play_arrowEpisode 57 – The Power of Doing Hard Things with Ultramarathoner & Firefighter – Justin Andreas FireDawg.us
play_arrowEpisode 56 – F3 Master Class – Exploring the New Foam & How it Performed on an F-35 Crash – Austin Perry FireDawg.us
play_arrowTable Talk 09 – How to Balance Military & Firefighter Obligations FireDawg.us
play_arrowEpisode 55 – From Firefighters to Founders: FireDawgs Building Businesses – Mark Abrahamson & Ashontay Owens FireDawg.us
play_arrowEpisode 54 – Building the Next Generation of Leaders – CWO3 Justin Barnes FireDawg.us
In this episode, Matt joins Justin Andreas, an ultramarathoner, run coach, social media influencer, podcaster, and current Deputy Fire Chief at Eielson AFB. They dig into the power of doing hard things—and how stepping into discomfort builds real resilience you can carry into every area of life. Justin shares why […]
Fluorine Free Foam (F3) has officially replaced AFFF across the Department of Defense fire service – but what does that really mean for firefighters on the line? In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with Austin Perry, a Staff Sergeant and Company Officer at Eielson Air Force Base, who […]
In this Table Talk Series episode, Matt and Chris dive into what it really means to balance military and fire service obligations. They break down where to focus your attention throughout your career—starting with mastering your craft as a firefighter and Airman, before anything else. The discussion covers how technical […]
In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with two retired Air Force firefighters who turned their passion for service into thriving ventures. Mark Abrahamson, founder of Foxtrot Zulu and co-founder of Probie Fire Training, shares how he built businesses that provide consultation, training and resources to DoD and civilian […]
In episode 54, Chris sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Justin Barnes, Marine Corps Liaison Officer at the Joint Fire Protection Academy in San Angelo, Texas. With over 20 years of service, Chief Barnes has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, shaped thousands of Marines as a Drill Instructor, and was recognized […]
How to listen: Apple Spotify Zencastr In this episode, Chris and Matt explore the power of purpose—why it matters, how it shapes our daily actions, and its deep connection to mental well-being and long-term happiness. Drawing on the work of Viktor Frankl and our own experiences in the fire service, […]
It is also available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Zencastr, or wherever you listen to podcasts! In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with Master Gunnery Sergeant Marcos Martinez, the Fire Protection Training Analyst with Marine Corps Training & Education Command in Quantico, VA. With 28 years of service in […]
In this episode, Matt speaks with TSgt Quentin Patterson, an Air Force firefighter turned Air Advisor. With experience supporting partner nations across Africa and beyond, Quentin has been part of missions in Senegal, Tanzania, Ghana, Chad, France, Morocco, and Cameroon. Quentin shares his journey in air advising including the training […]
In this episode, Matt is joined by three leaders who played a pivotal role in shaping the AF F&ES Concept of Employment: CMSgt (ret.) Phillip Winkelmann, CMSgt Mark Abrahamson, and SMSgt Jesse Marshall. During the Air Force’s transition to AFFOGEN, they were in unique positions to help lay the foundation […]
