Multiple Calls Podcast

Nick Ledin is a Captain with Eau Claire (WI) Fire Department, currently assigned to Truck 8. Ledin has been a student of the job for 18 years and is a contributor to ‘Firefighter Rescue Survey’, was the former president of the Northland FOOLS, and is a board member of FireNuggets. He’s a technical committee member for NFPA 1700, was a former technical panel member for UL FSRI’s PPA/PPV Study, and...

Darren was born and raised in a small town in Saskatchewan. With 25 years of experience in the fire service, he has taught and mentored at various level, always striving to pass on his knowledge and passion for the job. For the Past 16 years, Darren has been a proud member of Oakville Fire. He began as a training Officer, where he helped shape the next generation of firefighters through recruit tr...

Born and raised in El Paso Texas, Bobby Reichardt began his fire service journey at West Valley Volunteer Fire Department at the age of 17 and left 14 years later at the rank of Captain. He currently serves as a Logistics Lieutenant with the El Paso Fire Department and is a licensed Paramedic. He holds a Masters degree in Public Safety Administration and Leadership from ASU, a Bachelors of Emergen...

Josh Graham is a second-generation career firefighter with over a decade of experience in a large, fast-growing urban fire department in the Greater Toronto Area. In addition to his firefighting career, he has more than ten years of paramedic experience, having worked in both urban and rural settings. Josh spent two years in the Training Division as the Technical Rescue lead, where he developed pr...

Rob Thibert is an 18-year member of the Fire Service. Rob is the Deputy Fire Chief with the Minden Hills Fire Department in Ontario, Canada. Rob's leadership style is to lead from the front, aggressively progressing the department's tactics and succession all while keeping the safety of his crew in mind and always striving to leave the job better than he found it. Rob is a legacy firefighter follo...

Joey is 34 years old and a happily married father of two young boys. After 10 years in the fire service, I was diagnosed with PTSD. My symptoms included panic attacks, disassociation, suicidal ideations, sleep issues, anxiety and depression. As I began my treatment, I found it lacking as the conventional treatment was aimed at giving pharmaceuticals to help my symptoms while failing to address the...

To celebrate, the team comes together to talk all things MCP. Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileyfirefit Partnered with: @firefighternationhq

Gareth Lockhart is a career Firefighter and Acting Officer with over 14 years of experience in a medium-sized suburban department outside Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Gareth is best known for being a leader in driving successful lobbying of staffing, health & safety issues through political action as a union executive board member. He presents on cognitive priming and deliberate practice t...

Stephanie White is a 21-year veteran of the fire service. She started her journey as a volunteer and has been a career firefighter/paramedic in Virginia for the past 19 years. Over her career she’s been actively involved in firefighter health and wellness while being assigned to some pretty great companies. She is currently enjoying the challenge that is spelling and writing while living the shift...

Kyle Beaumont is a senior firefighter with 20 years of fire service experience. Kyle currently serves with the Oak Bay Fire Department in Victoria, BC, Canada as an acting Lieutenant and acting assistant Chief. With a strong passion for the fire service and a formal education in Organizational Leadership from Royal Roads University, Kyle recognizes the integral connection between effective trainin...

Manny Barajas has been with San Antonio Fire for the last 8 years. He’s a Marine Combat Veteran and proud San Antonio Southsider. After 7 years on the front lines, he was promoted and is now in the EMS division. @manny_b210 @andyfredericksghost Manuelbarajas210@gmail.com Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileyfirefit

Dave “Chops Phillips” is a retired EMS (Ornge) Helicopter Pilot, whose life took an unexpected turn in 2015 when he confronted the challenging reality of PTSD, a battle that many first responders face. He is currently an advocate for mental health awareness, with his company Code33 Apparel. Code33 Apparel is not just about fashion, but about making a difference. Every purchase supports PTSD and me...

