Captain Kid’s Corner

Often times in life we hear the famous quote “ Good things come in small packages”. That quote fits my next guests character to a Precise T. He maybe small in nature, but has the heart of a Lion. More important is that something valuable or important can often be found in something seemingly small or insignificant.

On December 31, 2016 my next guest found himself in the right place at the right time on a cold New England winter morning. A fire broke out in a three story wood frame residential dwelling in the City of Everett, Massachusetts. Everett is located just 6.1 miles North of Boston.

This Off Duty Career Peabody Firefighter was driving in his own personal vehicle in a residential neighborhood where he smelled and seen smoke pushing from the eaves of a residential multi story dwelling. He reacted immediately without hesitation pulling over parking his vehicle into a strangers driveway. He ran towards danger where he was informed by residents who were fleeing the fire that some residents are still inside. Peabody Firefighter Dan Barrasso who had no regard for himself wearing civilian clothes with no fire protection conducted primary searches to the first, second and third floors of the multi-family dwelling.

Searching and clearing the first and second floors he made his way to the third floor. When reaching to a third floor platform apartment he was met by smoke and heat conditions. His persistence of clearing the building came to fruition as he found an elderly male trying to get dressed inside a bedroom. Because of the selfless act of bravery and courage the elderly males life was spared.

Dan Barrasso is a Honorably Discharged as a Petty Officer First Class E-6 serving 14 years with Navy SeaBees. He fought the Iraq War Conflict “Operation Iraq Freedom” in 2008-2009. He fought along side the 3rd Battalion 7 Marines “Tiger Team”.

Petty Officer Barrasso holds many Medals, Citations and Awards for Bravery during a stellar 14 year career in the Navy. Please welcome to Captain Kid’s Corner Season 2, Episode 8 Peabody Firefighter Dan Barrasso.

On a cool summer night on June 21, 2017 a fire broke out in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The fire took place on Arlington Street at a 3 family wood frame dwelling. A woman was trapped hanging out of a second floor window sill. FF Peter Humphrey grabbed a 24 foot extension ladder and rescued the woman from fire and smoke. The woman lived with superficial burns and minor injuries. Lawrence FF Peter Humphrey takes us to the scene for the dramatic rescue on Captain Kid's Corner.

On May 3rd, 1999 history was made in the Tanner City of Peabody, Massachusetts. Peabody’s longest running Mayor The honorable Mayor Peter Torigian sworn in the first female firefighter in the history of Peabody. The woman you are about to meet is a 24 year career veteran firefighter of the Peabody Fire Department. She has gone above beyond her duties to prove herself in the world of firefighting. Her resume speaks for itself. She holds multiple degrees in fire science and is a founding member of the Massachusetts North Shore Tech Rescue Team. She worked her way up to Captain in 2018, where she is currently assigned to Engine Company 7. Please welcome to Captain Kid’s Corner Season 2 Episode 1 Captain Tracy Collins.

SEASON 2 EPISODE 7

Scott Richards Peabody Police Captain.

My next guest is a 25 year Career Police Officer. In 1996 he started his Police career with the town of Groveland. 3 years later in 2001 he transferred to the Peabody Police Department where he has moved to the top of the ranks. In Peabody, this Police Officer has led by example by being assigned to many different roles throughout his career. Such as, going from Street Patrol, Crime Detective and being the Sergeant Supervisor of the Narcotics Division. In 2010, his rank flourished again becoming a Police Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant he was the City of Peabody’s Shift Commander which brought the responsibility for important different specific roles. He commanded the Traffic unit, the Criminal investigation Unit and was the Patrol Division Watch Commander that over looked city operations. He holds many Accommodations, Citations for Bravery and holds many educational certifications under his large police belt. He holds both a Bachelor and Master Degrees of Science in Criminal Justice. Today, Scott Richards holds the rank of Captain which holds a heavy work load being responsible for many important roles to run the City of Peabody’s Police Department. Please Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7, Peabody Police Captain Scott Richards.

How do you define someone that knows what he or she wants to be in life at such a young age? Most at that age don't even know what they want for breakfast?

At a cool age of 12 years old, my next guest set a goal for himself, to become a military veteran and a police officer. What does it say about a mature man who then fulfills his quest on accomplishing these goals. My next guest is a decorated Coast Guard veteran who holds many accommodations and awards during his service in the Kuwait and Iraq conflicts.

Officer Corey Salvo today is in his 13th year as a career K-9 Peabody Police Officer. He has proved himself as an expert K-9 handler contributing his expertise on some of the biggest cases in the City of Peabody and surrounding communities. Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome to Season 2 Episode 6, K-9 Peabody Police Officer Corey Salvo