play_arrowEpisode 60 – Reflections on Service, Leadership & a 30-Year Career – CMSgt (ret) Shanton Russell FireDawg.us
play_arrowEpisode 59 – Kadena AB HazMat Storage Fire After Action Review – Kyle Rollins FireDawg.us
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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
In Episode 60 of the FireDawg Podcast, host Matt Wilson sits down with Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Shanton Russell for a reflective conversation on career progression, leadership philosophy, and long-term success in the Air Force Fire Protection community. Chief Russell shares his full-circle journey—entering the Air Force as a young […]
In this episode, Matt is joined by Chief Master Sergeant Kyle Rollins to break down the June 2020 Hazardous Materials Storage Facility fire at Kadena Air Base. Chief Rollins, who served as the Incident Commander, provides a detailed after-action review of a response initiated by Calcium Hypochlorite, a reactive material […]
In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with John Whitmyer, Carlos Ballesteros, and Michael Myles–instructors of the new Fire Officer Strategies & Tactics Leadership Course (FOSTLC). Designed for newly appointed company officers, FOSTLC is reshaping how the Air Force develops tactical leaders. Our guests break down why the course […]
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, […]