Narration of the article published online at Firefighter Nation https://www.firefighternation.com/health-wellness/firefighter-mental-health/the-connected-warrior-tough-plus-love/ Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy  Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileyfirefit

Kevin Pfluger is a 18 year veteran of the fire service and is currently a Lieutenant at the Live Oak (TX) fire department. He is the President of the Live Oak Professional Firefighters Association Local 4098.  Through the local, Kevin is the lead organizer of the Dagum Texas Fire Conference. He teaches as the lead instructor for THE DAGUM PUSH engine ops cadre, helps teach firefighter rescue and s...

Sean is a devoted husband to his best friend Colleen and a proud father of Lochlan and Ireland. He is a lifelong student in the fire service with 1 volunteer and 24 career.  He completed the Seneca College Fire Protection Technologist Program and is a lead instructor in many disciplines favouring Building Construction, Auto Extrication, and Fire Behaviour. He is pushing to learn something new ever...

Captain Rob Ramirez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He has been a passionate student of the Fire Service for over 22 years and holds degrees in Fire Science and Public Administration. Rob is a state-certified Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer II, Safety Officer, and Live Fire Training Instructor. Since 2005, he has served as a Rescue Team Manager for the Department of Homeland Security F.E.M...

Mickey Farrell is a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, a third-generation firefighter with 29 years of experience, the last 23 years being with the FDNY. Also a team instructor at the New York City Fire Academy, founder and author of Top Floor Tactics, and host of ‘A View From the Top Floor Podcast’. topfloortactics.com @topfloortactics @national_fire _radio youtube.com/@NationalFire...

Suh Hughart, EMT-P, FcEHS got into EMS in 2010. She has experience working in private, hospital-based, and 911 ambulance services. She has been working for San Marcos Hays County EMS since 2011 where she works as a field paramedic and EMS educator. A paramedic of over 10 years, she is a recipient of the Dr. Larry Miller Fellowship with the Centre for Emergency Health Sciences. Suh is a part of the...

Episode 89 with Andy Starnes is now available! Andy Starnes is a lifelong student of the fire service and has been involved with the fire service as a volunteer since 1992 and as a career firefighter since 1998. He is a fire service website contributor on thermal imaging, fire behavior, leadership, behavioral health, and faith-based devotions. He is passionate about fire behavior and regularly ass...

Adam Maiers is a person like you who loves the fire service. A person who finds comfort in learning, growth, failure, and the nuance of the little things in training and life. He truly believes in service before self, a family man blessed in his life and circle. In his words, he has been in the fire service for a few years for a few departments in a few states. He is also a huge fan of all his Eng...

Ryan is a 17-year firefighter/paramedic with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. He is a sudden cardiac arrest survivor and the first operational firefighter in the world with an internal defibrillator. @ryanhill19 Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileyfirefit

Eric Wheaton is the Owner of VentEnterSearch, LLC. He is a second-generation fireman for Winter Park (FL) Fire Department and is currently assigned as a Lieutenant on Truck 61. Eric has spent the majority of his career on the Truck Company. He also serves on the Winter Park Fire Department Technical Rescue Team. Eric is an instructor for the Truck Company Operations and Special Operations programs...

Nathan Pocock is a husband and father of two. He has been an avid Firefighter since 2008, currently holding the first paid chief position with East Sooke Fire Rescue where he started his career. He has spent 10 years in Vancouver Fire, and 5 years with Canada Task Force 1 HUSA. He has been running Prepare4Rescue since 2015 with a solid group of friends and firefighters across BC to help spread the...

Lexis is a full-time firefighter, part-time nurse, and national-level Olympic weightlifter.  She loves maintaining a diverse skill set and learning new things.  Firefighting brings together all the facets of life she is most passionate about; learning, fitness, challenges, and constantly varied tasks.  She hopes to inspire women to challenge female social norms and chase their dreams no matter how...

Corley Moore is a motivational speaker and instructor, specializing in the topics of leadership and culture.  Author of the books “The 9L’s”, “Challenge Your Leadership” and “Broken Tools”.  He is the founder of Firehouse Vigilance and its "Never Ending Fight Against Complacency", the creator of the Vigilant Creed with members in all fifty states and seven countries, and the host of The Weekly Scr...