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Wind The Q PodcastFirehouse Roundtable - The View From The InsideSend us Fan MailWe want to take a moment to acknowledge that this episode had some audio and technical issues. As the podcast continues to grow, we’ve outgrown some of our current equipment and are in the process of upgrading our setup to improve overall quality moving forward. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this growth phase and continue to build something better with each episode.Firehouse Roundtable – The View From The InsideWhat does the job actually look like… once you’re in it?In...
2026-06-041h 08Wind The Q PodcastFirehouse Rumors - How They Start, Spread, and Destroy MoraleSend us Fan MailIf you’ve been listening and want to help keep this going, you can support the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605628/subscribeFirehouse Rumors – How They Start, Spread, and Destroy MoraleIn every firehouse, on every shift, there’s one thing that moves faster than the apparatus—and that’s information. But not all information is created equal. Some of it is confirmed, some of it is assumed, and some of it starts with a simple phrase: “I heard…”In this episode of Wind The Q – The...
2026-05-2825 minWind The Q PodcastFaith, Pressure, and The Weight of The JobSend us Fan Mail🎙️ Faith, Pressure, and The Weight of The Job | Wind The Q PodcastIn this episode of Wind The Q — The Stories Behind The Sirens, Lt. Derick Dodson sits down with Clay Willis of Crosspoint City Church to have a real conversation about faith in the fire service, mental and emotional pressure, and the weight that comes with working in public safety.Firefighters and first responders face high-stress situations every day—responding to emergencies, witnessing trauma, and carrying experiences that don’t always make sense. Over time, that...
2026-05-211h 03Wind The Q PodcastWe Let Kids Run The Fire Scene… Bad Idea?”Send us Fan MailWind The Q — The Stories Behind The SirensThis one’s different.Keegan and Piper are on the mic—and we put them to the test.What’s a Halligan tool? What do we actually use to put out fires? Who’s cooler—firefighters or police?Then we throw them into real scenarios…and let them run the call.Available now on ALL platforms
2026-05-1817 minWind The Q PodcastRookie Reality - Expectations vs The JobSend us Fan MailEpisode 8 — Rookie Reality: Expectations vs The JobWhat you think the job is… and what it actually is—are two very different things.In this episode, I sit down with fire recruit Aiden Flanagan, who currently just completed rookie school, to talk about the reality of stepping into the fire service for the first time. We break down what he expected coming in, what hit him the hardest once training started, and how quickly the job begins to change the way you think, operate, and carry yourself.T...
2026-05-1444 minWind The Q PodcastThe First 10 MinutesSend us Fan MailIn just the first 10 minutes of your shift, you set the tone for the entire day. Walk in with confidence, focus, and readiness. Remember, it’s not about what you say; it’s about what you do!This episode Includes dynamic content. If you feel impressed to help support the show, follow the link below. If not, please continue to like, share, follow, and subscribe for more great content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605628/support This episode Includes dynamic content. If you feel impressed to help support the show...
2026-05-0709 minWind The Q PodcastThe First Year - What I Thought vs What It WasSend us Fan MailBefore we get into this episode, we want to take a moment to support one of our own. Retired Battalion Chief Chad Hendrix dedicated 31 years to the fire service. Just one week after retirement, Chad was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. He now faces a long and difficult road ahead. A fundraiser has been started to help Chad and his wife Amanda with the financial burden that comes with treatment and recovery. Andrew Denmon is also taking orders for a specially designed T-shirt to support them. If you’re able, please consider helping in an...
2026-04-301h 32Wind The Q PodcastPromotion Is Not Guaranteed - Navigating The ProcessSend us Fan MailPromotion in the fire service is something nearly every firefighter thinks about—but not everyone truly understands. It’s often talked about around the table, debated in the bay, and sometimes criticized as a “circus.” But at the end of the day, the process is what it is—and how you navigate it says a lot about who you are.In this episode of Wind The Q – The Stories Behind The Sirens, Lt. Dodson sits down with Capt. Swancy for a real, unfiltered conversation about promotion, leadership, and what it actually takes to mov...
2026-04-231h 09Wind The Q PodcastSay You're A Firefighter Without Saying You're A FirefighterSend us Fan MailMost people think they understand the fire service. They hear the sirens, see the trucks, and picture the big moments—but there’s a whole side of the job that doesn’t get talked about nearly as much.In this solo episode of Wind The Q — The Stories Behind The Sirens, Lt. Dodson takes a lighter, more relatable look at the fire service by breaking down the habits, behaviors, and everyday realities that only firefighters truly understand. From instinctively scanning every building you walk into, to backing into every parking space like it’...
