Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

Zac Varela- 16 years of career experience. Currently an Engineer with a Fire Department in the Denver Metro Area for 12 of those years. Zac is an Engineer who will never promote. Not because he can’t, but because he believes that the Engineer plays a significant key role in making sure the crew remains uniformed & intact. To Zac there’s no greater position within the fire service than the individual that gets to the wheel the crews to and from emergencies. As Zac states “ I’m Just A Ghetto Fireman.” IG: zukarela

Patrick Mckiernan- 20 years of combination fire experience. Currently an Engineer for Lexington County Fire Services on Engine 19. Patrick has a simple yet effective message he wants other to know and it’s simply if you feel like your not getting the type/kind of training you want get outside your Department and go attend the many micro conferences out there. IG: pmckiernan

Shannon Stone- 32 year veteran of the fire service. Started as a back step Firefighter and rose to the rank to Battalion Chief in Fort Walton Beach Fire Department where he retired. Now serving as a division Chief of Operations with Midway Fire District. Chief Stone is a Firefighters kind of Chief. No nonsense leadership who never forgot what it’s like to be one of the boots on the ground. If you have never listened to Chief’s Stone’s speech on your Children’s Standards Size-up you need to. IG: stoney_850

22 1/2 year veteran of the fire service. Began his journey young at the age of 19 when he joined the Charlotte Fire Department. Currently a back step Firefighter on Rescue 10 where he has rode for the last 20 years as the senior man. Aaron believes in family, brotherhood, and having a tight bond beyond the 4 walls of the firehouse. IG: aaronlamarwebb

38 years of combined volunteer and career experience. Both backstep Firefighters in Lexington County South Carolina. And Columbian Engine Company members back home in Rockland County also known as Department 17.

20 years both career and volunteer experience. Currently a backstep Firefighter in a suburban metro department north of Denver. Creator of Fit Fire Fortitude where skills such as developing hardened mindsets, fitness focused & relentlessly contesting mediocrity are the main goals.

13 years all with the West Columbia Fire Dept in South Carolina. Creator of the First Due Truck page where he shares tips and tricks on anything truck related. Patrick believes “Everything we do as professionals is dedicated to putting THEM First.”IG: first.due.truck

22 year veteran of the fire service all career who states he’s still learning things to this day. District Chief with the Apopka Fire Department. Nate is a Chief that never forgot his roots and remembers what’s it's like being a Firefighter. You can follow Nate on social media where he shares conducting his various rigorous workouts in the Florida heat. One of my favorite quotes from Nate is this “A good home life makes for a better fire life.”IG: mustacheman_75

21 years of combined volunteer and career experience. Captain on Rescue 1 in Mooresville NC. Chris loves being in the middle of the action on the fire ground. Whether it’s riding in the back or sitting in that right front seat. One of my favorite quotes from Captain Goforth is "To learn to control things within the 4 walls of your firehouse anything else is just noise."IG: cbgoforth

3rd generation Fireman with 14 years of volunteer and career experience. Currently a backstep Firefighter on Engine 3 for the District of Columbia Fire department which is first due to the US Capitol. A Truck Lieutenant on West Lanham Fire Department Co 28 in PG County & one of the founding members for Grit Fire Training. Alex believes the term Fireman must be earned through hard work, determination, daily drills, experience and knowledge.IG: gritfiretraining