Episode 125 from Volly to the Big Apple with Jon Kasouf

<p>In this episode of The CAN Report, I sit down with Jon Kasouf of Big Apple Fire Tactics for a deep conversation about the journey from volunteer fire service to the FDNY, the realities of training, and why standpipe operations matter so much in modern fireground operations.</p><p>Jon shares how he got the urge to be a firefighter early as a kid in Central New York, grew up around volunteer fire service, and eventually worked through the long process of joining the FDNY. </p><p>He talks about the culture shock of moving from a smaller department into one of the busiest fire departments in the world, and what it meant to earn his place in Manhattan’s Engine Company 65 before moving to truck company work.</p><p>Jon explains how remembering where he came from has helped him avoid ego and stay focused on the craft. </p><p>Jon and I also discuss the pressure of teaching in public, the challenge of breaking into the conference circuit, and how feedback from students has shaped John’s growth as an instructor.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br><a href="https://bigapplefiretactics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bigapplefiretactics.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out The Energy Drink</p><p>Enter NOZZLE TOV, Get 20% off</p><p><a href="https://theenergydrink.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://theenergydrink.com/</a></p>