Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast

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Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast Podcast

A podcast examining fire service issues through the lens of the suburban fireman.

  1. 19 SEPT

    Make Due: Episode 54 (PART 1) "RIT: Not Just Another Checkbox" with special guest, Brandon Cory

    This episode welcomes special guest, Brandon Cory to the show to talk all things RIT. Brandon is a firefighter/paramedic with the Marquette City (MI) Fire Department, authored a chapter in the book "30 Fires You Need to Know" with Chief Billy Goldfeder and Frank Leeb, is a published author with FireRescue1.com and is part of the Build Your Culture cadre. Part I of Episode 54 dives into the physical, tactical, mental and emotional components of a call where Brandon was deployed as the RIT team...

    1h 22m

  2. 19 SEPT

    Make Due: Episode 54 (PART 2) "RIT: Not Just Another Checkbox" with special guest, Brandon Cory

    Part 2 of Episode 54 continues with special guest, Brandon Cory. Part 2 takes a hard look at the world of RIT. We discuss everything from the history of RIT and its evolution, data and how it impacts our decision making on scene, proactive RIT functions to the philosophy of rapid intervention, RIT realities, deployment and finally realistic RIT training. This episode is packed full of practical knowledge, experience, procedures and training tips and offers a thorough look at how and why we do...

    1h 29m

  3. 5 SEPT

    Make Due: Episode 53 "Recruitment, Retention and Risk" with special guest, Scott Thompson

    "From the top ropes!" Sean and Nick welcome special guest, Chief Scott Thompson to the show to discuss some of the hottest issues facing today's fire service. Chief Thompson is currently the Fire Chief of the Colony (TX) FD, is author of the book "The Functional Fire Company" and was keynote speaker at FDIC 2024. This no-holds-bar, haymaker of an episode is raw, real and addresses these issues head on. Join us in this unapologetically blue-collar conversation that is sure to challenge you to ...

    2h 33m

  4. 28 AUG

    Make Due: Episode 52 "Adapt and Act" with special guest, Jason Hoevelmann

    Join Sean and Nick as we welcome special guest, Jason Hoevelmann to the show. Jason is the Fire Chief of the Florissant Valley (MO) Fire Protection District, is author of the Fire Engineering book "The New Company Officer", was keynote speaker at FDIC 2024, sits on the FDIC advisory board, and is owner/operator of enginehousetraining.com. In this jam-packed episode the crew dives into several important topic ranging from leadership at the company and chief officer level, organizational purpos...

    2h 7m

  5. 12 AUG

    Make Due: Episode 51 "Rural Fireground Considerations" with special guest, Bill Adkins.

    This episode takes a look at the ins and outs of rural fireground operations as we welcome to the show former Navy vet, Loveland-Symmes (OH) FD Captain, and Fayetteville FD Asst. Chief Bill Adkins to the show. Bill is also heavily involved as an author and featured contributor at Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment magazine where he has dozens of published articles. We examine the challenges faced in the rural vs suburban fire setting, tactical considerations, command thought processes, wa...

    2h 0m

  6. 31 JUL

    Make Due: Episode 50 "Passion in Leading" with special guest, Dave McGlynn

    We welcome Chief Dave McGlynn back to the show to discuss all things leadership related. With all the emphasis on leadership these days, there are seldom discussions had on the dark side of leadership: the sacrifice, loneliness, conflict and stressors that come with being in these roles and positions. We tend to focus on the feel-good parts of leadership, while neglecting the responsibility that comes with making tough decisions and standing tall in the face of adversity. This episode is a de...

    2h 11m

  7. 30 JUL

    Make Due: Episode 49 "Operational Excellence" with special guest, BJ Breecher

    This episode pulls no punches as we welcome special guest and fellow Midwesterner, BJ Breecher to the show. BJ is known for his love for the job, commitment to excellence and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge with others. If you're looking to improve your operational effectiveness, BJ absolutely lays the framework for success in this episode! Grab an old fashioned, fry up some fish and enjoy this episode Wisconsin style!

    2h 22m

  8. 26 JUN

    Make Due: Episode 48 "Build Your Culture Unplugged" with special guest, Pablo Gener

    Episode 48 is coming in swinging with our special guest, Build Your Culture Co-Founder and Jacksonville (FL) Fire-Rescue fireman, Pablo Gener. This episode takes a hard look at all things culture related and its impact on our fire departments, firehouses and personal morale. If you want a warm, fuzzy, feel-good discussion, you're in the wrong place. However, if you want real, honest, authentic dialogue on one of the most important issues facing the modern fire service, then this episode is a ...

    2h 12m
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