# fire service — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fire service. Page: Feed: --- ## [Weekly Scrap #368 – Nick Ledin & Keith Stakes: Search, Research & Reality](https://www.firehousevigilance.com/) _2026-08-19 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ My brother Nick Ledin steps in as special guest host, and I'm a little jealous as he got to sit down with Keith Stakes himself. Nick has spent years digging into civilian rescue data as a contributor to the Firefighter Rescue Survey, helping bring real-world data from thousands of reported rescues into the conversation about search and what that information can teach us about the job. Keith has… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19668785-weekly-scrap-368-nick-ledin-keith-stakes-search-research-reality.mp3) ## [Kyle Ebersole (Forging Firefighter Performance, Injury Prevention and the Importance of Recovery) - Episode 1280](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3077766) _2026-08-18 · Behind The Shield_ Kyle Ebersole, PhD, LAT is currently a Professor and a Licensed Athletic Trainer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology teaching within the Physical Therapy and Athletic Training programs. Since 2010, Kyle has partnered with the Milwaukee Fire Department on a research and service partnership where he serves as the Health and Fitness… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3077766/behind-the-shield/2026_08_18_17_12_59_10bdafb1-38fa-4c44-b9da-c1cd82cc6fd9.mp3) ## [Ashley Deringer (Teen Driver Safety, Firefighter Cancer and Turning Grief into Action) - Episode 1279](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3072180) _2026-08-16 · Behind The Shield_ Ashley Deringer is an educator, entrepreneur, curriculum creator, and nonprofit founder dedicated to changing lives through education and advocacy. Ashley is also the founder of the Clean Gier Foundation, a nonprofit established in honor of her father, firefighter Floyd Gier, who lost his battle with occupational cancer. The foundation is committed to improving the health, safety, and well-being… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3072180/behind-the-shield/2026_08_16_19_59_35_4b6dde87-8d64-4339-9466-bc583d130ae0.mp3) ## [Lee Spencer (Royal Marines, Rowing and the Casualties of War) - Episode 225](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3070819) _2026-08-15 · Behind The Shield_ Lee Spencer is a 24 year veteran of the Royal Marines and has undergone some incredible feats to raise money and awareness for various charities. We discuss his early life, recruitment, Ireland, combat, his near death experience, rowing across the Atlantic and much more. Lee Spencer, a single leg amputee, is the first physically disabled person to have rowed solo across the Atlantic. He smashed… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3070819/behind-the-shield/2026_08_15_21_05_32_4fd6b4f0-6685-491d-94c7-739790d7f6cc.mp3) ## [When Your Department Doesn't Have Truck Companies with Jim Silvernail](https://code-3-firefighter-show.captivate.fm/episode/when-your-department-doesnt-have-truck-companies-with-jim-silvernail) _2026-08-13 · Code 3 - The Firefighters Podcast_ Today, we’re diving deep into fireground operations and functional strategy. Our focus is on how departments can adapt when dedicated truck companies are not available. When you need an effective, efficient, and safe coordinated fire attack, truck company operations aren't optional—they are an absolute necessity. But what happens when your department doesn't have dedicated truck companies in the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65640de6-8f8c-46ee-921a-2e27cedd3322.mp3) ## [Dean Lister (The Genesis of MMA, Leg Locks and the Healing Power of Plant Medicine) - Episode 651](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3064382) _2026-08-13 · Behind The Shield_ Dean Lister is a veteran jiu jitsu competitor, MMA fighter, co-founder of Victory MMA and a member of the Echelon Front family. We discuss his early life in the Americas, his journey into grappling, competing in the UFC, the power of plant medicine, BJJ Hero Retreats and so much more. Dean Lister is a Founder and Owner of Victory MMA, and instructs members daily in both Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu. He… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3064382/behind-the-shield/2026_08_13_00_17_21_0bb3654a-4976-4ba9-9763-33a9cf2673a2.