GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST: Ep. 64 | CHICAGO FD FIRE COMM. BOB HOFF

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GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST: Ep. 64 | CHICAGO FD FIRE COMM. BOB HOFF

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3 жыл бұрын

#Chicagofire #Chicago #Fire
Our special guest will be retired 40+ year Chicago FD veteran Fire Commissioner Bob Hoff. He rose through the ranks of the Chicago Fire Department and retired as Commissioner.
1972 Cadet with the Evergreen Park Fire Department
1976 Hired by the city of Chicago Fire Department as an EMT
1977 Hired by Chicago Fire Department as a Firefighter
1st assignment Snorkel Squad 1 / 1977
Nov.1979 promoted to Lieut. / Division 1 relief
Oct. 1980 Assigned to Squad Co. 2 as a Lieut.
August 1987 promoted to Captain and assigned District 5 relief
Aug. 1988 assigned to Truck Co. 11 as a Captain
Aug. 1989 promoted to Battalion Chief assigned city-wide relief
Jan.1997 assigned to Battalion 2
Jan. 2000 promoted to District Chief assigned as the CFD Director of Training
Sept. 2003 back as Battalion Chief assigned to Battalion 4
June 2004 promoted to District Chief District 1
July 2006 promoted to Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner of Operations
Aug. 2008 promoted to 1st Deputy Fire Commissioner
July 2010 promoted to Fire Commissioner
March 1st, 2012 retired
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@joesmith332 3 жыл бұрын

It's not every day you get the commissioner of a major department. Great job.

@paulbock2990 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best quotes: “Every bugle you get is less about you and more about the people”

@jblaylock85 Ай бұрын

Chief Hoff still regularly trains firefighters at the Illinois State Fire Academy (IFSI) both in the classroom as well as all kinds of full-on live fire training. I've trained under him and it's hard to wrap your mind around the amount of things he's seen and done and just the wealth of knowledge he possesses. As one of the most humble and down to earth people you could meet: he's the true epitome of the "firefighter's firefighter". We badly need more people like him in the fire service. Just a few weeks ago, I got to my fire house (large county dept. with several stations way south of Chicago) for training and standing in our bays was none other than Chief Hoff. He was just there for a meeting but I made sure the all the young new guys knew exactly who he was. I'm also a professional live audio engineer so I regularly work with all manner of celebrities, large and small, and I've honestly never been "star struck". When I got to have a conversation with Chief Hoff, in my own fire house, and he complimented us on how clean our station and rigs were; that was a damn proud moment. Chief Hoff is an absolute badass and all around hell of a guy.

@klaluvsmew 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve taken a few classes that were taught by Chief Hoff and he is by far the most genuine and inspiring individual I’ve had the honor of meeting in my time as a FF. He truly loves what he does, and you can tell by every word. “Lead by example.” Such a good show, thank you!!

@trailhog86 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to chief tell stories indefinitely. What a humble legend!

@richardkirk7734 2 жыл бұрын

Bobby Hoff, the best Fireman I know. I learned a lot from him.

@rickkirnbauer127 2 жыл бұрын

Commissioner Hoff is an exemplary example of what true leadership is, a great show!!

@HVFDchief 3 жыл бұрын

This interview brought back a lot of memories of several authorized ride-along visits I made with 3 other firefighters to Chicago FD in the early 1970s. We rode at Engine 4/Truck 10 in the Cabrini projects and at Snorkel Squad 1 when they were the only squad in the city. Great times.

@bigredd690 2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to get to ride with my cousin on Engine 72 on the south side back in the early 2000s. I did it for years. He's and LT on engine 115 now.

@bigredd690 2 жыл бұрын

As a fire fighter in one of the near south suburbs surrounding the city of Chicago I can Bob Hoff was an amazing Commissioner he cared about the residents just as much as he cared about the department. No I'm.not a chicago fire fighter. But I spent alot of time riding out there while he was in charge. He was great. Glad to see he is doing good.

@eMCatman 2 жыл бұрын

Chief/Commish Hoff has to be one of the best guests on your show, ever. I've seen everyone of your broadcasts and have to say, I wish this guy was available when I was coming up (and I had some of FDNY's best showing me the ropes.) Unbelievable human being, go hook up with him in Chicago and do the Squad 5 show. Outstanding interview tonight, fellas.

@lisasbitany8160 3 жыл бұрын

JUST REMARKABLE. So many Life lessons for all in there from Chief Bob. I hope you are all safe and ok after Wendesday and Thursday in NY, NJ and surrounding areas 🙏🌈. Love from the UK.

@anthonyzarcone8696 9 ай бұрын

It was a honor to work on the cfd during your command . Thanks chief Hoff.

@ryliemontgomery3753 2 жыл бұрын

Doing a project on Cheif Hoff for my highschool English class. This was super helpful hearing all the information from him. My dad has bumped into him a few times where he teaches so I hope I can show him my project when I’m done. I hope I have the opportunity to get taught by people just as great as him.

@paulhowe4535 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant show gents.chief Hoff it was a pleasure to hear you speak on tonight’s show. Best wishes from across the pond in England

@noswad8340 2 жыл бұрын

Chief Hoff was and still is a legend

@bensoffe7606 3 жыл бұрын

Great show, what a man!

@megaweld7018 2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely one of & if not the best Getting Salty Podcasts that I have watched to date !

@anthonycentimano8786 2 жыл бұрын

I had the honor of receiving training from both Ray and Bob. I’ve had the honor of working sole fires with Chief Hoff when he made the move to the suburbs. By and large in those few instances I learned more to help me become a better firefighter. Chief Hoff gave one of the most compelling after action briefings at a training, every mistake he attached a name to and drove the point home. And then he walked with me and we rolled hose together. Let me say thy last part over; the former commissioner and at the time deputy fire chief was shoulder to shoulder with me, a young lieutenant rolling hose after an evolution. Seriously, an honor to have been ok the same training and fire ground as you. And god bless Ray Hoff as well.

@richm7410 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome show Comm. Hoff. Thank you so much for sharing your career stories. You are a true inspiration to all in the Fire Service. Stay safe!

@artygin 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a great fireman and mans mans god bless him

@FRS253 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome show as always guys, commissioner Hoff what a humble legend 👍🇦🇺

@jeffbasalto5274 3 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING SHOW👍

@ssnyder221 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, What a Show

@mmddmm553 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome show tonight 👍🏻

@kenkozlowski8116 2 жыл бұрын

Watched your video I only wish I could’ve worked with you.I had so many Great mentors in my career

@megaweld7018 2 жыл бұрын

Liked " Take The 2 - 1/2 ! "

@carlgearhart4383 3 жыл бұрын

Great show boys!

@owensweetland342 3 жыл бұрын

I can't agree more with " do that in the rig! Have your gear ( pack, etc.) on when you arrive." Be ready to go to work! All too often today I see rigs pull to a scene, especially on boxes, without gear on. Then they gotta stop, put their gear on, grab their tools and slowly walk in like it's a frigging chore. Really?

@Steve-cu1ye 11 ай бұрын

It's amazing how CFD doesn't wear scba

@gun138 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just watching this episode now, I am going to assume that they called them “Crows“ because it’s like the crows that sit up on the telephone wires just observing what’s going on.

@Steve-cu1ye 11 ай бұрын

It amazing how many Chicago FF are dying from not wearing scba

@kb9liq 2 жыл бұрын

Got to ride in a Chicago Helicopter once during the Taste of Chicago. We took off and landed at the water treatment plant down by Navy Pier. Got a ride to and from in one of the buggies, not sure who loaned us the driver since it sounds like you didn't have to many of them