Prepared To Fight Fire Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Three best friends. Three different ranks. In this episode, I sit down in New York City with two of my best friends: Captain Chahine, who has been a firefighter alongside me for 13 years, and Driver Engineer Petithomme, who has served for 12 years. As a firefighter with 13 years on the job myself, we each bring a different perspective and a lot of shared history to the conversation. We talk about failure, our experiences on the job, the brotherhood, and li...

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 his early days as a firefighter-paramedic to serving as Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, Freddie’s career is defined by leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to training the next generation. He’s played a key role in major city projects, developed strategies to modernize Miami Fire Rescue, and has trained thousands of...

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 the pivotal moments that led him to flip the switch in his life, the importance of commitment to change, and the value of patience in achieving long-term goals. The discussion also delves into his evolution as a runner, highlighting how he overcame initial reluctance and developed a passion for the sport. Throughout the conver...

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 after a 10 year career as a Professional Chef. Outside of the firehouse he’s a certified Nutrition Coach, helping firefighters build sustainable eating habits, so they can perform better both on and off the job. A graduate of both the Georgia Smoke Diver Program, and Georgia F.L.A.M.E.S., he is an advocate for education around f...

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 serving with the Charleston Fire Department and now as Deputy Chief of Training at Summerville Fire-Rescue, Chris has dedicated his career to raising the standard for firefighters. A Georgia F.L.A.M.E.S. and Smoke Diver graduate, FDIC HOT Instructor, and passionate advocate for mental health. In this episode, Chief Chris Tennyso...