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Student Of The Game Fire PodcastFrank Beauvais 27 years of career experience. Captain on Engine 6 with Nampa Fire Department who will be getting made as Battalion Chief in a few months. Most of Frank’s family is in the armed forces which is the path he thought he would also go down. But was always intrigued with the fire service. At a young age Frank obtained most of the certifications he needed and applied to Nampa and was accepted. Frank absolutely, whole heartedly loves the job and all aspects with it. It’s easy to focus or harp on negative things within the service but what’s the po...2025-05-051h 24
Make Due: Suburban Fireman PodcastMake Due: Episode 56 "Being a Student of the Game" with special guest, Danny BeauvaisThis episode welcomes special guest, Danny Beauvais to the show to discuss what it truly means to be a student of our beloved craft. Danny is a fireman with the Mooresville (NC) Fire Department and founder of the Student of the Game fire podcast. Danny has been on the job for over two decades and brings a ton of knowledge, wisdom and passion to the table. This episode dives into mindset, training, conditioning and something all true fire service professionals possess: a constant hunger to learn and improve. 2024-10-231h 12
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastFire Wives SpecialA Fire Wife is essentially the keeper of the castle. Although she is married to a Firefighter she also has married into the fire service. I wanted to pay tribute to the wives for all they do for their respective families 24/7/365 when there spouse is away that may sometimes go unnoticed or unrecognized. From caring of the kids, making sure meals are prepared, completing various day to day activities, management of the household & sometimes having to perform dual roles. The wife of a Firefighter plays a key component to the stability of families across the nation. Today’s guests ar...2024-09-281h 09
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastWesley Cox Wesley Cox- 28 years of Career experience. Currently a Lieutenant with Winder FD just outside Athens GA who’s getting ready to become Captain in February. Cadre member with Bearers Of The Oath and one of the most down to earth Firefighter you’ll ever get to meet. Wesley’s mindset of being humble is a great trait you can have as a Firefighter but also when becoming a Company Officer.IG: wesley_cox2332023-11-271h 00
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastScott HewlettScott Hewlett- 25 years with the City Of Brampton Fire/Emergency Services in Canada where he holds the rank of Firefighter 1st class also known as a backstep. Scott is the creator of the Multiple Calls Podcast where they have conversations with individuals within the emergency services field about the how and why each guest got into the job. What challenges they have faced, how they made it through them, the struggles they see for our service, and their ideas on how each of us can help progress in the job. The conversation Scott and I had should definitely spark...2023-11-2459 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastKane Nixon Kane Nixon- 20 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently a Deputy Chief with the Arizona Fire/Medical Authority in Arizona. Chief Nixon noticed a short coming within Fire Departments around the country and started the “I Care Movement” which emphasizes a journey of transformation and empowerment. A new era of leadership that begins with caring for ourselves, our people and our communities. When you listen to Chief Nixon speak you can tell he hasn’t forgotten his roots and truly cares and wants the best out of the men and women of his department and Fire departments around the countr...2023-11-221h 02
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastSean RyanSean Ryan- 21 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently the Lead instructor for Albermarle County Fire/Rescue in Virginia. From the moment Sean talks anything regarding the fire service you will have no doubt on how much love and drive he has for the service. Sean was able to battle a huge obstruction that came into his life and I believe your mindset plays a huge part in obtaining a positive outcome. Many gems were dropped in this interview in regard to the different topics we spoke on.IG:spryan272023-11-2055 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastBen PeelBen Peel- 14 years career and volunteer fire experience. Currently a Captain on Engine 1 with Georgetown Fire rescue in Kentucky. Training Trustee with the Central Kentucky FOOLS group. One of Ben’s responsibilities outside of being a husband and father is lead coordinator for the Georgetown Fire Symposium. That’s right his own Fire Department hosts training events for the men and women of their department allowing for great outside training and lecture opportunities. Ben has a fantastic mindset for the job and it shows from this interview.IG:theboobearbenny2023-11-171h 07
