Podcast

We interview Fire Chief Pete Lamb, discussing his experience and perspectives on fire service training, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and his philosophies on leadership.

In this episode we talk about Malmstrom AFB’s Rescue Task Force, which now integrates firefighters with law enforcement to quickly address active shooters and similar emergencies.

In this episode we talk to the Third Air Force Command Chief, CMSgt Randy Kwiatkowski, about building care networks, organizational culture, and his overall leadership perspective. Chief Master Sergeant Randy Kwiatkowski is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Third Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The Third Air Force is U.S. […]

In this episode we talk to MSgt Jordon Pritchett about his experience as a Military Training Instructor through the developmental special duty process, and the transition from and back to the fire station.

In this episode we talk to MAJ Al Johnson about his experiences as a former Air Force Firefighter, his recent experience during the Al Assad Air Base attack, and how he’s dealt with Traumatic Brain Injuries for himself and his team. You won’t want to miss it!

In this episode we’ll talk with TSgt Kevin Ferguson about his experience with the Developmental Special Duty (DSD) process, his time as a Professional Military Education instructor, and his return to the fire station.

Matt Portka shares with us his experience transitioning into the Guard and Reserves from Active Duty.

Interview with guests TJ Smith & Nick Martin discussing the Rookie Development Program, aka the “Rookie Book”. It is an enterprise wide initiative to bring all AF Fire Departments inline with one standard on how we raise our firefighters from the beginning. You’ll hear about experiences from both the rookie […]

Interview with Nellis AFB Deputy Fire Chief, Author, and 2019 12 OAY Award Winner Aj Kehl