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #367 – Larry Conley: Staying in the Fight](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-08-12 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Larry Conley is on the Scrap, and what a great conversation. Larry has served more than thirty years in the fire service, and he's spent much of that time teaching and mentoring other firefighters. Now retired, Larry continues to invest his time in making the fire service better. If you've followed his work, heard him teach, or listened to The Larry Conley Show, you know there are plenty of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19634896-weekly-scrap-367-larry-conley-staying-in-the-fight.mp3) ## [The Unmasked Warrior (The Suicide Pandemic, First Responder Mental Health and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 1278](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3062307) _2026-08-12 · Behind The Shield_ In this episode, I welcome the founders of The Unmasked Warrior: Sam Juan is a U.S. Army combat veteran, former CST with SEAL Team 6, artist, writer, and advocate for authentic leadership. Noah Galloway is a combat veteran and speaker focused on post-traumatic growth. Anton Nootenboom is a Dutch army veteran, multiple world record holder and men’s mental health advocate. Dr. Mike Sapiro is a… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3062307/behind-the-shield/2026_08_12_01_03_08_72c552f2-7458-49e7-afe3-f88a0d4217b0.mp3) ## [Episode 133 - Brad Gregory](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-133-brad-gregory) _2026-08-11 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379423371-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-133-brad-gregory.mp3) ## [Mayra Uribe (First Responder Housing, Servant Leadership and Reversing Homelessness) - Episode 1277](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3056806) _2026-08-09 · Behind The Shield_ Mayra Uribe was elected to the Board of Orange County Commission District 3 in 2018 and has since been re-elected in 2020 and 2024. Mayra is currently running for the position of the Mayor of Orange County. She is an Orlando native, born and raised in the district she represents. Mayra is of Colombian and Argentinean descent and celebrates the diversity in herself and in our community. Mayra is a… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3056806/behind-the-shield/2026_08_09_18_10_14_b12be23a-5cc9-40d8-824a-acd8b8c6e70c.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mhKJVFgNm7f7) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Bernard Taylor (From Football to Firefighting, American Healthcare and Running for Congress) - Episode 1276](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3055628) _2026-08-08 · Behind The Shield_ A fourth-generation Floridian, Bernard Taylor is a dedicated EMT/Paramedic, husband, father of five, and community advocate who has spent years serving and protecting the people of Florida. Now, he's running for Congress to fight for the people our elected congressional representatives are ignoring. Bernard was inspired to run to represent his community after seeing how the disparities in access… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3055628/behind-the-shield/2026_08_08_18_37_30_42d9ed64-ebf2-4435-8751-ba147ddc88da.mp3) ## [How EV weight impacts your tactics](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/how-ev-weight-impacts-your-tactics/) _2026-08-06 · Better Every Shift_ The battery fire may get the attention, but the vehicle’s weight could create the next problem. Deputy Chief Vince Bettinazzi returns with a broader look at electric vehicle response, including how heavier vehicles, low centers of gravity and reduced lifting points can complicate stabilization and extrication. He explains why crews must identify EVs early and understand what their equipment can… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sduds2stj4hasatv/BES-Bettinazzi2.mp3) ## [Michael Gier (The Kindness, Courage and Humanity of 9/11, Filmmaking and Fat Boy Slim) - Episode 1275](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3051463) _2026-08-06 · Behind The Shield_ The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 is a deeply moving documentary narrated by actor Gary Sinise. Produced by Gier Productions in collaboration with SoldierStrong and directed by Michael Gier, an award-winning director/producer, the film goes beyond the tragedy of September 11 to showcase the incredible acts of bravery, humanity, and resilience that followed. Through the eyes of first responders,… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3051463/behind-the-shield/2026_08_06_16_06_23_45a25fa8-e2de-4af7-9089-c242f4e31214.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #366 – Dan Shaw: 25 to Survive... The Conversation Continues](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-08-05 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Chief Dan Shaw returns to The Weekly Scrap. If you caught Dan's first appearance on Episode #243, you already know the conversation didn't disappoint. Now he's back, and we're ready to see where this one takes us. With more than three decades in the fire service, including retiring as the Assistant Chief of Operations for the Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue, Chief Shaw now works with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19601660-weekly-scrap-366-dan-shaw-25-to-survive-the-conversation-continues.mp3) ## [Tony Blauer II (How Fear Affects Trauma, Imposter Syndrome in Combat and Adrenal Fatigue) - Episode 1274](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3047830) _2026-08-05 · Behind The Shield_ For over 45 years, Tony Blauer has been at the forefront of personal defense, fear management, and