Prepared To Fight Fire Podcast

Send a textIn this episode, we sit down with Chief Freddie, a decorated fire service leader with over 31 years in the City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue. From his early days as a firefighter-para...

Send a textChief Chris Tennyson has spent 25 years in the fire service, shaping the culture of training, resilience, and leadership. From contracting in Iraq to serving with the Charleston Fire Depart...

Send a textIn this episode of the Prepared by Fire podcast I engage with Carlos, a seasoned firefighter, discussing the importance of authenticity, community, and mental health in the fire service. We...

Send a textIn this episode of the Prepare to Fire podcast, host Julian Serrano speaks with firefighter Samuel Jacobs about the power of a growth mindset and the impact of coaching in the fire service....

Send a textIn this episode, Julian Serrano shares his personal journey of growth and challenges faced while preparing for two intense firefighting programs: One Bad Tour and Georgia Flames. He emphasi...

Send a textArrogance involves an exaggerated sense of self-importance and looking down on others, while humility reflects modesty, self-awareness, and respect for others. Arrogant people focus on pers...

Send a textMickey Farrell is a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, a third-generation firefighter with 29 years of experience, the last 23 years being with the FDNY. Also a team instructo...

Send a textAlex was Born and raised in Los Angeles. Spent 6 years in the army as a member of the 75th ranger regiment. He then went on to serve for 3 years as a military contractor. Alex currently Liv...

Send a textAndy Glaze is a Father, Husband, Firefighter, Runner. He is currently married with 3 kids. He is currently a fire captain for the La Verne Fire Department in Los Angeles County, California....

Send a textMichael D.N. Laughlin is a full- time career firefighter with Kingston Fire & Rescue. What makes his story unique, is that twice, Mike returned to his beloved job, after serious acciden...

Send a textPablo Gener is a 16-year veteran of the fire service. In this episode, we will discuss his second to none passion for the job, his journey that led him to where he is now, mentors, and the ...

Send a textRobert Ortega is United States Marine who did various jobs before falling in love with The Fire Service. He is very PASSIONATE and GRATEFUL for this AMAZING career he has SERVED 20 years in...

Send a textEric Johnson, 21 years in fire service. Battalion Chief with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, held ranks of Battalion Chief, Special Operations Captain, Operational Captain, Lieutenant and Fi...

Send a textBen Wilson is a newly promoted Lieutenant who is a father of two sons, married to his wife named Lauren, and founder and instructor with F.D.I.R. Ben has been a fireman for 26 years. *10 ca...

Send a textEric Price is a Special Operations Captain and has been in the fire service for 29 years. Eric takes pride in holding a high standard, developing the people he works with, and lives by the ...

Send a textRick Swales has 26 years on the job. He has worked as Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. He retired from Georgia fire service 2022 and started as a recruit at ...

Send a textJohn Spera is a Husband, Father, & has been a Backseat Firefighter for 21 years. He is the founder and current owner of FIT TO FIGHT FIRE. John has led the way in FITNESS, FAITH,  AND F...

Send a textNathan Harpster is a veteran with the City of Phoenix Fire Dept where he has been a Firefighter for 18 years. He is a passionate advocate for health and wellness within the fire service. Hi...

Send a textThiago is someone who will not lower his standard no matter the circumstance. He holds himself accountable and that allows him to have A expectation for everyone he works with. His passion,...