Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

28 years of volunteer and career experience. Fire Chief for North Myrtle Beach FD in South Carolina. Billy was exposed to the fire service at a young age being fortunate to watch and learn things from his father. As the head man in charge of his department the mentality and focused mission Chief has is paramount if you want to have a successful organization. Make no mistakes about it there is no perfect department out there but Chief Floyd realizes that you must put your people first and foremost through communication and transparency for a successful outcome.IG: lilchilly29582

17 years of volunteer and career experience. Currently a FF2 on the back of Ladder 31 for the Charlotte Fire Department. Rusty is as humble as they come. A Fireman who just wants to be good at the job and doesn’t mind going out training, working out, trying to make those around him better and attending conferences outside his department. IG: crowntown_truckie

Founder of Honor Supply Co, Well known photographer in the South/North Carolina region along with many other states that conduct Firefighter conferences/lectures. Christian, father and husband. What you might not know is that Chance was career Firefighter back in 2017. If you want to know more about Chance, Honor Supply Co & the meaning behind his photographs I implore you to go and listen to Jeremy Donch’s National Fire Radio episode 326. Although Chance isn’t a Firefighter per say on the books he’s still able to go out ride trucks, visit stations, talk to the men and women of the fire service and capture the images we have all learned to love. IG: chancecraven

17 years of all career fire service experience. Currently a FF/Paramedic on Truck 202 for the Sierra Vista Fire Department in Arizona. Truth bomb, mic drops, nuggets and gems alert for the conversation Matt and I had. We didn’t even put a dent in the list of topics we wanted to talk about so I’m going to have Matt on again for a part 2. All I’m going to say is we all need to have Matt’s mindset when it comes to the job and all aspects of it. IG: az_mattyb132

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