Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast

Feb 27 2025 66 ep. 118 mins 26

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A podcast examining fire service issues through the lens of the suburban fireman.

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Make Due: Episode 64 "Everything Saws" with special guest, Julio Ramos

Feb 27 2025 92 mins

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 metropolitan department in central Florida. He is owner/operator of Fireground and Special Operations, LLC and has instructed at numerous conferenc

Make Due: Episode 63 "Strategies, Tactics and Training" with special guest, Todd Edwards

Feb 20 2025 81 mins

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 Atlanta (GA) Fire Department. He is the founder and lead instructor at Fire Life Training and has been instrumental in conducting a variety of

Make Due: Episode 62 "Functional Health and Fitness" with Aaron Zamzow

Jan 24 2025 88 mins

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 fitness trainer, and holds a bachelor's degree in health and wellness. He hosts the Better Every Shift podcast, has authored numerous fire s

Make Due: Episode 61 "Mindset and Mental Health" with special guest, Scott Hewlett

Jan 12 2025 107 mins

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 is also founder and host of the Multiple Calls podcast. The crew takes a hard look at mindset, personal growth and mental health in the fire

Make Due: Episode 60 "Step Up and Lead" with special guest, Frank Viscuso

Dec 16 2024 115 mins

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 Lead, Common Valor and Flashpoint, was Keynote speaker at FDIC in 2022 and travels the country speaking on leadership to fire service, private

Make Due: Episode 59 - "Fire Nuggets Crossover Episode"

Nov 24 2024 133 mins

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 operations and more.

Make Due: Episode 58 "Suburban Fire Culture" with special guest, Justyn Fraize

Nov 11 2024 84 mins

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 Captain of Squad 18 in the Colony (TX) FD. Justyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a fireman, instructor and family man. He's on

Make Due: Episode 57 "Building Blocks of a Winning Team" with special guest, Ryan McCormick

Nov 04 2024 89 mins

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 founder of the First In Fire Conference and brings 25 years of both career and volunteer experience to the show. This episode takes a deep dive i

Make Due: Episode 56 "Being a Student of the Game" with special guest, Danny Beauvais

Oct 22 2024 72 mins

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 podcast. Danny has been on the job for over two decades and brings a ton of knowledge, wisdom and passion to the table. This episode dives into mi

Make Due: Episode 55 "Suburban Firemanship" with special guest, Ryan Gates

Oct 09 2024 126 mins

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 strategies and tactics, to challenges faced, tips for being more effective, suburban truck culture, to command's view of the suburban firegr