Prepared To Fight Fire Podcast

Send a text On this episode we dive into my origin story.  We review some failures, setback, obstacles, mistakes, and achievements throughout my life so far. 

Send a text Reilly Kilbride has been riding as a fireman for the last three years. He has been lucky enough to be around great firefighters and leadership throughout his career so far. His mission in life is to work hard and serve others. Training hard is the way he sharpens his mental health & serving others is how he sharpens his heart. 

Send a text Erik Vidal comes back to the show. We dive deep into Eriks time in the military, expeirence at Georgia Smoke Divers, and leading the way in his own life with self development. Follow Erik  @iamerikvidal 

Send a text Alex was Born and raised in Los Angeles. Spent 6 years in the army as a member of the 75th ranger regiment. He then went on to serve for 3 years as a military contractor. Alex currently Lives in Savannah, Georgia and is currently working for the Pooler Georgia Fire Department. He Currently works as a driver on the straight stick truck. 

Send a text Michael D.N. Laughlin is a full- time career firefighter with Kingston Fire & Rescue. What makes his story unique, is that twice, Mike returned to his beloved job, after serious accidents that could have taken his life. At ages 26, and 35, he suffered major injuries, first to his left leg and arm. His leg functions because of permanent metal plates, pins and screws and is marked wi...

Send a text Andy Glaze is a Father, Husband, Firefighter, Runner. He is currently married with 3 kids. He is currently a fire captain for the La Verne Fire Department in Los Angeles County, California. He is the president of the local 3624. He has run over 100 miles every week for 202 weeks in a row. He embodies what it means to go all in and runs a lot of ultramarathons all over the world, from C...

Send a text Anthony Rowett, Jr. is a Captain with the Mobile (AL) Fire Rescue Department. He has been in the fire service for 18 years. He spent his first 3 years in the fire service as a firefighter with the Ogdensburg (NJ) Volunteer Fire Department before being hired by the Mobile Fire Rescue Department, where he has worked for the past 15 years. He has multiple degrees in both fire science and...

Send a text Mike was one of the pioneers of the South Florida CrossFit movement, when he opened up I Am CrossFit in 2008. He and his then partner, opened six total locations over the next eight years. He is the founder and organizer of the Crush Games, a nationally known fitness competition. In 2011, Mike also launched Formulx supplements which is known for its all-natural, grass-fed whey protein....

Send a text Matt Chan is 13yr professional firefighter from Denver, Colorado with an extensive fitness background. He’s also known for six appearances in the CrossFit Games with four top 10 placements and one 2nd place podium finish. He was also featured on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s show “The Titan Games” where Matt won season 2.  Matt continues to pour his passion for fitness into the fire serv...

Send a text Caleb Smith is an 8 year Firefighter in East TN, currently serving as an Engineer on a Quint and one of the founding members of Black Flag Fire Training.

Send a text Tyler Evans has 8 years in the fire service career and volunteer. He is Currently an Engine Co Captain. Tyler is the Creator of The Citizens Fireman where he shares training tips and networks with likeminded firefighters who are there to place those that they serve above themselves.

Send a text Dylan is currently a full-time career Firefighter/EMT for the city of New Smyrna Beach, FL.  and an Army veteran. He served in 1st Ranger Battalion as an infantryman and am Principal and Co-Founder at Brigands Co. As an entrepreneur and first responder, he has used his past experience in military leadership roles, transition into college programs, and securing positions in the civilian...

Send a text Keith Schmidt is a 51 years of age Husband and Father,  Veteran of the U.S Navy. Firefighter-Paramedic 35 years fire service  experience, has served at the Indianapolis Airport Fire Department for the past 22 years.   His mission to impact change for people Emotionally, Mentally, Physically.  Find and connect with Keith  at the following: Tik Tok @keith.officalschmidt2020 Instagram kei...

Send a text  Gregg Dixon is a retired Special Operations Captain for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. 37 total years in the fire service starting out as a volunteer, worked in the private sector at a Nuclear Power Station for 10 years as a firefighter/EMT. Started with Palm Beach County in 1996 as a Firefighter/EMT, then Firefighter/Paramedic, promoted as one of the first Rescue Lieutenant’s, then L...

Send a text Lieutenant Jose Santos has worked for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue for 22 years. He was once a Firefighter Combat  Challenge competitor for 5 years. During that time, he learned from his training how to assist young men and women with the physical preparation for C.P.A.T. and P.A.T. testing. He also trains future candidates, both physically and mentally, for the stressors of the fire...

Send a text In this episode we have 2 Mile Rescue Company.  Josh and Keegan who are pioneering the company work in rural Colorado. 2 Mile Rescue Company is dedicated to seeking out the nuances in hard and soft skills, to create opportunities on the fire ground with minimal staffing.

Send a text Pablo Gener is a 16-year veteran of the fire service. In this episode, we will discuss his second to none passion for the job, his journey that led him to where he is now, mentors, and the importance of staying "prepared to fight fire". Pablo has been and is a member of special operations teams (TRT) and is a florida task force member.  He has taught at multiple nationally re...

Send a text Fire doesn’t care if you are male or female, black or white and neither does she. She proves to herself every shift with work-ethic, passion, and grit that she is a asset in each and every way. She proudly holds the title Florida Smoke Diver. 

Send a text Rick Stephens currently holds the rank of Training CAPTAIN & has 25 years in the fire service. He has instructed all over the country including FDIC, HROC, FT Lauderdale Fire Conference. He is a active RIT instructor with his department. Ric has spent his entire career doing it right and being a true student of the craft while inspiring others through his relentless work ethic. 

Send a text Robert Ortega is United States Marine who did various jobs before falling in love with The Fire Service. He is very PASSIONATE and GRATEFUL for this AMAZING career he has SERVED 20 years in . He is a father of 5 with a VERY supportive Fire Wife . 

Send a text Tyler is currently a Lieutenant with Clearwater FD. He has 10 years in the fire service. He is Currently a Member of the CFR instructor cadre and Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team. He is currently the Cigar City FOOLS President. Follow him on instagram @ffpmdwhitfield

Send a text Eric Johnson, 21 years in fire service. Battalion Chief with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, held ranks of Battalion Chief, Special Operations Captain, Operational Captain, Lieutenant and Firefighter/ Paramedic. Chief Johnson is currently on FL-Task Force 2, a active Instructor in his departments recruit academy, and Special Operations Instructor.

Send a text Ben Wilson is a newly promoted Lieutenant who is a father of two sons, married to his wife named Lauren, and founder and instructor with F.D.I.R. Ben has been a fireman for 26 years. *10 career and 16 volunteer 

Send a text Eric Price is a Special Operations Captain and has been in the fire service for 29 years. Eric takes pride in holding a high standard, developing the people he works with, and lives by the mantra be accountable, and be responsible for your actions.

Send a text Rick Swales has 26 years on the job. He has worked as Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. He retired from Georgia fire service 2022 and started as a recruit at the City of Grand Junction fire Department the same year. He was an adjunct instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy from 2006 to 2022. Rick is a Georgia Smoke Diver and is active every year with the...