Wind The Q Podcast

Wind The Q - The Stories Behind The Sirens is a fire service podcast hosted by Derick Dodson, bringing real conversations from the fireground, the fire house, and the home. From leadership and training to mental health and personal stories, this show dives into the experiences firefighters carry long after the sirens fade.

Podcasting since 2026 • 11 episodes

Wind The Q Podcast

Latest Episodes

Firehouse Rumors - How They Start, Spread, and Destroy Morale

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May 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 25:05

Faith, Pressure, and The Weight of The Job

🎙️ Faith, Pressure, and The Weight of The Job | Wind The Q PodcastIn this episode of Wind The Q — The Stories Behind The Sirens, Lt. Derick Dodson sits down with Clay Willis of Crosspoint City Church to have a real conver...

May 21, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 1:03:24

We Let Kids Run The Fire Scene… Bad Idea?”

Wind The Q — The Stories Behind The SirensThis one’s different.Keegan and Piper are on the mic—and we put them to the test.What’s a Halligan tool? What do we actually use to put out fir...

May 17, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 17:05

Rookie Reality - Expectations vs The Job

Episode 8 — Rookie Reality: Expectations vs The JobWhat you think the job is… and what it actually is—are two very different things.In this episode, I sit down with fire recruit Aiden Flanagan, who currently just completed ...

May 13, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 44:12

The First 10 Minutes

In just the first 10 minutes of your shift, you set the tone for the entire day. Walk in with confidence, focus, and readiness. Remember, it’s not about what you say; it’s about what you do!

May 06, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 9:10

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