performance psychology, revolutionizing the way individuals and teams prepare for real-world violence. Since 1977, Blauer has dedicated his life to helping people become safer, sooner, bridging the gap between science, psychology, and combatives. He is the creator of the SPEAR System®, the world’s… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3047830/behind-the-shield/2026_08_05_00_47_01_c8deac34-e9da-4064-802d-dd17f9d9715b.mp3) ## [Kelly Lucas (California Firefighting, Living with Parkinson's Disease and Finding Sobriety) - Episode 1273](https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/3041186) _2026-08-02 · Behind The Shield_ Kelly is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Daydream MD, bringing a unique blend of clinical training and lived experience to his work as a therapist. Before beginning his career in counseling, Kelly served as a firefighter/paramedic for 22 years, where he was a peer support team leader and assisted with critical incident stress debriefings. This extensive frontline service gave him a… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/244168/3041186/behind-the-shield/2026_08_02_16_58_15_04677aa9-939d-4e74-84d1-6952e52eceed.mp3) ## [How to build company drills from NIOSH reports](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/how-to-build-company-drills-from-niosh-reports/) _2026-07-31 · Better Every Shift_ You’ve probably read — or at least skimmed — a NIOSH firefighter fatality report, but do you know what to do with it? Or how it came to be? Wesley Attwood, a senior investigator with NIOSH’s Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program , explains how departments request an investigation, what investigators examine and why the process is voluntary, independent and nonpunitive. He also… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ur58rxfsk7rydrzg/BES-Attwood.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #365 – Candace Ashby: The Greatest Job on Earth](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-07-29 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Dr. Candace Ashby returns to The Weekly Scrap for a conversation every firefighter needs to hear. With over three decades in the fire service, a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership, and years of experience climbing through the ranks, Candace—currently serving as a Battalion Chief—has become a respected voice on leadership, accountability, and protecting the culture that makes this… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19568106-weekly-scrap-365-candace-ashby-the-greatest-job-on-earth.mp3) ## [Burnin' Down The House - With Filmmaker Tommy Dwyer](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/burnin-down-the-house-with) _2026-07-28 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369656115-scott-hewlett-204008995-burnin-down-the-house-with.mp3) ## [Your tone is your leadership](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/your-tone-is-your-leadership/) _2026-07-23 · Better Every Shift_ You can be absolutely right and still lose the room — all because of your tone. Drawing from personal experience, Zam shares four practical lessons for saying what you mean, with respect. Whether you're leading a company, mentoring a probationary firefighter or challenging a policy you disagree with, this episode is a reminder that leadership isn't just about what you say — it's how you say it.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ddr39t97s62kbd2x/BES-Zam-Tone.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VaHA7Ps9Nq8O) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Weekly Scrap #364 – Benjamin Martin: Intoxicated Leadership](https://www.firehousevigilance.com/) _2026-07-22 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Benjamin Martin is coming back to the Scrap, and we've got more to unpack than we'll have time to cover. Benjamin started his career riding the jump seat of a busy urban engine company and recently retired as an Acting Battalion Chief after more than 23 years in the fire service. Many of you know him through EmbraceTheResistance.com, his articles, podcast appearances, or his nationally recognized… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19530386-weekly-scrap-364-benjamin-martin-intoxicated-leadership.mp3) ## [Episode 132 - Gavin Chapman](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-132-gavin-chapman) _2026-07-18 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2363611811-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-132-gavin-chapman.mp3) ## [Today's fires demand a hazmat mindset](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/todays-fires-demand-a-hazmat-mindset/) _2026-07-16 · Better Every Shift_ The next hazmat challenge probably isn't coming — it's already in your first-due. Mesa Fire and Medical Department Captain Jim Barnhart has spent years studying lithium-ion batteries, photovoltaics and emerging energy systems, and he makes the case that firefighters need to stop treating these incidents as rare exceptions. Using the recent Los Angeles Boyle Heights cold storage fire as a launching… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/82qeb2jvebt68dv6/BES-Barnhart.