277 episodes

Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them.

Stay Safe Fire Family & Stay DTFF!

DTFF: The Volunteer Firefighter Podcast - Down To Fight Fire Down To Fight Fire

    • Education

Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them.

Stay Safe Fire Family & Stay DTFF!

    E267 - Spring Seminar 2024 Prep

    E267 - Spring Seminar 2024 Prep

    E267 - Spring Seminar 2024 Prep



    This week the boys chat about Spring Seminar 2024 Preparations. What courses the crew is teaching, how they are getting their equipment down and what all to expect. Listen in as they break down the sessions, the weekend and set the table for the upcoming weekend.



    WHO WE ARE



    As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.





    WHAT WE DO

    We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!





    WHY WE SHARE

    Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.





    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

    If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!





    Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!









    JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

    - LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/





    WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

    Firefighter Training

    Firefighter Tactics

    Firefighter Interviews

    Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

    Leadership

    Product Reviews

    Product Discounts





    CAUSES WE SUPPORT

    - https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you









    TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

    - https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

    - www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

    - https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order





    #DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

    • 29 min
    E266 - Multi Department and Agency Task Force SIM

    E266 - Multi Department and Agency Task Force SIM

    E266 - Multi Department and Agency Task Force SIM



    This week Ash and Todd bring Scott back up to speed on what they have been up to. Ash explains a multi department/multi agency wild fire SIM that he helped set up that seen around 7 departments, BCEHS represented by TODD, RCMP, Search and Rescue as well as BC WildFire Services. What started out as a large piece of equipment on fire then spread to ground fuels and eventually into a rank 3 rank 4 wild fire that was threatening a neighbouring community.



    WHO WE ARE



    As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.





    WHAT WE DO

    We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!





    WHY WE SHARE

    Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.





    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

    If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!





    Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!









    JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

    - LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/





    WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

    Firefighter Training

    Firefighter Tactics

    Firefighter Interviews

    Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

    Leadership

    Product Reviews

    Product Discounts





    CAUSES WE SUPPORT

    - https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you









    TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

    - https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

    - www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

    - https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order





    #DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

    • 46 min
    E265 - BC WILD FIRE - ENGINE BOSS

    E265 - BC WILD FIRE - ENGINE BOSS

    E265 - BC WILD FIRE - ENGINE BOSS



    This week we chat about the BC Wild Fire Engine Boss course. Scott, Ash and other members of their department helped BCWFS prep and set up for an engine boss course. They chat about planning, scouting locations and hosting an event like that. Todd was a participant and he breaks down how the course went down and the things learned.



    WHO WE ARE



    As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.





    WHAT WE DO

    We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!





    WHY WE SHARE

    Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.





    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

    If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!





    Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!









    JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

    - LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/





    WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

    Firefighter Training

    Firefighter Tactics

    Firefighter Interviews

    Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

    Leadership

    Product Reviews

    Product Discounts





    CAUSES WE SUPPORT

    - https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you









    TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

    - https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

    - www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

    - https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order





    #DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

    • 48 min
    E264 - How we build a FTX / Scenario - Arson Structure Fires

    E264 - How we build a FTX / Scenario - Arson Structure Fires

    E264 - How we build a FTX / Scenario - Arson Structure Fires



    This week the whole crew is back together and we talk about building a scenario or an FTX. How to plan out whats required, what is expected and how to react when things don’t go as planned. Ash breaks down a recent Arson Scenario where the crew was dispatched to their training grounds with signs of smoke showing with no fire engines on scene from a nearby resident. The call progressed into multiple Pt’s missing, multiple burn buildings on fire that had command looking to take a step back and hand off areas of the scenario to his officers for the best outcome.



    WHO WE ARE



    As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.





    WHAT WE DO

    We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!





    WHY WE SHARE

    Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.





    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

    If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!





    Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!









    JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

    - LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/





    WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

    Firefighter Training

    Firefighter Tactics

    Firefighter Interviews

    Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

    Leadership

    Product Reviews

    Product Discounts





    CAUSES WE SUPPORT

    - https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you









    TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

    - https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

    - www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

    - https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order





    #DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

    • 35 min
    E263 - Were Back!

    E263 - Were Back!

    E263 - Were Back!



    This week Todd and Ash sit down and update you on what we as a group have been up to. What we have planned in the coming months and more.



    Thank you for your patients while we transition to the new DTFF!



    WHO WE ARE



    As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.





    WHAT WE DO

    We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!





    WHY WE SHARE

    Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.





    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

    If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!





    Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!









    JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

    - LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/





    WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

    Firefighter Training

    Firefighter Tactics

    Firefighter Interviews

    Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

    Leadership

    Product Reviews

    Product Discounts





    CAUSES WE SUPPORT

    - https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you









    TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

    - https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

    - www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

    - https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order





    #DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

    • 30 min
    E262 - Podcast and Brand Update

    E262 - Podcast and Brand Update

    E262 - Podcast and Brand Update



    This week we made the tough choice to announce a brief break in podcast episodes. All 3 of us are currently being pulled in many directions outside of the podcast which has made creating content increasingly difficult. We felt it was in ours and our listeners best interest to pause production for what could be a few weeks or months and come back with a new focus and a re branding of what we are delivering on a weekly basis. We want to thank each and every one who has been with us on our journey and can’t wait to get back soon chatting with you all.



    WHO WE ARE



    As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.





    WHAT WE DO

    We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!





    WHY WE SHARE

    Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.





    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

    If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!





    Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!









    JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

    - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

    - LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/





    WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

    Firefighter Training

    Firefighter Tactics

    Firefighter Interviews

    Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

    Leadership

    Product Reviews

    Product Discounts





    CAUSES WE SUPPORT

    - https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you









    TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

    - https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

    - www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

    - https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order





    #DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

    • 14 min

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