accomplished and well traveled athlete tells what it is like to work for Disneyland Fire . She also Lea tells the story of some of the hardships she faced as a female firefighter in her career. 

]]> In this episode my good friend Lea with more than 30 years of fire service experience, an accomplished and well traveled athlete tells what it is like to work for Disneyland Fire . She also Lea tells the story of some of the hardships she faced as a female firefighter in her career. 

]]> Jonathan Irula Buzzsprout-8451518 Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 -0700 3012 1 3 full true Road to Retirement Tony a 30 plus year fire veteran, he gives his perspective on retirement. Tony talks about how he came to the realization that it was time for retirement and gives some insight for many  who are considering retiring.  

]]> Tony a 30 plus year fire veteran, he gives his perspective on retirement. Tony talks about how he came to the realization that it was time for retirement and gives some insight for many  who are considering retiring.  

]]> Jonathan Irula Buzzsprout-8227238 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0700 3862 1 2 full true Sobriety Through Functional Fitness After a long time coming we launch our first podcast! In this episode I welcome my friend  Matt to the podcast. Matt discuss how he uses strength training to help with his sobriety. Matt talks about how difficult it still is for him to stay sober even after a decade of sobriety. I hope we all can take what Matt has to say and hope that we too can help a fellow brother or sister in need. 

]]> After a long time coming we launch our first podcast! In this episode I welcome my friend  Matt to the podcast. Matt discuss how he uses strength training to help with his sobriety. Matt talks about how difficult it still is for him to stay sober even after a decade of sobriety. I hope we all can take what Matt has to say and hope that we too can help a fellow brother or sister in need. 

]]> Jonathan Irula Buzzsprout-8156387 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0700 2403 1 1 full true Occasional Firefighter: Welcome to my podcast Welcome to our new channel for firefighters by firefighters. A firefighter community where we can discuss topics found in our realm. We  want to talk about the job and not necessarily about work. So, let us grow this community together. Once again welcome to the Occasional Firefighter and let's meet on the tailboard. 

]]> Welcome to our new channel for firefighters by firefighters. A firefighter community where we can discuss topics found in our realm. We  want to talk about the job and not necessarily about work. So, let us grow this community together. Once again welcome to the Occasional Firefighter and let's meet on the tailboard. 

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