Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

49 year veteran of the fire service with 29 of those being a Chief Officer. Some of his titles include retired Battalion Chief for Cherry Hill NJ, Fire Chief with Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District, Fire Chief with City Of Pittsburg in Kansas. Owner and creator of First Line Fire Training LLC and US Army veteran who deployed as part of Operation Desert Storm. Dennis is as humble as they come and his mantra is simple “Leave it better than you found it.”IG: firstline850

Devin Craig- 23 years of career and volunteer fire experience. A Ladder/Tanker Captain in the Houston area, Georgia Smoke Diver & One of the founding members of Train Or Die out of Texas. Devin loves anything fire related, believes in being physical fit for the job no matter the rank & loves to train and if he could have it his way would burn every recliner found within all fire house’s.

20 years of career and volunteer experience. A Battalion Chief with the West Columbia FD. Creator of The Fire Inside blog which is committed to preserving the calling of the fire service by restoring the core values of passion, dedication and accountability. Marc is a Battalion Chief that never wants to forget his roots of what’s it like being a Firefighter and practices this through training, camraderie and fellowship.

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