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After more than 30 years with the Tucson Fire Department, Michael McKendrick’s commitment to service continued well beyond retirement. In this conversation, he reflects on a career in fire service and the work that led to his founding the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation, which supports firefighters and their families. The Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame inductee shares a perspective on leadership, community, and giving back—an episode about a lifetime of service and the impact it can have long after the shift ends.

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Looking at the long list of awesome guests, it is difficult to select episodes that clearly need to be heard again. I've got some new guests in the pipeline, but until then, here's another great interview from the early days of the show.

Marcy Malovich retired from the AZ DPS as a Captain, her tales from being a Statewide Cop are compelling and I'm so glad she agreed to be on the show and share her extraordinary experiences...enjoy the show!

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Bill has been actively working to find new guests for the show. I'm so appreciative, I had to show him some love and bring him back to the forefront. Checking out an old episode has shown me how far we've come...Turn it up (I've notice the volume isn't what it is these days) but I'm excited to bring you one of the shows all-time top episodes!!!!

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Bryan was recommended to me by Choir Practice Squad Member John McGrath! He has been a firefighter for 20 years, still working toward his retirement.

Squad, meet Bryan Scafede, a ladder-truck engineer and paramedic with the Golder Ranch Fire District in southernArizona. Bryan talks about how a childhood interest in vehicles and mechanics grew into a career in the fireservice—and why becoming an engineer became a goal from the beginning.

From operating a 79-foot aerial ladder to navigating busy streets, long driveways, dirt roads, and varied terrain, Bryan shares what it takes to get a crew and a complex piece of apparatus safely where they need to be. We also get into the preparation behind the job: training, equipment readiness, teamwork, and the steady decisions that help protect firefighters and the public.

It’s a conversation about service, skill, and the responsibility that comes with being the person behind the wheel.

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I'm sad it's over, but honored he trusted me to help him create this. I'm so glad that he had a good time hanging out with me enough times to put a bow on his career!

Like most guests, John told me he thoroughly enjoyed the episodes and this is the feedback I love to hear! I work hard to make sure all my guests know this is a conversation, not an interrogation... and the magic that comes as a result is what you all get to enjoy as members of The Squad!!!

Settle in, enjoy the last John McGrath episode!!! Let's go!

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October 27th will mark the 5th Anniversary of the Choir Practice Podcast! I'm so grateful to every guest and every listener. Some episodes hit deeper, mean more and carry more weight because my guests agree to come on the show and they authentically share what this profession means to them and the weight it carries as well. This is one of those episodes!

Nate and I have known each other since he was a rookie! He came over, shared stories from his career and the circumstances that convinced him it was time to walk away, even though he was just a few years from retirement. I enjoyed the conversation, and I know you all will enjoy the episode.

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"There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter."

— Ernest Hemingway

We made it about halfway through John's FIST years, so he will be back! But I loved hunting down bad guys and John did too. He said it was in his blood! It certainly is a calling! Turn this one up and don't miss out on the next episode either, where we should be able to wrap up his fantastic career!

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If you like horse stories....we got'em!

Dead body cases where the Medical examiner lackey pukes on scene? Done!

John spins great tales and I'm so glad he's back. Im even more excited he still needs to come back at least one more time!!!

It's not possible to condense so many years as a public servant into a couple hours! I'm glad you guys are along for the ride, turn it up and enjoy the second installment of Retired Pima County Sergeant John McGrath!

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When Pete was here the first time, he mentioned that his most fun times were being a Sergeant! When he was promoted, he spent some time in Patrol but was quickly selected to lead a squad of Undercover Officers in the Prescott Area Narcotics Trafficking TaskForce. 

Upon leaving the Taskforce, after 5 years, he spent a short time in Investigations before being promoted to Lieutenant! I'm glad he's back, I can't wait for you all to hear about the rest of his career!!!!

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Ever consider life as a Federal agent? Ever wonder how people decide on a career in Federal Service? Then this is your episode.

Brian reached out to see if I would be willing to come speak to one of his classes at the University. We had lunch and I invited him to be a guest on the show to not only discuss his 28 year career as an IRS Federal Special Agent, but also his work at the University and his work with the Arizona 100 Club.

I enjoyed learning how a degree in accounting, and a presentation by one inspirational Federal Agent, led Brian down a path to a distinguished career. I enjoyed the interview and I know you will too! Turn it up, let's get this show started!

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