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Episode 52 – From Firefighter to Air Advisor – Insights of a Unique Path – Quentin Patterson

FireDawg.us January 25, 2025

In this episode, Matt speaks with TSgt Quentin Patterson, an Air Force firefighter turned Air Advisor. With experience supporting partner nations across Africa and beyond, Quentin has been part of missions in Senegal, Tanzania, Ghana, Chad, France, Morocco, and Cameroon. Quentin shares his journey in air advising including the training […]

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Readiness Series 2 – From Bar Napkin to Combat-Ready: Shaping the AF F&ES Role in the Future Fight – CMSgt (ret.) Phillip Winkelmann, CMSgt Mark Abrahamson, and SMSgt Jesse Marshall

FireDawg.us December 30, 2024

In this episode, Matt is joined by three leaders who played a pivotal role in shaping the AF F&ES Concept of Employment: CMSgt (ret.) Phillip Winkelmann, CMSgt Mark Abrahamson, and SMSgt Jesse Marshall. During the Air Force’s transition to AFFOGEN, they were in unique positions to help lay the foundation […]

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Episode 51 – Essential Negotiation & Leadership Skills for Fire Service Leaders – Chief AJ Kehl

FireDawg.us December 24, 2024

In this episode, Chris Bauchle and Chief AJ Kehl explain why negotiation skills are essential for fire service leaders – especially for DoD firefighters, officers, and chiefs. Drawing on principles from Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, Chief Kehl explains that negotiation isn’t just about securing pay or resources […]

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Readiness Series 1 – Origin & Evolution of Air Force Force Generation

FireDawg.us December 7, 2024

Listen to the episode here, on Apple, Spotify, Zencastr, Youtube, or wherever you listen to podcasts! This Readiness Series focuses on all aspects of Air Force firefighter waretime preparedness. Throughout the series, we will explore key military doctrine, techniques, tactics, and procedures, examine equipment packages, and much more. While the […]

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Episode 50 – Leadership, Education, & Change in the Fire Service – Chief Jason Hoevelmann

FireDawg.us November 4, 2024

Listen to the episode here, on Apple, Spotify, Zencastr, or wherever you listen to podcasts! In this episode, Chris and Matt have the privilege of speaking with Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Fire Chief of the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District in North St. Louis County, MO. Chief Hoevelmann has 28 years […]

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Episode 48 – After Action Review – Firefighter Rescue & Survival (FRAS) Class 9 – Ryan Julius & Leah Lloyd

FireDawg.us December 15, 2023

How to Listen: Apple Spotify Zencastr In episode 48, Matt and Chris speak with Ryan Julius and Leah Lloyd, both recent graduates of Firefighter Rescue and Survival (FRAS), Class 9. Ryan and Leah recount their experiences and offer advice to anyone interested in attending one of the most mentally and […]

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Episode 47 – Improving the AF Fire Service Logistics Officer Position – Robert Gerry

FireDawg.us October 30, 2023

How to listen 🎧 Apple – https://lnkd.in/gXUDSeS6 Spotify – https://lnkd.in/gfKn8qnu Zencastr – https://lnkd.in/gW6yvh8a In episode 47, Matt speaks with Robert Gerry, the Logistic Officer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department in New Jersey. RJ is a contributing member of the Air Force Fire & Emergency Services “Reinvigorate the Flight” strategic line of effort […]

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Episode 46 – Recounting “Black Sunday” with FDNY and Former Air Force Firefighter

FireDawg.us April 23, 2023

How to listen 🎧 Apple Spotify Zencastr In episode 46, Matt and Chris talk with FDNY Firefighter Jeff Cool. On January 23rd, 2005, Jeff survived what later became known as “Black Sunday”. Jeff and 5 other New York City firefighters bailed out of the 4th floor of an illegally divided […]