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Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

Gettin Salty Experience
FDNY
Firefighting
9/11
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 guests, retired FDNY veterans with well over 50 years of experience, Chief John Norman, Hank Molle and Paul Hashagen. This will be an exciting episode for sure! We will be sitting down for a drill at the kitchen t... more

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Be sure and join us with our special guest, 20 year veteran of the Dublin Fire Brigade, Firefighter Gerard Devine. Tune in as we jump across the pond and see what it's like with the DFB. Firefighter Devine is also an award-winning Irish poet who has ... more

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Be sure to tune into our next segment of "NEVER FORGET” on our Youtube channel with special guest, Kristina Moon. We will be paying Tribute to her husband FDNY FF Billy Moon Rescue 2 who died on Dec. 20, 2022. Billy was a 21 year veteran of the FDNY,... more

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Be sure and join us "live" on our Youtube Channel Thursday July 30th.

Our special guest will be retired 37 year FDNY veteran, Captain John

Ceriello of Rescue Company 1. We will be sitting down for a drill at

the kitchen table..shooting the sh$t. T... more

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Recent Guests

Gerard Devine
Dublin Fire Brigade firefighter and poet
Dublin Fire Brigade
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.301 | DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE | GERARD DEVINE
Kristina Moon
300th guest, widow of Billy Moon, founder of Billy Moon Foundation
Billy Moon Foundation
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 300 | TRIBUTE TO FDNY RESCUE 2 BILLY MOON
Serge Burack
FDNY Lieutenant
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Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 299 | FDNY LIEUTENANT | SERGE BURACK
Captain Jim Grismer
FDNY Captain, guest on the episode
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 298 | FDNY | CAPTAIN JIM GRISMER
Kory Pern
Editor/Owner of Crackyl Magazine
Crackyl Magazine
Episode: The Gettin' Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 297 I Crackyl Meets Gettin Salty!
Captain Paul Brown
Captain, FDNY; author of Rising from Ground Zero
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 296 | FDNY | CAPTAIN PAUL BROWN
Richard Blatus
FDNY Assistant Chief, guest on episode
FDNY
Episode: GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.295 I FDNY ASSISTANT CHIEF RICHARD BLATUS
James Hanlon
Cinematographer and firefighter; subject of the episode; author
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.294. | FDNY | FF JAMES HANLON
Kevin Kubler
Author of the book about the war years in NYC firefighting
Author, Gettin Salty Experience Podcast
Episode: GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep. 293 | Author's Corner | Kevin Kubler

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 States2 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
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    Cvfd5342
    United States5 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 States9 months 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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Talking Points

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GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.301 | DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE | GERARD DEVINE
Q: What sparked your interest in firefighting and poetry?
A mix of family influence, community ties, and a personal turning point after an injury led me to write poetry as a form of expression, eventually turning it into performance and a way to honor colleagues.
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST | Ep.12 | DRILLING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE - FIRE DYNAMICS
Q: What would you say is the most important point to stress to new firefighters about fire dynamics?
Treat every fire as potentially vent-limited until you determine otherwise; control ventilation, coordinate with teammates, and ensure water is ready before forcing further in, to improve chances of a safe interior operation.
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.292 | FDNY CAPTAIN | JOHN CERIELLO
Q: How did you decide to pursue a role with Rescue 1 and later Squad 18?
It involved a combination of mentorship, opportunities presented by colleagues, and a desire to expand learning beyond a single engine company. A pivotal moment was when a fellow firefighter recommended pursuing a role in the elite units to challenge oneself and gain broader experience.
GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.284 | FDNY | LT. RAY STRONG
Q: How did Ray get into motorcycling and start the Axemen chapter?
Ray explains that the idea grew from a conversation in Rescue 4 and a desire to honor and give back to FDNY families, especially after 9/11. He gathered a core group from Rescue 4, formed the chapter in 2013, and used fundraising rides to support special needs children and other FDNY charitable causes.
GETTIN’ SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.285: FDNY | BATTALION CHIEF JOSEPH McHUGH
Q: What was your experience with promotions and transfers early on?
I moved around several engine and truck companies to gain experience, learned from seasoned chiefs, and ultimately found my niche in the Safety Battalion, where I learned to lead safety initiatives citywide.

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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. Gerard Devine
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4. Captain Jim Grismer
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7. Richard Blatus
8. James Hanlon

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