Fire Department Chronicles - Ep. 002

[@FireDepartmentChronicles]

Thanks for having me on brother!

[@mike_pertz]

Thanks for coming on man! Great talking with you

[@mattklug9815]

I think dark humor has its place in most lifestyles. If not I guess I am just sick and twisted

[@teddygilmore1949]

Jason is clearly a smart guy, he knows what belongs and what doesn’t. He’s great at educating others through common sense, logic, and of course comedy. Fire Department Chronicles and Firefighter Now are easily the best channels on social media for positive and educational influence for public service and the general public.

[@john.ragone]

Check out the Fit to Fight Fire's podcast as well! Those guys are cut from the same cloth as these two.

[@lukeluthor6290]

Of course! And makes it funny that educates but also takes the piss out of it. I always turn to him for a good laugh haha

[@kaylamoose6531]

I love Jason's videos. Amazing person all over.

[@d.c.1235]

“It’s the best job on the face of the planet” Couldn’t agree more.

[@lmccarty2201]

Where I live, if you call 911, 9 times out of 10 the Fire department is the 1st to get to the scene. It doesn't matter what it is.

[@SobaOfPulaski]

FDC and FirefighterNOW are two of the best channels addressing anything fire service, whether it be fitness, mental health, comedy, advice, etc. Keep it up y’all.

[@railfankasey]

As a volunteer of 9 years this channel, Jason's channel and Fenton's channel, are not only hilarious, but accurate! Even as a volunteer, the things you guys talk about, along with the stuff in the videos. Is spot on and everytime I show my non first responder friends the content they just scratch their heads while I'm laughing histerically or soaking stuff in. Keep up the amazing work!

[@bryanspeidel7495]

Got to meet Jason at fdic. This man and firefighter Fenton have saved my life. Pulled me out of my darkest days. They are great guys glad I got to meet them. (And get photos)

[@manubishe]

He's known as the guy that tries to catch you howling at the moon. And his facemaking skills are great.

[@TheJberrie]

Just had to delay my morning routine by 33 minutes. Totally worth it though.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

This is my first time viewing this show and I need to say, what a fantastic job talking about the REAL issues within the emergency services. I am now a subscriber and encourage others to also subscribe. Nice work, keep it up.

[@mike_pertz]

Thank you! FYI I'm no stranger to your channel and vids. Keep up the great work brother!

[@ThatWeirdoRightThere]

Jason’s Fire Department Chronicles never fail to make me laugh. It’s great to see him have a sit down conversation and explain how it got started and seeing another side of him. This guy is so relatable and like he said “there’s definitely one guy like him in every fire department across the world”

[@independentliberty9628]

Dark humor starts the conversation and pushes us toward coping. It's better to make light of heavy situations before you get crushed.

[@jadsmvs8651]

Word

[@yogirizki3529]

im Indonesian FF, i love Jason's channel so much and i think i became your channel's fan as well. keep it up brother!

[@justinspelatz2351]

Mike and Jason! Cool vid, and thanks to both of you fellas for replying to my emails and sharing encouragement and support. You guys rock!

[@garykluckner3883]

As a volunteer for almost 19 year. Jason love the humor.

[@FronteirWolf]

My dad had a mental breakdown, and I find a way to make it funny, 'cause he did some crazy things that day. My mum told me and my brother it wasn't a secret and that we were allowed to talk about it. Dark humour could also help people who aren't EMS etc, but go through potentially traumatic stuff.

[@Lateralus665]

One banger after another. Really love this channel!

[@benjiyogi639]

This is awesome. Thank you for this amazing content. I'm a volunteer firefighter and I appreciate the vollie respect. Also currently working toward becoming a career firefighter and this is what I need to keep grounded and focused through the process.

[@mike_pertz]

Thanks for that!

[@coveredbridgeman4916]

Thank You Both for Your Inspiration & You all be Safe.

[@coveredbridgeman4916]

Thank You for Your Service & I'm Looking forward to Ordering Some Fire House Coffee ☕ & I Hope it's Nice & Strong, just The way I Like it.

