Undisclosed Agents Firefighter Podcast

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #16 Dennis Reilly - Comfort or growth? You choose. Dec 08, 2023

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Today we sat down with Chief Dennis Reilly. Chief Reilly has been involved intimately involved in the fire service for over forty years, with over twenty years as a Chief Officer. He is a dynamic self-starter who is very comfortable working in challenging situations. Chief Reilly’s work record shows a consistent ability to exceed what is expected of him. He is a solid team builder and team member. This was an amazing conversation with an absolute legend and we were incredibly humbled to have this opportunity.

We want to let the listeners know that this was our first attempt at a remote recording on the podcast. Chief Reilly is located in Florida, it was a bit windy in Florida on the day we recorded and some of that wind cuts his microphone out a few times. Bare with it and I promise you that you are going to hear some solid gold nuggets coming from Chief Reilly. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did, now let’s get after it.
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #15 Jennifer Rowan - Raising the standard Nov 20, 2023

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In this episode we sat down with Jennifer Rowan. Jen retired last October after spending 20 years working for the Reno Fire Department. During her time as a firefighter and apparatus engineer Jen spent a lot of time training. Not just training on strategies and tactics, but training her body to be able to withstand the rigors of this job and to preform at her peak. When she retired she took her passion for the fire service and her passion for physical fitness and created Academy Fitness Prep. AFP is a training/coaching program designed to help individuals train for the physical side of firefighting. Her programs specifically focus on movements and output that mimics fireground operations. Jen was an amazing guest her no bullshit attitude is a great reminder of TSAFE (this shit ain’t for everyone)! We covered many topics and had a great time. Also don’t forget to check out her website listed in the show notes.

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #14 Marcos Orozco - Stay Humble and Stay Hungry Nov 02, 2023

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In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Marcos Orozco. Marcos is spent over 15 years working as a firefighter in south Florida. Recently he has relocated to Colorado to start all over as a probationary backseat firefighter, valuing his belief that life is too short, not to live, and wok somewhere you love. Marcos has a passion for fitness, and not just working out but working out in a manner that better prepares you for the job. We discussed his journey along this path, as well as becoming a Georgia Smoke Diver, instructing at conferences across the country, and how organizational support for individuals begets individuals supporting an organization. This was an amazing conversation with an absolute savage. We really enjoyed our time with Marcos we hope you enjoy it too.

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #13 Cory Whitlock - The burden of leadership Oct 12, 2023

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Cory Whitlock is an 18 year veteran of the fire service. He is currently a Battalion Chief in Northern Nevada, prior to his current posting Cory spent 12 years with the city of Las Vegas fire department and was a truck Captain out of station 1 downtown. Some where along the way he found the time between running a tremendous amount of calls, being a family man, and his union work both at the local and state level with the PFFN to become a PA as well, and is very close to completing his doctorate. Cory was a fantastic guest. We covered several topics ranging from the burden of leadership, accountability, and passion for the job which Cory has no shortage of.

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #12 Craig Cook - The Jack Sep 21, 2023

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In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Craig Cook. Craig is a 14 year veteran of the fire service, married father of 4, and currently holds the position of driver/operator. Craig is one of those guys who’s not afraid to stand up for what’s right, he’s not afraid to tell the truth even when it’s unpopular. Craig is an excellent mentor to those making their way in our profession and on top of that he is a hell of a fireman. We talked with Craig about the differences in the hiring climate now as compared to 14 years ago, about being the “Jack” of all trades, and the shift in scene culture Craig has seen in his time. This was an AWESOME conversation with someone who we have tremendous respect for and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #11 Paul Thoma - Next mission Sep 06, 2023

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Paul Thoma spent the better part of a decade serving with Team 7 in the Navy Seals. Upon his exit from the Seal Team Paul found his next mission as the C.E.O of the Seal Future Foundation. This foundation helps Navy Seals successfully transition from the life of high level operator back into the civilian world. They focus on 4 pillars for success, health, career, education, and community. This foundation is doing amazing work for the Seal community, and should be the model for all branches of our military in assisting their personnel at the end of their service careers. We discussed the foundations mission and dive deep into several topics that revealed many similarities between the Seal and Firefighter cultures. Paul has also found mission in the film industry through story telling on the big screen as an American actor best known for his work on features and shows such as Top Gun: Maverick, Stranger Things, Reno 911!, Michael Bay's Ambulance, Bosch: Legacy, and Amazon's Jack Ryan. We have included links in the show notes for the Seal Future Foundation and Paul’s IMDB page, we highly suggest you check them both out. Paul was an amazing guest and the conversation is excellent, we hope you enjoy!

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #10 Scott Baker - Enjoy the ride! Aug 24, 2023

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Finally! The man, the myth, the legend Scott Baker! After he was mentioned in every single episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we figured who better for episode 10. After 33 years with his department, Scott recently retired as a Battalion Chief. Scott is the ultimate example of a fireman’s Chief. Scott embraced servant leadership, training, and the absolute love of the job for over 3 decades. Scott requested a little different approach for this episode and asked if we would bring up some topics/questions and he would elaborate. It was an amazing conversation with one of our best friends and mentors I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #9 Jerry Hallert - Follower or Believer Aug 10, 2023

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In this episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we sat down with Jerry Hallert. Jerry is a Lieutenant with a metropolitan police department, a Jiujitsu black belt, and the owner of multiple businesses (all referenced in the show notes) including several Jiujitsu gyms, a Jiujitsu based clothing company, and a training company that focuses on providing realistic POST certified law enforcement defensive tactics for first responders. In this episode we dive deep into how the foundations of true leadership transcends your title, rank, and even what profession you’re in. The similarities are undeniable wether you’re a firefighter or law enforcement officer, leaders are leaders and the good ones follow the same playbook. Enjoy!

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #8 Chris Boyer - Leader of men Jul 27, 2023

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In this episode we had the privilege to sit down with Chris Boyer A.K.A “The Boyerman”. Chris is an accomplished firefighter with an impressive resume that includes longtime Hotshot, Wildland Smoke Jumper, Tillerman, Georgia Smoke Diver Nevada #1, co-host of the Reno chapter of Tactics on Tap, and cadre member for Hortons & Hunt training to name a few things. He’s got a great story with a powerful message. His positive attitude combined with his incredible work ethic makes Chris one of our favorite guys to work with and it was an easy decision to have him on as a guest. Hope you enjoy!

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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #7 Jeff Linscott & Greg Richards - Finest Hour Jul 13, 2023

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On March 28th of 2023 Jeff Linscott and Greg Richards came together on a structure fire and made 2 successful grabs. We got a chance to sit down and talk to them about the details of this call and the WHY behind the success of this mission. This episode is heavy on the emotion of this call, the tactics that lead to success, and is absolutely inspirational for any firefighter.
“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.”

-Winston Churchill

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