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WHAT IS PFAS?????  We invited Brian and Charlene from ESSHA to come tell us about PFAS and the studies that are taking place.  We learn a lot and find out they are passionate about what they are doing but they miss normal life and just talking about Jobs.  Join us in learning about the previously unknown hazards of our clothes and gear.  Thank you to the firefighters, officers,...

How does complacency creep its way in?  Join host Steve and Matt as the chat with Chief Corley Moore.  Chief Moore is a 26 year deep fire Chief from Oklahoma.  We chop up topics from foreground leadership to everyday life away form the firehouse.  Chief is a forever student in the fire service and written an incredible book entitled "The 9Ls".  The book can be picked up on...

Who is referred to by many as the "Swiss Army knife" of the fire service?  Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with the man himself Andy Owens.  Andys journey to where he is today is described as anything but boring.  From his time in multiple military branches, his start in the fire service and his current passions.  He tells it all in this episode.  Tune in and check o...

Join host Steve and Matt as they are joined by past guest Chris Blanchard, Dane Britt and Tony Cowden.  This made for one heck of a conversation.  We talked about all sorts of topics from politics to our own 2023 goals.  Sit back relax and enjoy the last show for 2022 and the first show of 2023. www.primarycompletepodcast.com   www.pffpnc.com Search- Charitable Fund    Amazon Smile- Professional F...

Join host Steve and Matt as the sit down with former Birmingham firefighter, bar owner, hockey player and writer George Cowgill.  During this conversations George expresses his up and down through his almost 20 years as a firefighter.  Steve commends George on his writing style and how easy to read and relatable the articles are.  The conversation also went into the how Covid effected the bar and...

Join host Steve and Matt as they sit down with National Fire Radio creator and host Jermey Donch.  During our conversation we talk with Jeremy about how NFR started to how it has become the brand it is today.  Jermey also talks about some interesting issues sees in our modern fire service.  From how we consume training to how fire departments recruit and retain our staff.  This early ranks in the...

Join host Steve and Matt has the share conversation with the lovely ladies of "Just Think Podcast".  These ladies are incredibly passionate about our education system, health care system and overall way our nation is being run.  If you are a fire service strategy and tactics purist, this may not be the episode for you.  However these ladies opinions are compelling.  Listen in and enjoy! We are gra...

Join host Steve and Matt as they have their FIRST digital episode with Canadian firefighter and creator of Crackyl Magazine Kore Pearn.  Our conversation ranged from topics around the magazine itself to the importance of mental health and relationships.  We thank Kory for being generous with his time and willingness to help us "Make Conversation Great Again" https://crackylmag.com/ www.primarycomp...

Join host Steve and Matt as they have a conversation with Profession Fire Fighters and Paramedics of North Carolina (PFFPNC) President Scott Mullins.  Our conversation includes topics from PFAS and how the IAFF is mounting up to battle giant chemical companies to the importance of being a member of the IAFF.  Scott is always a pleasure to have in the studio and we are grateful for him being genero...

Join host Steve and Matt as they have a conversation with LeAnne Pierce.  LeAnne is a business women, former mayor and is currently running for NHC County Commissioners.  In our conversation we discussed several issues the fire service is dealing with and how we can better communicate that to our local, county and state governments.  As expressed several times in the conversation, communication is...

Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with Local 4576 President, District 4 Vice President and NHCFR Captain Ben Bobzien.  In our conversation Capt "BenBob" updates us on the latest PFFPNC news, IAFF representing in Florida and other great thing this organization is doing for its members.  Grab a drink kick back and enjoy. www.primarycompletepodcast.com   www.pffpnc.com Search- Charitable Fund   ...

Join host Steve and Matt as they have a conversation with Joe Pinto.  Joe is a photographer for Fire Apparatus Magazine and the FDNY.  His journey through the FDNY is an incredible story that will no doubt leave you smiling.  The storys Joe shared in this episode with Steve and Matt should remind us all of the old saying.  "A picture is worth a 1000 words."  Enjoy    www.primarycompletepodcast.com...

Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with NHCFR Firefighter Jason Sinclair and Access Wilmington Executive Director John Smist.  The "41Run" is a 24 hour 41 mile race covering all districts in New Hanover County.  To hear how the 41Run creators got hooked up with Access of Wilmington was a great story.  Tune in  and enjoy.   TO DONATE TO THE 41 Run visit: https://linktr.ee/iaff4576   Also please...

Join host Steve, Matt and Jermey as they chat about the new partnership between Primary Complete and the Professional Fire Fighters of North Carolina Charitable Fund.

Join host Steve and Matt as they wrap up the first due conference series.  For the last conversation the PC crew had the honor to chat with FDNYs  legendary firefighter Mike Caimpo.  Enjoy

Join host Steve and Matt from the 1st Due Conference as they chat with Houston FD Chief Clyde Gordan.

Next up from the 1st Due Conference series is Steve Robertson.  Steve is a 30+ year guy who has real passion and knowledge in the fire service.  His straight forward attitude has gained him the honor is being Tier 1 instructor and somewhat movie star.  I mean the  brass tacks hard facts series are basically fire service movies.  Hope you enjoy as much we did.

Next up from the 1st Due Conference series is Steve Robertson.  Steve is a 30+ year guy who has real passion and knowledge in the fire service.  His straight forward attitude has gained him the honor is being Tier 1 instructor and somewhat movie star.  I mean the  brass tacks hard facts series are basically fire service movies.  Hope you enjoy as much we did.

Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with Charlotte NC Fire Department Battalion Chief Jonah Smith.  This was another great conversation from the First Due Conference.  Jonah is a very blunt and charismatic leader.  His persective on fire ground tactics as well as leading in the firehouse are insightful and motivating.  Enjoy

Episode #46 is the first of many shorter shows the Primary Complete crew did at the First Due Conference.  Host Steve and Matt had the absolute honor of chatting with the great FDNYs Ray McCormack.  Enjoy

Join host Steve and Matt as they have a great conversation with 30+ year Raleigh NC Fire Departments and PFFPNC board member Kieth Wilder.

Join host Steve and Matt as they have a great conversation with retired SF Green Beret, Gym Owner, Firearms Instructor, and Congressional Candidate Tony Cowden.  Tony is well educated and articular Carolinian,  his past careers and current state of mind with our county is a point of view you must listen to.  Enjoy the Show  @Tony_Cownden_4nc  tonycowden.com

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Join Primary Complete host Steve and Matt as they sit down with the master leather craftsman of Fully Involved Leather Works.  FILW is a firefighter owned and operated business that supplies custom products to members of of the fire service industry.  Make sure you check them out at www.fullyinvolvedleatherworks.com.

We are a humble group of guys, when you get a chance to speak to an organization as needed, as honorable, as selfless, and as important as the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation, you get a good warm feeling.  The NCFFF is the last organization you want to need but the one that provides when you need the most.  We were honored to sit down with President Rick Flemming to ask a few questio...