NJ Fire Guys

By: Nick Palumbo Jr
  • 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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Episodes
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-035 w/ Donna Buscio
    Oct 25 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-036
    Date: Oct. 24, 2024
    Guest: Donna Buscio

    Donna Buscio, wife of the late Jersey City Fire Captain Dominick Buscio, is the founder of A Gift from Captain Buscio, a program dedicated to providing free medical screenings to first responders. Donna met Dominick in 1979 and they married in 1982. Together, they raised three children: Dominick, Dana, and Lou.

    In 1984, Donna began her career as a Business Manager for a medical practice, and by 1992, she was serving as an assistant to the Vice President of two hospitals. Following Dominick’s passing in 2000 from a heart condition related to his firefighting career, Donna founded A Gift from Captain Buscio in December 2001 in his honor, helping to protect the health of first responders.

    That same year, she returned to school, earning two bachelor’s degrees in Business and Education. In 2003, she became a teacher, continuing to balance her professional career with her dedication to improving the well-being of those who serve their communities.

    Donna Buscio
    DBuscio@aol.com

    https://cardiopulmonarydiagnostic.com/captain-buscio/
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    1 hr
  • NJ Fire Guys Run #: 24-034 w/ Chief John H_ Lightbody
    Oct 22 2024
    NJ Fire Guys
    Run #: 24-034
    Date: Oct. 17, 2024
    Guest: Chief John H. Lightbody

    Fire Chief John H. Lightbody began his firefighting career in 1978 as part of the East Dover Volunteer Fire Company’s Junior Firefighter program in Toms River Township, New Jersey. After graduating from Toms River High School South in 1980, he was appointed a career firefighter at the Naval Air Engineering Center in Lakehurst, NJ. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the Chief of the East Dover Volunteer Fire Company in 1996-1997. Later, he served as District Fire Chief for Toms River Township Fire District #1, overseeing four stations, more than 200 firefighters, and 20 fire officers. John played a crucial role in leading the district’s response during Hurricane Sandy, which devastated the Toms River area in 2012.

    In addition to his fire service career, John was appointed as a Detective in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in 1988, where he joined the Arson Unit and later became the Sergeant of Detectives, succeeding Sgt. H.L. Wilson. He is the architect of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office “Arson Task Force” and has conducted over 3,000 fire origin and cause investigations throughout his career. Retiring from government service in 2004, he transitioned to the private sector, working for fire investigation firms before launching his own company, “Find the Cause Investigations, LLC,” in 2022. John is a Certified Fire Investigator through the IAAI, a Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator through the NAFI and dually Certified Fire Investigation Instructor. Chief Lightbody is also a court certified expert witness in fire origin and cause investigations, as well as fire suppression strategies and tactics.
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • NJ Fire Guys Run#: 24-033 w/ Capt. Bryan Emenecker
    Oct 5 2024

    NJ Fire Guys
    Run#: 24-033
    Date Oct. 5, 2024
    Guest: Captain Bryan Emenecker


    Captain Bryan Emenecker a 27 year veteran of the fire service and a retired Captain from the City of Camden FD, as well as a former member of NJTF1 (retired) .

    Bryan started his career in the Cherry Hill Fire Dept and after 3 years was appointed to the City of Camden FD. Upon graduation of Probie school he was assigned to 2 Truck on 3rd PLT. Then transferred to Rescue 1 3rd PLT. Promoted in 2008 to Captain, Bryan was assigned to the training office and then to Squad Co 7 for 3 years. He finished his career out back in L-2 / R1 when retiring in 2020.

    Captain Emenecker has spoken at many conferences across the country and is an instructor for the South Jersey based training company Safety & Survival Training LLC.

    He is currently enjoying the “Retired life” with his family in East TN.

    #NJFireGuys #TheOutsideVent #NJFire #CamdenFire #NJ #FirePodcast #Fireman #Firefighting #Rescue1 #Jobtown #Podcast #GardenState #PorkRoll
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    2 hrs and 5 mins

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