The FireDawg Podcast

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The FireDawg Podcast - Coffee Break: Episode 1 - PCS, Networking - Cody Freel Dec 10, 2020

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Matt sat down and talked with Cody Freel about the permanent change of station (PCS) process, the experiences those have provided, and the importance of networking.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 28 - Higher Level Perspective w/the Director of Air Force Engineers - Brig Gen William Kale III Dec 10, 2020

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In Episode 28, Matt speaks with Brigadier General William Kale to discuss his experiences so far in the Air Force and the role he played as a Base Fire Marshall and Commander. So far in his career, he has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels, has served on three headquarters staffs, and has served as a Legislative Fellow. In addition to sharing his personal experiences, he also discusses what his role is for Air Force Firefighters, career field initiatives on his radar, and what his expectations are for Firefighters currently serving. Brig Gen Kale currently serves as the Air Force Director of Civil Engineers, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection at the Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 27 - C17 Crash, Training, and Leadership - Chief David Donan Dec 10, 2020

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In this episode, Matt & Ben talk with Chief David Donan. Chief Donan currently serves as the Fire Chief at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He is a retired Chief Master Sergeant and has served in the Air Force Fire Service for 38 years. In the episode, he shares insights into his philosophy on training and leadership, explains some future FES initiatives, and also shares his experience with the C-17 crash on Elmendorf AFB in 2010.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 26 - Contingency Firefighter Training - Nathan Hutslar & Erik Montes Dec 10, 2020

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In this episode, Matt connects with Nathan Hutslar and Erik Montes, both Silver Flag Instructors for the United States Air Force. Silver Flag is intended to prepare Air Force Civil Engineers and other support functions to operate in contingency environments. Nate and Erik share their experiences teaching firefighter contingency operations at the Tyndall AFB, FL, and Anderson AFB, Guam sites. They describe what students experience during a typical class, share some of the differences between the sites, and much more.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 25 - Firefighter, First Sergeant & Command Chief - CMSgt Daryl Hogan Dec 10, 2020

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In this episode, Matt and Ben connect with CMSgt Daryl Hogan who shares his Air Force experiences. He has served as a Firefighter, First Sergeant, and now Command Chief for the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, CA. In this energetic and inspiring discussion, he explains how each position has shaped his success and what others can do to achieve their own success. Chief Hogan is on his way to be the Commandant of the Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course at Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL which is the pinnacle of enlisted professional military education. In this position, he will lead a team in developing and preparing CMSgts to become strategic level leaders.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 24- Fireground Survival & RIT - Chris Bauchle & Travis Bender Dec 10, 2020

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In Episode 24, Matt talks with Chris Bauchle and Travis Bender who are both Air Force Reserve and Indianapolis Firefighters. They developed and teach the AFRC Firefighter Rescue and Survival Course held at Dobbins ARB, GA. They talk about their instruction methodology, discuss Firefighter response to stressful situations, and reinforce the importance of training reps to create "recognition primed decision-making" markers. Their instruction also incorporates fire service statistics such as mayday events and line of duty deaths.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 23 - FES Apparatus, EMS, & Equipment Programs - Fred Terryn Dec 10, 2020

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In Episode 23, the AF FES Operations & Fire Vehicle Program Manager Fred Terryn talks with Matt and Ben about the many programs he is involved with for AF FES. He provides insight into how apparatus acquisitions are made, discusses the status of the EMS program, gives an update on the next generation SCBA and much more!

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 22 - Firefighter Support to Human Space Flight - Jeremy McLendon Dec 10, 2020

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In Episode 22, Jeremy McLendon joins Ben to discuss his role as a member of the 45th Space Wing in supporting Space X and NASA space missions. Jeremy is a member of the Human Space Flight Rescue team and works closely with others in the DoD to develop and practice space capsule emergency response procedures.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 21 - U-2 Crash & Servant Leadership - Chief Kevin Smith Dec 10, 2020

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In Episode 21, Beale AFB Fire Chief Kevin Smith joins Matt and Ben to discuss his philosophies on servant leadership, opportunity equality and perceptions in the department, and about Beale AFB’s response to a tragic U-2 crash.

The FireDawg Podcast - Episode 20 - Fire Academy Update - Cody Simpson & Jeff Van Rees Dec 10, 2020

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In Episode 20, Louis F. Garland Fire Academy Instructors Cody Simpson and Jefferey Van Rees share some of the changes the academy has seen in recent years, what life is like as an instructor and how they're adapting during the pandemic.

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