The Kitchen Table

Kenneth Delaney
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I sit down and interview mostly firemen about their lives and careers. But I am broadening my audience by starting to interview anyone with an interesting story and life.

  1. 2D AGO

    FDNY FF TONY BONFIGLIO L34 & L173. Author of TALES FROM THE TILLER

    Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with a true gentleman of the FDNY. Firefighter TONY BONFIGLIO. FF BONFIGLIO got on the job in 1983 and was assigned to one of the busiest truck companies in Manhattan. Ladder 34. Ladder 34 is a Tiller Truck and is in Washington Heights. They are housed with 84 Engine. Tony caught many fires in his 15 years in 34 truck. Including working during the infamous 1992 Washington Heights riots. Eventually Tony transferred to L173 in Howard Beach Queens, where he would deal with the toughest incidents of his career. The line of duty death of Captain Vincent Fowler in 1999 and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  Tony finally retired in 2004 and Through it all, he has kept his story telling and sense of humor intact. So much so that he was encouraged to write a book about his time on the FDNY. This is where TALES FROM THE TILLER was born. Tony tells about his experiences on the job and leaves his legacy for a lifetime to come. His stories and writing ability, will not let you put his book down and before you know, you turn the last page, leaving you wanting more. Tony also was a guest on the extremely popular THEO VON PODCAST.  Thank you Tony for sitting at my Kitchen Table and sharing your story.  All links to TALES FROM THE TILLER below.  You can buy Tales from the Tiller at: tonybonfiglio.com. Or Amazon  check out Tony on instagram@tonybonfiglio34 For full video experience log on and subscribe to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 54m

  2. MAR 4

    FDNY ASSISTANT CHIEF MICHAEL MEYERS Active

    Today I had the honor to chop it up, with Active FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Meyers. Chief Meyers is the current Chief of Training for the entire FDNY. He has 35+ years on The Job. He oversees training for everything from field units to probies at the rock. From online training to hands on training and everything in between.  He is also Car 15, when he is the city wide commander, and responds to multiple alarm fires. Chief Meyers was hired in 1991 and assigned to L175 out of probie school. Transferred to Rescue 4 in 1998. Ladder 11 as a Lt. in 2001. Ladder 4 as a Captain in 2003. Battalion 9 in 2007. Deputy Chief 2017. FDNY Chief of Safety in 2018. And FDNY Chief of Training 2024. He was also the liaison to the NYC OEM.  He is on the FDNY IMT. And FDNY Bravest Football team member.  Chief Meyers has responded to many high profile incidents while on the job. 9/11, Hurricane Irene, Super storm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and Gustov, The 1st WTC bombing. Con ed steam explosion, Miracle on the Hudson, 2 Major crane collapses and Hurricane Harvey, just to name a few. Chief Meyers father and brother served on the FDNY, Another brother in Nassau PD, and 1 Brother in The USAF. Thank you Chief for you and your family’s service, and thank you for taking the time out and choppin’ it up with me. For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 53m

  3. FEB 19

    FDNY Lt. JIM “ BIG MAC” McCLUSKEY L-30 Ret.

    Today I had the pleasure of sitting and choppin’ it up with Retired FDNY Lt. Jim “Big Mac” McCluskey. Lt. McCluskey became a Sandhog with Local 147 union, directly upon graduation of High School, in 1972. He worked in many of the water and train tunnels around the city of New York. He was appointed to the FDNY in 1981. He was assigned to Engine 45 out of probie school. Transferred to Ladder 58 in 1983. And onto Rescue 4 in 1992. He was promoted to Lt. in 1995 where he was assigned to Ladder 30. He worked 14 years in the Harlem Zoo until retirement in 2009. 28 total years on the FDNY. Also a Sandhog simultaneously in the years on the FDNY. Lt. McCluskey has been recognized for his service numerous times over his career with a number of unit citations and medals.  Thanks again to The Angel of Harlem, for visiting The Kitchen Table.  For Full video experience log onto Youtube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 54m

  4. FEB 11

    Deputy Chief PAUL WALSH of The NEW BRITAIN, CT Fire Department Ret.

    Today I had the honor of choppin’ it up with Retired DEPUTY CHIEF PAUL WALSH of the NEW BRITAIN, CT Fire Department. Chief Walsh has over 37 years of Fire Service. He started in the Newington CT Volunteer FD in 1979. Got hired professionally on the New Britain CT FD in 1985. And assigned to Engine 5. Was promoted to LT. in 2000 and assigned to Engine 7. Promoted to Capt. In 2008 and assigned to Engine 2. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 2014 and subsequently retired in 2022. He also volunteered with the Kensington FD with his sons MATT and TYLER. In fact The Walsh family has a storied history in the Fire service amassing a total of well over 350 combined years, and counting, of Fire service. Truly an amazing family! Chief Walsh has numerous unit citation and a rescue award for his bravery while serving in NBFD. He also is an extremely talented artist and has painted hundreds of firefighter portraits and scenes. Links to Paul Walsh prints below. He also designed the CT State Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Link below. Thank you Chief for sitting down with me and thank you for your service!  For full video experience go to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59  Links: https://www.paulwalshprints.com/index.html https://ragtopfire.com/pages/helmet-restoration-learn-more https://www.ctffm.net https://www.instagram.com/nbfd_car3?igsh=eWx3YTZ5Z3c0Nmk2

