The 24/48

Sam Massa

A typical first responder shift is 24 hours on, and 48 hours off. This opens the door for many first responders to run businesses in their off time. We're here to explore first responder-owned businesses, interview owners about how they did it, and share their success with the first responder community and beyond.   Follow us (or we’ll keep sending you pictures of really bright lights at 3 a.m.): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiVizLEDs/  (Warning: may cause spontaneous dancing in high-visibility vests)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hivizledlighting (We invented the “blinding transition” trend)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivizledlighting/ (Warning: may cause your phone to request sunglasses)X: https://x.com/hivizleds (We promise not to blind you… much)YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HiVizLEDS ((Hit the bell or we’ll ring it with a 150dB siren at 4 a.m.)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiviz-led-lighting/ (Where we pretend to be serious adults for 2.5 seconds) Ready to ascend to a higher plane of brightness? Click these or forever live in the dimness you clearly deserve: FireTech: https://hivizleds.com (The mothership of bright ideas)HiViz Lighting: https://hivizlighting.com (Same brightness, different flavor of awesome) Stay lit, legends. 🔥💡

  1. Unlocking Opportunities: Trevor Williams of the Williams Key

    09/09/2024

    Unlocking Opportunities: Trevor Williams of the Williams Key

    Trevor Williams has lived an extraordinary life. Born in Virginia to missionary parents, his family moved to Africa when he was just 4years old. Living in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), Williams experienced the dangers of civil unrest firsthand during the Rwandan genocide. His family later moved to Haiti to continue their missionary work, where Williams witnessed government upheaval and violence.  After evacuating to California, Williams decided to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. Despite applying to over 60 departments, it took years before he was finally hired by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. While working as a volunteer firefighter and carpenter, Williams also founded a nonprofit building homes for Haitian earthquake victims.  Connect with The Williams Key: https://williamskey.com Follow us (or we’ll keep sending you pictures of really bright lights at 3 a.m.): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiVizLEDs/  (Warning: may cause spontaneous dancing in high-visibility vests)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hivizledlighting (We invented the “blinding transition” trend)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivizledlighting/ (Warning: may cause your phone to request sunglasses)X: https://x.com/hivizleds (We promise not to blind you… much)YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HiVizLEDS ((Hit the bell or we’ll ring it with a 150dB siren at 4 a.m.)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiviz-led-lighting/ (Where we pretend to be serious adults for 2.5 seconds)Ready to ascend to a higher plane of brightness? Click these or forever live in the dimness you clearly deserve: FireTech: https://hivizleds.com (The mothership of bright ideas)HiViz Lighting: https://hivizlighting.com (Same brightness, different flavor of awesome)Stay lit, legends. 🔥💡

    1h 32m
  2. From Fire Service to Radio Service: Lee and Jessica Jones of 10-8 Technology

    09/02/2024

    From Fire Service to Radio Service: Lee and Jessica Jones of 10-8 Technology

    Lee Jones has firefighting in his blood. Growing up, he immersed himself in the local volunteer fire department where his father served. He got his EMT certification and went through the fire academy while still in high school. At age 18, Jones began pulling shifts at his local department and found his passion fighting fires across the Chicago mutual aid box alarm system.  Connect with 10-8 Technologies: https://www.108-technologies.com Follow us (or we’ll keep sending you pictures of really bright lights at 3 a.m.): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiVizLEDs/  (Warning: may cause spontaneous dancing in high-visibility vests)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hivizledlighting (We invented the “blinding transition” trend)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivizledlighting/ (Warning: may cause your phone to request sunglasses)X: https://x.com/hivizleds (We promise not to blind you… much)YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HiVizLEDS ((Hit the bell or we’ll ring it with a 150dB siren at 4 a.m.)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiviz-led-lighting/ (Where we pretend to be serious adults for 2.5 seconds)Ready to ascend to a higher plane of brightness? Click these or forever live in the dimness you clearly deserve: FireTech: https://hivizleds.com (The mothership of bright ideas)HiViz Lighting: https://hivizlighting.com (Same brightness, different flavor of awesome)Stay lit, legends. 🔥💡

