Trailblazer Fire Tactics

Epispode 30: With Guest Sean Chapman

In this episode, the Trailblazer Fire Tactics crew sits down with Sean Chapman of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services in Virginia Beach. With 20 years on

Episode 29: Morning Mask Ups

In this episode, the guys begin to examine the factors that contribute to firefighters' unhappiness on the job. The discussion also highlights the value of morning mask-u

Episode 28: Andrew Pristach Tradesman Fire and Fabrication

Today's guest is Andrew Pristach. He’s a Sergeant with Spartanburg FD’s Rescue 60, owner of Tradesman Fire, co-designer of the Council TD30 Halligan, and an instructor wi

Episode 27: Hey New Guy!

On this episode the guys talk about their "New Guy" experiences.

Episode 26 : Captain Kyle Driver, Clayton Ladder 1 "Treat everyone as if its your family's emergency!"

Today the guys talk with guest Kyle Driver. Kyle is a Captain with the Clayton Fire Department in North Carolina assigned to Ladder 1. Captain Driver feels strongly about

Episode 25: Guest Rob Policht with Flow and Vent

Special guest Rob Policht with Flow and Vent talks shop with the guys.

Episode 24 : The Open Minded Approach

In this episode, Craven and Caldaro catch up on life and talk bout using the open-minded approach when it comes to strategies and tactics.

Episode 23 : The Outlook on 2025

In this short episode we get a small thought about where we have been and where we are going.

Episode 22: Eric Budd, DC Rescue Squad 3 Technician

Eric Budd is a long-time student of the fire service who has a great passion for training and being the best at his craft. Eric is one of the most humble, into the job du

Episode 21: Firefighting and mindset with Tim McCloskey AKA "Spray 9"

Episode 20: The Roundtable Talk

Chief Bo Hobbs and Ben Wilson speak to roundtable participants Aaron Drake, Darren Harris, Mason May, and Zachery Morgan about various issues or questions they have.

Episode 19: Bladensburg, MD Asst. Chief/Fairfax County Rescue 11 Technician Mike Ruggier

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Episode 18: Determination reaps rewards with Ross Adams

Episode 17: Passion doesn't have to retire with retired Battalion Chief Bo Hobbs

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Episode 16: Anything worth doing is worth overdoing with special guest Ben Wilson

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Episode 15: Staying true to yourself with Chris Puzzanghero

EPISODE 15 with Chris Puzzanghero. Chris joined the United States Marine Coprs after high school then later was hired with the Fairfax County Fire Department. Chris has b

Episode 14 : Do the right thing and take care of your people with Battalion Chief Jeremy Anderson

EPISODE 14 with Battalion Chief Jeremy Anderson. Chief Anderson had a total of 29 years of volunteer and career experience. He started in the fire service in 1995 as a vo

Episode 13: Communicating up and down the chain with Zach Coleman

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Episode 12 : My culture is not your culture

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Episode 11: Adapt and Overcome with Mike Zeffiro 29 Truck FDNY

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