The FireDawg Podcast
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The FireDawg Podcast
The FireDawg Podcast is rooted in the United States Air Force and serves to foster connection, learning, and growth within all ranks of the American fire service. Topics covered include fire service best practices, lessons learned, leadership, firefighting tactics, history, and much more.
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55. From Firefighters to Founders: FireDawgs Building Businesses - Mark Abrahamson & Ashontay Owens
In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with two retired Air Force firefighters who turned their passion for service into thriving ventures. Mark Abr...
54. Building the Next Generation of Leaders - CW03 Justin Barnes
In episode 54, Chris sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Justin Barnes, Marine Corps Liaison Officer at the Joint Fire Protection Academy in San Ange...
Table Talk 08. The Power of Purpose
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-b...
53. Marine Corps Fire Protection: Perspective & Integration with the Air Force - MGySgt Martinez
In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with Master Gunnery Sergeant Marcos Martinez, the Fire Protection Training Analyst with Marine Corps Training...
52. From Firefighter to Air Advisor - Insights of a Unique Path - Quentin Patterson
In this episode, Matt speaks with TSgt Quentin Patterson, an Air Force firefighter turned Air Advisor. With experience supporting partner nations acro...
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
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 Winkelma...
51. Essential Negotiation & Leadership Skills for Fire Service Leaders - Chief AJ Kehl
In this episode, Chris Bauchle and Chief AJ Kehl explain why negotiation skills are essential for fire service leaders - especially for DoD firefighte...
Readiness Series 1. Origin & Evolution of Air Force Force Generation - CMSgt Geoffry Wilson
This Readiness Series focuses on all aspects of Air Force firefighter waretime preparedness. Throughout the series, we will explore key military doctr...
Table Talk 07. Risk vs. Reward: When to Push Forward, When to Hold Back
In this episode of the Table Talk Series, Chris shares a real-life story from Indianapolis about a firefighter who took a big risk and successfully ma...
50. Leadership, Education, & Change in the Fire Service - Chief Jason Hoevelmann
In this episode, Chris and Matt have the privilege of speaking with Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Fire Chief of the Florissant Valley Fire Protection Distri...
Table Talk 06. Engine Company Decision Making and the Rule of 3s - Austin Perry
Matt and Austin discuss breaking down engine company decision making into manageable, easy to remember, and useful approaches. They talk about the “ru...
49. North Carolina Air National Guard (ANG) Rescue School - Jeret Kinnaird & Brandon Pelkey
In Episode 49, Jeret Kinnaird and Brandon Pelkey join Matt and Chris to talk about the North Carolina Air National Guard (ANG) Rescue Technician Schoo...
Table Talk 05. Engine Company Operations, Interior Firefighting Tactics, Empowering Firefighters - Austin Perry
In this episode, Matt is joined by Austin Perry. Austin and Matt talk about engine company operations as they relate to interior structure fire tactic...
Table Talk 04. A Standardized Approach to Fireground Size Up - Brandon Laird
In this episode, Matt is joined by Brandon Laird to discuss fireground size up. They discuss having a standardized approach to size-ups so that they a...
48. After Action Review - Firefighter Rescue & Survival (FRAS) Class 9 - Ryan Julius & Leah Lloyd
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 an...
47. Improving the AF Fire Service Logistics Officer Position - Robert Gerry
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 contribu...
46. Recounting "Black Sunday" with FDNY and Former Air Force Firefighter - Jeff Cool
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”. Je...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 45 – Don't Sell Yourself Short - How to Maximize Your Transition Out of the Military - Chief Michael "Mikee" Ott
In this episode, Matt speaks with Chief Michael Ott, former Air Force Firefighter and now Fire Chief for Tulare Fire Department, California. They disc...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 44 - The Importance & Application of Fireground Thermal Imaging - Andrew Starnes
In episode 44, Matt speaks with Andrew Starnes. Andy currently serves as a Battalion Chief in a large career department in NC. He is a well-known fire...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 43 - Air National Guard Deep Dive - Chief Josh Loescher
In Episode 43, Matt speaks with Chief Josh Loescher. Chief Loescher is the Fire Chief at Traux Field in Madison Wisconsin, home of the 115th Fighter W...