[@gregchaffin9392]

Love the shout out to us vollies!

[@Storyteller543]

I got the notification and was pleasantly surprised seeing Jason's face.

[@manubishe]

First I saw Jason's face, and then noticed it has more than 3 minutes of Jason.

[@cesarlozada6135]

Not going to lie. These are bangers. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@xMACHOxMANx]

Thanks for not lying. Everyone here on the internet really appreciates your honesty.

[@chrisspiewak2341]

Thank you guys so much for the videos amazing content. I work at a volunteer station came in really late at 38 and yes agreed the brother hood makes you want to be there against anything else that may be going on .

[@jordans1917]

I love FF department chronicles, he’s from Florida as well and I’d love to meet him some day

[@patrickfagan7326]

Outstanding discussion Gentlemen! Appreciate the volunteer support as well!

[@skippit15]

Super video! Thanks for sharing your respect for volunteer firefighters! (almost 30 years in)

[@1052EMS]

FDC rocks my world and brings sanity to EMS/FD! Love you brother! Thx🚑❤️🚒

[@anthonyt.4812]

Thank you guys, these two have been my inspiration; didn't expect to see this, didn't know how much I needed it. Good luck to anyone who's thinking about jumping into the service.

[@mike_pertz]

Thanks man I really appreciate that! I'm glad you liked the episode. I have some more planned in the very near future so I hope you like those as well.

[@anthonyt.4812]

@@mike_pertz thank you so much I can’t wait to see what’s in store

[@SethAshworth]

BEST VIDEO YET. I have watched and learned alot from here. But this one was 100%

[@hankgs]

One of the biggest changes in the Fire Service is the social / physical station changes in the last 10 years or so... THEN: No computers /cell phones and private dorm rooms... Those changes have caused ISOLATION that wasn't present "back in the day". NOW: Gnarly call, you go back to the station and everyone goes into their private dorm rooms... You have to process "that call" ASAP . Not talking / joking or acknowledging what you did, saw and feel will turn into a festering wound down the road. Just remember- YOU as Firefighters didn't cause the incident, you can only try to make a negative into a positive- you can't "FIX" every situation.

[@Darkdevil1584]

lol that question about how he became a firefighter reminded me of my unusual circumstances that got me on a volly department as a seasonal wild land firefighter for a type 6/3 engine, literally i was good at videogames and skated and this dude asked me to come up to north cal lmfao.

[@codyd7841]

you guys are incredible loving these interviews :)

[@andrewsharp8123]

I proud to be a former junior fire rescue for Massachusetts and I miss saving life's

[@austingreer7331]

This is so awesome! Thank you!

[@captainfrisbee8075]

I thought he was a character. Now I know HE IS A CHARACTER!

[@mitch3448]

Personally I believe that as a society we grown to be more compassionate, accepting and understanding. This is of course a good thing but I think though, a downside is that we also are not as "hard" mentally because generation after generation does not have to deal with the hardships of those before. I think that has contributed to br one of the reasons mental health issues are more prevelant in society today. This is not the sole reason but I do think it's a big factor no one mentions because most people just want one clear cut answer.

[@jeremiah.a4891]

I totally agree. It really all comes down to whatever you decide to put yourself throughout life. If all you ever do is the bare minimum, then maybe perhaps your personality won’t be exactly hardened. If you’re doing the bare minimum, you won’t have as much character, as someone who does put themselves through a lot. Being assertive, and questioning everything, is what builds character over time. But we’re not seeing that as much today, because everyone is afraid of being ridiculed for voicing their opinions and or asking certain questions. And now we’re seeing a decline with overall masculinity between both men and females. Thickened skin these days, is either seen as toxic or problematic.

[@ffemtp830]

Thank you, just got back from the IAFF center of excellence. There is a huge group there now, when I graduation. Building another in California.

[@ffemtp830]

I would love to talk to you about my experience out there. I think it would benefit other suffering firefighters.

