We’re Back!

In this episode we chat with Heath Meredith of the Third Alarm Cowboys about fire service culture and standards. Raw & unfiltered conversation.

Live from MAFFC with Dylan Briggs (Gap. Set. Force. Fire Training), Will Densmore (The Backstep), Chris Fenner (Send Me Culture), Ben Wilson (F.D.I.R.) & more. Listen in as we talk about the conference and fire service culture. Raw and unedited.

In this episode of the Fireman Podcast, Down & Dirty speaks with JP, The Passionate Leader, about his journey and the importance of leadership, mentorship, and embracing change within the fire service. JP shares his experiences with negative leadership and the need for a cultural shift towards a more supportive and progressive environment. They discuss the significance of hard conversations, the role of mentorship, and the impact of social media on the fire service community. JP emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and the value of reading diverse leadership materials. The conversation concludes with insights on the future of fire service leadership and the importance of community support.

In this episode of the Fireman Podcast, Captain Chad Gill from the North Charleston Fire Department shares his journey into the fire service, discussing the passion that drives him, the importance of mentorship, and the need to maintain a strong firehouse culture. He reflects on the unpredictability of the job, the camaraderie among firefighters, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Chad emphasizes that every fire, regardless of its size, is significant and encourages a positive mindset within the fire service community.

Captain Wayne Jones - Horry County Fire Rescue & creator of The Firefighters Chalkboard sits down and talks about his experiences in the fire service and being an instructor.

FINALLY, we started recording again. We’ve missed you, and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the new name and season!

Recently graduated Oklahoma Smoke Diver Brock Patterson joins the Down & Dirty Fire Podcast to talk about his experiences becoming a Smoke Diver.

The Down & Dirty Fire Podcast hits the road to Prince Georges County Maryland to visit the notorious Kentland VFD. Chief Will Patelis joins in to talk about what it is like being on the longest running 100% volunteer firehouse in the country.

The crew gets down & dirty about the importance of communication and gets into the hot topic of having to earn your seat every day.

In this episode the Down & Dirty Fire crew is joined once again by “Fatbaby” Lee Hopkins (Low Country Support Team) as we talk about mental health. This episode gets deep as we share experiences and resources dealing with mental health awareness.