Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast

Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast episodes:

• 05.27.2024

  Make Due: Episode 47 "Drilling for Function" with special guest, Aaron Fields

  Season 4 continues with this gnarly 2-hour deep dive into the mind of special guest, Aaron Fields. This episode examines the origins and mindset behind the renowned Nozzle Forward engine class and "Drilling for Function". Buckle your seat belt. Aaron...

  
• 05.20.2024

  Make Due: Episode 46 "Suburban Fire Tactics" with special guest, Jim Silvernail

  Season 4 kicks off with a haymaker of an episode! Jim Silvernail is Fire Chief of the Kirkwood (MO) FD, is an FDIC advisory board member and author of the book, Suburban Fire Tactics. Listen in as the chief holds...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Make Due: Episode 45 -Talking BALANCE" with special guest, Jeremy Mathis

  The crew welcomes Captain Jeremy Mathis of the Covington (GA) FD and member of the FAST Rescue Solutions to the show to talk about one of the most important concepts in not only the fire service, but also in life:...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Make Due: Episode 44 "Do you have what it takes?" with special guest, Dave Mcglynn

  Chief Dave McGlynn of the Letterkenny (PA) FD and owner of Passion in Leading LLC joins the show to discuss all things leadership and training! Do you have what it takes to elevate your leadership? Do you have what it...

  
• 10.31.2023

  Make Due: Episode 43 "Talking Tactics, Fire Dynamics and Research" with special guest, Sean Gray

  Nick welcomes Cobb County (GA) Capt. and UL FSRI technical panel member, Sean Gray to the show to take a 2-hour deep dive into some of the amazing research being conducted by the UL FSRI. Sean shares his insights into...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Make Due: Episode 42 "Talking Standards, Fitness, Training and Implementing Change" with special guest, Dennis Reilly

  Sean and Nick welcome special guest, Fire Chief (ret.) and owner of First Line Fire Service Training LLC, Dennis Reilly! The chief gives us some great insight in regard to the standards we hold. This is a deep dive examining...

  
• 09.09.2023

  Make Due: Episode 41 "Why We Are Here" with special guest, JD Ducharme

  Nick welcomes good friend and fellow hard-charger JD Ducharme to the show to discuss WHY we are here. They dive headfirst into mission mindset, building a culture of excellence, training and preparation, and risk management/aversion in the fire service. If...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Make Due: Episode 40 "Engine Ops, Training and Leadership" with special guest, Zach Bruhn

  Sean and Nick welcome Zach Bruhn to the show to discuss engine ops, training and leadership! Zach is a Major with the Oklahoma City FD, is and instructor at Oklahoma State University, and owns Precision Fire Service Consulting. He gives...

  
• 08.22.2023

  Make Due: Episode 39 "Talking Grabs" with special guest, Grant Schwalbe

  Nick and Sean welcome Estero (FL) Fire Rescue Division Chief of Operations and Training, Grant Schwalbe to the show to talk grabs. This fast-paced, action-packed episode takes a look at search and rescue best practices for both searching and removing...

  
• 08.22.2023

  Make Due: Episode 38 "Courage Under Fire" with special guest, Steve Prziborowski

  Join Nick and Sean with our friend and guest, Dep. Chief (ret.) Steve Prziborowski of the Santa Clara (CA) County Fire Department. The crew unpacks some practical tools in this banger of an episode talking all things leadership! From new...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Make Due: Episode 37 "The Search Reformation" with special guest, Dustin Martinez

  This is the episode you've been searching for (see what I did there). Seriously though. Dustin Martinez of Cobb County (GA) FD and Reformation Training absolutely lays down the gauntlet when it comes to search and rescue in this full-throttle,...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Make Due: Episode 36 "Talking Teaching Nuances, Psychological Barriers, and Conditioning" with special guest, Jake Barnes

  2 hours of laughs, passion and knowledge with the one and only, Jake Barnes. Jake is the Battalion Chief of Training at the New Albany (IN) Fire Department, is an instructor with ISFSI having taught multiple times at the FDNY's...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Make Due: Episode 35 "Discipline, Dedication, Drive and Doing More With Less" with special guest, Devin Craig.

  Our good friend and all-around badass fireman, Devin Craig joins the show to spread the cure to the masses. Devin is a Captain in the FD in the Houston (TX) metro area and has been doing work for the past...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Make Due: Episode 34 "Talking Culture, Attitude, Leadership and Training" with special guest, Wyatt McCall

  Sean and Nick welcome our good buddy and all-around badass fireman, Wyatt McCall to the show to dive into building performance-based culture, the importance of attitude, leadership at the company level and the criticality of having a training mindset on...

  
• 06.01.2023

  Make Due: Episode 33 - "Forcible Entry Talk" with special guest, Robert (RJ) James

  We welcome our good friend and lover of all things forcible entry, Robert (RJ) James to Episode 33 for a fast-paced, fun (ok...seriously it was a blast!) conversation on all things forcible entry. RJ is a Lieutenant with the...

