Preston Lyons

The Overhaul Podcast

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The Overhaul, hosted by Preston Lyons, dives into the tough conversations the fire service needs to address—leadership, culture, accountability, and the personal battles we face behind the scenes. We expose what’s not working, share real stories from the field, and bring forward-thinking solutions to help firefighters lead with purpose and leave the job better than they found it.

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Preston Lyons

Episodes

Episode 9: The "Williams Key" to building resiliency. Featuring Trevor Williams 23.05.2024 1:44:22

Trevor may be one of the most interesting and selfless people in the fire service. From his upbringing as a missionary in Africa and Haiti, to not only surviving the Haiti earthquake of 2010 but risking his life to help strangers in a time of chaos. That was before he joined the LA County Fire Department and created a new way to defeat doors without destroying them as a probie! You won't want...

Episode 8: Tailboard Misfits featuring John Velez 16.05.2024 1:31:25

In this episode, John Velez from Tailboard Misfits comes out to make a special announcement. We also talk about mentorship, leadership, and the elusive senior man!

Episode 7: Tailboard Leadership, leading from the bottom up. Featuring a (Mustacheless) Ljay Geist! 09.05.2024 1:24:27

I had the pleasure of speaking with Ljay Geist, a western Kansas firefighter making a HUGE impact on the fire service. Watch this episode to see his very first appearance without a mustache and hear the story of why!

Episode 6: "The New Old School" With Joshua Everetts 06.05.2024 1:23:37

In this episode, I sit with Joshua Everetts at the COBC conference in Pensacola. Josh is passionate about marriage, the fire service, and the path he walked to get where he is today.

Episode 5: Humble Work Ethic, with Logan Broberg from Rogue Firemanship 28.04.2024 1:15:52

In this episode, I discuss culture and leadership in the fire service with Logan Broberg. You can immediately tell that Logan is the real deal and super humble. His work ethic is astronomical, but he will tell you he is just a normal dude. You will not be disappointed with this episode, please like and share to help spread the word.

Episode 4: The 5 Steps to Take to Create Change When Returning From Fire Conferences 18.04.2024 25:16

In this episode, I discuss why fire conferences are important for passionate firefighters, the article I wrote in Firefighter Nation, and the five steps you MUST take when returning to your department after a fire conference.

Episode 3 (Part 2): Adam Haywood Part two: post LCC Fire School review 12.04.2024 35:26

Adam Haywood and I discuss our experience at the LCC Fire School in Parsons, Kansas. We take a deep dive into the lectures, the H.O.T. classes, and good ol' small-town USA hospitality.

Episode 3 (Part 1): Nobody Can Escape Me, with Adam Haywood 10.04.2024 1:30:58

I had a great conversation with Adam Haywood from Independent Fire Training. We chatted about all things fire service, Adam's journey starting his training company, and rapid-fire questions for Preston! We even did it while traveling to Parson's Kansas for the LCC Fire School.

Episode 2: Character, Mindset, and the six expectations every great firefighter should possess 03.04.2024 30:15

In episode two, I discuss why having a good character and a strong mindset are the foundation of what it means to be a great firefighter. Along with that, I discuss the personal expectations that I have for myself when I am working on the job.

Episode 1: The Introduction 30.03.2024 21:50

In the very first episode of Relentless Rejects, the host Preston Lyons talks about what being a Relentless Reject is and discusses further the direction of the podcast. This podcast is for firefighters who are into the job but face the harsh reality of everyone not feeling the same way. Overcoming the peer pressure to be mediocre is tough, but you should be relentless in your pursuit to make an i...