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Episode 58 – Developing Fire Service Leaders-Inside the New Fire Officer Strategies & Tactics Leadership Course (FOSTLC)

FireDawg.us December 3, 2025

In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with John Whitmyer, Carlos Ballesteros, and Michael Myles–instructors of the new Fire Officer Strategies & Tactics Leadership Course (FOSTLC). Designed for newly appointed company officers, FOSTLC is reshaping how the Air Force develops tactical leaders. Our guests break down why the course […]

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Episode 57 – The Power of Doing Hard Things with Ultramarathoner & Firefighter – Justin Andreas

FireDawg.us November 14, 2025

In this episode, Matt joins Justin Andreas, an ultramarathoner, run coach, social media influencer, podcaster, and current Deputy Fire Chief at Eielson AFB. They dig into the power of doing hard things—and how stepping into discomfort builds real resilience you can carry into every area of life. Justin shares why […]

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Episode 56 – F3 Master Class – Exploring the New Foam & How it Performed on an F-35 Crash – Austin Perry

FireDawg.us October 27, 2025

Fluorine Free Foam (F3) has officially replaced AFFF across the Department of Defense fire service – but what does that really mean for firefighters on the line? In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with Austin Perry, a Staff Sergeant and Company Officer at Eielson Air Force Base, who […]

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Episode 55 – From Firefighters to Founders: FireDawgs Building Businesses – Mark Abrahamson & Ashontay Owens

FireDawg.us October 9, 2025

In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with two retired Air Force firefighters who turned their passion for service into thriving ventures. Mark Abrahamson, founder of Foxtrot Zulu and co-founder of Probie Fire Training, shares how he built businesses that provide consultation, training and resources to DoD and civilian […]

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Episode 53 – Marine Corps Fire Protection: Perspective & Integration with the Air Force – MGySgt Martinez

FireDawg.us March 16, 2025

It is also available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Zencastr, or wherever you listen to podcasts! In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with Master Gunnery Sergeant Marcos Martinez, the Fire Protection Training Analyst with Marine Corps Training & Education Command in Quantico, VA. With 28 years of service in […]

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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 […]