Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

Ben & Sam Back Of The Bay- Both Ben & Sam work for the same fire department in the metro Atlanta area. Both are currently Lieutenants. Ben has 9 years of career experience and is assigned to a Quint while Sam has 8 years of career experience and is assigned to an Engine company with both stations seeing a fair amount of calls and work. Together they came up with the idea of Back Of The Bay which has a tremendous following on social media. Both men do not care for mediocrity and the fact that Bugles shouldn’t allow you to feel like you’re above or better than the men and women who work under you. IG: backofthebay

15 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently a Lieutenant on Engine 1 & Marine 1 for Passaic Fire Department in New Jersey. Robert started his career as a volunteer where he served as the Chief of Department for the Allendale Fire Department also in New Jersey. He is also founder and contributor of Flow and Vent, a site dedicated to fire and rescue training. Robert is very humble and open on how having great mentors around him helped mold and shape the Company Officer he is today.IG: flowandvent

3rd generation Firefighter with 32 years of career and volunteer fire experience. Currently a Battalion Chief with Montgomery Fire/Rescue in Maryland who climbed through the ranks. Sam is a Battalion Chief who wants to be around his guys and gals in which he serves making sure they have not only what they need to succeed within their fire service careers but also within themselves on a personal level. Mental health is a huge priority for Sam and he isn’t afraid to talk about it. IG: bc_sammy_v

13 years of volunteer and career experience. A relief driver on C shift with the Town of Winterville Fire Rescue on the eastern side of North Carolina & active out of state back step Firefighter with Kentland Vol Fire Department for the past 4 years. Alex has nothing but love for the fire service and isn’t afraid to let anyone know about it. To Alex it doesn’t matter if he’s riding on the Engine, Rescue or Ladder whatever is going to take to him a fire he’s all about it and knows we are here for one thing and one thing only….the citizens we serve.

John Spera, with 22 years of fire service experience, discusses the role of faith and physical fitness for firefighters. He shares his transition between fire departments, overcoming critics, and the importance of regular workouts. The podcast also highlights the unique characteristics and strong command structure of the South Metro fire department and explores the benefits of CBD products for first responders.

10 years of career and volunteer experience. Currently a back step Firefighter for the City of Kannapolis on Engine 31 & cadre member of Twisted Fire Industries. I want to truly thank Tim for coming on and discussing a situation that he most certainly did not have to divulge for anyone who listens to this podcast. Tim’s message centers around family and that hopefully you have the right individuals in your corner if things should ever go awry within your life.IG: freerangeirish

Chris James- 30 years of career experience. Currently a Captain on Tower 1 for Denver Fire Department in Colorado & Division Chief of Training for Eaton Fire also in Colorado. Chris started his fire service experience young at 21. Upon graduation from the academy Chris was fortunate to ride for some busy companies such as Engine 11, Engine 1, Rescue 1 which was citywide until 2018 and Rescue 2 was formed followed by his current assignment Tower 1. Although Chris is a Capt and a Training Chief when you hear him talk you can tell his roots of always being a Firefighter first is a delight to hear. Chris loves staying busy and of course going to fires.IG: _homie_

Robert Vasquez- 7 years of volunteer and career experience. Lieutenant with Bexar County ESD #5 in Texas near San Antonio, part time FF with Guadalupe Fire Rescue & Cadre member with Citizens First Fire Training. Robert is not shy to admit that although he’s been in the career side for 2 years and already an Officer he’s always learning attending various lectures, getting his hands dirty participating in hot classes and when possible helping teach with Citizens first & Bearers Of The Oath. Robert remembers what the FD brotherhood provided him when facing hard times in his life but also has a huge sense of humility.IG: vasquezrob13

Stew Sherrill- 11 years of volunteer and career experience. A Lieutenant on Ladder 1 for the City Of Concord Fire Department in North Carolina & Assistant Fire Chief for South Iredell Fire Rescue. Stew has a background within the emergency services field following after his father who was a part of Iredell Rescue for many years and now has his brother following suit. Stew’s love for the fire service is unmatched once we get to talking shop.IG: stew_sherrill90

Meet the Clark’s: Don, Chris & Cody.Combined all 3 men have 60 years of career and volunteer fire experience. Don is a Capt On Truck 1 in Salisbury, Chris is a back step Firefighter on Ladder 24 for the City of Charlotte & Cody is a back step Firefighter on Ladder 34 for the City of Kannapolis. All 3 men teach for the cadre group Twisted Fire Industries and all share the same love, drive and passion for the fire service and make sure they can do the job and do it well. It’s not often you meet a father & 2 son duo but its even rare when all 3 ride Ladders.IG: cody_mac_clark & the_ate_up