[@d.c.1235]

Love both of your videos. Love it even more when I get through a whole 3min video before the tones go off 🤷‍♂️

[@jadsmvs8651]

IT'S ABOUT TIME

[@zfjames]

Hearing Jason love TikTok was a hard pill to swallow... This is an awesome collab and I'm so thankful for the free advice!!

[@jraw4310]

Can you do a topic about being a new rookie? your opinion on there responsibilities, hazing, what to expect etc.

[@moky5186]

This was great

[@planesight1142]

Thank you Jason!

[@wxvyd9653]

Firefighter Fenton next??

[@mortarlerroux3375]

I second this

[@jeremiah.a4891]

I third this

[@benjiyogi639]

I fenton this

[@bh2347]

I mustache you a question... 👨

[@fgarduno13]

Awesome !!!

[@firstlookpro7282]

My life is now complete

[@mckracken1164]

Just Wondering whats your point and Jason's point of view of kentland? (33)

[@andrewsharp8123]

I am a former junior fire rescue for Massachusetts

[@tylergardner6066]

Hell yeah

[@rubio8888]

Yes!

[@andrewfuerte3880]

Hi I’m new to this firefighting stuff and asked fireman at my near by station where to start they said enroll in emt classes which I am going to but after that I’m not to sure what to do. Either go to get my medic cert or get experience and go the forest service or cal fire way what do you think and by the way I’m starting from zero no family in firefighter or anything of the sort hopefully you can help thanks!

[@dontrushme1977]

Awesome video man

[@mike_pertz]

Appreciate it!

[@Lugnut-uv7ff]

I remember pulling out a dude with a broken leg out of the truck and police officers giving me shit because I’m volunteer after they threw up leftover donuts. There cool guys but come on man lol

[@DC3Refom]

Just want to say I appreciate and apllaud the jobs public saftey workers including firefighters. Love dark humour the dark the better , I'm not in public saftey though , I am Englishman though so it's pretty standard over here well it used to be till the hypersensitive getting offended for no reason crows started growing. , I do have autism and dyspraxia and everyday day to day things are a big struggle for me and I've had mental health issues for years it's not serve but I'm used it now ( I know it's no way comparable to the mental struggle of the emergency service workers) so dark humour deffinetley helps . Being in any public saftey service dark humour is a necessity , you can ever laugh and banter about the terrible and evil shite in the world or sit in theoretical corner disappearing in mental prison you eventually won't be able to escape .

[@MariaBorges-i6k]

Love ❤❤❤❤you, 😢Jason

[@keaton7305]

Do a collab with Zunni from talking outta my stache!

[@davidturner4987]

There will always be that minority in any profession that takes itself too seriously and is unable to take the joke or understand how important the humor is, especially in a job like yours.

[@nicholasmakepeace8748]

I love the video

[@andrewsharp8123]

I studying to become a paramedic or EMT

[@firemanj35]

So as far as mental health one reason i believe it is more prevalent now is simply population. Compare our sheer numbers per capita of emergency services to public from say 30 40 years ago to now. We se it in our runs alone here in mich. Just as throughout the country we are out numbered and there are more bad things happening from extended war, school shootings, or peoples just blatant disregard for human decency. So it taxes us all more often on a day in day out basis. So ya we are getting past the suck it up buttercup times because a shift in our awareness but also the stuff is happening to a lot more often. We can see it in our military also. In times of realitive peace we have fewer cases of mental health issues. But during periods of war they go way up because we are - for lack of a beter term, overexposed to bad stuff.

[@comptegoogle511]

In the diveshop that I was working a guy has done a salty joke about my mother the week after I've tried and failed at doing her C.P.R. In my lifetime, it's the pinnacle of dark humor that I've seen. I don't remember being that close to launching a stiff job in somebody's chiclets.

[@Dantoni36]

Hard to take the tax money away from the politicians

[@vanameyde6411]

Yes😂

[@parishj3]

No way no way NO WAY

[@jimbobcramden]

Hey I know jason

[@BraveBunnyCat]

🌜 🐕