The Job That Built Me

In this episode of The Job That Built Me , we sit down with Firefighter Casey Fury from Roanoke City, Virginia. A multi-generational fireman, Casey grew up in his dad’s firehouse in New Jersey and started in the fire service as a junior member at just 14 years old. Now, with nearly seven years on the job in Roanoke, he works as a paramedic, splitting his time between the engine and medic unit. His...

In this episode of The Job That Built Me , James, Noah, and Rich sit down with Captain Anthony Rowett of the Mobile Fire Rescue Department for a raw and insightful conversation about firehouse culture, leadership, and the impact of mentorship. Anthony shares his journey from a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey to a captain in Mobile, Alabama, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped his car...

In this episode, we sit down with Lieutenant Mike Nasti to discuss his journey in the fire service, leadership lessons learned the hard way, and the importance of balancing passion for the job with personal growth. From his early days as a volunteer in Maryland to his current role in Prince George’s County, Mike shares insights into the culture of speed and aggressiveness in firefighting, the valu...

In this episode of The Job That Built Me , James and Rich sit down with Captain Zane Riggs, a 13-year veteran of a major Southeast fire department. Zane shares his journey from a kid inspired by the neighborhood firehouse to leading a busy urban engine company. He dives into pivotal moments that shaped his career, lessons learned from his first fire, and the impact of mentorship in the fire servic...

In this episode the hosts chat with Fire Chief Dennis Reilly, a 50-year fire service veteran, retired Fire Chief, and owner of The First Line Fire Service Training Company. Chief Reilly served as the Fire Chief in Pittsburg, KS, Sunrise Beach, MO, an Assistant Chief in North Carolina and California and retired as a Battalion Chief in Cherry Hill, NJ. He was an original member of New Jersey Urban S...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to the fire service, including their experiences, the culture in their respective firehouses, the importance of training and competition, and the need for a shift in the fire service curriculum. They also mention traditions in their firehouses, such as the 'Hot Nuts' tradition and the rotation of cooking duties. In this conversation, t...

A podcast where like minded firemen come together to discuss the factors that have contributed to their success and growth throughout their career. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another as they learn from each others experiences and hope to leave the fire service better than they found it. Episode #1: The hosts go through some intros about who they are and where they came from. Thi...