The Firehouse Logbook Podcast

Robby Dawson
  • 5.0 (14)
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  • Updated Biweekly

A retrospective look at the culture, traditions, legacies, and legends of the fire service. Where we came from, how we got here, and the people who led the way.

  1. Apr 20

    FHL Episode 87: The Paul Mauger Afterparty

    There were more stories than this to tell, but these are the only ones that can be let out into the wild. Enjoy this short one with a word of caution - there are some graphic descriptions of real life incidents in here. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast Website - www.firehouselogbook.captivate.fm Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

    7 min

  2. Apr 6

    FHL Episode 86: "Don't let the chain of command be a shackle" with Derrick Sawyer

    Derrick Sawyer got out of the Air Force never wanting to see a fire truck again, but the path showed itself. From Firefighter to Fire Commissioner in the Philadelphia Fire Department. Contact Derrick for speaking opportunities at DSOne@verizon dot net. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast Website - www.firehouselogbook.captivate.fm Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

    52 min

  3. Mar 23

    FHL Episode 85: "The Legend of the Mauger Pole" with Paul Mauger and Mark Berry

    Paul Mauger started out as a volunteer firefighter and volunteered to be a fire dispatcher, and ultimately became the Fire Chief of Chesterfield Fire and EMS. He overcame some diversity in that journey, but I am glad to have worked for him in a couple of different positions - even when I almost wore an orange helmet. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast Website - www.firehouselogbook.captivate.fm Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

    1h 7m

  4. Mar 12

    FHL Episode 84: "It's bad if you wish someone would bomb your own neighborhood" with Ozzie Mirkhah

    "Ozzie" Azarang Mirkhah came to the US as a college student and has worked on protecting firefighters with fire protection systems for years with the Las Vegas Fire Department. Now, he's honoring the memory of a firefighter from his homeland, Hamid Mahdavi - killed in the line of duty in Iran. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast

    45 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    Episode 83: "You're gonna be live on CSPAN" with Mike Williams

    Mike Williams will be retiring January 1, but not from serving his community. He will continue his volunteer service at his local FD and service to his family at home. Mike's stories of working alongside the DEA, bumping into a congressman then testifying on "The Hill", and responding to hurricanes could have gone on for hours more. Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast Website - www.firehouselogbook.captivate.fm Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

    1h 23m

  6. 12/01/2025

    Episode 82: "This job is what you make it" with Jerry Pruden Part 2

    This is the second part of the conversation with retired Captain Jerry Pruden. His career spanned 44 plus years and he's not done yet. His ongoing work withe Burn Foundation, Burn Camps, and The Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Foundation continues to show how his selfless service is an inspiration to everyone he's ever worked with. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast

    45 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    Episode 81: "It was my fire station, my shift . . ." With Captain Jerry Pruden

    This is part one of a great conversation with 44+ year veteran of the Chesterfield Fire and EMS Department. Subscribe to make sure you get part 2 next week. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast

    45 min

  8. 10/13/2025

    FHL Episode 80: "The FDNY 23 Truck Rule" With Joel Kanasky and Bill Niemann

    Joel Kanasky was a volunteer firefighter in New York and went on to be a US Marine and firefighter in Virginia before returning to the Big Apple and serving on FDNY Rescue 1. Now living in Bon Aire in the Caribbean, he stays connected to the fire service through Training Days, a nonprofit organization focusing on supporting the entire fire service family. Check them out at www.trainingdays.org. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast

    1h 4m
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A retrospective look at the culture, traditions, legacies, and legends of the fire service. Where we came from, how we got here, and the people who led the way.

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  • Creator
    Robby Dawson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Robby Dawson
  • Show Website
    The Firehouse Logbook Podcast