  
• 05.31.2023

  Make Due: Episode 32- "FOOLin' Around" with special guest, Rick Guerra

  Oshkosh (WI) FD fireman and Old-Fashioned FOOLS President Rick Guerra joins the show to share his journey from a young Milwaukee (WI) fireman to an Aurora (CO) jake, and then finally back home to Wisconsin again. We discuss lateral entry...

  
• 05.30.2023

  Make Due: Episode 31 -Challenges of being a New Company Officer, Training Mindset and "The Grab Factory" with special guest, Tyler Whitfield

  We were stoked to welcome Lt. Tyler Whitfield of Clearwater (FL) Fire-Rescue to the show. The crew discuses several topics including the importance of building a the proper mindset towards training, challenges of being a new company officer, and finally...

  
• 04.28.2023

  Make Due: Episode 30- Talking Faith, Family, Fire and Fitness with John Spera

  We were honored to have special guest John Spera of South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue and Fit to Fight Fire on the show to discuss his journey in the fire service. We dive into fitness and its importance and impact...

  
• 04.17.2023

  Make Due: Episode 29 "Talking Training, Mentorship and Culture" with Jason "The Can Man" Liska

  In this episode we welcome our good friend and mentor, Jason Liska to the show to discuss training and mentoring new and experienced members. We also dive into how culture influences our expectations, training and mentorship. Finally, the crew takes...

  
• 03.24.2023

  Make Due: Episode 28 "Talking Engine Ops" with Jonathan Brumley

  Jonathan Brumley of Denver (CO) Fire Department joins the show to discuss engine company operations. This episode is jam packed with excellent discussion on hose loads, engine company mindset, nozzles, nozzle reaction, and what it takes to be a successful...

  
• 02.22.2023

  Make Due: Episode 27 "Talking TICs with Andy Starnes"

  Sean and Nick welcome special guest Battalion Chief and Owner/Lead Instructor with Insight Training LLC, Andy Starnes to the show to discuss all things thermal imaging. This fast paced, highly informative episode takes a hard look at one of the...

  
• 02.09.2023

  Make Due: Episode 26 with special guest Brian Weigle

  Join Sean and Nick as they welcome training officer Brian Weigle of the Elmira Heights (NY) FD to the show. We discuss what it takes to run a training event. We also dive into training, culture, recruitment and retention specifically...

  
• 01.09.2023

  Make Due: Episode 25 "Extrication Talk" with special guest Steve Kimker

  Sean and Nick welcome Steve Kimker of the Richmond Heights (MO) FD and the founder and owner of Rescue Redefined training cadre to the show to discuss stabilization, extrication, new vehicle construction, tactics, training and the emergence of electric vehicles...

  
• 01.06.2023

  Make Due: Episode 24 "Truck Tactics" with Sean Eagen

  Season 3 is kicking off with a splash! Sean Eagen of the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department joins the show to discuss the importance of truck work on the fireground, truck tactics, positioning, truck company priorities and maximizing your training in...

  
• 12.22.2022

  Make Due: Episode 23 "Rural Fire Operations and Challenges of the Modern Volunteer Fire Service" with special guest Dru Goings

  Buckle your seat belt and hold on tight! While this may be the longest episode ever recorded on the Make Due podcast (it happens!), make no mistake, this episode is a gloves-off, no bullshit, high octane episode from start to...

  
• 12.13.2022

  Make Due: Episode 22 "Suburban Operations, Leadership and Culture" with Marc Aloan

  Captain Marc Aloan (West Columbia FD) of The Fire Inside and Rust Belt Jakes joins Nick to discuss suburban fireground operations, leadership and culture. The discussion starts out discussing some hot button topics in regard to water supply, nozzle selection,...

  
• 11.11.2022

  Make Due: Episode 21- From Surviving to Thriving in the Fire Service with Special Guest Randy Feltner

  Battalion Chief Randy Feltner shares his story of surviving cardiac arrest on duty to overcoming all the challenges along the way to get back on the job. This episode takes a hard look at health, fitness, diet, sleep, and training...

  
• 08.11.2022

  Make Due: Episode 20- Talking Water Supply with Andy Soccodato

  WARNING: SERIOUS WATER NERD TALK AHEAD! This is a MUST LISTEN episode if you are serious about taking your pump ops/water supply game to the NEXT LEVEL! If you're looking for legit water supply information this is the episode for...

  
• 07.14.2022

  Make Due: Episode 19 with special guest Mike Dugan -"Truck work, Training, Tactics and the Fundamentals of Building Good Firehouse Culture"

  In this episode, Mike Dugan (FDNY ret.) joins the show to discuss the importance of training and solid truck work. The crew examines tactics especially in limited staffing scenarios. We also dive into firehouse culture and tips for new officers....

  
• 06.28.2022

  Make Due: Episode 18 with special guest David Woodward

  David Woodward of Lake Ozark (MO) Fire Protection District, One Warrior LLC and founder of Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake joins the show to discuss the excitement building around the 5th annual Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake. The...

  
• 04.12.2022

  Make Due: Episode 17 with special guest Bobby Eckert

  Sean and Nick sit down with Camden (NJ) FD Captain Bobby Eckert of Eckert Fire Training. The crew discusses the importance of realistic, relatable training, tactics and the training mindset in this gritty, fast-paced, real-world, street-proven conversation. This dialogue will...

