Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

18 years of volunteer and career experience. Currently a FF/Driver for Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District in Missouri and out of state live in for Berwyn Heights Company 14 in PG County Maryland. Justin gets a taste of both worlds where on one side he’s in the thicket of a densely populated busy suburban/urban area where it’s not uncommon to run 6 potential structural boxes in a day and on the other side is apart of a 6 station 10 personnel a shift 160 square miles of mainly rural area where mutual aid can be up to 10 minutes away. It’s all perspective and who you decide to surround yourself with if you want to be good out in the field. IG: fireman_levy & levysleatherllc

8 years of volunteer and career experience. A Engineer on Engine 16 with Columbia Fire Department in South Carolina. If you know Josh or follow him on social media he is a huge advocate for communication and fortifying a strong culture through leadership and not by rank. The conversation Josh and I had was a delight to say the least and I truly hope others can find value with our discussions. IG: joshusmc25

11 years of career experience. A backstep FF for North Port Fire/Rescue in Florida. Justin is in what he would call his second stint in within his fire service career. First and foremost he believes in a higher calling spiritually and the love for his family. What’s great about Justin’s story is his life experience and how he utilizes that within his daily life and when on shift. Justin believes FITNESS IS THE FOUNDATION for performing the job at a high level and for having LONGEVITY. IG: j_flagg

25 years of volunteer and career experience. A career FF/EMT for Guilford Fire Department in Connecticut who rides up as acting Officer when needed and an Assistant Chief with Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. Mike keeps in perspective during our conversation from giving members realistic training, having to do more with less, being a jack of all trades and wellness for the individual. Mike opened up on a few conversations some would not want to share but that’s what makes the fire service so great with the ability to being able to relate and learn from one another.IG: gfdperez

2 years of career experience. A backstep FF with the City Of Melbourne FD in Florida. Even though Zac’s young into his fire service career the individuals he looks up to, the one’s who were able to train him in recruit class, the ones he is able to work and train alongside now are one of the reasons why the fire service is in good hands. For any individual out there looking to get into the fire realm or anyone with the same or less amount of time Zac has listen to how this young man speaks and ask yourself why not me. IG: thezac_j

16 years of volunteer and career experience. An Engineer with a Metro Charleston Department who currently rides an Engine. There’s nothing complex about Pat. He’s a simple guy who loves going to fires, attending outside training conferences when possible, being around like minded individuals who take the job seriously and at the end of the day wants to go home to the one’s he loves and cares for most. IG: gaspartan43

8 years of career experience. A Master FF/Medic on Engine 10 with Virginia Beach fire department recently transferred to the training division. Matthew has a strong and I mean strong passion when it comes to Engine work, water mapping and the science of water application. Even though he only has 8 years on when you hear Matthew talk you’d think he’s been on the job longer than that. The discussions we have in this episode were simply amazing and truly hope the listeners gain a little bit of gems from it. IG: mrwuwu_

18 years of volunteer and career experience. A Captain on Ladder 301 for Summerville Fire/Rescue in South Carolina. Kevin shares an experience he had during his younger years when he thought as he describes “Being invincible” finally caught up to him. Fast forward years later as a company officer he gets a phone call that forever changed his life. Mental health is a very important topic for Kevin that he doesn’t take for granted and wants others to know the days of leaving your feelings at the door before coming into work should be past tense. IG: charlestonfences

6 years of career and volunteer experience. A Lieutenant with Garden City Fire/Rescue in Georgia assigned to Engine 201. Mike comes from an array of government work that ultimately led him to finding his path into the fire service. What’s truly remarkable about Mike is his sense of humility that although he is a company officer he doesn’t put himself above the rest of the individuals he works with. Yes he’s an Officer but still a Firefighter at heart that’s still learning and just wants to be “Out in the streets” doing Engine work. IG: mg_mm77

Nate Shuler- 17 years of career experience. A Lieutenant with the City Of Winder Fire Department where he is assigned on Engine 1. Bearers Of The Oath Cadre member who has formed a strong passion with everything Search. Nate was a Fireman who was afraid to get out of his comfort zone when it came to training until one day a co-worker invited him out to the MAFFC conference. After attending that one outside event it was game over and forever changed the way Nate viewed outside training and getting out of your own bubble to explore what the fire service truly is.IG: natethagreat207