Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

1 1/2 years of volunteer experience. Currently a Firefighter for Balgonie Fire Department in Saskatchewan Canada. Joey caught my eye with his posts he has on social media that shows off his rigorous workouts whether it’s in his gear or not. Although he’s new to the fire service his mindset and ultimate goal of wanting to be a career Firefighter or something related to the fire service shows when you hear him speak. It may sound cliche or cheesy but most Firefighters are in this business to help individuals in need when that emergency arrives and deep down that’s all Joey wants to. IG: foreverjoey1982

10 years of career experience. Currently a Captain on Truck 201 with Loane Peak Fire Department in Utah. Jameson’s mindset when it comes being a Firefighter and a Company Officer is as solid as they come. Remember your why, have an all in attitude, respect the job, care for the people you work with and the community you’re serving to protect. It’s really not a hard formula but you must have it within you to set the example. IG: brothers_of_culture

20 plus years of volunteer and career experience. A Firefighter/Backup Engineer on Ladder 301 for St.Andrews Fire Department in South Carolina. Tim is no stranger to the fire service as his family line runs deep with Firefighters. He entered the service at 14 and never looked back. His experience and journey is why I want to share, continue and feel very very fortunate that I’m able to listen and speak to others about why the fire service is the greatest job in the world. No profession is perfect but what matters is what you do in the face of adversity to set yourself apart from the others. IG: _spray9

17 years of career experience. A Battalion Chief with a Metro Atlanta department. Even though Tyler is a Chief Officer he is still a Firefighter at heart who gets down in the trenches with his members ranging from physical fitness and drilling in the training yard. Upon entering his journey into the fire service Tyler surrounded himself with seasoned veterans whom he wanted to learn and absorb as much information and skill possible. Bearers Of The Oath Cadre member and overall just a good dude. My favorite quote from the interview is this “Company Officers make sure there crews are capable of doing their job as needed.”

14 years of volunteer and career experience. A Tailboard FF on Engine 71 and Tillerman on Ladder 71 for the Pleasant Grove Fire Department in Utah. Owner and product creator for the Stache Salt. Griffin’s journey into the fire service has a lot of meaning to him and when you hear the quote he uses to remember his why it makes perfect sense. His experience from going to a small then to a very large and back to small department is one all should hear. When it comes to whether your a big city firefighter or not the experiences, call volume and amount of jobs won’t be the same but it’s truly about who you work and surround yourself with that will make the job truly worth it. IG: that_stache_guy & stache.salt

As promised part 2 with Mr.Sierra Vista himself. Where we sat down and talked about what it is to Becoming a relief driver, Leadership, Zero Impact, Promotions and Health & Wellness. Once again Matt delivers some truthful thoughts and nuggets with his opinions on these topics and I can honestly say I loved every minute of our discussions.IG: az_mattyb132

14 years of volunteer and career experience. A Lieutenant with Roanoke Fire/EMS on Ladder 7 and Assistant Fire Chief with Bedford Fire Department in Virginia. Stacey grew up with no intentions of being in the fire service. Sometimes things within our lives change us to become better versions of ourselves. Who we decide to surround ourselves with can make the difference between just settling with what we have or finding out how great life can be if we just take a leap of faith and get out of our own comfort zone. IG: s_wills143

2nd generation Firefighter with 15 years of volunteer and career experience. A driver on 17 Truck for the City Of Pittsburgh Bureau Of Fire, Assistant Fire Chief for Stowe Township VFD and out of state member for West Lanham Co 28 in PG County. My conversation with Brandon was an absolute delight due to the fact of how humble and open he was when it comes to not knowing every aspect of the job, continuing to better himself through books, attending classes/conferences, and listening to the members before him. Brandon’s mindset when it comes to being a Firefighter and a Chief Officer is without a shadow of a doubt what I hope we all try to strive for with the key take away being we can’t forget where we came from and just because you have rank doesn’t mean your better.IG: gritfiretraining

Josh Banks- 10 years of volunteer and career experience. A Lieutenant with Garden City Fire Rescue on Engine 201. I’m not quite sure what’s in the water over at Garden City but the Officers I’ve been fortunate to interview are most certainly dialed in. One of my favorite quotes from Josh is this. “As a Company Officer You Need To Set EXPECTATIONS For Your Crew.” For only being 2 years in as a Company Officer I have no doubt Josh will go very far in his career with his mindset and who he aligns with in his inner circle of mentors and friends. IG: josh_banks

34 years of volunteer and career experience. Chief Of Department with Harwich Fire Department in Massachusetts. I was very fortunate to attend one of Dave’s lectures a few months back and was even invited to eat dinner with the man where I got to see him up close and personal. Dave is a Chief that cares first and foremost about the citizens we serve, the mission and the men and women of the organization. Be sure to catch the gems and nuggets being dropped along the way as you hear his viewpoints on various topics. IG: blancety