    1h 31m
  3. Cooking Up a Movement: The Passion-Driven Path to Food on the Stove with Jonathan Tate

    08/26/2024

    Cooking Up a Movement: The Passion-Driven Path to Food on the Stove with Jonathan Tate

    Jonathan Tate had an idea sparked by a phrase he kepthearing on the fireground - "slow your response, it's just food on thestove." This led to the realization that the food firefighters are eating is negatively impacting their health.  Connect with Food on the Stove: https://foodonthestove.org/ ·      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodonthestovedc/ ·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodonthestovedc ·      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4lInYm1UO9jLgBp5YfccQ Follow us (or we’ll keep sending you pictures of really bright lights at 3 a.m.): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiVizLEDs/  (Warning: may cause spontaneous dancing in high-visibility vests)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hivizledlighting (We invented the “blinding transition” trend)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivizledlighting/ (Warning: may cause your phone to request sunglasses)X: https://x.com/hivizleds (We promise not to blind you… much)YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HiVizLEDS ((Hit the bell or we’ll ring it with a 150dB siren at 4 a.m.)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiviz-led-lighting/ (Where we pretend to be serious adults for 2.5 seconds)Ready to ascend to a higher plane of brightness? Click these or forever live in the dimness you clearly deserve: FireTech: https://hivizleds.com (The mothership of bright ideas)HiViz Lighting: https://hivizlighting.com (Same brightness, different flavor of awesome)Stay lit, legends. 🔥💡

    45 min
  4. Transforming the Used Fire Truck Market: James Wessel of Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus

    08/19/2024

    Transforming the Used Fire Truck Market: James Wessel of Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus

    James Wessel's journey in the fire service began in 1995 when he saw a volunteer firefighter respond to a car accident with a flashing dash light. He was mesmerized by the light and asked the firefighter how he could get one. The firefighter told him that he had to join the fire department, so James did just to get the dash light.  Connect with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus:  ·      https://www.instagram.com/firetruckmall/ ·      https://www.facebook.com/firetruckmall Follow us (or we’ll keep sending you pictures of really bright lights at 3 a.m.): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiVizLEDs/  (Warning: may cause spontaneous dancing in high-visibility vests)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hivizledlighting (We invented the “blinding transition” trend)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivizledlighting/ (Warning: may cause your phone to request sunglasses)X: https://x.com/hivizleds (We promise not to blind you… much)YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HiVizLEDS ((Hit the bell or we’ll ring it with a 150dB siren at 4 a.m.)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiviz-led-lighting/ (Where we pretend to be serious adults for 2.5 seconds)Ready to ascend to a higher plane of brightness? Click these or forever live in the dimness you clearly deserve: FireTech: https://hivizleds.com (The mothership of bright ideas)HiViz Lighting: https://hivizlighting.com (Same brightness, different flavor of awesome)Stay lit, legends. 🔥💡

    1h 12m
5
out of 5
15 Ratings

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A typical first responder shift is 24 hours on, and 48 hours off. This opens the door for many first responders to run businesses in their off time. We're here to explore first responder-owned businesses, interview owners about how they did it, and share their success with the first responder community and beyond.   Follow us (or we’ll keep sending you pictures of really bright lights at 3 a.m.): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiVizLEDs/  (Warning: may cause spontaneous dancing in high-visibility vests)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hivizledlighting (We invented the “blinding transition” trend)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivizledlighting/ (Warning: may cause your phone to request sunglasses)X: https://x.com/hivizleds (We promise not to blind you… much)YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HiVizLEDS ((Hit the bell or we’ll ring it with a 150dB siren at 4 a.m.)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiviz-led-lighting/ (Where we pretend to be serious adults for 2.5 seconds) Ready to ascend to a higher plane of brightness? Click these or forever live in the dimness you clearly deserve: FireTech: https://hivizleds.com (The mothership of bright ideas)HiViz Lighting: https://hivizlighting.com (Same brightness, different flavor of awesome) Stay lit, legends. 🔥💡