2026-04-1619 minWind The Q PodcastWind The QSend us Fan MailThis job doesn’t just affect the firefighter—it affects the family behind them.I’m Lt. Dodson, and I started Wind The Q to bring real conversations from the fire service to the surface.This is just the beginning—there’s a lot more coming.#FireService #FirefighterLife #FireFamily #FirstResponderLife #FireCulture #BehindTheSirens #WindTheQ #FirefighterSupport #Brotherhood #RealTalkThis episode Includes dynamic content. If you feel impressed to help support th...
2026-04-1305 minWind The Q PodcastThe Job Through Their EyesSend us Fan MailEpisode 4 — The Job Through Their EyesIn this episode of Wind The Q — The Stories Behind The Sirens, we step away from the fireground and into the home to see the job from a different perspective.Joining the show is Mindy Dodson, sharing an honest and real look at life as a firefighter’s wife. With over 12 years of experience living alongside the fire service, she offers insight into what it’s like behind the scenes—long shifts, missed time together, and the emotional weight that can follow a firefighte...
2026-04-0938 minWind The Q PodcastMental & Emotional HealthSend us Fan MailWind The Q — The Stories Behind The Sirens is a fire service podcast hosted by Derick Dodson, bringing real conversations from the fireground, the firehouse, and the home. Built around the idea that when we “wind the Q,” we’re initiating the response, this podcast extends that same mindset to the conversations firefighters need to have. Some are easy. Some are not. But all of them matter. From leadership and training to culture, family, and mental health, Wind The Q is about the stories that stay with us long after the sirens f...
2026-04-0434 min
Football v Football PodcastSeahawks arrest Tyreek Hill, beat Dolphins 24-3 and stay undefeatedThe undefeated Seattle Seahawks take on another opponent, this time the shorthanded Miami Dolphins without Tua Tagovailoa. Mike McDaniel devised an offense around Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and De'Von Achane. Chris Grier has some explaining to do because this was not very competitive. Mike Macdonald and Ryan Grubb put together great gameplans that came together in the 1st and 4th quarters. Geno Smith looked acceptable, throwing to DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and JSN, while Jalen Ramsey was a non-factor on defense. Meanwhile, Zach Charbonnet filled in admirably for Ken Walker. Charles Cross had some hiccups but still ranks amongst...
2024-09-2429 min
Wolf Precision's Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building PodcastEpisode 205 - Eric Cortina's Black Jack Challenge video and the ACE; New Store and 2025 School Dates.The ACE in action, but not mentioned. This podcast is a mix of business, industry, the ACE and changes. We are proud of Derick and the work he has done. Derick was the first to ever hit the Cold Bore Shot Challenge and won the day at the Black Jack Challenge. Great job on both! Sadly, the ACE and Wolf Precision were edited from mention. That said, great job and both are great channels to watch. In this podcast we are also excited to have our new online store open and our 2025 shooting school dates open for regis...
2024-09-0529 minWolf Precision's Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building PodcastEpisode 205 - Eric Cortina's Black Jack Challenge video and the ACE; New Store and 2025 School Dates.The ACE in action, but not mentioned. This podcast is a mix of business, industry, the ACE and changes. We are proud of Derick and the work he has done. Derick was the first to ever hit the Cold Bore Shot Challenge and won the day at the Black Jack Challenge. Great job on both! Sadly, the ACE and Wolf Precision were edited from mention. That said, great job and both are great channels to watch. In this podcast we are also excited to have our new online store open and our 2025 shooting school dates open for regis...
2024-09-0529 minWolf Precision's Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building PodcastEpisode 197 - Interview by Derick Lycette before his Black Jack Challenge with Erik CortinaI thought this was a great interview with Derick. It was not planned and not recorded to be one, but in the end Derick ask if he could post it. Of course, I said yes. Derick attended our shooting school in March of 2024 and purchased a custom rifle featuring the ACE from us last year. He is not only a great guy, but a Veteran and former Drill Sergeant. Both of which I have a lot of respect for. Derick was leaving on an invite to the Black Jack Challenge held by YouTuber Erik Cortina. He wanted to ask...
2024-07-111h 01Wolf Precision's Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building PodcastEpisode 197 - Interview by Derick Lycette before his Black Jack Challenge with Erik CortinaI thought this was a great interview with Derick. It was not planned and not recorded to be one, but in the end Derick ask if he could post it. Of course, I said yes. Derick attended our shooting school in March of 2024 and purchased a custom rifle featuring the ACE from us last year. He is not only a great guy, but a Veteran and former Drill Sergeant. Both of which I have a lot of respect for. Derick was leaving on an invite to the Black Jack Challenge held by YouTuber Erik Cortina. He wanted to ask...
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