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJP Gardner 3 years of career and volunteer experience. A back step Firefighter with Southern Stone County Fire Protection District in Missouri. Even though JP is young into his fire service career the responsibilities bestowed upon him with his department having to do more with less is eye opening. Sometimes we as Firefighters tend to gripe over the small things when in actuality we really have it better than most. IG: jpgardner4172023-11-1557 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastLogan Hinkle 7 years of volunteer experience. Currently a back step FF for the Crystal Fire Department in Southwest Little Rock Arkansas and also a full-time paramedic. For only being 24 years old Logan’s mindset and outlook towards the fire service is very bright. For those whose careers are winding down there should be no question that the fire service will be in great hands with individuals such as Logan Hinkle. IG: hinkle_042023-11-1352 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastIan Schulte Ian Schulte- 16 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently a training Chief With The City Of Pooler FD in Georgia. Ian is all for making the fire service better through stress based & realistic training. Ian’s passion towards the job, physical fitness and making sure one is competent to the citizens we serve is a must for everyone to hear. IG: iaff_carl_3572023-11-1057 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastClyde GordonClyde Gordon- 38 year veteran of the fire service with volunteer and career experience. Currently a District Chief with the City of Houston FD. Chief Gordon’s principle’s are simple: Strong work ethic, exceptional fire ground operations/management along with building integrity & responsibility within a crew. When you listen to Chief Gordon speak you’ll understand why he’s a fan favorite to those wanting to make a positive impact within the fire service.2023-11-081h 05
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastTony DeMarco Tony DeMarco- 33 years in the fire service all volunteer. Currently a back step FireFighter after having served as Chief of Department having held all the ranks leading up to that. Tony has a beautiful outlook on how members should be in regards to relationships with each other from the senior man all the way down to the newest member. What I love even more is how Tony describes what being a leader should be regardless of rank. Lots of great gems can be taken away from this episode for those listening. IG: chief32tonyd2023-11-061h 02
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastKyle Gorrell Kyle Gorrell- 1st generation Firefighter with 10 1/2 years of volunteer and career experience. A back step Firefighter for The City Of Decatur FD in Illinois who is assigned at the downtown Rescue specialty house of Engine 1, Ladder 1 & Battalion 1. Kyle is an Instructor at the Illinois Fire Service Institute where he has a love for teaching anything Truck company ops from ventilation to VES. When you listen to Kyle speak you can hear the love of the job he has with distinct conviction.2023-11-031h 13
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDanny Beauvais **This is the last episode before the premiere of the next round of interviews (11-3-2023) with different questions/topics that the guests have chosen to speak on.Over 20 years of volunteer and career experience. Senior Firefighter with Mooresville Fire Department assigned to Tower Ladder 6. Work ethic, attitude and the way you carry yourself speaks volumes. I’m just a guy who stays in my lane works on improving myself through training, physical fitness reading/studying what I enjoy and hope that I can see retirement and leave the job better than I found it.2023-11-011h 15
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNick PapaNick Papa- 2nd generation Firefighter with 20 years of volunteer and career experience. Captain with New Britain Fire Department in Connecticut. Currently acting in an administrative role where he’s the Chief’s XO. A huge passion for hand line operations. Nick loves the work of a Truckie but hands down can’t pass up an opportunity to ride downtown in the Engine. Founder of Fire Side Training where they are dedicated to providing the highest quality education by passing on vetted, practical information for the fire ground.2023-10-301h 15
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJason Joannides Jason Joannides- 22 years of volunteer and career experience. A backstep Firefighter who rides Ladder 333 in Lexington County South Carolina. One of the Creators & Co Founders of Soda City Training. Jason is one of those guys who puts the FUN in fundamentals. From how shift life with the guys within the station should be, his meticulous knowledge of anything Ladders, saws & forcible entry down to his love of going to fires and just overall loving the job. We hit on some good topics that all should listen to.IG: sodacitytraining2023-10-271h 19
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDan Shaw Dan Shaw- 30 years of fire service experience. Started out as a volunteer in Howard County Maryland. Began his career experience in Fairfax County Virginia in 1995 where he has held every position and rank and is currently the Assistant Chief of Operations overseeing nearly 2000 personnel. Vice President with Traditions Training & Co-Author of 25 to survive which examines the cause of Line of duty deaths & residential building fires. Chief Shaw is what I call a Firefighters type of Chief who never forgot where he came from and when you listen to this episode you will see why. My favorite quote from Chief...2023-10-251h 08
