Journeyman Firefighter Podcast

Kiel and Grant talk with Chief David Rhodes and Brian Olson about Georgia Smoke Divers, mindset and preparation.

Kiel and Grant have a good conversation with Chief Skip Coleman (ret) from Toledo, Ohio on the origin of modern incident command and oriented search.

Kiel Samsing and Grant Schwalbe have an incredible conversation with one of America’s Senior Men: the one and only Ric Jorge.

In episode 11, Grant sits down with Jim Hensel, the founder of Mayhem Mindset. A former firefighter/EMT, Jim is passionate about guiding individuals to get clear on their calling, find significance and codify their core values.

The guys hear from the one and only Brian Brush of Fire By Trade. You don’t want to miss this one — so much wisdom here!

Retired Oakland Fire Capt. Dennis LeGear joins the guys to drop crazy knowledge in multiple domains from critical thinking processes to planning hose and nozzle systems.

Andrew, Grant, and Kyle talk with Isaac Frazier of Wichita Fire and Tactical Advantage Training. Isaac never fails to entertain or inform and this episode is no exception.

In Episode 7, Andrew and Grant talk with Chief Mike Benadum of Toledo Fire about the events of the fire at 528 Magnolia St in 2014 that resulted in the LODD of two Toledo firefighters.

Episode 6: the one where the guys crush it with Gary Lane. You know Gary. He’s humble, he’s hilarious, and he loves the job as much as anybody, anywhere. Gary’s a fireman in Ohio and a member of Brothers in Battle - Mission First Division.

Andrew and Grant have an incredible, far-ranging conversation with Chicago FD’s Larry McCormack.