HC0052 - Marc Aloan - West Columbia (SC) Fire Dept - Battalion Chief - Creator of The Fire Inside
Battalion Chief Marc Aloan of the West Columbia Fire Department discusses his two-decade career in the fire service. From chasing fire trucks as a child to becoming a battalion chief, Marc reflects on...
21 Tammi 58min
HC0051 - Gary Oldham - Apple's Former Head of Global Strategy for Public Safety
Jake dives deep into the multifaceted career of Gary Oldham, a veteran in public safety with experience as a police officer, dispatcher, and global strategist at Apple. Gary shares the evolution of hi...
14 Tammi 1h 17min
HC0050 - Rob Ramirez - Jupiter Fire Rescue Division Chief - The Mayday Mindset
Chief Rob Ramirez returns to the show to talk about one of the most unique opportunities in modern firefighting: helping build a brand-new fire department from the ground up. He shares stories of lead...
7 Tammi 1h 11min
HC0049 - Dr. David Griffin - Charleston Fire Dept Assistant Chief
Dr. David Griffin shares his transformation from minor league baseball player to fire service leader, shaped by one of the most devastating tragedies in firefighting history—the 2007 Sofa Superstore F...
31 Joulu 20251h 9min
HC0048 - Deane Benninghoven - Therapeutic Hypnotist
Deane Benninghoven, a certified hypnotherapist who specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and emotional trauma through hypnosis. Deane shares his personal journey from chronic pain and opio...
24 Joulu 202552min
HC0047 - Erik Holt - Fire Chief Turned Local Election Fraud Whistleblower
This explosive episode dives into the story of Erik Holt, a former fire chief fired after reporting alleged election fraud—an election that installed the very board that terminated him. From military ...
17 Joulu 20251h 26min
HC0046 - Daniel DeYear - Dallas Deputy Chief (Ret.)
In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we sit down with Deputy Chief Daniel DeYear, a 45-year veteran of the fire service, including notable positions such as U.S. Department of State Fire Marsh...
10 Joulu 20251h 24min
HC0045 - John Esposito - FDNY Chief of Department
In the Season 2 premiere of the Hazard Class Podcast, Jake sits down with John Esposito, Chief of Department for the FDNY, for an intimate and wide-ranging discussion on leadership, legacy, and the re...
3 Joulu 202541min