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastTyler Evans8 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently a Captain for Athens Fire Department in East Tennessee. Creator of The Citizens Fireman where he discusses important topics within the fire service such as physical fitness, leadership, the individuals we are here to serve and training. Even though Tyler is a young Captain his mindset aligns with many of the fire service greats who came before him.IG:the_citizens_fireman2023-10-2353 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastShane Bentley 20 years of career and volunteer experience. A former Assistant Fire Chief in a department North east of Georgia. Creator and founder of Bearers Of The Oath cadre where their message is simple. They’re not out to alienate you but to make you evaluate yourself and the oath you took when you decided to enter into the fire service and to make sure you are truly upholding that commitment to the citizens who rely on us on their worst. Shane has a strong religious faith in god and family. All these words that describe Shane, his mission and the ca...2023-10-201h 15
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJames Migliaccio3rd generation Firefighter with 15 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently a backstep with the City Of Long Branch FD in NJ. James believes in hard work, training, not belittling one another and that the job should and forever remain Blue collar.2023-10-181h 12
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDennis Reilly 49 year veteran of the fire service with 29 of those being a Chief Officer. Some of his titles include retired Battalion Chief for Cherry Hill NJ, Fire Chief with Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District, Fire Chief with City Of Pittsburg in Kansas. Owner and creator of First Line Fire Training LLC and US Army veteran who deployed as part of Operation Desert Storm. Dennis is as humble as they come and his mantra is simple “Leave it better than you found it.”IG: firstline8502023-10-161h 18
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDevin Craig Devin Craig- 23 years of career and volunteer fire experience. A Ladder/Tanker Captain in the Houston area, Georgia Smoke Diver & One of the founding members of Train Or Die out of Texas. Devin loves anything fire related, believes in being physical fit for the job no matter the rank & loves to train and if he could have it his way would burn every recliner found within all fire house’s.2023-10-1352 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastMarc Aloan 20 years of career and volunteer experience. A Battalion Chief with the West Columbia FD. Creator of The Fire Inside blog which is committed to preserving the calling of the fire service by restoring the core values of passion, dedication and accountability. Marc is a Battalion Chief that never wants to forget his roots of what’s it like being a Firefighter and practices this through training, camraderie and fellowship.2023-10-111h 09
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastZac Varela Zac Varela- 16 years of career experience. Currently an Engineer with a Fire Department in the Denver Metro Area for 12 of those years. Zac is an Engineer who will never promote. Not because he can’t, but because he believes that the Engineer plays a significant key role in making sure the crew remains uniformed & intact. To Zac there’s no greater position within the fire service than the individual that gets to the wheel the crews to and from emergencies. As Zac states “ I’m Just A Ghetto Fireman.” IG: zukarela2023-10-091h 04
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastPatrick McKiernan Patrick Mckiernan- 20 years of combination fire experience. Currently an Engineer for Lexington County Fire Services on Engine 19. Patrick has a simple yet effective message he wants other to know and it’s simply if you feel like your not getting the type/kind of training you want get outside your Department and go attend the many micro conferences out there. IG: pmckiernan2023-10-0646 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastShannon Stone Shannon Stone- 32 year veteran of the fire service. Started as a back step Firefighter and rose to the rank to Battalion Chief in Fort Walton Beach Fire Department where he retired. Now serving as a division Chief of Operations with Midway Fire District. Chief Stone is a Firefighters kind of Chief. No nonsense leadership who never forgot what it’s like to be one of the boots on the ground. If you have never listened to Chief’s Stone’s speech on your Children’s Standards Size-up you need to. IG: stoney_8502023-10-041h 07
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastAaron Webb22 1/2 year veteran of the fire service. Began his journey young at the age of 19 when he joined the Charlotte Fire Department. Currently a back step Firefighter on Rescue 10 where he has rode for the last 20 years as the senior man. Aaron believes in family, brotherhood, and having a tight bond beyond the 4 walls of the firehouse. IG: aaronlamarwebb2023-10-0245 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastEric Cich & John "Cakes" Conjura 38 years of combined volunteer and career experience. Both backstep Firefighters in Lexington County South Carolina. And Columbian Engine Company members back home in Rockland County also known as Department 17.2023-09-291h 04
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastPreston Lyons20 years both career and volunteer experience. Currently a backstep Firefighter in a suburban metro department north of Denver. Creator of Fit Fire Fortitude where skills such as developing hardened mindsets, fitness focused & relentlessly contesting mediocrity are the main goals.2023-09-271h 00
