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
play_arrowTable Talk 08. The Power of Purpose FireDawg.us
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 […]
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, […]
In this episode of the Table Talk Series, Chris shares a real-life story about Indianapolis firefighter Adam Gaudin who took a big risk and successfully made a daring rescue on November 23rd, 2019 earning him the Medal of Valor. Chris and Matt break down the “Risk vs. Reward” threshold—when should […]
Links to listen: Apple Spotify Zancastr Matt and Austin discuss breaking down engine company decision making into manageable, easy to remember, and useful approaches. They talk about the “rule of 3s” and how to break down decisions such as what hose or appliance to employ on a fire, how to […]
In this episode, Matt is joined by Austin Perry. Austin and Matt talk about engine company operations as they relate to interior structure fire tactics. More specifically Austin talks about zero visibility nozzle work or working within a structure with zero visibility (and how to approach that), he also talks […]
In this episode, Matt is joined by Brandon Laird to discuss fireground size up. They discuss having a standardized approach to size-ups so that they are easy to remember and ultimately improve fireground efficiency. They discuss the acronym CANC3R: C – Conditions and Construction A – Actions N – Needs […]
In Episode 3 of Table Talk, Matt Wilson is joined by Jared Aardema. They discuss education pursuits, networking, and workplace performance. Where should you aim with your educational pursuits? What does right look like in regard to networking? How do you motivate someone to care about the job? How do […]
Chris Bauchle is joined by friend Travis Bender to discuss their take on tactics for training and stress management in the department.
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 […]
