In Episode 7, Country reflects on dive training—something he dreamed about as a kid—and what it took to prepare for one of the most demanding roles in the fire service.He shares what training was really like, what it meant to finally step into the water, and the calls he ran as a driver with the Austin Fire Department. A reflective look at a life spent answering calls, both above and below the surface.

In Episode 7, Country reflects on dive training—something he dreamed about as a kid—and what it took to prepare for one of the most demanding roles in the fire service. He shares what training was really like, what it meant to finally step into the water, and the calls he ran as a driver with the Austin Fire Department. A reflective look at a life spent answering calls, both above and below the surface.

In Episode 7, Country reflects on dive training—something he dreamed about as a kid—and what it took to prepare for one of the most demanding roles in the fire service.He shares what training was really like, what it meant to finally step into the water, and the calls he ran as a driver with the Austin Fire Department.&nbsp;A reflective look at a life spent answering calls, both above and below the surface.

Answering Calls Below the Surface

Before They’re Gone is a gripping, story-driven podcast that dives headfirst into the real-life chaos, triumphs, and trauma of a first responder’s career—told by the man who lived it: my dad, Country. From harrowing rescues to moments that nearly cost him his life, each bi-monthly episode unpacks the raw truth behind the sirens. With guest appearances from fellow responders who were in the thick of it, this is more than storytelling—it’s a race against time to preserve the voices and memories of those who’ve seen it all, before they’re gone.

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