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastPatrick O'Toole13 years all with the West Columbia Fire Dept in South Carolina. Creator of the First Due Truck page where he shares tips and tricks on anything truck related. Patrick believes “Everything we do as professionals is dedicated to putting THEM First.”IG: first.due.truck2023-09-2555 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNate Sturm 22 year veteran of the fire service all career who states he’s still learning things to this day. District Chief with the Apopka Fire Department. Nate is a Chief that never forgot his roots and remembers what’s it's like being a Firefighter. You can follow Nate on social media where he shares conducting his various rigorous workouts in the Florida heat. One of my favorite quotes from Nate is this “A good home life makes for a better fire life.”IG: mustacheman_752023-09-221h 06
5-Alarm Task Force!Episode 8-4 - Danny Beauvais - "Student of the Game"What type of firefighter are you? No, I’m not talking about engine, truck or rescue companies! How dedicated are you to what we do? Do you do/study/learn only what you are required to or are you a “student of the game?”Our guest on this episode is Danny Beauvais who serves with the Mooresville Fire Department in North Carolina. However, he started as a volunteer in 2003 in the Spring Valley NY area. When his family relocated from New York to North Carolina, Danny was quick to join another volunteer department. Then, when Moores...2023-09-201h 56
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastChris Goforth 21 years of combined volunteer and career experience. Captain on Rescue 1 in Mooresville NC. Chris loves being in the middle of the action on the fire ground. Whether it’s riding in the back or sitting in that right front seat. One of my favorite quotes from Captain Goforth is "To learn to control things within the 4 walls of your firehouse anything else is just noise."IG: cbgoforth2023-09-2054 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastAlex Plutto3rd generation Fireman with 14 years of volunteer and career experience. Currently a backstep Firefighter on Engine 3 for the District of Columbia Fire department which is first due to the US Capitol. A Truck Lieutenant on West Lanham Fire Department Co 28 in PG County & one of the founding members for Grit Fire Training. Alex believes the term Fireman must be earned through hard work, determination, daily drills, experience and knowledge.IG: gritfiretraining2023-09-181h 16
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastMatt Valdez17 years of both volunteer and career experience. Creator and owner of MV Fire Rescue LLC out of Texas, backstep Firefighter on Engine 18 for San Antonio FD a huge passion and love for anything auto-extrication and forcible entry. And above all one of the most humble human beings you can have the pleasure of interacting with.IG: mvaldez18122023-09-151h 10
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastCaleb Smith 8 years of career experience with a department in Blount County Tennessee where he operates as an Engineer. One of the founding members for Black Flag Fire Training. Caleb believes in having passion for the fire service and “What we say matters.” When you listen to what his first experience as a Firefighter going to his first structure fire was it should spark a thought within your head of are you sure you’re ready for this profession.IG: blackflagfire2023-09-131h 03
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJack ReekesA 27 year veteran of the fire service. He is a Lieutenant with Chesterfield Fire/EMS in Virginia currently assigned to Truck 3 at station 3. Jack is a self proclaimed “Bull” of the fire service & an unapologetic aggressive truck fireman and is ok with that. To get it you gotta listen to the episode! He has a huge love for truck work with a specialty in search. Jack also believes being humble & vulnerable which in return can go a long way for the individual within the fire service.IG: 3truck_jack2023-09-1159 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJoe DeVito 22 years of volunteer and career experience. Currently an acting Battalion Chief with Fort Myers Beach Fire Department. He is a State of Florida fire and EMS instructor as well as a Level 1 infrared (IR)-certified. Joe is a member of the Florida Gulf Coast Fools and the Kill the Flashover Project. Joe loves teaching thermal imaging, a tool he feels is under utilized in the fire service. 2 of my favorite quotes from Joe are “If your TIC changes modes, so should your tactics" & "Be into the job not on the job.”IG: joed9112023-09-081h 37
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastMiles RobertsonHas been in the fire service for the past 3 1/2 years. Miles is a prime example of why making sure you should continue to contribute postively and act accordginly towards the fire service for future generations because Miles is the future and has one hell of mindset towards it. All listeners who tune into this podcast whether a probationary member or senior member should listen in to the passion and drive Miles has. IG: miles.r232023-09-0647 min
The 5-Tool FirefighterStudent of the Game w/Danny Beauvais - Episode 79On this episode, Nick sits down with Firefighter Danny Beauvais to discuss his podcast, "Student of the Game Fire Podcast" along with how he got his start in the fire service. Nick and Danny also discuss why it is important to continually be a student of the fire service and their love for the job.
