Kevin Sofen, Director of Innovation at W.S. Darley, sits down with host Tom Louis to discuss current and emerging technologies affecting today's fire service.

E24: Be the Target

Feb 24th, 2023 48m 30s

Artist Paul Combs sits down with host Tom Louis to discuss his latest projects and provide a glimpse into his "Be The Target" presentation.

E23: Preventing Suicides in the Fire Service

Jan 31st, 2023 1h 1m

Jeff Dill, founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, sits down with host Tom Louis for a deep discussion about preventing suicides in the fire service.

E22: The Need for Introspection

Oct 31st, 2022 1h 2m

Fire Service Legend Dennis Compton sits down with host Tom Louis to share his tremendous wisdom, the importance of getting involved outside of your agency, and the value of introspection for all of us.

E20: The Jim Beam Distillery Fire Department

Oct 28th, 2022 48m 50s

Tate Preston, Health and Safety Manager for the James B. Beam Distilling Company shares what's it's like to run a distillery fire and life safety department. There's many similarities to a traditional fire department and there are some unique a

E21: A Lifeline for Our Frontline

Oct 20th, 2022 46m 8s

Jordan Long of RevitalColorado sits down with host Tom Louis to share the story of this exceptional outdoors-based retreat program for supporting the mental health of first responders.

E19: Excellence & The 21st Century Fire Service

Sep 21st, 2022 57m 4s

Retired Fire Chief and noted leader, author, and lecturer Randy Bruegman joins host Tom Louis for a conversation about excellence and leadership for the 21st century fire service.

E18: Seven Steps for Sharing Knowledge

Aug 23rd, 2022 1h 6m

Industry legend, Gordon Graham, shares his wisdom, candor, and a new legacy project about how and why his seven steps for sharing knowledge can improve any organization, reduce risk, and save lives.

E17: Changing Lives Through Coaching

Aug 10th, 2022 34m 7s

The founder and CEO of First Responder Coaching, Jennifer Anderson, sits down with host Tom Louis to discuss the powerful impact life coaching is having on improving the mental well-being of first responders across the country.

E16: Maintaining Your Sanity When You Retire

Jul 27th, 2022 51m 47s

Former Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Ed Mann sits down with with host Tom Louis to discuss the challenges (sense of identity, mental health, finances, etc.) that we inevitably face when deciding to retire from one of the world's most noble voc

E15: Justifying a Fire Department's Existence

Jun 15th, 2022 56m 25s

Paul Wind, founder of Battalion 1 Consultants, joins host Tom Louis for an engaging conversation on compelling ways fire departments can justify their existence through top-notch programs, policies, plans, and procedures.

E14: CRR Excellence - Spokane Valley Fire Department

May 12th, 2022 1h 3m

Deputy Chief Greg Rogers of the Spokane Valley Fire Department (WA) sits down with host Tom Louis to share the many successful and innovative programs being used by one of the nation's most progressive Community Risk Reduction agencies. Chief R

E13: Customer Service Matters More Than Ever

May 6th, 2022 50m 3s

Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort , sits down with host, Tom Louis, for an inspiring conversation on why customer service matters more than ever.

E12: The Science Behind Pre-Plans

Apr 19th, 2022 53m 32s

Kate Kapalo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha and National Fire Academy Instructor shares her passion, expertise, and extensive research about pre-plans and technology in the fire service. Link to Kate's research (

E11: Resilience: Coping with Two LODDs in One Month

Mar 25th, 2022 43m 52s

Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Charles McGarvey sits down with host Tom Louis to share how resilience helped him lead his department during two LODDs in one month during his time as fire chief of the Lower Merion Fire Department.

E10: Surviving Prostate Cancer

Mar 11th, 2022 54m 41s

Fire service legend Chief Billy Goldfeder sits down with host Tom Louis to share his personal journey of surviving prostate cancer and to talk about his new website https://www.40plusfire.com that is designed to raise awareness and provide reso

E9: Fire Culture: Finding the Truth

Feb 22nd, 2022 53m 4s

Dr. Burton Clark, former Management Science Program Chair at the National Fire Academy, sits down with host Tom Louis to discuss the state of the American Fire Culture. He shares his observations and presents challenges to the status quo, both

E8: Decision Making in Today's Fire Service

Feb 15th, 2022 56m 8s

Denis Onieal, retired assistant United States Fire Administrator, sits down with host Tom Louis to share his wisdom about effective decision-making and the role data plays in today's fire service.

E7: The Future of Fire Service Data

Feb 7th, 2022 43m 35s

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, the United States Fire Administrator, sits down with host Tom Louis to discuss the future of fire service data and other exciting initiatives brewing at the USFA that will impact the American fire service.

E6: Community Risk Reduction for the 21st Century

Jan 28th, 2022 43m 9s

Joe Powers, Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal for the Charlottesville Fire Department (VA) joins host Tom Louis for a conversation about what innovative and progressive Community Risk Reduction looks like in the 21st century.

E5: Biohack Your Brain - Practical Lessons for Improving Mental Performance

Jan 17th, 2022 56m 13s

Neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier, PhD., sits down with host Tom Louis to share evidence-based practical ways to optimize your cognitive health for mental performance and well-being.

E4: Why NFIRS Still Matters & Why It Needs to Improve

Jan 12th, 2022 46m 46s

Dr. Matt Hinds-Aldrich sits down with Tom Louis to discuss why NFIRS still matters and why it needs to improve to meets the needs of the 21st century fire service. Here's Matt's excellent paper on NFIRS: https://medium.com/@dr._matt/now-is-the-

E3: How Data Helps Ensure The Fire Service Remains "America's Most Trusted Brand"

Dec 17th, 2021 40m 46s

Ben May, Member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), joins host Tom Louis for an engaging conversation about data's role is helping the fire service remain "America's Most Trusted Brand".

E2: Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Behavioral Health Program

Nov 17th, 2021 50m 35s

Maia Dalton-Theodore, Director of Behavioral Health for Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Lt. Miguel Tittman, Health and Wellness Officer for AFR join host Tom Louis for an in-depth discussion about how Albuquerque Fire Rescue's groundbreaking progra

E1: Mesa Fire & Medical Department's Command Response Vehicle

Oct 21st, 2021 52m 34s

Captain Mike "Elvis" Castillo sits down with host Tom Louis for an engaging conversation about Mesa's exceptional Command Response Vehicle program that serves the East Valley of the Mesa/Phoenix metropolitan area.

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