Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

22 years of career experience. Division Chief Of Training with Rural Metro Fire in Knox County Tennessee. Firefighting wasn’t on his radar for Brandon but after having a discussion with his father he decided to apply and within a few weeks into his academy he fell in love with it. What I like about Brandon’s story is the fact that with any occupation there’s going to be high’s and low’s but all it takes is that one individual to see the potential that you might not see within yourself that forever changes the path in your career.IG: brandonsdouglas

16 years of combination experience. A Firefighter Driver for the City Of Butler Bureau Of Fire and part time Firefighter for the City Of McKeesport in Pennsylvania. Sean is a man of few words and doesn’t like the lime light being shined on him. But was a key component in making the Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend a success along with members of the Butler County Fire Chief’s Association. It’s no secret that to become professionals whether career or volunteer we must not let training take a back seat and allow complacency to make a home within ourselves or our organization and Sean drives home why that and leadership go hand in hand. IG: ssokołowski23

16 years of combination experience. A Lieutenant, Paramedic & Police Officer with Bald Head Island Department Of Public Safety in North Carolina. No your ears aren’t deceiving you as Steve holds all 3 positions. Bald Head has a very unique and challenging way of operating for the residents and visitors. While you don’t hear very many stories like Bald Head what I hope the listeners appreciate is how Steve and others within the department view their situation and not let it deter them from being all in when it comes to physical fitness, training and basic skills of the job. Steve also openly discusses his struggles when it comes to Firefighter wellness and how he overcame what some cannot.IG: dad_bod_running

30 years of combination experience. A Division Chief Of Operations & Training with Estero Fire Rescue in Florida. An instructor with When Things Go Bad, and creator of the Grabs podcast. Grant has a strong passion and yearn for everything and anything search. Why, because he experienced an incident that changed the way search was approached and performed within his organization. Grant is definitely a Fire fighters Chief who at any chance he can get still rides the truck and runs calls with the men and women of his organization when possible.IG: gscwalbe

39 years of combination experience. Fire Chief with Florissant Valley Fire Protection District in Missouri. Jason is a contributor to Fire Engineering, Fire/Rescue Magazine, instructs at FDIC, various conferences and departments throughout North America on leadership, officer development and fire ground operations. Jason is another prime example of a Chief who remembers his roots but also hasn’t forgotten that the men and women of his organization are the fore front and important in providing excellent customer service to the community but also EXPECTS them to meet the benchmarks of the organization.

Ken Oishi, a dedicated firefighter with 23 years of service in the Honolulu Fire Department, shares his journey from California to Hawaii, emphasizing hard work and humility. He discusses the importance of continuous learning in firefighting and the unique challenges of 24-hour shifts in Hawaii. Ken emphasizes the crucial balance of physical fitness and gear acclimatization, along with fostering relationships within the fire service community to drive positive change. His mantra, 'It’s better to stay in shape than to get in shape,' resonates throughout their conversation.

22 years of combination experience. Fire Chief for Brighton Fire/Rescue in Colorado who made his way through the ranks of the organization. Brycen believes in “QUALITY” hard work. And that individuals who want to be successful in whatever path they choose need to invest within yourself take it seriously do your best and bring it back to your respective organization. Brycen is a prime example of a Firefighter’s Chief who remembers that you need to get out of your office go out to listen & communicate with the boots on the ground.

20 years of combination experience. Back step Firefighter for Ann Arbor Fire Department on Engine 4. Co founder of Build Your Culture LLC, one half of the Make Due Suburban Fireman Podcast published author, national speaker who has instructed all over the country including internationally. And in my opinion a subject matter expert when it comes to search on the fire ground. Sean is humble yet very passionate about the fire service in all aspects of the job and isn’t afraid to let you know that. I hope the listeners can enjoy the message and tune in on the little nuggets and gems being dropped along the way. IG: seanduffy86

20 years of combination experience. From a young age Rob always wanted to be a Firefighter with his Uncle having served with Dallas Fire Department in Texas. With knowing what he wanted in life Rob joined as a volunteer with Frisco Fire Department where he surrounded himself with go getters who set the tone for him with culture, training & knowing the job. Rob is also a big proponent towards mental health as he openly discussed his own struggles and how having the right individuals in your corner allows you to rise above adversity. My favorite quote from the interview with Rob is “This Job Has A Shelf Life.”IG: robcstone

27 years of combination experience 1st generation firefighter, currently serving as a Division Chief for the Charlotte Fire Department. While growing up, the fire service always interested him and after he became a volunteer firefighter in college, it didn’t take much convincing for him to pursue the job as a career. Now, years later everything has come full circle, and while the job has changed, it’s still about the people.IG: charlottefirecar07LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/david-farnum-cfo