    1h 46m

  5. JAN 27

    CEO of RELIANT FITNESS and Former CALFIRE FIREFIGHTER, BRAD DUNN

    Today I had the honor of sitting with the founder and CEO of RELIANT FITNESS, BRAD DUNN. Brad started his online Fitness/Buisness/Mentorship and Life program, while he was a CALFIRE Fireman, in Southern California. Brad worked in CALFIRE, at Station 15 and 30, among others. He fought numerous Wildfires, structure fires and ran Medical calls. After turning his life around by finding sobriety, He started his online coaching business, RELIANT FITNESS. His background in health and fitness was a great base to get his business off the ground. In just a few short years Brad has built RELIANT FITNESS, into a power house company, where he has over 700,000 followers on instagram, and has hundreds of clients at any given time.  Brad has helped hundreds, if not thousands of clients, turn their lives around, by getting in shape, getting sober, building their businesses and overall become better human beings.  His relatability, knowledge and transparency, make him one of the best and most sought after coaches out there today. If you are someone on the fence about getting on a program, I highly suggest looking into RELIANT FITNESS. Thank You Brad for taking the time out and chopping it up with me on The Kitchen Table! You can find BRAD DUNN and RELIANT FITNESS on instagram@reliant.fitness For full video experience go to YouTube@thekitchentable59

    1h 46m

  6. JAN 19

    FDNY CAPT. J PATRICK CLEARY E-59 Ret.

    O Captain my Captain! Today I sat down with FDNY Retired Captain Patrick Cleary E-59.  Captain Cleary joined the FDNY 4/91 and assigned to E266 out of Proby School. He transferred to E53 4/93 and crossed the floor to L43 6/96. He was promoted to LT 3/02 and assigned to E219 in Brooklyn. Promoted to Capt. 6/04 and assigned to E59, The Harlem Zoo in the 16th Battalion. Captain Cleary retired 12/13/14. He also was on the FDNY Hockey team and played for 7 years. He also help organize and run the FDNY King of the Ice tournament between Firehouses.  Captain Cleary has a wealth of experience and knowledge and he was kind enough share his stories and insights while he served on the FDNY. He shares his 9/11 story,  which is not an easy thing to do for many firemen who had that experience. So I am grateful for that. Captain Cleary was highly respected in the Harlem Zoo, the 16th battalion and the FDNY. I know first hand because he was my captain.  Thanks again Captain.   For full video Experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 56m

  7. JAN 19

    FDNY BC CHARLES F. WILLIAMS 9th Battalion Ret.

    Today I had the honor of talking with Retired FDNY Battalion Commander, of the 9th Battalion in Midtown Manhattan. Chief Charlie Williams.  Chief Williams experience is second to none. He started his career in 1973  in L110 and worked 35 years. Working in some of the great companies along the way. Rescue 2 and Squad 41 to name a couple.  He’s been Through the War Years of a gritty NYC, was laid off by the FDNY for a year and a half, worked the blackouts and 9/11, Chief Williams has seen it all. He has worked alongside some of the greats of the FDNY. Patty Brown and Ray Downey to name a few. His name should be spoken in the same breath as those legends. I felt his story needed to get on record, to pass along to a new generation of firefighters. All firemen can learn from his experience and stories.  I hope you enjoy the interview. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Channel. hope you enjoy the interview. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Channel.    A list of Chief Williams career is to follow.      Appointment to FDNY 11/73 L110-1974 L28 -1978 Rescue 2-1982      Promoted to LT. 1987 L-30-1988 Squad 41-1990 L-156-1991 L-166-1992     Promoted to Capt. 1993 E-283-1993     Promoted to BC 1999 Battalion 9 1999-2008.      Goldenkranz Medal 1979 L-28      McElligot Medal 1987 R-2

    1h 48m

  8. JAN 19

    FDNY CAPT. STEVE ELLIOTT L-23 Ret.

    Today I sat with Retired FDNY Captain Steve Elliott. Capt. Elliott has 33 plus years on the FDNY, starting out at L-30, The Harlem Zoo, in 1991. He was promoted to Lt. in 2003 and was assigned to L-4, The Pride of Midtown. He was then promoted to Captain in 2008 and was assigned to L-23, Vinegar Hill, where he served as the longest tenured Captain, at 14 years. Capt. Elliott has numerous unit citations and 2 medals including the Hugh Bonner medal and the Elsasser Medal. Capt. Elliott was also involved in a Life Saving Rope Rescue. Along with all that Fire Department experience, Capt. Elliott also served as a United States Marine, and was deployed to the Persian Gulf to assist in liberating Kuwait, in Operation Desert Storm. He also assisted in incidents in Somalia and humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh. Capt. Elliott’s experiences are second to none, I learned a lot from him in this interview and got to know him better as a person. It was truly an honor to listen to his story. Thank you and I hope everyone enjoys the interview.  For Full Video Experience log on to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 35m
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I sit down and interview mostly firemen about their lives and careers. But I am broadening my audience by starting to interview anyone with an interesting story and life.

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    Kenneth Delaney
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