Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

17 years of volunteer firefighting experience. He is currently a Captain with Harvest Vol Fire Rescue in Alabama. Jake’s work ethic is simple…being proficient at the basics. And if you follow him on social media you will see what exactly sets and reps gets you. IG: goodjake_23

Career Backstep FF in Florida for the past 10 years, Prepared To Fight Fire Owner, Endurance athlete, Florida Smoke Diver & Leadville 100 achiever. When Julian speaks he grabs you with his passion and conviction you can hear in his voice. IG: preparedtofightfire

15 year career backstep FF recently promoted to Engineer with the Del Rio FD in Texas. James believes you must train like you play. If the area you’re in is hot train in it to get your body acclimated to the weather….for THEM! IG: borderbombero

Stephanie White: Has been a backstep FF/Paramedic for the past 18 years in Fairfax County VA where she is currently assigned at Station 9 Engine 9. Stephanie has been fortunate to educate various FD’s nationally with creating policies that focus on reproductive health of female Firefighters along with publishing various articles for Fire Engineering Magazine. IG: thatpaperworkff

Dena Ali: Is a 15 year member of the Raleigh Fire Department where she currently serves as Battalion Chief. Dena was a police officer for 5 years before moving to the fire department. She is the founding member for NC Peer support and recognizes how critical it is to simply be heard and understood. Dena is also a graduate student and has spent the last couple of years researching firefighter behav...

For this week this episode along with the next goes along with mental health for not only first responders but also any family members, close loved ones, & friends. Mrs. Crystal Hobbs shared her story of her son Tristen who unfortunately took his own life. My hope is the information and conversations shared in this episode can be kept and stored in the back of your mind and make you a little m...

Travis Huffman started as a volunteer FF with the Propst Crossroads FD since 2008 and a career FF with the Hickory FD since 2014 where he currently serves the role as Fire Apparatus Operator. Travis message is simple..."Just stay positive, love doing the job, & be the best you can for community you serve. IG:tchuff83

Steven Vanness: 13 years of volunteer and career experience. Backstep Firefighter on Engine 30 in Washington DC and current volunteer with Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in St. Mary’s County. Steven believes that the “Pipeman” is the backbone of success on the fire ground. IG: fireman_steve

Creator of The Rogue Tailboard, President of The Piney Woods Fools Chapter, Peer Supporter @ Next Rung. Chris has a strong passion in his faith for Jesus Christ, believes in family, & physical fitness is a MUST for fire ground success. IG: ffchrissnowmma

18 years of career fire service experience. Firefighter on Rescue 2 with Witchita Fire Department. Tim's passion for the fire service is simple love the job, love what you do, be good at the job & love going to fires. IG: riggs1272

Owner operator of North Florida Fire & EMS training, creator of the North Florida Fire Expo, Co-host of The Make Due Suburban Fireman Podcast with Sean Duffy. Avid instructor in many fire conferences around the country including FDIC. Nick is passionate about training and helping others to better themselves so that we as Firefighters can better help serve & protect those we care for in our...

Captain on Truck 5/Station 5 at Boca Raton Fire Rescue where he has served for the past 16 years. Recent Author of The Modern Fire Officer where Jared believes in building competency, leading confidently to overcome anything. The Modern Fire Officer Link: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Fire-Officer-Communicate-Motivate/dp/B0BRDG5XXQ

Phillip Beehler 37 years of Career & Volunteer experience. Battalion Chief Brighton Fire Rescue. Loves to teach and mentor the new members coming into the fire service but also wants them to be aware of what this job can do not only physically but also mentally. IG: Sixfingerfiremenwoodworking

Chief Cowperthwait started his fire service career in 1981 with the Pennsville Fire Company in NJ where he also served as Fire Chief. Kevin Joined Christiana FD in 2000. Kevin currently holds the position of Fire Chief. Kevin is a retired Paramedic with New Castle County EMS. In September of 2013, Kevin was awarded the Companies "Medal of Valor" for assisting in the rescue of trapped occupant from...

Battalion Chief Of Training in for New Albany FD in Indiana. Jake is also the creator of 3 Point Firefighter Podcast where he believes those in this profession must have the 3 elements of Pride, Training & Physical Fitness to do the job to the best of their ability. Facebook: 3 Point FirefighterIG:3pointfirefighter

Kyrie Harris has 9 total years of FF experience both Volunteer and paid. Kyree is with the Atlanta Fire Department where he currently rides as a back step on Engine 20 which proudly serves the Capitol View and Pittsburgh neighborhoods since 1926 and is still an active member with the Bryon Fire Department. Kyree believes that certain traditions within the fire service such as camaraderie, training...

Daniel Sundahl is a FF/Paramedic in Western Alberta Canada for the past 20 years. Daniel is well known for his illustrations within the EMS field. Daniel has a strong passion to bringing light and awareness about mental health for first responders and that this topic shouldn't be a negative stigma. Instagram: dansunphotoart

Brian Bastinelli is a Battalion Chief for The Harrisburg Bureau Of Fire in Harrisburg, PA. Chief Bastinelli has been in the fire service for more than 32 years both career and volunteer. You can find Chief Bastinelli sharing the jobs the men and women in Harrisburg catch on his youtube channel. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianbastinelli

CJ Dwiggins is a Engineer With the Winston Salem FD for the past 7 1/2 years along with a Lieutenant with the Mocksville Fire Department. CJ is a cadre member for Passion Of The Craft & just recently Twisted Fire Industries. CJ believes that the fire service is starving for knowledge but drowning in information. Instagram: dcleatherhead

Nate Harpster believes in physical fitness and that it should go hand in hand with Firefighter success. Nate's motto..." Perform better, recover faster & live healthier. IG: natervision Xendurance.com 15% Discount code: Natervision15

Nichole Mann: No matter the gender put in the work so that your able to perform the job to the best of your ability. "Treat yourself like a tactical athlete because you are." Nichole MannIG: angrymoosefitness

“If I have the ability then I have the responsibility. Until I don’t have the ability anymore then I feel like I have the responsibility to contribute to the greater good.” Manny Barajas IG: manny_b210

Back in October 2022 Mooresville Fire Department suffered a huge loss within our staff following the sudden loss of Captain Brian Yon. As the Department and personnel grieved a few of our members wanted to do something special for the Yon family as Brian left behind his wife and 2 children. Engineer Scott Hauck, Captain Bart Ellingson & Captain Russell Smith set a plan in motion, turned that p...

“This new generation doesn’t know anything. All they do is look at their phones.” Anonymous Senior to the job Firefighters…All we need to make sure is that knowledge, the micro conferences, the passionate cadre’s and positive messages continue to spread throughout Departments all over the country letting individuals know it’s ok to love this job and to keep progressing forward. Well ladies and gen...

Charlottesville Fire Department, Captain of Engine 5 where is his passion is learning and teaching the capabilities of "The Can". IG: jrodzinka