Episode 39 – CFM Update #2 – CMSgt Phillip Winkelmann
In episode 39, Matt and Ben talk with our newest Career Field Manager, CMSgt Phillip Winkelmann, about career field updates on deployments, mental health initiatives, and much more.
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play_arrowEpisode 64 – Are You Ready? Training, Culture, Policy & The Moment of Truth – Terrell Thomas FireDawg.us
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play_arrowEpisode 63 – Tax Strategy for Federal Firefighters Before April 15 – Matt Stelmaszek FireDawg.us
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play_arrowEpisode 62 – When You Don’t Get the Job You Want: Leadership Insights from a 32-Year Chief – Pete Webb FireDawg.us
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play_arrowEpisode 61 – Leaving the Military, Overcoming Loss, and Building a Career in Safety – Chris Lopardi FireDawg.us
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play_arrowEpisode 60 – Reflections on Service, Leadership & a 30-Year Career – CMSgt (ret) Shanton Russell FireDawg.us
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Episode 38 – Leadership Dilemmas – Chief David Rhodes
In Episode 38, Chris and Matt talk to Chief David Rhodes, a retired Atlanta Battalion Chief, and the Chief Elder for Georgia Smoke Divers Program. Chief Rhodes answers questions on common leadership dilemmas and covers many experiences he had throughout his 30 year career.
Table Talk – Episode 1 – Timing, Opportunity, & Preparation
Have you ever experienced bad timing in a personal or professional setting? What about a missed opportunity? How did it affect your attitude, actions, and recovery? In this first episode of the new series Table Talk, Matt and Ben sat down to discuss Timing, Opportunity, and Preparation. This was the […]
Coffee Break – Episode 11 – Phil Crews – Suicide Prevention Initiative
In this episode, Matt talks with Phill about his team’s effort to bring awareness to and prevent suicide within the DoD Fire Service. In 2021, with the help of folks just like you, they were able to raise enough money to make and distribute over 300 t-shirts to Fire Academy […]
Episode 37 – Exposure to Carcinogens & Firefighter Cancer – Dr. Kenny Fent & Dr. Gavin Horn
In this episode, Matt and Chris talk to Dr. Kenny Fent and Dr. Gavin Horn. Dr. Fent and Dr. Horn are researchers for CDC/NIOSH and the UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) respectively who’ve collectively published over 150 peer-reviewed articles summarizing their findings in industrial hygiene and safety studies – […]
Episode 36 – The Rising Warrior – A Practical Approach to Mental Healing – Dr. Lance Davis and Sean Lazio
In episode 36, Matt speaks with Dr. Lance Davis and Sean Lazio, founders and leaders of The Rising Warrior, a mental health program designed to provide a holistic approach to healing, growth, and betterment of current military members, veterans, and First Responders. They are both veterans of the Army who […]
Episode 35 – Commanding the Mayday, Training & Leadership – CMSgt Peter Webb
In Episode 35, Matt and Chris speak with CMSgt Peter Webb, Command Chief for the 919th Special Operations Wing and Battalion Chief for the Dothan Fire Department. Chief Webb entered the Army Reserves as a Firefighter in 1989. In 1998, he joined the Air Force Reserves to work as a […]
Episode 34 – Air Force FES Diversity & Inclusion – MSgt Maria Stivers & MSgt Cartalo Madison
In Episode 34, Matt speaks with MSgt Maria Stivers and MSgt Cartalo Madison about their efforts as leaders within the Air Force FES Diversity and Inclusion Working Group. The group was formed in 2020 with the intent of advancing diversity and inclusion within the career field. In the episode, they […]
Fire Protection History – Part 4 – 2000’s – Present – Damean Moore
In the final episode of the Air Force Fire Service History series, Matt joins SMSgt Dameon Moore to cover Air Force Fire Protection history from 2000 to present day. Over the past few years, Sergeant Moore has dedicated much of his time to researching and studying both Air Force Civil […]