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Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDale JenkinsIs a 41 year veteran of the fire service. Dale retired from Houston FD as a Senior Captain on Ladder 7. He continues to teach to this day on various topics including forcible entry, search and ventilation. If you’ve ever wanted to know what you need to be great at this profession Dale believes it’s Passion & Drive.2023-09-0458 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastGarrett Crotty16 years of career and volunteer fire service experience. A Engineer on Engine 3 with Casper Fire Department in Wyoming. One of 3 founding members of the High Plains Fire Conference Cadre. Garrett is all about going out and training with your crew/members to get better at this profession. IG: highplainsfireconference2023-09-011h 03
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNoah KatzCaptain with Phoenix Fire Department on busy Engine 15 with 10 years on the job. A certified Georgia Smoke Diver with class 59 and is the first Arizona Firefighter to do so. Noah belief’s that were instilled in him as back step rookie is making sure you take the time to get in training, physical fitness & meals which in return is setting the crew up for success. In Noah’s words “Don’t sacrifice a relationship for an outcome.”2023-08-3058 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastRobert RicciRobert Ricci- 15 years of career of experience. Currently a Captain on Engine 16 with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department. Robert is an instructor who has taught in various training conferences within the Florida area one being Making Engine’s Great Again. Robert is also a certified Florida smoke diver and will shed some light on a house fire that sparked some controversy on social media.IG: robricci_fl2023-08-2839 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastMichael Nasti 22 years of career and volunteer experience. Lieutenant on Engine 805 in Prince George’s County. Michael believes that every individual should have pride from the way you look, how you come to work & perform on calls. That translates to how you do anything is how you do everything. You work ethic speaks for itself. IG: tip_of_the_spear_leadership2023-08-251h 01
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastSean Coleman 5 years of career fire service experience. Firefighter with the Eagle River Fire Protection District in Colorado. Sean believes that the senior man is a vital key role that sets the tone for any individual under them. In Sean’s words “How can we make the experiences we see on calls & turn them into educational opportunities & not opportunities to see if we can make or break you.IG:robinatheart2023-08-2352 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastReed Hampton 3 Years of career and volunteer experience within the Houston area. Although Reed is fairly new within the fire service he already has the mindset of not settling for mediocrity and believes in having a strong work ethic for getting proficient at the job and that physical fitness is a key standard Firefighters need to embrace.IG: r_hampton112023-08-2143 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastChad Costa 25 years of fire service experience. Currently the Assistant Chief with Petaluma FD in Northern California. Chief Costa has worked in a variety of organizations, including the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), rural districts, semi-rural districts. He is currently working on a masters degree in fire service leadership and emergency services management.2023-08-181h 01
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastReginald McKnight Jr16 years career experience with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Currently Lieutenant and the Senior lead instructor for Miami-Dade’s training division for the past 5 years. Reginald believes whole heartedly that instructor’s are responsible for shaping, training and molding the new generation of Fire Fighter’s coming in and that they need to have these 4 pillars in order to do the job correctly and efficiently, Passion, be physically fit, humility and forever remain a student of the craft. IG:reginaldmcknightjr2023-08-161h 06
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJulio RamosJulio Ramos: 17 year veteran of the fire service. Lt with Orange County Fire Rescue assigned to Squad 3 which is a Special Operations Squad Company. Founder and Lead Instructor for Fire ground and Special Operations Concepts, LLC. Creator of “Everything Saws” program. Julio has a passion for Rescue, HAZMAT, USAR and R.I.T. operations. Julio teaches and lives by his motto of “Destiny Favors the Prepared”.IG: fsocllc2023-08-1443 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastCory Lail Cory Lail: 16 years of career fire service experience. Cory is a second generation FireFighter. Cory is an instructor with his local fire college where he teaches anything truck world related. Cory believes in discipline and making sure what he’s doing is positively affecting the fire service. IG: corylail2023-08-111h 00
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNick AliotoNick Alioto- 13 years career and volunteer experience who grew up in St.Mary’s county MD. Nick is the definition of if you don’t like what you see within yourself and you want to change it DO IT!! Apply the work and maintain discipline.IG:nic.ali32023-08-091h 03
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDavid PolikoffDavid Polikoff- A 35 year veteran of the fire service. Chief Polikoff is a retired Batt Chief who spent 34 years with Montgomery County Fire Rescue in Maryland, a Deputy Chief For Sykesville Freedom District, An Asst Chief in Frederick County Fire Rescue for a year, a life member with Kentland Fire Department and teaches a class titles Command Under fire class along with an a staff instructor with Capitol Fire Training. IG: varsity_truckie2023-08-071h 01
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDavid Rhodes David Rhodes- 37 years of Career and volunteer experience. Retired Battalion Chief from Atlanta Fire Dept where he rode every position. Chief Elder for the Georgia Smoke Diver program, Fire Engineering Editor In Chief along with Education Director for FDIC International. This man has so many accolades it would be hard to summarize them all. One of my favorite quotes from Chief Rhodes is this “ When you make decisions based on emotion that’s when you die.”2023-08-051h 45
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastZach VelivisA 24 year veteran of the fire service all volunteer and with the same organization..Fort Washington Fire Company in PA. Zach holds the rank of Assistant Fire Chief. Zach believes in order to do the job correctly you have to want to be good at this and remembering it’s all about the basics. IG: zvelivis2023-08-0457 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastTom Marchiano 8 years of fire service experience all volunteer. Currently the Assistant Chief with Chester FD in Orange County NY. Tom is also a 911 dispatcher and knows first hand in the in’s and out’s when it’s related to emergencies within our field. Tom’s message is simple he “Wants to leave the job better than he found it.”IG: firemantom1932023-08-0259 min
Station TalkStudent of the Game w/Danny BeauvaisOn this episode, Tom sits down with Danny Beauvais of "Student of the Game Podcast" to discuss his podcast and how to become a true student of the game no matter your rank in the fire service.
