Before the Tones Drop

Before the Tones Drop

Ben, Phil, Devan, & Ryan

Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 2h
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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74%
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About This Podcast

SCFR Presents: Before the Tones Drop. Firefighters discussing kitchen table topics, experiences from our line of work and interviewing guests.

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S1E34 Before the Tones Drop Episode 34: Chief Anthony Kastros

Jan 22, 2026 1h 40m

Throw in your earbuds and listen to our conversation with Chief Anthony Kastros (Sacramento Metro Fire). We talk with Chief about leadership, bridging the tactical gap, and faith. Chief Kastros is…

S1E33 Before the Tones Drop Episode 33: Dennis LeGear

Nov 21, 2025 2h 13m

On this episode, our guest is Dennis LeGear, retired Captain from Oakland Fire. We chat about his start with the fire service working for Cal Fire, all the way to his career with Oakland. There is…

S1E32 Before the Tones Drop Episode 32: Nozzle Forward

Oct 12, 2025 2h 40m

Please welcome our guest Aaron Fields of Nozzle Forward. Aaron is a former Lieutenant with Seattle Fire and is now an Assistant Chief with Camano Island Fire Rescue. We chat with Aaron about his…

S1E31 Before the Tones Drop Episode 31: We're not in Kansas anymore?

Jul 26, 2025 2h 20m

Captain Pat Dunn joins us from Kansas City, Kansas FD. Capt Dunn works out of Station 18, on "Pumper" 18. Get ready for great lessons on hydraulics and hose from the man that wrote the Fire Apparatus…

S1E30 Before the Tones Drop Episode 30: "Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz!"

Jul 25, 2025 1h 28m

In this months episode we welcome Battalion Chief Ed Schwartz Jr from Baltimore County. Chief Schwartz explains how his department is setup, the differences between Baltimore County and Baltimore…

S1E29 Before the Tones Drop Episode 29: We've Gone Rogue

Jun 02, 2025 1h 50m

Join us and listen to brothers Ty and Ryan Wheeler talk about their journey through the fire service and what lead them to start Rogue Training Consulting.

S1E28 Before the Tones Drop Episode 28: Bob Wilson

Jun 02, 2025 2h 26m

Bob Wilson

S1E27 Before the Tones Drop Episode 27: Sheriff Sheehan

Feb 14, 2025 2h 18m

This month's guest is Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan. We talk with him about his LEO journey, the new jail, calls, and leadership.

S1E26 Before the Tones Drop Episode 26: Naughty or Nice, it’s our third Christmas episode.

Jan 04, 2025 2h 43m

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the podcast team. This months special guest in new South Sioux City Fire Chief Doug Koopman. After thirty plus years in the Nevada desert, Chief Koopman finds…

S1E25 Before the Tones Drop Podcast Episode 25: Fire (BLANK) Master Sergeant. What is Chief?

Nov 22, 2024 2h 27m

November's episode features Fire Chief Mike Albrecht of the 185th refueling wing, at Sioux Gateway Airport here in Sioux City, who also holds the Air Force Rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Aircraft and…

S1E24 Before the Tones Drop Episode 24: The Next Generation

Oct 23, 2024 1h 55m

This months guest is our new Sioux City Fire Rescue Fire Chief, Ryan Collins.

S1E23 Before the Tones Drop Episode 23: Our First Retiree

Sep 24, 2024 2h 8m

This months guest is a Gerry Bennett. Gerry retired as a Captain/Training Officer with SCFR.

S1E22 Before the Tones Drop Episode 22: The Chief of Police

Aug 22, 2024 1h 45m

This months guest is Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller.

S1E21 Before the Tones Drop Episode 21: Schipper: Didn't invent fire, just how to put it out.

Jul 01, 2024 2h 9m

On this month's episode we sit down with an Iowa legend, LeMars Fire Chief Dave Schipper. From growing up in LeMars and falling in love with the fire service, to his time in the State Fire Marshal's…

S1E20 Before the Tones Drop Episode 20: What's the First Year Like?

May 23, 2024 1h 3m

On this podcast we have on our 3 latest firefighters to complete their one year of probation. They talk about the ups and downs, how to prepare mentally and what to expect for that first year. They…

S1E19 Before the Tones Drop Episode 19: Chief Clark

Apr 15, 2024 1h 45m

Aprils guest is Jim Clark. Jim is the Fire Chief for Johnston Grimes Metropolitan Fire District and was previously an Assistant Fire Chief with Sioux City Fire…

S1E18 Before the Tones Drop Episode 18: A Real Wynner

Mar 27, 2024 1h 26m

This month's podcast features DJ Wynn. Wynn is the Captain at SCFR's Station #4. Station 4 is the lead Hazardous Materials Response Station.

S2E5 Before the Tones Drop Episode 17: Who You Gonna Call?

Feb 27, 2024 1h 44m

Wendi Hess - Woodbury County Communications Director

S2E3 Before the Tones Drop Episode 16: It's Flight Time

Dec 29, 2023 2h 4m

Our guest this month is Flight Nurse Veronica "Roni" Kappler with Wings Air Rescue. We talk about their mission, service area, flight crew requirements and more! Bell 407…

S2E3 Before the Tones Drop: Episode 15 - All the way from Pittsburgh P-A

Dec 07, 2023 1h 39m

In this special edition episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with the Fire Chief from Pittsburgh PA, Darryl Jones. Chief Jones was here in Sioux City Teaching a High Rise Command class for the…

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