Episode 1 Traditions Training: Ricky Riley's Dedication to Service and Education
Ricky's journey in the fire service back in 1979. His story is not just one of service and dedication, but also of an entrepreneurial spirit.
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Episode 2 Serving Those Who Served: Colin Whittington of Recruiting Heroes
As he navigated his own career change, Colin realized there were few resources to help veterans, former first responders, and others like him make the switch to private sector jobs
Episode 3 From Backyard Tractor or Grading Empire: Aaron "ToTo" Martin of Martin Grading & Excavation
Aaron's journey started early on; he recounts memories of playing with his father's little Kubota tractor and backhoe in the backyard. His early exposure to heavy machinery laid the foundation for his future career.
Episode 4 Transforming the Used Fire Truck Market: James Wessel of Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
James purchased his first used fire truck with a $10,000 loan from his mother. As the business grew, he had to constantly balance hiring more staff, expanding facilities, and maintaining enough capital to purchase trucks and fund operations.
Episode 5 Cooking up a Movement: The Passion-Driven Path to Food on the Stove with Jonathan Tate
Jonathan Tate had an idea sparked by a phrase he kept hearing on the fireground - "slow your response, it's just food on the stove." This led to the realization that the food firefighters eat negatively impacts their health.
Episode 6 From Fire Service to Radio Service: Lee and Jessica Jones of 10-8 Technology
Lee Jones was fascinated by radios from a young age. He obtained his amateur radio license in middle school and spent time fixing radios and installing communication systems for the railroads and local fire departments.
Episode 7 Unlocking Opportunities: Trevor Williams of The Williams Key
From living in Africa for missionary work to nearly losing his life in the Haitian earthquake, eventually becoming a firefighter and developing The Williams Key, Trevor Williams has lived an extraordinary life.
Episode 8 "Arts and crafts" paid his mortgage: Russell Davis of West Broad Apparel
From a $500 embroidery machine to seeing his hats on FDNY firefighters, Russell's West Broad Apparel journey proves that the right side gig can extinguish the 'broke firefighter' stereotype."
Episode 9 East Coast Kelly
Brian Kelly has been a firefighter for over 20 years. But when COVID-19 hit and he had more downtime, he discovered a new passion: merging social media with his love of cooking.
Episode 10 Tablet Command
Episode drops 9.30.2024