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. Finally, we give a tip of the hat to our cherished traditions and the best damn job in the world. Grab your beverage of choice and dive on in!

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 crew also discuss the ins and outs of running a successful event, fireground tactics and strategies and challenges facing the suburban fire service including tactical priorities, training and recruitment/retention. David is a class act. You don't want to miss this episode!

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 hopefully challenge you to dig deep and consider whether what we are doing is indeed best practice and consistent with data driven and street-proven fireground operations. So, grab a drink and buckle up! Episode 17 starts now!

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. 

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 wanted to get back to our tactics heavy roots and boy did we ever?! The crew had some amazing operational discussions about building construction, fire behavior, tactics and strategies and training/preparation. 

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 successful firefighters and picks Chief Lasky's brain for his advice for both new and seasoned firefighters and officers alike. You don't want to miss out on this one!

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 and how we can influence it in a positive way within our respective departments, this is the episode for you!

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 course its an STD...then you're just a jerk.

***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 REAL. ***

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 depth look at what works and what don't, engine tactics, truck tactics and everything in between!