The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019

Josephine Cole (15) interviews her computer scientist father (Billy Cole, 50) on growing up in West Virginia, the events of September 11, 2001, religion and family. While he plays video games in the background, and her sister yells advise.

A Firefighter’s Account

A firefighter reveals his past experiences as a local southern Indiana firefighter. He discusses life in the firehouse, the camaraderie shared between the firefighters, some personal stories, and how stories were shared throughout the group.

Ke’Chanbria Ball Interview

Hi, I interviewed my dad, who has been working for the Albany and Dawson fire department for over a decade. He talks about his job and the hardships of it.

Fighting fires in Hartford

Carmine Zitani was a firefighter in Hartford, CT for 30 years. We talked about unions, women firefighters, the risks of the job, and training and injuries.

Firefighter reflects on his second chance in life after serving in the Navy

In his 25 years of life, Hector has gone through a lot. Especially from the time he was old enough to enlist. His life was almost taken away from him - he would argue it was completely torn apart -...

A interview with my grandpa about his life

Patrick Martin Ryan(66) about his life how he grew up where he grew up how he met my wonderful grandmother. His wonderful jobs especially the one where he was a firefighter for 36 years. And how he remembers Apollo 11...

The Big Yellow and White Truck

My Italian/Ukrainian Grandma talks about her childhood and raising her kids. Even though it was hard for her and her husband to earn enough money to raise 2 girls and 2 boys, she remained humble. She remembers how they waited...

Brian Scott-Smith talks with 92 year-old Norwich, Connecticut native – Tom LaFreniere – about his extraordinary life.

British journalist Brian Scott-Smith talks with 92 year-old Tom LaFreniere, a Norwich, Connecticut, native about his life in the military, his career as a firefighter that almost lost him his life and flying a Russian MIG Fighter jet in his...

Lucia talks about her Papi

she shares her perfect day with Papi and a favorite memory and what they spoke about before he passed away.

Life of Kevin

Kevin talks about his childhood and shares funny stories from his life.

Interviewing First Responder, Chris Todd. May 14th, 2023.

Interview between Chris Todd (age 43) and Taylor Smith (age 19) discussing functions and challenges of being a firefighter. Firefighter Todd also gives valuable and beneficial advice to people interested in this line of work!

Interview with Desmond McCallum, one of Prince William’s first career firefighters, and his son Peter McCallum, a former OWL firefighter.

Desmond McCallum moved to Woodbridge in the 60's to become one of Prince William's first career firefighters. He raised his three children in Woodbridge; including Peter McCallum who followed his father's footsteps and served as an OWL volunteer firefighter. A...

Avery & her Dad talk about his experience as a firefighter

In this interview, developed in Alexandria, Indiana on November 26, Avery Cuneo (16) interviews her dad Brian Cuneo (42) about his experience while being a firefighter. Brian shares his experience on becoming a firefighter and shares many stories about the...

Sandra Estes

I interviewed my adopted aunt Sandra (Sandy) Estes. She’s in her 60s and is a local to San Diego, California. I’ve known her since birth and has had a great impact to my family and my life.

Dawson and Arlen Summers, SJSU COMM 111P Fall 2022 – Fire Department Training.
October 7, 2022 App Interview

Dawson Summers interviewed Arlen Summers about training and communication for the San Jose Fire Department. This is a San Jose State University class project. Topics: Physical Training, Psychological Stress, and Communication.