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #363 – Jerry Wells: Stories and Relationships](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-07-15 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Joined on this episode by Jerry Wells! Jerry retired as a Battalion Chief from the Lewisville (TX) Fire Department after 35 years in the fire service. Throughout his career, he's taught firefighters across the country while challenging them to think differently about the profession. We'll dive into some of the ideas that have shaped Jerry's career, including what "The Kitchen Table" really means,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19496359-weekly-scrap-363-jerry-wells-stories-and-relationships.mp3) ## [Inside the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service with Chief Fennessy](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/inside-the-new-us-wildland-fire-service-with-chief-fennessy/) _2026-07-09 · Better Every Shift_ “Why do we have all of these fire agencies?” It’s a question many in the wildland world have asked for years — and Chief Brian Fennessy is now in position to do something about it. The director of the newly created U.S. Wildland Fire Service explains what it means to build an entirely new federal fire organization from the ground up and why the mission extends far beyond changing patches and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/972qjnqtw4h38iix/BES-Fennessy-2026.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #362 - Stephen Runyan: A lot about peptides](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-07-08 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Stephen Runyan, aka Tommy Gunn, is coming back to The Scrap, and this one is going to be loaded... again! With more than 20 years in the fire service, Stephen has dedicated his career to developing firefighters, challenging conventional thinking, and sharing the lessons he's learned from some of the best mentors in the profession. A Georgia Smoke Diver, FDIC H.O.T. Class Specialist, Wichita Fire… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19462115-weekly-scrap-362-stephen-runyan-a-lot-about-peptides.mp3) ## [Cold storage close call](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/cold-storage-close-call/) _2026-07-02 · Better Every Shift_ One routine smoke investigation. Ten minutes later, a cold storage building erupted around Firefighter Andrew Klein. This week, we’re revisiting the harrowing close call that nearly ended Klein’s career. Klein walks through the fireground decisions, details the hidden danger of a cold storage building packed with spray foam insulation, and recalls the moment his PPE became the only thing standing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d6imhm9g63xin8ak/KleinReplay.mp3) ## [Episode 131 - Clark Lamping](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-131-clark-lamping) _2026-07-01 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351445377-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-131-clark-lamping.mp3) ## [Episode 130 - Joshua Doyle](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-130-joshua-doyle) _2026-07-01 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351232680-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-130-joshua-doyle.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #361 - Dana Larkin: Training and the F.O.O.L.S](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-07-01 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Joined on this episode by my friend, the one and only Dana Larkin! Dana currently serves as Battalion Chief with Camano Island Fire & Rescue, leading C-Shift while overseeing the department's training division. From starting as a volunteer in 2001 to becoming one of the driving forces behind firefighter development, Dana has spent years building firefighters, officers, and future leaders. Beyond… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19428965-weekly-scrap-361-dana-larkin-training-and-the-f-o-o-l-s.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BxUSk4q5XFmF) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Your post-call reset starts here](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/your-post-call-reset-starts-here/) _2026-06-25 · Better Every Shift_ “Pain sucks,” as Zam puts it — and ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. Dr. Bita Shahidi, a physical therapist who has worked with firefighters and professional athletes, explains why the aches and pains firefighters push through during their careers often become the injuries that define retirement. She urges firefighters to approach their bodies like tactical athletes, with regular movement… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bzansbreqmvhb8ey/BES-Shahidi.