• 053 - Grant Peyronel - DCFD RS2 - Be 100% Into Your Passion
    Aug 25 2025

    Today I'm joined by Grant Peyronel of DCFD's Rescue Squad 2. We discuss his formative years as a Corpsman in the military, joining DCFD, the rescue culture of DCFD, and the standards set by Special Operations and its schooling. We also discuss his first few months assigned to RS2, as he experienced multiple rescues, January 6th, and namely the January 29, 2025 collision near Reagan National Airport involving an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft. Out of respect to DCFD members, we kept the conversation light, but the lessons learned are incredibly valuable. Thank you, Grant.

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  • IER 033 - Search Characteristics for the IER Environment
    Aug 18 2025

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  • 052 - Training Tidbit - FF off the Hoseline
    Aug 11 2025

    On today's show we have a quick one. This was meant to be a training tidbit for a newly promoted officer, or someone in a float/cover or acting position. What would you do if you are in charge of an engine company and one of your interior firefighters goes missing? While we could expand on this for quite a while, I took five minutes for my Department's OCS class to explain how I would work through the problem. We used Department members to work through multiple fireground scenarios and explained how we would work through the problem; things to consider that you won't find in a General Order or policy. Let me know your thoughts.

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    11 Min.
  • IER 032 - Thigmotaxis & Search
    Aug 4 2025

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  • IER 031 - Core Self Evaluations (CSE)
    Jul 21 2025

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  • 051 - Mike "Bull" Torres: Service, Love, Empathy
    Jul 14 2025

    Michael Torres is a 27-year veteran of the fire service. Mike is currently a FF/PM at Central Campbell FD in KY also served as the Training Captain at Black Forest Fire Rescue and assumes Battalion Chief responsibilities as well. Mike was a firefighter paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department for 18 years being assigned to Engines, Tower Ladders, and Aerials (Truck 20 last assigned spot). He also served as a candidate instructor at Chicago’s Fire Academy. Mikes career did not just start in Chicago, he was also a COT and training officer for the Hometown, Illinois Fire Protection District so he understands the both large and small organization operational differences.

    Mike’s fire career is dedicated to the traditions and continued growth of the fire service. He served as an instructor throughout Illinois at various community colleges. Mike also works for the Kentucky State Fire commission as a state instructor, as well as a rescue specialist for Hurst in Paratec. He also is affiliated with FDIC Hot Instructor, Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI), Prairie State College fire science program, Task Force 1, and many conferences/ F.O.O.L.S events nationwide.

    Mike was a member of Illinois Task Force 1, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team, also CPSE Accredited fire officer and chief training officer. Lastly, Mike volunteers for local charities and donates instruction time with the South Side F.O.O.L.S and now 719 F.O.O.L.S.

    Most importantly Mike prides himself being a father and a family man with his wife and three children.

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  • IER 030 - Mindfulness, Self Talk, & Visualization
    Jul 7 2025

    Mindfulness, Self Talk, & Visualization

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  • 050 - Chris Dreisbach on Leadership Through Ethics, Philosophy, & Theology
    Jun 30 2025

    Chris Dreisbach, PhD, was one of my professors at Johns Hopkins University, often creating conversation around difficult topics, having us think deeply, and making it approachable. He is one who leaves lasting impressions and leaves your cup full with wonder and awe of his depth in conversation.

    We discuss leadership in public safety, moral decision-making, service, purpose and meaning, mortality, humility, ego, and so much more. It is done through the lens of philosophy, theology, and his many years in education. This is not one to be missed!

    From Johns Hopkins University:

    At Johns Hopkins, Chris Dreisbach is the Associate Director and a senior lecturer for the MS in Organizational Leadership program. He is also a senior lecturer for the MS in Biotechnology, MA in Communication, and Master of Liberal Arts programs and has a joint courtesy appointment with JHU’s Carey Business School.

    Dreisbach is an ordained priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and has taught in higher education since 1980. In addition to his work at Johns Hopkins, he is a part-time professor of moral and systematic theology at St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute. He is a frequent lecturer on leadership ethics for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and on moral and systematic theology for religious organizations.

    With a research focus on public philosophy and applied ethics, Dreisbach has authored or co-authored books, articles, and software in criminal justice, the U.S. Constitution, logic, education, ethics, intelligence analysis, the philosophy of dreams, the philosophy of Collingwood, and theology. His most recent books include Your God is Too Somber; Constitutional Literacy: A 21st Century Imperative; and Social and Criminal Justice in Moral Perspective.

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