  
• 01.30.2022

  Make Due: Episode 16 with special guest Adam Parkhurst

  Sean and Nick welcome veteran firefighter/paramedic Adam Parkhurst of Euless (TX) FD. The crew dives into culture, training, human psychology and how it impacts our firehouses, and finally mental health issues in the fire service.

  
• 01.26.2022

  Make Due: Episode 15- Avillo Unplugged

  Season 2 is coming in HOT!!! Join Sean and Nick as they welcome back to the show our first ever return guest, Anthony Avillo for the Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast Season 2 opener! This episode was absolute fire! We...

  
• 12.29.2021

  Make Due: Episode 14- For the Love of the Job with Chief Rick Lasky

  Join Nick and Sean as they bring the 2021 season to a close with the jam-packed episode talking passion, culture, mindset and firehouse problem solving with the one and only Chief Rick Lasky! The crew dives into the mindset of...

  
• 11.30.2021

  Episode 13: Talking Culture with Corley Moore

  Sean and Nick welcome Corley Moore of Firehouse Vigilance to the show to discuss fire service culture and the right mindset behind influencing positive cultural changes in your firehouse. If you are looking for great insight into what culture is...

  
• 10.30.2021

  Episode 12: Talking All Things Engine with Jay Bonnifield

  Sean and Nick dive into the world of engine work with one of the coolest engine dudes around, Jay Bonnifield. This one is jammed packed with tactics, training, research and some damn good laughs. Remember: sharing is caring unless of...

  
• 08.25.2021

  Episode 11: Overcoming Through Passion with special guest Eddie Steele

  ***Nick and Sean welcome special guest Eddie Steele for a down and dirty look at overcoming failures, challenges and obstacles on our journey to be the firefighters we swore we'd be. This no non-sense conversation is unapologetically passionate, honest and...

  
• 07.17.2021

  Make Due: Episode 10- Back to our Roots Talking Suburban Fire Tactics with Lt. Joel Richardson

  Sean and Nick are back with special guest Joel Richardson of Escambia County (FL) Fire-Rescue. This episode is absolute fire! The crew talks tactics, training and the suburban mindset in raw, real and unadulterated fashion. Episode 10 is an in...

  
• 06.07.2021

  Episode 9: Underground Leadership with Jeremy Sanders

  Nick and Sean welcome special guest Jeremy Sanders of Crew 1st Culture to the show to discuss the leadership in the trenches. We dive into some leadership principles that apply to officers and firefighters alike.

  
• 06.07.2021

  Make Due: Episode 8- Crossover Episode with the Can Man Podcast and Build Your Culture

  Join Nick and Sean as we had the pleasure of recording this crossover episode on the Can Man Radio Show with Jason Liska. The crew is also joined by Pablo Gener and Anthony Gillan of Build Your Culture. This no...

  
• 05.20.2021

  Episode 7: Talking RIT with Eric Allen

  Sean and Nick welcome our special guest Eric Allen to the show to talk all things RIT as well as to discuss the origins and operation/application of the FAST Rescue Board.

  
• 04.20.2021

  Episode 6: Talking Mentoring, Coaching and Complacency with Jacob Johnson

  Sean and Nick are back dropping another track with Battalion Chief Jacob Johnson of Pearland (TX) FD! We are honored to share some passion with one of the absolute best! In this episode the crew examines elements of mentoring, coaching...

  
• 04.15.2021

  Episode 5: Talking Training and Tactics with Shane Bentley

  Join Nick and Sean as they welcome to the show friend, brother and mentor Shane Bentley founder of Bearers of the Oath.

  
• 04.15.2021

  Episode 4: Live from the 2021 North Florida Fire Expo

  This unique collaboration was recorded live at the 2021 North Florida Fire Expo. Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast teamed up with Corley Moore of Firehouse Vigilance to record a joint episode of the Weekly Scrap and the Make Due podcast!...

  
• 02.13.2021

  Episode 3: Building Meaningful Relationships and Purposeful Culture in the Fire Service with Mike Gagliano

  Join Sean and Nick as they welcome our special guest Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire Ret.) as we talk about a subject that frankly is not had enough in the fire service: firefighter relationships. Mike co-authored the book "Challenges of the...

  
• 01.03.2021

  Episode 2: Talking Grabs with Nick Ledin

  Did you know there were 2123 civilian fire fatalities in residential structures in 2020? Did you know this was the second year in a row with a drop below 3,000 civilian fire casualties? In this episode Nick and Sean...

  
• 12.17.2020

  Episode 1: Talking Leadership with Anthony Avillo

  Join Nick and Sean as they welcome veteran fireman, instructor, author and speaker Deputy Chief (ret.) Anthony Avillo. Chief Avillo is one of the absolute best guys in the business, has authored numerous books and trade articles and has taught...

  
• 12.12.2020

  Episode 0: Demo

  Our first whack at recording and uploading our first podcast episode. No real theme just a couple firemen talking shop and love for the job.