Between Two Hydrants

Vito Impastato

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From Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, this is the Between Two Hydrants Podcast. Your information hub for all things ConFire.

08/29/2024

Between Two Hydrants- The ConFire Book Club

Sam and Vito sit down together to discuss a new program- the ConFire Book Club. It's a short one, so grab a book, relax, and enjoy!

27 min
08/14/2024

Rekindle- A Conversation with Andy and Ali

Sam and Vito are busy recording so enjoy this "Rekindle," the very first recording of Between to Hydrants with Andy and Ali, ConFire's very own physical therapists.

37 min
07/31/2024

Between Two Hydrants- A Candid Captain's Conversation

Sam and Vito sit down to have a very candid conversation with some of ConFire's senior officers to talk about the way things were, the way they are, and where we are headed. Captain's Jason Conner, Chris Ochoa, Dave Lindsey, Paul Lyons III, Ryan Fern, and Chris Freyler all offer up some nuggets of truth. Give it a listen!

1h 21m
07/21/2024

Between Two Hydrants- Special Episode July 21 Memorial

On this July 21st, Sam and Vito sit down with Retired Fire Captain Rick Stratton and Captain Dave Lindsey to reflect on the 17th anniversary of the Michelle Drive Incident where we lost Captain Matt Burton and Engineer Scott Desmond. Rick, Dave, and Sam spent significant time at Station 70 and the discussion is unique and at times raw. Please remember Scott and Matt today.

1h 8m
07/17/2024

Between Two Hydrants- Crew 12

Sam meets with Crew 12, ConFire's own Handcrew, to discuss what the Crew is, what they do, and how some of them got to the place they are. Captains Woods, Brunton, and Earhart join in as well. Give it a listen!

1h 7m
04/25/2024

Between Two Hydrants- Chief Tom Siragusa

Sam and Vito have the pleasure of sitting down with Retired Chief Tom Siragusa who retired as an Assistant Chief with San Francisco Fire Department in 2018. He was a CDF Firefighter, a Firefighter/Medic with San Rafael FD and joined the SFFD in 1982. A Firefighter, Chief's Aid, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chief, Tom shares reflections of decades of experience with Between Two Hydrants. 1:31:00 Retired Battalion Chief Dave George reads Tom's article "Just in for the day"

1h 55m
04/10/2024

Between Two Hydrants- Porter Rescue Fire

Sam and Vito sit down with the crew from Station 95, Bethel Island, to discuss a reported rescue fire last December. This fire had all indications of a potential rescue of an elderly woman. Bethel Island has many firefighting hurdles including water supply, ingress issues, and distance from other companies. Captain 95 does a good job describing and overcoming all those issues.

57 min
03/27/2024

Between Two Hydrants- Engineer TTQ

Sam and Vito sit down with Engineer's Gregory and Cross as well as Captain Dan Brooks to talk about the Engineer Train to Qualify process. Rachel and Cody talk about their initial thoughts of last year's new way of testing for the rank of engineer and what they thought when they finished. Dan talks about what the challenges were that first year and changes that are coming for this year. They whole group discusses our mission...to save lives. We reiterate that no matter what your job is in the Fire District, the mission is the same...to save lives. If you have any questions reach out to Vito vimpa@cccfpd.org

54 min

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Between Two Hydrants Trailer

Assistant Chief Vito Impastato & Captain Sam Nichols sit-down and discuss the Between Two Hydrants Podcast.

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From Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, this is the Between Two Hydrants Podcast. Your information hub for all things ConFire.

Creator

Vito Impastato
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

26
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Vito Impastato
Show Website

Between Two Hydrants