Find out what Firefighters are made of! This podcast pulls back the curtain and shows you what goes into the making of a Firefighter. We talk about the how and why of each guest's journey to the job, what challenges they have faced overall and how they made it through them, the struggles they see for our service and their ideas on how each of us can help progress in the job, as well as what keeps them inspired and motivated. You will be getting to know your family better. 'Multiple Calls' is a…
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Brad Gregory has been in the fire service for 16 years. He spent his first 5 years as a volunteer with Chatham-Kent fire department. The last 11 and a half years with the City of Sarnia. He also has served the last 7 years with Dutton Dunwich Fire Department where he is the Training Officer. Off the job he instructs at Lambton Fire College, Elgin Middlesex regional fire school, and SFA. He’s been…
Filmmaker @tommyjaydwyer guests to discuss Burnin’ Down the House, his new documentary on the living conditions & infrastructure of MA firehouses and health effects on firefighters. It will premiere at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA (his home city) on Thu, Aug 6. All listeners can get 10% off the ticket price with the code “FIRE.” www.thehanovertheatre.org @burnindowndoc Sponsorship:…
Gavin Chapman was raised in Hamilton, Ont. Despite having a mom, dad, and stepfather who loved him dearly, Gavin struggled with identity, depression, anxiety, and a sense of dread that followed him most of his life. Through years of crippling addiction and mental health struggles, Gavin found redemption through an intervention, a life saving heart surgery, recovery, and finally, a life of service.…
Clark Lamping is a 28-year veteran with the Clark County (NV) Fire Department. He has been a Captain for 17 years and is currently assigned to Firehouse 38B. Clark has a Masters degree from UNLV in Emergency Management. He is a rescue squad officer with Nevada Task Force 1 and has deployed to disasters across the country, including the Maui and Pacific Palisades fires in LA. Clark teaches HOT and…
Josh is a first-generation firefighter with 21 years of experience. He started with Bradford West Gwillimbury as a Volunteer, then Oshawa Fire Services for 13 years, left as a Training Officer and continued as a Training Officer with Innisfil Fire and Rescue. He now proudly serves with Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services. He is motivated to support his colleagues with shift…
Eileen lives in Pearl River, New York, in the same home she and her firefighter husband, John, purchased after their 1995 marriage. She raised their four children there—alongside their dad, who continues to watch over them from heaven. Inspired by her daughter Katreana’s screenplay, Black Sunday: Trial By Fire (currently in development), Eileen wrote After John Jumped to share her journey through…
Orion Rich has been in the fire service for over 15 years. Rich is a US ARMY veteran. He started as a volunteer and paid on call, eventually transitioning to working in the suburbs of Chicago and currently for the City of Chicago at a busy South Side truck company. His experience ranges from rural water supply and TRT to urban fire tactics. As the owner of The Working Truck Company LLC, his goal…
Kiel Samsing is a firefighter, paramedic, neuroscience coach, and author. He serves as a Lieutenant with the Newport News Fire Department and has almost 20 years of cumulative experience. Kiel has taught across the US on firefighting, decision-making, and leadership. He is also the author of a bestselling book on decision-making, “Mind of Fire”. @kielsamsing www.mindoffire.com Sponsorship:…
Destiny Morris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California who specializes in trauma work with first responders, their families, and high-stress populations. She works with adults, couples, and teens navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and the cumulative impact of critical incidents. As both the daughter of a first responder and a former first responder…
Riley McGilloway is a third-generation firefighter, carrying on a family legacy rooted in service, pride, and hard work. Raised in Acton, Ontario, he grew up around the fire service and developed a deep respect for the job early on—something that continues to drive how he operates today. In addition to his role on the truck, Riley is an instructor with Southwest Fire Academy, where he’s committed…
