Air Force Fire Protection History
Get ready for the new 4-Part FES History series! SMSgt Damean Moore takes us on a journey through time to take a look at the origins and history of Air Force Fire Protection, from the 1940’s to today.
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play_arrowThe FireDawg Podcast – Episode 47 – Improving the AF Fire Service Logistics Officer Position – Robert Gerry Matt Wilson
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play_arrowThe FireDawg Podcast – Episode 46 – Recounting “Black Sunday” with FDNY and Former Air Force Firefighter Matt Wilson
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The FireDawg Podcast – Episode 32 – Air Force Firefighter & Entrepreneur – Bennett Grove
In Episode 32, Matt talks with Bennett Grove, the founder and owner of FireDawgs Junk Removal. Bennett was an Air Force Firefighter and served a total 17 years in the DoD Fire Service. He shares details about his journey to entrepreneurship and offers advice for those interested in doing the […]
Department Highlight: Episode 1 – Peterson AFB
In the first episode in this new series, Matt joins TSgt Tim Carroll and TSgt Kurt Matthews to highlight Peterson AFB Fire Department. They discuss details about the Department, talk about services offered, highlight the local community, and much more. Learn more about Peterson AFB at https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/
Coffee Break: Episode 10 – Finding Balance w/Leadership & Striving to be Better – Brett Tompkins
In this episode, Matt connects with Brett Tompkins, a Captain at the Nevada Test and Training Range. Brett shares his experience in finding balance with leadership, talks about his social media group, The Original Mustache Club, and shares his experience with the “75 Hard” fitness/mental challenge.
The FireDawg Podcast – Episode 31 – Real Risk Management with Gordon Graham
Matt talks to Gordon Graham, a 33-year veteran of law enforcement and the co-founder of a public safety consultancy organization. He is a risk management expert and a practicing attorney who has presented a commonsense risk management approach to hundreds of thousands of public safety professionals around the world. In […]
Coffee Break: Episode 9 – FireFit World Champion – Sean Sullivan
In this episode, Matt connects with Sean Sullivan, a 2019 FireFit World Champion. Sean shares his experiences with becoming a Firefighter Combat Challenge competitor and offers advice for those looking to improve their fitness or Combat Challenge time. Sean is headed to Hannover, Germany this June 2021 to compete as […]
The FireDawg Podcast – Episode 30 – IAFF Peer Support Program at Wright-Patterson AFB – Bryan Weeks & Andrew Ohls
In Episode 30, Bryan Weeks and Andrew Ohls join Matt to discuss the Wright-Patterson AFB Peer Support program which is dedicated to supporting emergency responders who deal with behavioral health issues as a result of their service. They serve as a bridge to community resources or behavioral health treatment when […]
Coffee Break: Episode 8 – Advice on Transitioning to Civilian Fire Service & Working with Iraqi Firefighters
In this episode, Matt connects with Deputy Chief and retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant John Vanatta. Chief Vanatta offers advice for those interested in transitioning from the military to civilian fire service and also shares his experience working with Iraqi firefighters while deployed to Iraq in 2008.
The FireDawg Podcast – Episode 29 – Women in the Fire Service – Tiana Bykowski & Darliska Shaw
Tiana Bykowski & Darliska Shaw join Matt to discuss the initiatives they’ve embarked on to advance equal opportunity for women within the Air Force fire service. The discussion includes their efforts to get properly fitted protective ensembles, how they’re connecting women within the career field, and many other initiatives driven […]