The FireDawg Podcast

Matt Wilson, Ben Perry, & Chris Bauchle
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The FireDawg Podcast Podcast

The FireDawg Podcast is rooted in the United States Air Force and serves to foster connection, learning, and growth within all ranks of the American fire service. Topics covered include fire service best practices, lessons learned, leadership, firefighting tactics, history, and much more.

  1. 10 JUN

    Table Talk 06. Engine Company Decision Making and the Rule of 3s - Austin Perry

    Matt and Austin discuss breaking down engine company decision making into manageable, easy to remember, and useful approaches. They talk about the "rule of 3s" and how to break down decisions such as what hose or appliance to employ on a fire, how to load and stretch hose, and how to supply the engine and other things into 3 options each. They also talk about how to break down 1st and 2nd due company assignments to again, make decision making easy. The idea is that when you break tactics down into three options it makes your efforts much more effective and the outcome much more favorable. It should go without saying that the information provided in this episode and others like it are not intended to replace existing department procedures or act as an excuse to not train. These approaches are "simple, not easy" and should be carefully thought through and practiced. Let us know your thoughts or opinions in our FireDawg Mentorship Facebook Group and head to our website, www.firedawg.us, to check out other episodes.

    1h 21m
  2. 49. North Carolina Air National Guard (ANG) Rescue School - Jeret Kinnaird & Brandon Pelkey

    6 JUN

    49. North Carolina Air National Guard (ANG) Rescue School - Jeret Kinnaird & Brandon Pelkey

    In Episode 49, Jeret Kinnaird and Brandon Pelkey join Matt and Chris to talk about the North Carolina Air National Guard (ANG) Rescue Technician School. The school offers Rescue Technician I and Rescue Technician II courses that are AETC sanctioned and are IFSAC and Pro Board accredited. Throughout the episode, Jeret and Brandon give insights into what the course is about, what the future holds and how to sign up.

    1h 9m
  3. Table Talk 05. Engine Company Operations, Interior Firefighting Tactics, Empowering Firefighters - Austin Perry

    6 MAY

    Table Talk 05. Engine Company Operations, Interior Firefighting Tactics, Empowering Firefighters - Austin Perry

    In this episode, Matt is joined by Austin Perry. Austin and Matt talk about engine company operations as they relate to interior structure fire tactics. More specifically Austin talks about zero visibility nozzle work or working within a structure with zero visibility (and how to approach that), he also talks about the importance of training subordinate firefighters so that they understand tactics and approaches so that they are empowered to work alone when necessary, and we also talk about some other firefighting tactics and approaches throughout our conversation.

    1h 12m
  4. Table Talk 04. A Standardized Approach to Fireground Size Up - Brandon Laird

    29 APR

    Table Talk 04. A Standardized Approach to Fireground Size Up - Brandon Laird

    In this episode, Matt is joined by Brandon Laird to discuss fireground size up. They discuss having a standardized approach to size-ups so that they are easy to remember and ultimately improve fireground efficiency. They discuss the acronym CANC3R: * C - Conditions and Construction * A - Actions * N - Needs * C - Command * 3 - 360 * R - Report

    59 min
  5. 48. After Action Review - Firefighter Rescue & Survival (FRAS) Class 9 - Ryan Julius & Leah Lloyd

    15/12/2023

    48. After Action Review - Firefighter Rescue & Survival (FRAS) Class 9 - Ryan Julius & Leah Lloyd

    In episode 48, Matt and Chris speak with Ryan Julius and Leah Lloyd, both recent graduates of Firefighter Rescue and Survival (FRAS), Class 9. Ryan and Leah recount their experiences and offer advice to anyone interested in attending one of the most mentally and physically demanding courses offered to DoD Firefighters. Visit https://firedawg.us/fras/ for more info on FRAS and to sign up for the next class.

    1h 1m
  6. 47. Improving the AF Fire Service Logistics Officer Position - Robert Gerry

    30/10/2023

    47. Improving the AF Fire Service Logistics Officer Position - Robert Gerry

    In episode 47, Matt speaks with Robert Gerry, the Logistic Officer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department in New Jersey. RJ is a contributing member of the Air Force Fire & Emergency Services "Reinvigorate the Flight" strategic line of effort (LOE) #2 and championed the new Logistics Officer Course intended to introduce new logistics officers to the information and resources necessary to be successful in the job. In the episode, he explains the rationale behind the course, some of the information included within it, and the other plans for improving the availability of information for the Logistics Officer position.

    49 min
  7. 46. Recounting "Black Sunday" with FDNY and Former Air Force Firefighter - Jeff Cool

    23/04/2023

    46. Recounting "Black Sunday" with FDNY and Former Air Force Firefighter - Jeff Cool

    In episode 46, Matt and Chris talk with FDNY Firefighter Jeff Cool. On January 23rd, 2005, Jeff survived what later became known as "Black Sunday". Jeff and 5 other New York City firefighters bailed out of the 4th floor of an illegally divided tenement in the Bronx, killing two firefighters and leading to the death of a third as a result of his injuries. Jeff started his firefighting career in 1984 as an active-duty Air Force firefighter at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. From there, he did some time with the Air National Guard and spent four years as a civilian airport firefighter. Following that, he began his FDNY career at Ladder 19 in the Bronx. Following September 11, 2001, he moved to Rescue Company 3. In the episode, he recounts the events of "Black Sunday", highlights the heroics of those Firefighters on that day, and discusses how we prevent similar tragedies in the future.

    56 min
  8. The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 45 – Don't Sell Yourself Short - How to Maximize Your Transition Out of the Military - Chief Michael "Mikee" Ott

    17/02/2023

    The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 45 – Don't Sell Yourself Short - How to Maximize Your Transition Out of the Military - Chief Michael "Mikee" Ott

    In this episode, Matt speaks with Chief Michael Ott, former Air Force Firefighter and now Fire Chief for Tulare Fire Department, California. They discuss his transition out of the military, how to maximize your marketability as a former military firefighter, and what to expect during the transition. Chief Ott is a retired Air Force Firefighter who served 21 years at multiple locations across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. He achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant and served as a Deputy Fire Chief at Vandenburg Fire Department before retiring in 2021. Since transitioning out of the military, he secured a job as the Tulare Fire Department Fire Chief and serves as an Adjunct Instructor for Fresno City College. His department responds to nearly 8000 calls per year and serves a community of over 70,000 residents.

    1h 15m
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The FireDawg Podcast is rooted in the United States Air Force and serves to foster connection, learning, and growth within all ranks of the American fire service. Topics covered include fire service best practices, lessons learned, leadership, firefighting tactics, history, and much more.

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  • Creator
    Matt Wilson, Ben Perry, & Chris Bauchle
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The FireDawg Podcast
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