Prepared To Fight Fire Podcast

EP. 63 MODEL THE BEHAVIOR FT. Chief Freddie Fernandez

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Chief Freddie, a decorated fire service leader with over 31 years in the City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue. From

EP. 62 FLIP THE SWITCH FT. Frankie the greek

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Frankie shares his transformative journey from living an average life to embracing a mindset of excellence. He discusses

EP. 61 FUELING THE FIREFIGHTER Ft. Justin Burch

Send us Fan Mail Justin Burch is a career firefighter with 9 years on the job, currently serving with Oak Ridge Fire Department. Cutting his teeth in the fire service af

EP. 60 HIGH STANDARDS, STRONG CULTURE FT. Chris Tennyson

Send us Fan Mail Chief Chris Tennyson has spent 25 years in the fire service, shaping the culture of training, resilience, and leadership. From contracting in Iraq to se

EP. 59 MAKING GOOD FIREFIGHTERS BETTER FT. Eric Haskins

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Eric Haskins shares his unique journey from a professional snowboarder to a dedicated firefighter. He discusses the importance of mento

EP. 58 BUILT DIFFERENT FT. Julian Serrano

Send us Fan Mail "No one is built different; the real difference comes down to the daily decisions we make. Talent isn’t the key. Discipline, choice, and consistent acti

EP. 57 BE THE EXAMPLE FT. Frank Malta

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Chief Frank Malta discusses the importance of physical fitness, leadership, and mentorship within the fire service. He re

EP. 56 DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES FT. Julian Serrano

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the realities of becoming a firefighter, emphasizing the importance of understanding the profession's demands. The conve

EP. 55 MASTER THE BASICS FT. Jay Hurley

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chief Jay Hurley shares his experiences and insights from over 25 years in the fire service, emphasizing the importance of mastering ba

EP. 54 MENTORSHIP IS OUR DUTY Ft. Carlos Martinez

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepared by Fire podcast I engage with Carlos, a seasoned firefighter, discussing the importance of authenticity, community, and

EP. 53 JUST A CHAPTER FT. Scott Chappell

Send us Fan Mail In this episode with Scott Chappell we discuss his journey in the fire service, the importance of leadership, structure, and personal development. Highl

EP. 52 THE BASICS ARE EVERYTHING FT. Nic Pluskota

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepared to Fight Fire podcast, Nic Pluskota & I discuss their experiences in the fire service, focusing on the importance of tra

EP. 51 BREAKING THE MOLD Ft. Stephanie White

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepare to Fire podcast, Stephanie White and i discuss the complexities of mental health within the fire service, the importance

EP. 50 RESILENCY Ft. Tony Gillan

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepared to Fight Fire podcast, Tony Gillan and i discuss the warrior mindset, the journey of recovery from a severe injury, and

EP. 49 THE STANDARD IS GROWTH Ft. Samuel Jacobs

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepare to Fire podcast, host Julian Serrano speaks with firefighter Samuel Jacobs about the power of a growth mindset and the im

EP. 48 BACK IN THE ARENA Ft. Julian Serrano

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Julian Serrano shares his personal journey of growth and challenges faced while preparing for two intense firefighting programs: One Ba

EP. 47 EVERYTHING FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Ft. Julian Serrano

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepared to Fire podcast, Julian Serrano discusses the importance of fitness for firefighters, outlining the unique challenges th

EP. 45 WHAT I LEARNED THIS YEAR Ft. Julian Serrano

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EP. 44 INFLUENCE THE NEXT GENERATION FT. Rudy Becerra

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we’re joined by Rudy Becerra. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Rudy is a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and brings 17 years of experience

EP. 43 EGO IS NOT THE ENEMY

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepare to Fire podcast, I explore the complex nature of ego, discussing its dual role in driving competition and personal growth