Episode Details

For over 344 years the Boston fire department has led America and set the example for excellence, standards and service to others. Boston's firefighters are supported and empowered by Local 718, the Boston firefighter's union. For this 9/11 special edition episode, Fran Racioppi goes home to Boston to sit down with a group who know no other mission than to preserve and protect life.

Fran spends part one of the episode with newly elected President of Local 718 Sam Dillon discussing his service in the US Marines, why his three pillars of Solidarity, Advocacy, and Respect are essential to the next generation of firefighter and the mental health of first responders. 

In the post 9/11 world, the Boston Fire Department maintains one of the strongest Veteran communities in the country. In part two Fran and Sam are joined by fellow Veterans turned Boston firefighters Greg Kelly, Tony McDonagh and Josh Stuart-Shor on what it means to serve their country and their city, no matter the challenge. 

Learn more about the Local 718 and the Boston Fire Department www.bostonfirelocal718.org and follow them on social media @bostonfirefighters.

Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out the full video version on YouTube.

Highlights: 

-0:00 Welcome to Egleston Square Firehouse

-6:44 Local 718 advocates for the firefighters of Boston 

-7:45 Sam answers the call to run for Local 718 Union President 

-9:35 History