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Fire Service Breaking News: Volunteer Politics, Fireground Tactics & Real-World Incidents | Ted & Tactics Ep. 3 Jan 12, 2026

🎙 Ted & Tactics – Episode 3

Fire Service Breaking News, Volunteer Politics, and Fireground Decision-Making

In Episode 3 of Ted & Tactics, the crew dives into real-time fire service breaking news, fireground tactics, and the realities of volunteer and career fire service politics.

This episode features our first-ever guest, Bob “The Energy Dude,” as we discuss burnout, leadership challenges, and how fire departments must evolve to survive. We also monitor live emergency alerts, break down recent fire incidents, and examine real-world decisions made under pressure.

This episode is raw, unfiltered, and built for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and first responders who want honest conversation about the job.

🚒 Topics Covered

Breaking fire service news as it happens
Volunteer fire department politics and burnout
Fireground tactics and forcible entry decisions
Leadership failures and accountability
Real-time incident monitoring and response discussion
Why departments that refuse to adapt lose members

📰 Articles & Stories Discussed

🔗 Local Fire Chief Accused in Theft Scheme Involving Maryland Fire Companies
ABC27 News
https://www.abc27.com/local-news/local-fire-chief-accused-in-theft-scheme-involving-maryland-fire-companies/

🔗 Doorbell Camera Captures Neighbor Rescuing Family from House Fire (Middle River, MD)
Baltimore County Fire Department / Local News

🔗 DCFD Cuts Door & Accidently Saws A Victim
DC Chainsaw Incident

🔗 Retirees Blindsided by Insurance Benefit Changes (Conway, SC)
WBTW News 13

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tED & Tactics Ep. 2 | Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths, Aviation Crashes & FDNY Leadership Controversy Jan 05, 2026

In Episode 2 of tED & Tactics, Ian and Spray Nine break down current events shaping the fire service, mixing real fireground experience with honest, unfiltered discussion.

This episode covers:

A recent midair helicopter collision and what aviation crash response really looks like for firefighters - https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/two-pilots-killed-after-helicopters-collided-in-new-jersey-are-identified/4324211/
Firefighter occupational cancer being officially recognized as a Line of Duty Death and why this matters nationwide - https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/12/klobuchar-and-cramer-s-honoring-our-fallen-heroes-act-heads-to-the-president-s-desk
The controversy surrounding FDNY leadership appointments and fire service credibility - https://nypost.com/2025/12/27/us-news/elon-musk-slams-mamdanis-fdny-commissioner-pick-over-lack-of-experience-people-will-die
Fireground command, arriving assignments, and adapting tactics in real time
Physical fitness vs functional fitness in the fire service
Volunteer fire department staffing struggles and culture change - https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/well-be-waiting-for-the-call-reorganized-all-volunteer-ind-fd-ready-for-calls

From aviation incidents to policy decisions, this episode focuses on what firefighters are actually dealing with—on and off the fireground.

🚒 tED & Tactics is a weekly podcast focused on fire service current events, tactics, leadership, and the hard conversations others avoid.

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If You Ain't First, You Are Last! Dec 29, 2025

Ted & Tactics launches with hosts Ian (from Brotherhood Buffs) and Tim “Spray Nine,” a weekly podcast focused on firefighting news, real tactics, and first‑responder issues.

In this episode they discuss a deadly gas explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, a legal dispute impacting a volunteer fire company, and the milestone of all‑female engine crews, sharing firsthand experience and lessons learned.

Links To News Articles:

Pa Nursing Home

NY Volunteer Legal Dispute

All Female Engine Companies

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Episode 16 - The Audio Actually Works Apr 05, 2022

Finally we figured out how to make the audio work without having to bring in Dusty!

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To much to write, best to just listen.

Episode 15 - Not Dusty Fault This Time Mar 11, 2022

We would love to blame Dusty for the audio but for once he is off the hook.
In this episode we have the full band back together. Ian forgot to pick the proper audio channel but the good news is you can hear everything we talked about. The list goes on:

-Buffs Get Pranked
-Will Ian Join A Volunteer Firehouse
-Follow Up On The Pizza Party
-UCrane Shirts
-Leadership Class

So much to cover can't list it all.
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Episode 14 - Full Length And Deep Feb 23, 2022

In this full length episode we catch up on a lot:

Where have the buffs been
Dusty Promotes
Dan and Ian "Retire"
Dan Becomes A Free Agent
James Is A CIA Agent
Katelyn Becomes A Volunteer Firefighter
"Shero"
The Wars Over
What's your love language

...and so much more!

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Finally! Episode 13 & Yes We Need Dusty Back Feb 21, 2022

Finally we got Episode 13 released. Who would have thought we would miss Dusty so much.

In this episode we let it all out.
Episode 14 to come out shortly

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Episode 12 - We Messed Up! (More Serious Conversation) May 19, 2021

This episode we get more serious than most podcasts. We dive deep into conversation about several topics, but worse of all, we realize after recording that we weren't using the right microphone input. #WeNeedAStudio

Ball Tapping
Dan's Buff
Baltimore Fire - Social Media Comments
New Store Launch & Gear
IAFF & What we get from it?
Arlington Hazing
Dusty's Joining a Volunteer Fire Department
Social Media Questions & Comments

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Episode 11 -James is Back w/a Special Guest! May 03, 2021

In this episode of the Fresh Pot we discuss:

James' Status from an undisclosed location
Dan's Sister stops in to talk shop
Dan's Childhood
The Bathhouse
Overnight mass shooting
Ian's Injury and how he'll now have the summer off

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Episode 10 - Bobby D. - Philly Trifecta - Union Talk - Firefighter Health Apr 20, 2021

We have been away for quite some time and we are sorry. Constant requests for a Fresh Pot across all platforms and in-person has brought us out of hiding and landed a random guest in our office to record.

