Finding Your Identity in the Firehouse – Tyler Whittredge
Peter Matthews is joined by Saratoga Springs, NY, firefighter Tyler Whittredge to talk about firefighters’ finding their identities in the station, accountability and what makes a good firefighter. W...
30 Maalis 1h 1min
Station Design Conference 2026 Preview – Janet Wilmoth, Mike Scott, Patrick Stone
Station Design Conference Director Janet Wilmoth and architects Mike Scott and Patrick Stone discuss this year’s conference, which takes place in May in Reno, NV. Peter Matthews digs into their sessio...
16 Maalis 1h 25min
Beyond the Bugles: Lessons That Build a Legacy
In the second episode of Beyond the Bugles, Chief Jacob Johnson is joined by retired Chief Dennis Reilly. The legacy that Chief Reilly left behind is one to be admired and one that is extended on this...
9 Maalis 1h 2min
Flipping Fire Service Leadership – Flip Griffin
Flip Griffin, a retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief, talks with Peter Matthews about his new mission, Firehouse Freedom. Griffin has been teaching fire departments about the impact of leadership in...
2 Maalis 1h 12min
Foundations for The Modern Fire Officer – Jared Vermeulen
Capt. Jared Vermeulen talks with Peter Matthews about his book, “The Modern Fire Officer,” and his approach to being a fire service leadership in current times. The book was born from Vermeulen’s expe...
16 Helmi 1h 19min
Beyond the Bugles: Chief Chat with Doug Boeker
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Beyond the Bugles, where Assistant Chief Jacob Johnson of the Pearland, TX, Fire Department, sits down with Fire Chief Doug Boeker of the Fulshear, TX, Fire Departm...
9 Helmi 59min
You’re Always a Firefighter First – Ryan Pennington
Charleston, WV, Battalion Chief Ryan Pennington joins Peter Matthews to talk about his approach to every shift, reminding himself that he’s a firefighter first and foremost. With that approach, Pennin...
2 Helmi 1h 3min
Finding Your Leadership Why as a Next Generation Fire Chief – Justin Sherwood
Justin Sherwood, who became fire chief in Bemidji, MN, nearly five years ago, reflects on the journey and shares what he learned at both personal and professional levels. Sherwood didn’t plan to follo...
23 Joulu 20251h 10min