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Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJarrod Sergi18 year’s of fire experience. Founder of Trial By Fire, Author of No-Nonsense Leadership published back in 2019, Instructor at Real Fire Training, Captain with Norfolk Fire-Rescue in VA and recent University graduate with a Masters of Arts in Executive leadership. Jarrod is the most down to earth, humble, intelligent & very passionate Firefighter when it comes to knowing how to do and operate within your job. IG: tbf_jarrod.sergi2023-07-311h 01
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJeff Russell 21 year student of the fire service with 18 of those being Career. Currently an Engineer on Engine 3 in Mooresville. Recently state certified to being a lead instructor on Engine pumps Jeff love for the job is un matched. All he wants to do is come into work have a good time, train break bread and of course go to fires. IG: jeff_russell452023-07-281h 04
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastKevin PflugerKevin Pfluger- 15 year veteran of the fire service. Lieutenant with The Live Oak FD in Texas. Bearers of the Oath Instructor, Cadre member with MV Fire-Rescue, part of No quit RIT, 1st Line Engine Ops and President Of Live Oak Professional Firefighters Association Local 4098. Kevin is an example of what it means to define your odds after being given a second chance. IG: kevin_pfluger_2023-07-2655 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastChief SiddiqStarted his career back in Jan of 1986 in Charleston SC with the US Air Force in Joint Base Charleston. Instructor Cadre for disaster response, has held numerous Assistant Chief’s positions in different Air Force Base’s around the globe, Fire Chief for 3 years for King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia and most recently is the Asst Chief For Special Ops within the US Air Force. Chief Siddiq can be found on IG where he shares his thoughts on various topics on leadership with the most important reminder being he never forgot what it’s like being the men an...2023-07-2456 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastGary Styers32 years of Fire fighting experience with 28 of those being career. Some of his accolades includes Captain with Lewisville FD & East Lincoln FD, Asst Chief for 10 years with South Iredell FD, Fire Investigator with Charlotte FD, The Fire Marshall rank positions with Mooresville, Statesville and Forsyth along with canine handler for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire Arms and most recently Fire Chief for Clemmons FD. Gary has a wealth of knowledge within the fire service field and investigations.2023-07-201h 02
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastBen Wilson15 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently Tech 2 with Fauquier Fire Rescue in VA. Creator of F.D.I.R where he loves teaching anything related to Truck work and tactics and making sure it’s done right. IG: f.d.i.r2023-07-1758 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastLjay Geist14 years career and volunteer experience. Currently a recently promoted driver with the Garden City FD in Kansas who still gets to ride as back step from time to time and loves it. Cadre member of Valor Fire Training. Ljay is very passionate on aggressive search and fire attack culture.IG: geistljay2023-07-1346 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastTodd MarshallGenerational FF with 41 years of being a Stuart of the game from Christiana Delaware. Retired Captain from Fairfax FD. Currently Emergency Management planner and Assistant Coordinator in Iredell Co.IG:todd410marshall2023-07-1059 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastKeith Niemann28 year veteran both volunteer and career. Special Ops Chief with Witchita FD. Keith simply loves going to fires and making sure he leaves the job better than he found it when the time comes to hang it up. IG: knemo9632023-07-061h 18
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastStephen Eller Lieutenant with 10 years of experience with Fountain Inn Fire Rescue in SC and also an Engineer with Belton FD where he’s been there for 13 years. Stephen has a passion and I mean a passion for anything Rescue related from ropes, to rigging to chainsaws. IG: stephen_eller2023-07-0344 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastRaymen Dorival Back step FF for the past 14 years in Miami-Dade on busy Engine 7. Creator of the Cadre group “Way Of The Nozzle” passionate about teaching others to love the craft and to never give up. Recently promoted to Lieutenant now riding Rescue 202.IG: the_wayofthe_nozzle2023-06-2951 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastCasey Clinkscales 16 years of career and volunteer experience. Casey is currently the Capt on Engine 171 in Irmo, SC. Casey was taught by a role model of his this quote “Influence who you can when you can.”IG: casey_clink2023-06-2652 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJake Chappell17 years of volunteer firefighting experience. He is currently a Captain with Harvest Vol Fire Rescue in Alabama. Jake’s work ethic is simple…being proficient at the basics. And if you follow him on social media you will see what exactly sets and reps gets you.IG: goodjake_232023-06-221h 10
