
Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast
A podcast examining fire service issues through the lens of the suburban fireman.
Episodes
68 episodes
Make Due: Episode 66 "Mastering the Role of the Pump Operator" with special guest, Paul Watlington
Ready to elevate your Pump Operator game? Then you need to catch this episode! Chief Paul Watlington of Burlington (NC) FD is a 24-year fire service veteran, owner of Impact Fire Training, and presents regularly around the country including FDI...
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Season 5
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Episode 66
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1:39:54

Make Due: Episode 65 "Tailboard Leadership" with special guest, Ljay Geist
Episode 65 welcomes special guest, Ljay Geist out of Garden City (KS) FD to the show. We discuss his love for engine work, his recent work with HEN nozzles and his initial impression of the HEN nozzle in interior firefighting. The second half o...
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Season 5
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Episode 65
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1:49:01

Make Due: Episode 64 "Everything Saws" with special guest, Julio Ramos
Episode 64 welcomes special guest, Julio Ramos to the show to take a technical deep dive into common saws used in the fire service. Julio is an 18-year student of the trade currently serving as a Lieutenant on a squad company in a major metropo...
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Season 5
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Episode 64
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1:32:44

Make Due: Episode 63 "Strategies, Tactics and Training" with special guest, Todd Edwards
Episode 63 welcomes special guest, Todd Edwards to the show to discuss suburban strategies, tactics and training. Todd brings 43 years of experience to the table. Notably, Todd faithfully served in numerous capacities over 30+ years with the At...
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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1:21:53

Make Due: Episode 62 "Functional Health and Fitness" with Aaron Zamzow
Episode 62 welcomes our friend and brother, Aaron Zamzow to the show. Zam is a 20-year fire service veteran serving as a Lieutenant with the Madison (WI) Fire Department. He is head coach at Fire Rescue Fitness, has 30 years of experience as a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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1:28:05

Make Due: Episode 61 "Mindset and Mental Health" with special guest, Scott Hewlett
We're Baaaaaaack! Season 5 kicks off with a dynamite episode featuring special guest, Scott Hewlett! Scott is a 26-year fire service veteran currently serving as a Training Officer in an urban fire department in southern Ontario, Canada. Scott ...
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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1:47:20

Make Due: Episode 60 "Step Up and Lead" with special guest, Frank Viscuso
Sean and Nick wrap up season 4 with special guest, Frank Viscuso. Chief Viscuso retired with the rank of Deputy Chief in New Jersey, has written numerous Fire Engineering articles, is an accomplished author of 12 books including Step Up and Lea...
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Season 4
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Episode 60
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1:55:02

Make Due: Episode 59 - "Fire Nuggets Crossover Episode"
Nick and Sean team up with Nick Ledin and Jeff Bryant of the Fire Nuggets podcast in this EPIC crossover episode! The gang discusses training, search culture, two in/two out, what it takes to run a successful fire training event, engine operati...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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2:13:44

Make Due: Episode 58 "Suburban Fire Culture" with special guest, Justyn Fraize
Episode 58 is coming at you fast as we welcome special guest, Justyn Fraize to the show to get his thoughts on building a strong fire culture in the suburban fire service. Justyn is a 25-year veteran of the fire service currently serving as Cap...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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1:24:39

Make Due: Episode 57 "Building Blocks of a Winning Team" with special guest, Ryan McCormick
Sean and Nick welcome special guest, Ryan McCormick to the show to talk about what it takes to build a winning team in the fire service. Ryan is Fire Chief of Alexander (AR) Fire-Rescue and the Collegeville Volunteer Fire Department. He's found...
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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1:29:19

Make Due: Episode 56 "Being a Student of the Game" with special guest, Danny Beauvais
This episode welcomes special guest, Danny Beauvais to the show to discuss what it truly means to be a student of our beloved craft. Danny is a fireman with the Mooresville (NC) Fire Department and founder of the Student of the Game fire podcas...
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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1:12:52

Make Due: Episode 55 "Suburban Firemanship" with special guest, Ryan Gates
Please join us as we welcome to the show Chief Ryan Gates of the Cayce (SC) Fire Department. Ryan is also co-founder of Soda City Training and the Truck Company Misfits podcast. This episode takes a close look at firefighting in suburbia. From ...
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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2:06:53

Make Due: Episode 54 (PART 2) "RIT: Not Just Another Checkbox" with special guest, Brandon Cory
Part 2 of Episode 54 continues with special guest, Brandon Cory. Part 2 takes a hard look at the world of RIT. We discuss everything from the history of RIT and its evolution, data and how it impacts our decision making on scene, proactive RIT ...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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1:28:44

Make Due: Episode 54 (PART 1) "RIT: Not Just Another Checkbox" with special guest, Brandon Cory
This episode welcomes special guest, Brandon Cory to the show to talk all things RIT. Brandon is a firefighter/paramedic with the Marquette City (MI) Fire Department, authored a chapter in the book "30 Fires You Need to Know" with Chief Billy G...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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1:22:19

Make Due: Episode 53 "Recruitment, Retention and Risk" with special guest, Scott Thompson
"From the top ropes!" Sean and Nick welcome special guest, Chief Scott Thompson to the show to discuss some of the hottest issues facing today's fire service. Chief Thompson is currently the Fire Chief of the Colony (TX) FD, is author of the bo...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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2:32:33

Make Due: Episode 52 "Adapt and Act" with special guest, Jason Hoevelmann
Join Sean and Nick as we welcome special guest, Jason Hoevelmann to the show. Jason is the Fire Chief of the Florissant Valley (MO) Fire Protection District, is author of the Fire Engineering book "The New Company Officer", was keynote speaker ...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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2:06:40

Make Due: Episode 51 "Rural Fireground Considerations" with special guest, Bill Adkins.
This episode takes a look at the ins and outs of rural fireground operations as we welcome to the show former Navy vet, Loveland-Symmes (OH) FD Captain, and Fayetteville FD Asst. Chief Bill Adkins to the show. Bill is also heavily involved as a...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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2:00:23

Make Due: Episode 50 "Passion in Leading" with special guest, Dave McGlynn
We welcome Chief Dave McGlynn back to the show to discuss all things leadership related. With all the emphasis on leadership these days, there are seldom discussions had on the dark side of leadership: the sacrifice, loneliness, conflict and st...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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2:10:32

Make Due: Episode 49 "Operational Excellence" with special guest, BJ Breecher
This episode pulls no punches as we welcome special guest and fellow Midwesterner, BJ Breecher to the show. BJ is known for his love for the job, commitment to excellence and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge with others. If you're l...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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2:22:12

Make Due: Episode 48 "Build Your Culture Unplugged" with special guest, Pablo Gener
Episode 48 is coming in swinging with our special guest, Build Your Culture Co-Founder and Jacksonville (FL) Fire-Rescue fireman, Pablo Gener. This episode takes a hard look at all things culture related and its impact on our fire departments, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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2:11:35

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....
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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1:56:41

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 court on suburban fire tactics,...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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1:25:16

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: BALANCE. The crew dives into k...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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2:01:42

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 takes to take your departm...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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1:54:28

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 the research, holds court ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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2:23:05
