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Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

Gettin Salty Experience
FDNY
9/11
Firefighting
New York City
Rescue Operations
Mental Health
Emergency Services
Emergency Response
Firefighter Training
Fire Safety
Firefighting Techniques
Firehouse Culture
Camaraderie
Firefighter Culture
Firefighter Safety
Rescue 1
Firefighters
September 11 Attacks
Public Safety
New York City Fire Department

If you like fires, drinking and ball breaking you will absolutely love our podcasts. We interview some of the greatest firefighters to ever work in the FDNY and across the country. We get them to tell us their stories and experiences through out their careers. You will feel like you are back in the kitchen. Join our hosts Lou Rufrano and Kevin Kubler (former 20+ year FDNY firefighters).. we are su... more

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Latest Episodes

Be sure and join us with our special guest, 28 year veteran, FDNY Lieutenant John Di Rienzo. Sit down with us as we discuss John's career not only with FDNY but with the NYPD as well. Lt. Started with the NYPD in January of 1983, went to NSU 16 until... more

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Be sure and join us live Thursday night October 22nd at 8pm on our YouTube Channel with our special guest, FDNY's current Chief of Department, John Esposito. Tune as we sit down with the Chief and discuss all the summer events with America 250, The K... more

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Be sure and join us with our special guest, retired 24 year veteran, FDNY Captain Michael Donovan. Captain Donovan has had a great career with FDNY and now he adds author to his resume. * Appointed on May 19, 1979 * Assigned to Engine 239 * Transferr... more

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GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.306: FDNY |FIREFIGHTER ROB CARLO

Be sure and join us with our special guest, 15 year FDNY veteran, FF Rob Carlo. - 1991 assigned to the Proby School, and assigned to Engine 305 - 1995 transferred to Engine 80 -1999... more

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Recent Guests

John Di Rienzo
Retired FDNY lieutenant and 28-year FDNY veteran with prior NYPD service
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.309 | FDNY | LIEUTENANT JOHN DI RIENZO
John Esposito
FDNY Chief of Department.
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.308: FDNY | CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT | JOHN ESPOSITO
Mike Donovan
Captain, FDNY; interviewee and guest on episode
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.307 | FDNY | CAPTAIN MICHAEL DONOVAN
Rob Carlo
Firefighter, FDNY veteran known for 9/11 tributes and cross-country motorcycle adventures
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE Ep. 306 | FDNY | FIREFIGHTER ROB CARLO
Rich Cooper
Captain, Newark Fire Department
Newark Fire Department
Episode: GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | Ep.305 | NEWARK F.D. | CAPTAIN RICH COOPER
Rob Milner
Married to Melissa Milner; firefighter couple on show
FDNY/Connecticut fire department
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 304 | THE WIVES SHOW | NEWLYWED GAME EDITION
David Rocco
Author/history researcher featured on the episode
Author of Fireboat history book
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 303 | AUTHOR'S CORNER | DAVID ROCCO
Brian Burik
Lieutenant, FDNY; stuntman; coffee entrepreneur
FDNY, tradition coffee roasters
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.302 | FDNY LIEUTENANT | BRIAN BURIK
John Ceriello
FDNY Captain, former Rescue Company member
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST:DRILLING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE EP14- FIRE DYNAMICS PT 2

Hosts

Lou Rufrano
Host of Gettin Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast; long-time member of the fire service with extensive FDNY background.
Kevin Kubler
Co-host with extensive FDNY firefighting experience and co-host of the show; author and firefighter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plugman1881
    United States4 months ago
  • Maybe give it some time?

    I’m 15 minutes in and the guest is just getting on. The first 15 minutes is sound effects and commercials. Hard for my ADHD brain to get into so will miss out on the good content because I’m not wasting time sitting through the money making junk.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cvfd5342
    United States7 months ago
  • Stay Low and Go!

    Fantastic Podcast! I love the stories from the N.Y. guys and really enjoy the banter between them and the crew. Thank you for this great Podcast! I take something away from each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1 Capt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Saddle Up, it’s Work

    I really enjoy these guys and their banter. I hope more current members get to appear on the podcast. Great humor and good stories. Sometimes I don’t listen to the 2 hour + podcast episodes, but I realize that many retired members and career firefighters love that. Highly recommend this podcast, love it when they ‘bust balls’!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillBlaster1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great stories and even better guest!

    Love all the stories told by the awesome guest! True heroes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ckress409
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

celebrates firefighting culture and mentorship but can skew nostalgic
audio quality and editing sometimes a drawback for some listeners
-engaging stories from the fire service; authentic and entertaining
long-form, kitchen-table vibe is unique and compelling
great banter and deep insights from veterans

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.309 | FDNY | LIEUTENANT JOHN DI RIENZO
Q: So what makes you decide to retire then, Brown? What happened? Did you slip on a banana peel? Did you get hurt? What happens?
After 33 years on the job, with his children heading to college, he wanted to travel with one child's Division I lacrosse team. He said the work had begun to feel old and that he was ready to retire.
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.309 | FDNY | LIEUTENANT JOHN DI RIENZO
Q: Did you go to college? Out of high school would you do? What was the plan?
Di Rienzo attended community college, worked in dispatch, and considered nursing after training as an EMT and advanced EMT. He later took the NYPD exam and joined the police department.
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.308: FDNY | CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT | JOHN ESPOSITO
Q: If you had to change one thing that maybe you can't change or that is taking too long, what would be something that you would think is something that you really want to accomplish that might be taking too long or might not happen?
Esposito identifies communication with field personnel as a major frustration. He says department messages and operational changes can be difficult to get consistently understood and applied across the department.
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.308: FDNY | CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT | JOHN ESPOSITO
Q: Do the increased population and building construction mean FDNY will reorganize some of the disbanded companies, such as 261 and 212?
Esposito says run volume and population are increasing, while unit availability is strained, but the department has not looked at increasing companies. Finding suitable sites and building new facilities are significant obstacles.
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | Ep.305 | NEWARK F.D. | CAPTAIN RICH COOPER
Q: What was it like joining Rescue 1 on day one?
I walked into Rescue 1 and immediately connected with the crew; I was eager to prove myself and planned to respond to every fire in the city, which began with a high-intensity first-night shift.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on veteran firefighters sharing firsthand experiences from the front lines, often interwoven with humor and kitchen-table banter. Episodes frequently cover firefighting tactics, department culture, notable incidents, leadership lessons, and personal journeys—from probie days to retirement—along with stories that celebrate camaraderie and resilience within the fire service. A standout element is the long-running emphasis on legacy, mentorship, and preserving firefighting history through guests, books, and media projects. Potential listeners who want authentic, story-driven insights into firefighting culture, with a healthy dash of humor, will likely find this highly engaging; sponsors may appreciate the clearly defined fire... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. John Di Rienzo
2. John Esposito
3. Mike Donovan
4. Rob Carlo
5. Rich Cooper
6. Rob Milner
7. David Rocco
8. Brian Burik

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