NJ Fire Guys

By: Nick Palumbo Jr
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  • Summary

  • 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.

    #NJFireGuys #FireGuys #NJ #FIRE #NJFire #NewJersey #Jersey #JerseyBoys #GardenState #FirePodcast #Podcast #Firefighting #Leadership #Fireman #FireTraining #Training #WhatExit #PumpHoseNotGas #TheOV #TheOutsideVent
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  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-029 w/ Chief Andrew Avantagiato

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-029 w/ Chief Andrew Avantagiato
    Aug 30 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run #: 24-029
    Date: August 29, 2024
    Guest: Chief Andrew Avantagiato

    Fire Chief Andrew Avantagiato began his career in emergency services as a Cadet in the Spotswood First Aid Squad in 2000. The following year he became a junior firefighter with the Spotswood Fire Department in 2001. He quickly developed a passion for public safety and went on to work as an EMT at the Medical Center in Jersey City, later serving Monroe Township EMS.

    In 2008, Vinny joined the Department of Defense, beginning his career with Fort Monmouth Fire & Emergency Services in New Jersey. He later transferred to Fort Riley, Kansas, where he continued to enhance his skills and leadership capabilities.

    In 2021, Chief Avantagiato left the Department of Defense and was appointed as the Chief of Department for the City of Herington, Kansas. In his current role, he leads the department with a focus on enhancing fire safety, fostering a culture of teamwork, and ensuring the highest standards of service for the community. Chief Avantagiato's extensive experience and commitment to public safety have made him a respected leader in the fire service.

    Andrew also served as a member of the NJ EMS Task Force where he filled several roles until his relocation to Kansas.

    Chief Andrew Avantagiato
    Herington Fire Department
    700 S. Broadway St.
    Herington KS 67449
    Firechief@cityofherington.com
    (785) 258-0336 Cell
    (785) 258-3020 Office
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-028 w/ Chief Peter Griese

    NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-028 w/ Chief Peter Griese
    Aug 23 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-028
    Date: August 22, 2024
    Guest: Chief Pete Griese

    Battalion Chief Peter Griese was appointed to the Jersey City Fire Department in 1982. He began his 42-year journey as a firefighter he worked in the Downtown section of the city at Engine Companies 1 and 4. He then moved to the Bergen section in the center of JC at Engine Company 20 for 6 1/2 years. When Engine 20 was disbanded in 1991, Peter was assigned to the newly reinstated Rescue Company 1.

    Promoted to Captain in June 1992, he spent 1 year at Ladder Company 8 then spent several years at Engine Company 15. In 1999 he took over as the Captain of Rescue 1, spending 7+ years there before being promoted to Battalion Chief in April 2006.

    Upon promotion he was assigned to the Training Division for just over a year. Filling in BC spots for several years he attained the assignment as 2nd Battalion Chief Group D in 2011, where he remains today.

    Peter has been a member of the Long Valley Volunteer Fire Company since June 1993 serving as Chief 3 times, and currently holds the rank of Assistant Chief.

    Beginning in 1999 he worked for 20 years as an instructor at the Morris County Fire Academy. Additionally Peter worked for several private fire training companies. He spent several years as a HOT instructor for Firehouse Magazine at the Fire Expo in Baltimore, as well as being involved for 4 years at the Worcester Safety & Survival Seminars in Massachusetts.
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run #: 24-027 w/ Chief Constance Zappella

    NJ Fire Guys Run #: 24-027 w/ Chief Constance Zappella
    Aug 16 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-027
    Date: August 15, 2024
    Guest: Chief Constance Zappella

    Chief Constance Zappella began her fire service career when she was appointed to the Jersey City Fire Department in 2003, becoming the departments first female Firefighter. Upon graduation from the Proby School, Connie was assigned Engine 9 where she spent her first 5 years prior to transferring to Squad 4.

    After 8 years as a Firefighter in the 4th Battalion, Zappella promoted to Captain in 2011 and became part of the Command Staff of Engine Co. 17. Connie stayed at 17 Engine until 2017 when she again promoted to Battalion Chief. As Battalion Chief, Zappella’s first assignment was the Training Division, where she became a Level 2 Fire Instructor and oversaw several recruit classes. During this time Chief Zappella also decided to join one those classes and became an EMT.

    Chief Zappella was instrumental in creating the departments Field Training Officer Program, with the assistance of Lou Pepe and Chief Tony Della Rosa, which helps bring the Training Division up to compliance and increases the agency’s ISO rating. Chief Zappella filled the FTO position until assuming Command of the 2nd Battalion on Group A.

    In November of 2022 Chief Zappella promoted again to Deputy Chief and was again assigned to the Departments Division of Training. Since becoming the Chief of Training, Zappella has made it a priority to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and mandates, such as, IMS and Firefighter 2 standards.

    Beyond being the first career female Deputy Fire Chief in the Garden State, Zappella is also a loving and attentive mother to Erica (spelled like Merica) and a Licensed and practicing NJ Real Estate agent. Constance also holds degrees in Economics and Sociology and is NJ licensed Fire Official.

    #NJFireGuys #TheOutsideVent #FirePodcast #GardenState #Firefighting #Fireman #FireTraining #FireChat #NJ
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    1 hr and 20 mins
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