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NJ Fire Guys

NJ Fire Guys

By: Nick Palumbo Jr
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 NJ Fire Guys Podcast is aimed to highlight the controversial philosophy that The Greatest Firemen have roots in The Garden State.

Each "Run" will of NJ Fire Guys will feature a guest who has made an influential and impactful contribution to the fire service. Volunteer or career, past or present, these men and women have served the fire and emergency services in or out of the State of New Jersey.

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  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 25-006 Jason Rivera

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 25-006 Jason Rivera
    Jun 20 2025
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 25-006
    Date: June 19
    Guest: Jason Rivera
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    Jason Rivera is a 31-year veteran of the fire service and has served in career and volunteer departments starting in Boonton, NJ. Jason began his career service with Picatinny Arsenal where he worked until leaving for Stamford, CT. He retired from the Stamford Fire Department after 14 years, while serving as the Captain of Rescue 1/ Acting Deputy Chief. He is currently a Firefighter for the New Haven (CT) Fire Department assigned to the Special Operations firehouse.
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    He is a current Lieutenant and Past-Chief of the Newtown (CT) Hook and Ladder Fire Company, a Firefighter in Christiana (DE) and a Rescue Specialist with the FEMA USAR team MA-TF1.
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    Jason is a ProBoard certified Fire Service Instructor Level 3, has presented at FDIC International since 2017 and taught across the country and internationally.
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    Jason is the owner of Tactical Resource Fire Training LLC, a fire service training company focusing on fireground and rescue company disciplines as well as special operations. He also teaches for FAST Rescue Solutions in Philadelphia and Capitol Fire Training LLC in Maryland.
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    Jason has been published multiple times in Fire Engineering Magazine and was the recipient of the 2016 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award at the FDIC.
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    #NJFireGuys #NJ #NJFIRE #FirePodcast #Podcast #Fire #FireDuty #FlowandVent #Fireman #Firefighting #GardenState #JerseyShore #NorthJersey #BoontonFire #NewHavenFire #FDIC #FireEngineering
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 25-005 Capt. Rob LeBrun

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 25-005 Capt. Rob LeBrun
    Jun 13 2025
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 25-005
    Date: June 12, 2025
    Guest Captain Robert LeBrun

    Captain Robert LeBrun is a dedicated and accomplished fire service professional with extensive experience across both volunteer and career departments. He currently serves as a Captain and the Training Officer for the Plainsboro Township Fire Department (NJ), a role he has held since 2022. He began his career with Plainsboro in 2021 as a full-time firefighter, steadily rising through the ranks due to his commitment to operational excellence and firefighter development.

    Captain LeBrun’s fire service journey also includes prior career service with the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (VA), Westampton Township Fire Department (NJ), Prince William County Fire Department (VA), and Hillsborough Township Fire District (NJ). In the volunteer fire service, he started with Jamesburg Fire Department in 2005, held numerous line officer positions and eventually moved out of town. After moving and joining he also served as Deputy Chief of East Windsor Fire Company No. 2, where he has been an active and respected leader.

    Beyond operations, Captain LeBrun is committed to fire prevention and education. Since 2018, he has served as a Fire Inspector for the East Windsor Township Fire Bureau, and in 2025, he was appointed Fire Official. He also contributes to regional firefighter development as an instructor with the Mercer County Fire Academy, a role he began in 2023.

    Captain LeBrun holds an Associate Degree from Essex County College and is finishing up a Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia Southern University. His dedication, leadership, and instructional impact continue to shape and strengthen the fire service in Central New Jersey and beyond.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run_25-004 Lieut Scott Callahan

    NJ Fire Guys Run_25-004 Lieut Scott Callahan
    Jun 4 2025
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#25- 004
    Date: May 29
    Lieut. Scott Callahan ⠀

    Lieutenant Scott Callahan is a seasoned fire service professional with 23 years of experience. He currently serves as a Lieutenant on both a Quint and Rescue unit with the Mount Laurel Fire Department, Station 362 A Platoon. Scott began his fire service career with the Maple Shade Fire Department, where he advanced through the ranks to Deputy Chief. He also served as an Assistant Institution Fire Chief at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital before joining Mount Laurel.

    An active leader within the fire service labor community, Scott is the current Vice President of Mount Laurel Professional Firefighters Local 4408, having previously served as President, Vice President, and Secretary. His longstanding commitment to the union reflects a deep dedication to the betterment of his fellow firefighters and the mission of the PFANJ.⠀

    Outside the firehouse, Scott maintains a strong commitment to health and fitness. He has played in the South Jersey Masters Soccer League with the Pennsauken team and has been an avid CrossFit athlete since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and is a proud husband and father of two.⠀
    #NJFireGuys #FireGuys #NJFire #Fireman #Firefighting #NJ #JerseyBoys #JerseyFire #GardenState #Podcast #FirePodcast #PFANJ #IAFF #MountLaurelFire
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    1 hr and 31 mins
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