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJulian SerranoCareer Backstep FF in Florida for the past 10 years, Prepared To Fight Fire Owner, Endurance athlete, Florida Smoke Diver & Leadville 100 achiever. When Julian speaks he grabs you with his passion and conviction you can hear in his voice.IG: preparedtofightfire2023-06-1953 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJames Denney15 year career backstep FF recently promoted to Engineer with the Del Rio FD in Texas. James believes you must train like you play. If the area you’re in is hot train in it to get your body acclimated to the weather….for THEM!IG: borderbombero2023-06-151h 05
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastStephanie WhiteStephanie White: Has been a backstep FF/Paramedic for the past 18 years in Fairfax County VA where she is currently assigned at Station 9 Engine 9. Stephanie has been fortunate to educate various FD’s nationally with creating policies that focus on reproductive health of female Firefighters along with publishing various articles for Fire Engineering Magazine.IG: thatpaperworkff2023-06-1259 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDena AliDena Ali: Is a 15 year member of the Raleigh Fire Department where she currently serves as Battalion Chief. Dena was a police officer for 5 years before moving to the fire department. She is the founding member for NC Peer support and recognizes how critical it is to simply be heard and understood. Dena is also a graduate student and has spent the last couple of years researching firefighter behavioral health and learning methods to prevent firefighter suicides. https://www.ncffps.org/IG:dma10962023-06-0847 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastCrystal Hobbs For this week this episode along with the next goes along with mental health for not only first responders but also any family members, close loved ones, & friends. Mrs.Crystal Hobbs shared her story of her son Tristen who unfortunately took his own life. My hope is the information and conversations shared in this episode can be kept and stored in the back of your mind and make you a little more aware of any potential future signs or dangers. Crystal’s energy to me embodies the following quote. “You can either be crushed by a horrific event and lose...2023-06-051h 00
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastTravis Huffman Travis Huffman started as a volunteer FF with the Propst Crossroads FD since 2008 and a career FF with the Hickory FD since 2014 where he currently serves the role as Fire Apparatus Operator. Travis message is simple..."Just stay positive, love doing the job, & be the best you can for community you serve. IG:tchuff832023-06-011h 03
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastSteven VannessSteven Vanness: 13 years of volunteer and career experience. Backstep Firefighter on Engine 30 in Washington DC and current volunteer with Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in St.Mary’s County. Steven believes that the “Pipeman” is the backbone of success on the fire ground.IG: fireman_steve2023-05-2946 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastChris Snow Creator of The Rogue Tailboard, President of The Piney Woods Fools Chapter, Peer Supporter @ Next Rung. Chris has a strong passion in his faith for Jesus Christ, believes in family, & physical fitness is a MUST for fire ground success.IG: ffchrissnowmma2023-05-2558 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastTim Riggs18 years of career fire service experience. Firefighter on Rescue 2 with Witchita Fire Department. Tim's passion for the fire service is simple love the job, love what you do, be good at the job & love going to fires.IG: riggs12722023-05-221h 09
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNick Peppard Owner operator of North Florida Fire & EMS training, creator of the North Florida Fire Expo, Co-host of The Make Due Suburban Fireman Podcast with Sean Duffy. Avid instructor in many fire conferences around the country including FDIC. Nick is passionate about training and helping others to better themselves so that we as Firefighters can better help serve & protect those we care for in our own first due area's.IG: nickpeppard2023-05-181h 29
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJared VermeulenCaptain on Truck 5/Station 5 at Boca Raton Fire Rescue where he has served for the past 16 years. Recent Author of The Modern Fire Officer where Jared believes in building competency, leading confidently to overcome anything. The Modern Fire Officer Link: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Fire-Officer-Communicate-Motivate/dp/B0BRDG5XXQ2023-05-151h 36
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastPhillip BeehlerPhillip Beehler 37 years of Career & Volunteer experience. Battalion Chief Brighton Fire Rescue. Loves to teach and mentor the new members coming into the fire service but also wants them to be aware of what this job can do not only physically but also mentally. IG: Sixfingerfiremenwoodworking2023-05-111h 14
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastKevin CowperthwaitChief Cowperthwait started his fire service career in 1981 with the Pennsville Fire Company in NJ where he also served as Fire Chief. Kevin Joined Christiana FD in 2000. Kevin currently holds the position of Fire Chief. Kevin is a retired Paramedic with New Castle County EMS. In September of 2013, Kevin was awarded the Companies "Medal of Valor" for assisting in the rescue of trapped occupant from the 3rd floor of their burning apartment. If you don’t know anything about Christiana you’re missing out on one hell of an aggressive and progressive FD in Delaware.IG: deputychief122023-05-0843 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJake BarnesBattalion Chief Of Training in for New Albany FD in Indiana. Jake is also the creator of 3 Point Firefighter Podcast where he believes those in this profession must have the 3 elements of Pride, Training & Physical Fitness to do the job to the best of their ability.Facebook: 3 Point FirefighterIG:3pointfirefighter2023-05-041h 00
