Undisclosed Agents Firefighter Podcast

Hey everybody, thanks for joining us as we crack open another episode of the undisclosed agents podcast. Today on the show, we had a chance to sit down with Cody Cavin and Pat Case the owners of BA Shields. Cody started in the Private EMS world in 2009. In 2012 he dipped his toes into the fire world and began volunteering with Truckee Meadows fire protection district in Reno Nevada. Little did Cod...

This episodes guest is Captain Rob Ramirez.  Born and raised in Miami, Florida. He has been a passionate student of the Fire Service for over 22 years. Rob is a state-certified Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer II, Safety Officer, and Live Fire Training Instructor.  Since 2005, he has served as a Rescue Team Manager for the Department of Homeland Security F.E.M.A. U.S.A.R. Florida Task Force out of...

Preston has served as a firefighter/paramedic at North Metro Fire in Colorado for nine years. He is a 10-year Navy veteran and got his  start in firefighting as an aircraft crash and salvage firefighter onboard the flight decks of aircraft carriers during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Then had his first exposure to structure firefighting in the 850 as a volunteer firefighter in Escambia County, F...

Today we got a chance to sit down with Brad Driscoll. Brad is a retired member of the Fresno Fire department. Serving at all ranks from firefighter to Battalion Chief. During his 22 years with Fresno Fire department Brad pretty much had his hands and everything from chairman of  the local 202 executive board, recruit Academy drill instructor, public information officer, and was also a member of th...

We’re starting something new. The Undisclosed Agents Podcast  wants to help firefighter owned businesses, as well as promote ways to better yourself as a firefighter so were going to start recording some “mini episodes” that do just that. Today we sat down with Trish Bonari, Executive Director of Fire Shows West. This is a conference in Reno, Nevada coming up this September. Fire Shows West is cha...

Bobby is a Second-Generation Fireman from Collingswood, NJ. Bobby got his start in the Fire Service in 1996. In 2006 he left Collingswood as a career Firefighter to pursue a career in the Camden, NJ Fire Department. Bobby spent 10 years as a private being assigned to Engine 9, Ladder 1, & Squad 7. In 2016 he was promoted to Captain and is currently assigned to Squad Company 7. He is a Pro Boar...

Justin started in fire service in 2005 at a rural combination department about 30 miles south of the metro and was there for 3 years before getting hired at Oklahoma City fire department. Where he is currently a Lieutenant on the south side of the city at station 7/C, the “Capitol Hill Creepers”, and drives Battalion 603. Justin also Served as a training officer for 3 years in the training divisio...

Eric Wheaton is a 17 year veteran of the fire service and currently serves as a truck lieutenant for Winter Park (FL) Fire Department. Eric is the Owner of VentEnterSearch, LLC. He also serves as an advisory board member on the UL-FSRI Size-up and search & rescue study. Eric has been an instructor at conferences all over the country. This year at FDIC he will be teaching his “Can confidence” h...

Kevin Pfluger is a 17 year veteran of the fire service and is currently a Lieutenant at the Live Oak fire department in Texas. Kevin is the President of the Live Oak Professional Firefighters Association Local 4098.  Through the local, Kevin is the lead organizer of the Dagum Texas Fire Conference. He teaches with MV Fire Rescue as the lead instructor teaching hose line management in their  class...

Today we had the opportunity to chat with Tom Hollick. Tom is an 18 year veteran of the fire service who currently serves as a Battalion Chief in Texas. Tom has an impressive resume thanks to his incredible passion for this profession. Some of the  highlights include being an instructor with bearers of the oath, and MV fire rescue heading up amazing classes like NO QUIT RIT. This was an excellent,...

LJay has been in the fire service since 2009 and currently serves as a Firefighter in West Kansas. He has lectured and instructed HOT trainings both regionally and nationally, with an emphasis on aggressive search and fire attack culture. Ljay’s tailboard Leadership class is a must for every firefighter. His passion for the craft is undeniable. Having the opportunity to talk with like minded peopl...

Brian is a 15 year firefighter in Idaho. Brian really needs no introduction but here’s a few of the highlights. Brian teaches with Brothers In Battle, he is a founding member of the Firefighter Rescue Survey and he is Georgia Smoke Diver #1091 (Idaho #3). This was an amazing opportunity for us to have a conversation with someone whos work in the fire service has always been inspirational for us. B...