Table Talk - 03 - Education, Networking & Workplace Performance - Jared Aardema
In Episode 3 of Table Talk, Matt Wilson is joined by Jared Aardema. They discuss education pursuits, networking, and workplace performance. Where shou...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 42 - Creating an "Always Ready" Training Regimen & Mentality - Nick Martin
In episode 42, Matt and Chris sit down with Nick Martin, a well-known fireground training advocate and founder of Combat Ready Fire Training. They dis...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 41 - Fire Protection Support for the 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawl - MSgt Roy Campos
In this episode, Matt speaks with MSgt Roy Campos about the Air Force Fire Protection Support given on Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Ka...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 40 - Advice on Leadership & Military Service Transition - Retired Ohio Fire Marshal Chief Robert Rielage
In this episode, Matt talks to former Ohio State Fire Marshal Bob Rielage. They speak about his service in Vietnam as an Air Force Intelligence Offic...
Table Talk - 02 - Tactics for Training & Stress Management - Chris Bauchle & Travis Bender
Chris Bauchle is joined by friend Travis Bender to discuss their take on tactics for training and stress management in the department.
The FireDawg Podcast - Department Highlight: Episode 4 - Travis AFB
In this episode, Matt joins SSgt James Muncy and Mr. Robyn Torrence to highlight Travis AFB Fire Department. They discuss details about the Department...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 39 - CFM Update #2 - CMSgt Phillip Winkelmann
In episode 39, Matt and Ben talk with our newest Career Field Manager, CMSgt Phillip Winkelmann, about career field updates on deployments, mental hea...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 38 - Leadership Dilemmas - Chief David Rhodes
In Episode 38, Chris and Matt talk to Chief David Rhodes, a retired Atlanta Battalion Chief, and the Chief Elder for Georgia Smoke Divers Program. Chi...
Table Talk - 01 - Timing, Opportunity, & Preparation
In this new series, The FireDawg Podcast crew discusses topics on their mind in more of a free-flow discussion format. This episode is focused on timi...
The FireDawg Podcast - Coffee Break: Episode 11 - Suicide Prevention Initiative - Phil Crews
Matt speaks with Phil Crews about the Suicide Prevention Initiative, an effort to bring awareness to, and prevent suicides in the DoD Fire Service.
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 37 - Exposure to Carcinogens & Firefighter Cancer
Matt and Chris talk to Dr. Kenny Fent and Dr. Gavin Horn who are leading researchers in firefighter safety and health initiatives. Collectively, their...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 36 - The Rising Warrior - A Practical Approach to Mental Healing - Dr. Lance Davis and Sean Lazio
In episode 36, Matt speaks with Dr. Lance Davis and Sean Lazio, founders and leaders of The Rising Warrior, a mental health program designed to provid...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 35 - Commanding the Mayday, Training & Leadership - CMSgt Peter Webb
In Episode 35, Matt and Chris speak with CMSgt Peter Webb, Command Chief for the 919th Special Operations Wing and Battalion Chief for the Dothan Fire...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 34 - Air Force FES Diversity & Inclusion - MSgt Maria Stivers & MSgt Cartalo Madison
In Episode 34, Matt speaks with MSgt Maria Stivers and MSgt Cartalo Madison about their efforts as leaders within the Air Force FES Diversity and Incl...
The FireDawg Podcast - Fire Protection History - Part 4 - 2000's - Present - Damean Moore
In the final episode of the Air Force Fire Service History series, Matt joins SMSgt Dameon Moore to cover Air Force Fire Protection history from 2000...
The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 33 - Fire Officer Development - 7-Level Course - SMSgt Jeffrey Wyatt
In Episode 33, Matt speaks with SMSgt Jeffrey Wyatt about his effort to create a Fire Officer Development course (aka 7-Level School) for Air Force Fi...
The FireDawg Podcast - Department Highlight: Episode 3 - Kadena AB
In this episode, Matt joins Chris Benner and Brock Lillie to highlight Kadena AB Fire Department. They discuss details about the Department, talk abou...
The FireDawg Podcast - Fire Protection History - Part 3 - 1980's - 1990's - Damean Moore
In this series, Matt joins SMSgt Dameon Moore to cover Air Force Fire Protection history. The material covered in this episode and in all other histo...
The FireDawg Podcast - Fire Protection History - Part 2 - 1960's - 1970's - Damean Moore
In this series, Matt joins SMSgt Dameon Moore to cover Air Force Fire Protection history. The material covered today and in all other history episode...
The FireDawg Podcast - Department Highlight: Episode 2 - Cannon AFB
In this episode, Matt joins Jacob Sullivan and Albert Cyril to highlight Cannon AFB Fire Department. They discuss details about the Department, talk a...