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #360 - Steve Prziborowski : Courage Under Fire Leadership](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-06-24 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Joined on this episode by the one and only Steve Prziborowski, retired Deputy Chief with the Santa Clara County Fire Department who continues to shape the fire service as an instructor with Chabot College and the National Fire Academy. A respected mentor to many, Steve spends much of his time coaching and developing firefighters and officers at all ranks. Steve has spoken across the country,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19394383-weekly-scrap-360-steve-prziborowski-courage-under-fire-leadership.mp3) ## [Weekly Scrap #359 - Brandon Chapman: Training with GRIT](https://www.firehousevigilance.com) _2026-06-17 · The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast_ Joined on this episode by my man Brandon Chapman! Brandon is the Co-Founder and Instructor of GRIT Fire Training LLC, Driver on Truck 17 in the City of Pittsburgh, Assistant Fire Chief for Stowe Township Fire Department, and firefighter with West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Company 28 in Prince George's County, Maryland. With 17 years of combined career and volunteer fire service experience,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154936/episodes/19359348-weekly-scrap-359-brandon-chapman-training-with-grit.mp3) ## [NERIS: Everybody calm down already](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/neris-everybody-calm-down-already/) _2026-06-11 · Better Every Shift_ “Everybody just calm down about NERIS.” That’s Zam’s charge to Misfit Nation this week as he speaks with NERIS lead developer Craig Weinschenk. The conversation goes beyond software updates and reporting requirements to explore how the fire service can finally quantify rescues, identify emerging risks and make a stronger case for the resources it needs. As director of research for the Fire Safety… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ftqjik7vp7spp7zm/BES-Weinschenk2026.mp3) ## [The grant clock is ticking](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/the-grant-clock-is-ticking/) _2026-06-04 · Better Every Shift_ AFG, SAFER, and Fire Prevention and Safety grants are open — and the clock is already ticking toward the June 22 deadline. For Lexipol grant specialist Jane Prescott, it's the fire service equivalent of the Super Bowl: Hundreds of millions of dollars in available funding, a compressed application window and departments across the country scrambling to get their requests submitted. Prescott joins… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4kuyd46v8xx4siij/BES-Grants-2026.mp3) ## [Episode 129 - Eileen Bellew](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-129-eileen-bellew) _2026-05-29 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2329620413-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-129-eileen-bellew.mp3) ## [Schaeffer: The fire service can’t afford CAVE leadership](https://sidealpha.podbean.com/e/schaeffer-the-fire-service-can-t-afford-cave-leadership/) _2026-05-28 · Better Every Shift_ Nobody tells you that becoming chief means owning problems you can’t fully control, absorbing pressure that doesn’t clock out and still leading like the weight isn’t showing. Columbia (Mo.) Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer digs into the uncomfortable realities of adding bugles, including the pressure to move an organization forward when maintaining the status quo is far easier. Schaeffer talks… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3jgs3rxpyp8qc9mm/BES-Schaeffer.mp3) ## [Episode 128 - Orion Rich](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-128-orion-rich) _2026-05-23 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2326142387-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-128-orion-rich.mp3) ## [Episode 127 - Kiel Samsing](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-127-kiel-samsing) _2026-05-02 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2313520325-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-127-kiel-samsing.mp3) ## [Episode 126 - Destiny Morris](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-126-destiny-morris) _2026-04-18 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2304688061-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-126-destiny-morris.mp3) ## [Episode 125 - Riley McGilloway](https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995/episode-125-riley-mcgilloway) _2026-04-07 · Multiple Calls Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2298337952-scott-hewlett-204008995-episode-125-riley-mcgilloway.mp3) ## [Size-Up: A System for Success with Todd Edwards](https://code-3-firefighter-show.captivate.fm/episode/size-up-a-system-for-success-with-todd-edwards) _2026-04-03 · Code 3 - The Firefighters Podcast_ Today, we are rethinking everything you know about fire ground size-up. Everyone has been taught standard acronyms like COAL WAS WEALTH. But that traditional method is often too complicated for a young firefighter or inexperienced officer with no background in building construction. Our guest today is here to share what he calls a system for success. He breaks down the vital difference between an… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/683ed4fa-8cf2-4314-9554-f6dc01455f68.mp3) ## [Searchable vs. Survivable with Sean Duffy](https://code-3-firefighter-show.captivate.fm/episode/searchable-vs-survivable-with-sean-duffy) _2026-03-21 · Code 3 - The Firefighters Podcast_ How many times have you pulled up to a location, seen fire blowing out of the second-story windows, and thought, "There is no way anyone is alive in there?" Today’s guest argues that firefighters have been making that call far too early. And it’s often based on outdated campaigns and fear rather than real-world data. You took an oath to protect life. It is the driving force behind every decision… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/626c3e0b-8bd2-405b-a422-216617ddc221.mp3) ## [Episode 116 - Leading Neverland](https://www.combustiblethepodcast.com/listen/2026/2/16/episode-116-leading-neverland) _2026-02-16 · William Voorhies · Combustible_ Everybody likes to have fun. But what happens when the allure of having fun gets in the way of personal growth? Or for the growth of the organization? [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/596bbc378419c2c5950f754c/t/69939e6aa1639162340b7b43/1771282078437/Episode+116+-+Leading+Neverland.mp3) ## [Firefighters Under Fire: Emergency Response Crashes, Hydrant Disputes & Staffing Shortages](https://brotherhoodbuffs.podbean.com/e/firefighters-under-fire-emergency-response-crashes-hydrant-disputes-staffing-shortages/) _2026-02-09 · Brotherhood Buffs_ In this episode of tED & TACTICS, we break down several fire service stories that exploded across news outlets and social media. From a firefighter involved in a crash while responding to a call, to a heated hydrant dispute that sparked public backlash, and a department struggling to staff emergency responses — this episode highlights the growing scrutiny firefighters face and the real-world… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c44nmvy456jpwauy/EP_76oywk.mp3) ## ["Meet the New Boss: Same as the Old Boss" - The Match-Fixing Of Staffordshire's New Fire Chief.](https://thenarrativeshaper.substack.com/p/meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old) _2026-02-02 · Andy Wong · The Narrative Shaper_ Will Glynn Luznyj Secure Long-Awaited Coronation with Unconditional Political Backing of Outgoing Commissioner? ## [EP 6 | Fire Service Controversy, Line-of-Duty Reality, and Modern Fireground Tactics](https://brotherhoodbuffs.podbean.com/e/ep-6-fire-service-controversy-line-of-duty-reality-and-modern-fireground-tactics/) _2026-02-02 · Brotherhood Buffs_ Code tED75 for 20% off your first order of The Energy Drink™ In Episode 6 of tED & TACTICS, the crew is back at the kitchen table breaking down the most talked-about fire service stories from across the country — the good, the bad, and the absolutely unbelievable. From first responders threatening other first responders, to deadly residential fires, to real fireground tactics caught on helmet cam,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/47iks7qj9q764umq/Ep_6b74zr.mp3) ## [Leadership from the Bottom Up with Dr. Candace Ashby](https://code-3-firefighter-show.captivate.fm/episode/leadership-from-the-bottom-up-with-dr-candace-ashby) _2026-01-29 · Code 3 - The Firefighters Podcast_ You ever walk into \*that\* firehouse? You know the one. The crew is burnt out. They’ve given up on morale. And they’re constantly complaining that "Downtown" or "The Brass" have ruined the job. But my guest today argues that if your station’s culture is toxic, you shouldn't be looking at the Fire Chief for help... you should be looking in the mirror for solutions to your problems. Yep. The most… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/030baec4-8bdc-45fe-b658-61520d49b6fe.mp3) ## [tED & TACTICS - Firefighter Line-of-Duty Deaths, Near-Miss Lessons & Fire Service Accountability](https://brotherhoodbuffs.podbean.com/e/ted-tactics-firefighter-line-of-duty-deaths-near-miss-lessons-fire-service-accountability/) _2026-01-26 · Brotherhood Buffs_ In Episode 5 of tED & TACTICS, we honor Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler, and Firefighter/EMT Kenny Lacayo, and examine how line-of-duty deaths continue to shape fireground decisions. This episode covers real fire service incidents, including: • Baltimore LODD rowhouse collapse www.theenergydrink.com Use code tED75 Lessons learned. Culture discussed. Accountability matters. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n5pmqmd8m73mu8bk/Episode_59wbck.mp3) ## [Episode 115 - Great Leadership in Not-so-great Movies Vol. 1](https://www.combustiblethepodcast.com/listen/2026/1/24/episode-115-great-leadership-in-not-so-great-movies-vol-1) _2026-01-24 · William Voorhies · Combustible_ We’ve talked before about leadership in movies like Moneyball and Saving Private Ryan. But what happens when there’s great leadership in a movie no one wants to see? Who talks about those moments? [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/596bbc378419c2c5950f754c/t/6974d61d60ac9e2dd362f99f/1769264702809/Episode+115+-+Great+Leadership+in+Not-so-great+Movies+Vol.+1.mp3)