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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Des 20251h 10min
Basement Fires and Hidden Dangers Below – John Lewis and Robert Mora
John Lewis and Robert Moran have been teaching basement fire tactics and strategies for nearly two decades, after a series of close call incidents they were involved with. The two, known as Jersey Guy...
9 Des 20251h 6min
An Urban Fire Captain’s Approach to Fires in Vacant Structures – Sean Eagen
Capt. Sean Eagen joins Peter Matthews to talk about firefighting operations in vacant structures, because many vacant buildings can still be occupied, posing a serious life hazard. Eagen, a 28-year ve...
24 Nov 20251h 3min
Firefighters Reflect on Military Service, Veterans Day – Dan Byrne, TJ Cullison, AJ Kehl
Peter Matthews is joined by former U.S. Marine Daniel Byrne; T.J. Cullison, who served in the U.S. Army; and A.J. Kehl, who just retired from a career in the U.S. Air Force. They discuss the similarit...
10 Nov 202553min
