
Student Of The Game Fire Podcast
Showcasing fellow men and women within the fire service that you might not know about. Individuals who have a strong passion for the craft, that remain humble and tackle each day with focus, never making excuses for why you can't get things done while always remaining a student of the game.
Latest episodes

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 11min
Matt Valdez
17 years of both volunteer and career experience. Creator and owner of MV Fire Rescue LLC out of Texas, backstep Firefighter on Engine 18 for San Antonio FD a huge passion and love for anything auto-extrication and forcible entry. And above all one of the most humble human beings you can have the pleasure of interacting with.IG: mvaldez1812

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
Caleb Smith
8 years of career experience with a department in Blount County Tennessee where he operates as an Engineer. One of the founding members for Black Flag Fire Training. Caleb believes in having passion for the fire service and “What we say matters.” When you listen to what his first experience as a Firefighter going to his first structure fire was it should spark a thought within your head of are you sure you’re ready for this profession.IG: blackflagfire

Sep 11, 2023 • 59min
Jack Reekes
A 27 year veteran of the fire service. He is a Lieutenant with Chesterfield Fire/EMS in Virginia currently assigned to Truck 3 at station 3. Jack is a self proclaimed “Bull” of the fire service & an unapologetic aggressive truck fireman and is ok with that. To get it you gotta listen to the episode! He has a huge love for truck work with a specialty in search. Jack also believes being humble & vulnerable which in return can go a long way for the individual within the fire service.IG: 3truck_jack

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 38min
Joe DeVito
22 years of volunteer and career experience. Currently an acting Battalion Chief with Fort Myers Beach Fire Department. He is a State of Florida fire and EMS instructor as well as a Level 1 infrared (IR)-certified. Joe is a member of the Florida Gulf Coast Fools and the Kill the Flashover Project. Joe loves teaching thermal imaging, a tool he feels is under utilized in the fire service. 2 of my favorite quotes from Joe are “If your TIC changes modes, so should your tactics" & "Be into the job not on the job.”IG: joed911

Sep 6, 2023 • 48min
Miles Robertson
Has been in the fire service for the past 3 1/2 years. Miles is a prime example of why making sure you should continue to contribute postively and act accordginly towards the fire service for future generations because Miles is the future and has one hell of mindset towards it. All listeners who tune into this podcast whether a probationary member or senior member should listen in to the passion and drive Miles has. IG: miles.r23

Sep 4, 2023 • 59min
Dale Jenkins
Is a 41 year veteran of the fire service. Dale retired from Houston FD as a Senior Captain on Ladder 7. He continues to teach to this day on various topics including forcible entry, search and ventilation. If you’ve ever wanted to know what you need to be great at this profession Dale believes it’s Passion & Drive.

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 4min
Garrett Crotty
16 years of career and volunteer fire service experience. A Engineer on Engine 3 with Casper Fire Department in Wyoming. One of 3 founding members of the High Plains Fire Conference Cadre. Garrett is all about going out and training with your crew/members to get better at this profession. IG: highplainsfireconference

Aug 30, 2023 • 58min
Noah Katz
Captain with Phoenix Fire Department on busy Engine 15 with 10 years on the job. A certified Georgia Smoke Diver with class 59 and is the first Arizona Firefighter to do so. Noah belief’s that were instilled in him as back step rookie is making sure you take the time to get in training, physical fitness & meals which in return is setting the crew up for success. In Noah’s words “Don’t sacrifice a relationship for an outcome.”

Aug 28, 2023 • 39min
Robert Ricci
Robert Ricci- 15 years of career of experience. Currently a Captain on Engine 16 with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department. Robert is an instructor who has taught in various training conferences within the Florida area one being Making Engine’s Great Again. Robert is also a certified Florida smoke diver and will shed some light on a house fire that sparked some controversy on social media.IG: robricci_fl

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
Michael Nasti
22 years of career and volunteer experience. Lieutenant on Engine 805 in Prince George’s County. Michael believes that every individual should have pride from the way you look, how you come to work & perform on calls. That translates to how you do anything is how you do everything. You work ethic speaks for itself. IG: tip_of_the_spear_leadership