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastKyree HarrisKyrie Harris has 9 total years of FF experience both Volunteer and paid. Kyree is with the Atlanta Fire Department where he currently rides as a back step on Engine 20 which proudly serves the Capitol View and Pittsburgh neighborhoods since 1926 and is still an active member with the Bryon Fire Department. Kyree believes that certain traditions within the fire service such as camaraderie, training, and running fires are what makes Firefighters the best they can be to the citizens they serve.IG: k_harris9222023-05-011h 00
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastDaniel Sundahl Daniel Sundahl is a FF/Paramedic in Western Alberta Canada for the past 20 years. Daniel is well known for his illustrations within the EMS field. Daniel has a strong passion to bringing light and awareness about mental health for first responders and that this topic shouldn't be a negative stigma. Instagram: dansunphotoart2023-04-271h 05
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastBrian Bastinelli Brian Bastinelli is a Battalion Chief for The Harrisburg Bureau Of Fire in Harrisburg, PA. Chief Bastinelli has been in the fire service for more than 32 years both career and volunteer. You can find Chief Bastinelli sharing the jobs the men and women in Harrisburg catch on his youtube channel. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianbastinelli2023-04-241h 15
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastCJ Dwiggins CJ Dwiggins is a Engineer With the Winston Salem FD for the past 7 1/2 years along with a Lieutenant with the Mocksville Fire Department. CJ is a cadre member for Passion Of The Craft & just recently Twisted Fire Industries. CJ believes that the fire service is starving for knowledge but drowning in information. Instagram: dcleatherhead2023-04-201h 24
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNate Harpster Nate Harpster believes in physical fitness and that it should go hand in hand with Firefighter success. Nate's motto..." Perform better, recover faster & live healthier.IG: natervisionXendurance.com 15% Discount code: Natervision152023-04-1752 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNichole MannNichole Mann: No matter the gender put in the work so that your able to perform the job to the best of your ability. "Treat yourself like a tactical athlete because you are." Nichole MannIG: angrymoosefitness2023-04-1455 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNichole Mann Nichole Mann: No matter the gender put in the work so that your able to perform the job to the best of your ability. "Treat yourself like a tactical athlete because you are." Nichole MannIG: angrymoosefitness2023-04-1355 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastNichole MannNo matter the gender put in the work so that your able to perform the job to the best of your ability. "Treat yourself like a tactical athlete because you are." Nichole MannIG: angrymoosefitness2023-04-1354 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastManny Barajas “If I have the ability then I have the responsibility. Until I don’t have the ability anymore then I feel like I have the responsibility to contribute to the greater good.” Manny BarajasIG: manny_b2102023-04-101h 05
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastRun For YonBack in October 2022 Mooresville Fire Department suffered a huge loss within our staff following the sudden loss of Captain Brian Yon. As the Department and personnel grieved a few of our members wanted to do something special for the Yon family as Brian left behind his wife and 2 children. Engineer Scott Hauck, Captain Bart Ellingson & Captain Russell Smith set a plan in motion, turned that plan into action and the results that came from it shows why this is “The Greatest Job In The World.” As a tribute to Captain Brian Yon please listen to (Especially Mooresville Fire personnel) Epis...2023-04-0649 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastVon Brown “This new generation doesn’t know anything. All they do is look at their phones.” Anonymous Senior to the job Firefighters…All we need to make sure is that knowledge, the micro conferences, the passionate cadre’s and positive messages continue to spread throughout Departments all over the country letting individuals know it’s ok to love this job and to keep progressing forward. Well ladies and gentlemen I think the Fire service is in good hands with people like Von Brown.2023-04-031h 05
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJess Rodzinka Charlottesville Fire Department, Captain of Engine 5 where is his passion is learning and teaching the capabilities of "The Can".IG: jrodzinka2023-03-2537 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastRound Table Thoughts # 1In between interviews i might just drop a thought from something I've read or heard from others about different topics within the fire service. These small episodes can be discussed among crews to build on.2023-03-2209 min
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastJeremy Gilbert Passionate, motivated discipline. 3 words that describe Jeremy Gilbert.IG: gilbertsgrinding2023-03-201h 13
Student Of The Game Fire PodcastPreludeBrief bio on myself and what to expect with this podcast.2023-03-1301 min