In this special episode, we're coming to you straight from FDIC 2025 in Indianapolis, IN! Join us as we highlight powerful moments and conversations with some truly impressive individuals we met at the conference. From frontline firefighters sharing personal stories, to authors shaping the future of the fire service, and inventors whose life-saving products are making a difference — this episode is packed with insight, innovation, and inspiration. As always, we keep it real, keep it fun, and celebrate the brotherhood and sisterhood of the fire service.

Resources:

Roth ID Tag: https://rothidtag.com/

Texas Firefighters Home: https://www.texasfirefightershome.org/

Modern Fire Officer Book: https://modernfireofficer.com/

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/fire-rescue.aspx

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:10 Roth ID Tags (Lauren)

07:50 Texas Firefighters Home

29:23 Ad

30:09 The Modern Fire Officer (Jared Vermeulen)

47:57 Ad

48:48 D/C Dave Tarini 

59:15 Sign Off

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