In this episode we had a chance to sit down with DR. Steven Nicholas.  Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has immersed himself in the phenomena of trauma and the potential growth from adverse events.  This immersion led Steve to author the book Warrior Servants. Warrior servants are those who choose to serve in professions that require great discipline, loyalty and drive, they c...

Today we sat down with Chief Dennis Reilly. Chief Reilly has been involved intimately involved in the fire service for over forty years, with over twenty years as a Chief Officer. He is a dynamic self-starter who is very comfortable working in challenging situations. Chief Reilly’s work record shows a consistent ability to exceed what is expected of him. He is a solid team builder and team member....

In this episode we sat down with Jennifer Rowan. Jen retired last October after spending  20 years working for the Reno Fire Department. During her time as a firefighter and apparatus engineer Jen spent a lot of time training. Not just training on strategies and tactics, but training her body to be able to withstand the rigors of this job and to preform at her peak. When she retired she took her p...

In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Marcos Orozco. Marcos is spent over 15 years working as a firefighter in south Florida. Recently he has relocated to Colorado to start all over as a probationary backseat firefighter, valuing his belief that life is too short, not to live, and wok somewhere you love. Marcos has a passion for fitness, and not just working out but working out in a m...

Cory Whitlock is an 18 year veteran of the fire service. He is currently a Battalion Chief in Northern Nevada, prior to his current posting Cory spent 12 years with the city of Las Vegas fire department and was a truck Captain out of station 1 downtown. Some where along the way he found the time between running a tremendous amount of calls, being a family man, and his union work both at the local...

In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Craig Cook. Craig is a 14 year veteran of the fire service, married father of 4, and currently holds the position of driver/operator. Craig is one of those guys who’s not afraid to stand up for what’s right, he’s not afraid to tell the truth even when it’s unpopular. Craig is an excellent mentor to those making their way in our profession and on t...

Paul Thoma spent the better part of a decade serving with Team 7 in the Navy Seals. Upon his exit from the Seal Team Paul found his next mission as the C.E.O of the Seal Future Foundation. This foundation helps Navy Seals successfully transition from the life of high level operator back into the civilian world. They focus on 4 pillars for success, health, career, education, and community. This fou...

Finally! The man, the myth, the legend Scott Baker! After he was mentioned in every single episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we figured who better for episode 10. After 33 years with his department, Scott recently retired as a Battalion Chief. Scott is the ultimate example of a fireman’s Chief. Scott embraced servant leadership, training, and the absolute love of the job for over 3 decades...

   In this episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we sat down with Jerry Hallert. Jerry is a Lieutenant with a metropolitan police department, a Jiujitsu black belt, and the owner of multiple businesses (all referenced in the show notes) including several Jiujitsu gyms, a Jiujitsu based clothing company, and a training company that focuses on providing realistic POST certified law enforcement d...

In this episode we had the privilege to sit down with Chris Boyer A.K.A “The Boyerman”. Chris is an accomplished firefighter with an impressive resume that includes longtime Hotshot, Wildland Smoke Jumper, Tillerman, Georgia Smoke Diver Nevada #1, co-host of the Reno chapter of Tactics on Tap, and cadre member for Hortons & Hunt training to name a few things. He’s got a great story with a powe...

On March 28th of 2023 Jeff Linscott and Greg Richards came together on a structure fire and made 2 successful grabs. We got a chance to sit down and talk to them about the details of this call and the WHY behind the success of this mission. This episode is  heavy on the emotion of this call, the tactics that lead to success, and is absolutely inspirational for any firefighter.  “To each there come...

In this episode we sat down with Bryon Hunt, a 29 year veteran of the fire service. He’s the senior member of his department, he’s the president of his Local, long time academy director and instructor, mentor to countless, amazing knowledgeable firefighter, he is THE example of true brotherhood in the fire service, and this doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of his résumé. We talk about his...

Undisclosed Agents  #5 - Matt Loughran In this episode we got a chance to sit down with a 36 year veteran of the fire service. Matt spent 30+ years as a Captain with the city of Fremont CA, before relocating to Northern Nevada as a Division Chief of training, and is now the Fire Academy coordinator for Shasta College. Matt’s entire resume is too long to list, and his extensive USAR background is l...