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 Office, finding his way back to NW Iowa via Spencer FD, and eventually returning to his home town as Chief, "Big" Schipp gives insights to his life and career. The Schipper's are of those deep rooted American fire service families with members on LeMars FD for over a century. So join us once again for "Before the Tones Drop!"

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 all had very different backgrounds but would all agree that this is the best job there is! The hiring list for SCFR will open on July 1st. We will be hosting an Open House for those interested in becoming a firefighter on June 8th. Please see our Facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063746282224 https://www.sioux-city.org/government/departments-a-f/fire-rescue/divisions/administration/employment-opportunites

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 Rescue. https://www.cityofjohnston.com/1138/Fire-District

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.

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 https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-407 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_407 https://www.med-trans.net/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Wings-Air-Rescue-of-Siouxland-100057598145568/?locale=sk_SK

In this months Episode we have on retired Woodbury County Sheriff Dave Drew. We discuss his interest in law enforcement from a young age, his time as a Deputy and his path to becoming the Sheriff. There may also be a story about the time he got to ride in a fire truck!