play_arrowEpisode 62 – When You Don’t Get the Job You Want: Leadership Insights from a 32-Year Chief – Pete Webb FireDawg.us
play_arrowEpisode 61 – Leaving the Military, Overcoming Loss, and Building a Career in Safety – Chris Lopardi FireDawg.us
play_arrowEpisode 60 – Reflections on Service, Leadership & a 30-Year Career – CMSgt (ret) Shanton Russell FireDawg.us
play_arrowEpisode 59 – Kadena AB HazMat Storage Fire After Action Review – Kyle Rollins FireDawg.us
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In episode 54, Chris sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Justin Barnes, Marine Corps Liaison Officer at the Joint Fire Protection Academy in San Angelo, Texas. With over 20 years of service, Chief Barnes has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, shaped thousands of Marines as a Drill Instructor, and was recognized […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
