The Overhaul Firefighter Podcast
Relentless Rejects
The Overhaul, hosted by the Relentless Rejects, dives into the tough conversations the fire service needs—leadership, culture, accountability, and the personal battles we fight behind the scenes. We expose what’s not working, share real stories from the field, and bring forward-thinking solutions to help firefighters lead with purpose and leave the job better than they found it.
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 44min
Episode 9: The "Williams Key" to building resiliency. Featuring Trevor Williams
Trevor may be one of the most interesting and selfless people in the fire service. From his upbringing as a missionary in Africa and Haiti, to not only surviving the Haiti earthquake of 2010 but risking his life to help strangers in a time of chaos. That was before he joined the LA County Fire Department and created a new way to defeat doors without destroying them as a probie! You won't want to skip this one!
May 16, 2024 • 1h 31min
Episode 8: Tailboard Misfits featuring John Velez
In this episode, John Velez from Tailboard Misfits comes out to make a special announcement. We also talk about mentorship, leadership, and the elusive senior man!
May 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 7: Tailboard Leadership, leading from the bottom up. Featuring a (Mustacheless) Ljay Geist!
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ljay Geist, a western Kansas firefighter making a HUGE impact on the fire service. Watch this episode to see his very first appearance without a mustache and hear the story of why!
May 6, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 6: "The New Old School" With Joshua Everetts
In this episode, I sit with Joshua Everetts at the COBC conference in Pensacola. Josh is passionate about marriage, the fire service, and the path he walked to get where he is today.
Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
Episode 5: Humble Work Ethic, with Logan Broberg from Rogue Firemanship
Logan Broberg, a hardworking fireman, discusses his journey from football disappointment to success in wrestling and the fire service. Topics include leadership humility, inclusive fitness, balancing life and fitness progress, motivation in firefighting, personalized training programs for firefighters, and team building in challenging scenarios.
Apr 18, 2024 • 25min
Episode 4: The 5 Steps to Take to Create Change When Returning From Fire Conferences
In this episode, I discuss why fire conferences are important for passionate firefighters, the article I wrote in Firefighter Nation, and the five steps you MUST take when returning to your department after a fire conference.
Apr 12, 2024 • 35min
Episode 3 (Part 2): Adam Haywood Part two: post LCC Fire School review
Adam Haywood and I discuss our experience at the LCC Fire School in Parsons, Kansas. We take a deep dive into the lectures, the H.O.T. classes, and good ol' small-town USA hospitality.
Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 31min
Episode 3 (Part 1): Nobody Can Escape Me, with Adam Haywood
I had a great conversation with Adam Haywood from Independent Fire Training. We chatted about all things fire service, Adam's journey starting his training company, and rapid-fire questions for Preston! We even did it while traveling to Parson's Kansas for the LCC Fire School.
Apr 3, 2024 • 30min
Episode 2: Character, Mindset, and the six expectations every great firefighter should possess
In episode two, I discuss why having a good character and a strong mindset are the foundation of what it means to be a great firefighter. Along with that, I discuss the personal expectations that I have for myself when I am working on the job.
Mar 30, 2024 • 22min
Episode 1: The Introduction
In the very first episode of Relentless Rejects, the host Preston Lyons talks about what being a Relentless Reject is and discusses further the direction of the podcast. This podcast is for firefighters who are into the job but face the harsh reality of everyone not feeling the same way. Overcoming the peer pressure to be mediocre is tough, but you should be relentless in your pursuit to make an impact.