Philly Trifecta & The Best Cheesesteak in Philly
Bobby D Joining the Volunteer Firehouse for the first time.
Memory Lane - Shop Talk
Dan does an enema
Teaching the blind - literally.
Ian runs for Union Vice President
Oreo Cookies & Milk
Firefighter Health & Safety - Sauna, Acupuncture, Chiropractor
Social Media Questions & Comments

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Episode 9 - Fresh Pot 4/7/2020 - Special Live Show Apr 08, 2020

On this episode of Fresh Pot, the boys sit down with a fresh pot of coffee and discuss:

James shows us his beach front view
Covid-19 conspiracy theories
Special Guest Mike Schley
Dan talks about titty dews
Positive Pressure Firefighting
Safety Vests
What color gear is better
Social Media Questions and Topics

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Episode 8 - Fresh Pot 02/05/2020 - We're Back for 2020 Feb 05, 2020

On this episode of Fresh Pot, the boys sit down with a fresh pot of coffee and discuss:

Dusty is back from the deer woods
James gets a job and shares from Skype
Chief Miller comes to Baltimore
Tik Tok
Montana Woman Firefighter loses her job
Emergency Cringe
Will we be at Harrisburg?
Dan's road tour through BCFD
Social Media Questions & Topics

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Episode 7- Fresh Pot 10/30/19 - Special Edition: Answering Your Social Media Questions Oct 30, 2019

On this episode of Fresh Pot, the boys sit down with a fresh pot of coffee and discuss:

Completely answer your ridiculous questions you left for us on Facebook and Instagram. This one gets weird.

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Episode 6- Fresh Pot 10/15/19 - Dildogate, Red Turnout Gear, Bagpipes & Wildwood Recap Oct 16, 2019

On this episode of Fresh Pot, the boys sit down with a fresh pot of coffee and discuss:

Bashing Dusty-Part 23 of 456
Bagpipes and Funerals
Red Turnout Gear
Pedicures
DildoGate & Dan's Punishment Tour
Ejaculating anything you want!
Wildwood
BCFD Drama
Quints! Are they worthy?
James Volunteers at a Historic Center
#FollowTheRules
Additional social media questions!

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Episode 5- Fresh Pot 08/28/19 - BCFD Drama, Worst Firehouse Meals, LODD & More Aug 28, 2019

On this episode of Fresh Pot, the boys sit down with a fresh pot of coffee and discuss:

James beginning to volunteer?
Blue Lights and Volunteer Firefighting
Leg Hair vs. Arm Pit Hair
BCFD Drama-Schedule Change, Closing Companies
Firefighting Politics
Firehouse Guest Hospitality
Bed Wetting
Ian being recognized in the airport
Eckert Fire Tactics book
Brotherhood Buffs Breakdown Videos
LODD and Firefighter Parades
Volunteer Firefighting Urban vs Rural
Individual Wiping Techniques
Little Penisitis
Favorite and Worst Firehouse Meals
Picky Firehouse Eaters
What pisses you off most about the fire service?
Additional social media questions!

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Episode 4- Fresh Pot 08/08/19 - Pranks, Promotional Exams & FD Funerals Aug 08, 2019

On this episode of Fresh Pot, the boys sit down with a fresh pot of coffee and discuss:

Dusty's Busy Work-Life & His Upcoming TV Appearance
Stretching the 400' line!!!!! FOURRRRR!!!!
Truck vs Engine (Constant battle)
Uniform Policies
Volunteer Firehouse Recruitment
Wildwood Fire Convention: Will we be there?
Preparing for a Colonoscopy
Promotional Exams
NIOSH Reports: Do they tell the whole story?
FD Funerals
Getting Caught in a YouTube Wormhole
Best Firehouse Pranks
Pooping When The Tones Drop & How To Properly Wipe
When Can You Complain at Work?
Leaving Unfinished Work for the Next Shift
Social Media Topics and More!

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Episode 3- Fresh Pot 07/11/19 - Firehouse Etiquette Jul 11, 2019

James takes a break this week while still searching for a job and we bring in a guest: Jesse, an OG at the BHB table. The boys discuss everything from Dan's Recap of Sea Isle fire that he damn near predicted in Episode 2, social media banter, critics on firefighting videos, proper firehouse etiquette and discuss your social media topics including bleaching of body parts! This is worth the listen.

Episode 2 - Fresh Pot 06/13/19 - Ian Visits a Medium! Jun 14, 2019

On this episode of Fresh Pot, the boys sit down with a fresh pot of coffee and discuss:

The New Online Store and website: www.brotherhoodbuffs.com
Phone call with Jeremy from National Fire Radio
Incident and phone call with a Cecil County Volunteer Fire Chief (And things get hairy)
Potential BUFF BUS in Baltimore
Internet training tactics...What the fuck is going on here?
The question that started the podcast!
Gender, Race, and Love affiliation in the fire service
Volunteer Years and Skipping Sex for a JOB
IAN VISITS A MEDIUM???? WTF???
Future Beach Buffing on Vacation
The future of selling coffee
Social Media Topics and Shout Outs!

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Episode 1 - Fresh Pot 05/20/19 - Welcome to the Podcast! May 22, 2019

Ian, Dan, James, and Dusty sit down and bring you their first ever podcast to get a look at what goes on in the minds of the Brotherhood Buffs. An introduction to the edgy, firehouse table talk that will show true conversations that go on inside the firehouse. The guys give an introduction as to who they are, they talk about the Harrisburg Fire Expo from the weekend including the much-discussed hi-five that left Ian hanging live on Facebook while hundreds watched. Go Get 'Em Brothers!

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