Occasional Firefighter Podcast

Jonathan Irula
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The Occasional Firefighter is a podcast for firefighters by firefighters where we can talk about the job and not necessarily about work.

Episodes

  1. 12/16/2021

    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.

    1h 11m

  2. 10/18/2021

    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.

    1h 6m

  3. 10/01/2021

    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.

    1h 4m

  4. 05/03/2021

    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.

    50 min

  5. 03/29/2021

    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.

    1h 4m

  6. 03/17/2021

    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.

    40 min

  7. Season 1 Trailer

    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.

    4 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

The Occasional Firefighter is a podcast for firefighters by firefighters where we can talk about the job and not necessarily about work.

Information

  • Creator
    Jonathan Irula
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Occasional Firefighter Podcast
  • Show Website
    Occasional Firefighter Podcast