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WARNING: SERIOUS WATER NERD TALK AHEAD! This is a MUST LISTEN episode if you are serious about taking your pump ops/water supply game to the NEXT LEVEL! If you're looking for legit water supply information this is the episode for you. This episode is jam-packed with tons of technical knowledge, tactical conversations, and real-world, experience- driven operational considerations. Additionally, we were honored to have Brian Weigle from the Elmira Heights (NY) Fire Department on the show to discuss the upcoming Twin Tiers Fire Conference in October. This is one you don't want to miss. Grab your drink of choice and enjoy this gold mine of an episode with one of the absolute best pump operations minded dudes in the fire service!

In this episode, Mike Dugan (FDNY ret.) joins the show to discuss the importance of training and solid truck work. The crew examines tactics especially in limited staffing scenarios. We also dive into firehouse culture and tips for new officers. Finally, we give a tip of the hat to our cherished traditions and the best damn job in the world. Grab your beverage of choice and dive on in!

David Woodward of Lake Ozark (MO) Fire Protection District, One Warrior LLC and founder of Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake joins the show to discuss the excitement building around the 5th annual Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake. The crew also discuss the ins and outs of running a successful event, fireground tactics and strategies and challenges facing the suburban fire service including tactical priorities, training and recruitment/retention. David is a class act. You don't want to miss this episode!

Sean and Nick sit down with Camden (NJ) FD Captain Bobby Eckert of Eckert Fire Training. The crew discusses the importance of realistic, relatable training, tactics and the training mindset in this gritty, fast-paced, real-world, street-proven conversation. This dialogue will hopefully challenge you to dig deep and consider whether what we are doing is indeed best practice and consistent with data driven and street-proven fireground operations. So, grab a drink and buckle up! Episode 17 starts now!

Sean and Nick welcome veteran firefighter/paramedic Adam Parkhurst of Euless (TX) FD. The crew dives into culture, training, human psychology and how it impacts our firehouses, and finally mental health issues in the fire service. 

Season 2 is coming in HOT!!! Join Sean and Nick as they welcome back to the show our first ever return guest, Anthony Avillo for the Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast Season 2 opener! This episode was absolute fire! We wanted to get back to our tactics heavy roots and boy did we ever?! The crew had some amazing operational discussions about building construction, fire behavior, tactics and strategies and training/preparation. 

Join Nick and Sean as they bring the 2021 season to a close with the jam-packed episode talking passion, culture, mindset and firehouse problem solving with the one and only Chief Rick Lasky! The crew dives into the mindset of successful firefighters and picks Chief Lasky's brain for his advice for both new and seasoned firefighters and officers alike. You don't want to miss out on this one!

Sean and Nick welcome Corley Moore of Firehouse Vigilance to the show to discuss fire service culture and the right mindset behind influencing positive cultural changes in your firehouse. If you are looking for great insight into what culture is and how we can influence it in a positive way within our respective departments, this is the episode for you!

Sean and Nick dive into the world of engine work with one of the coolest engine dudes around, Jay Bonnifield. This one is jammed packed with tactics, training, research and some damn good laughs. Remember: sharing is caring unless of course its an STD...then you're just a jerk.

***Nick and Sean welcome special guest Eddie Steele for a down and dirty look at overcoming failures, challenges and obstacles on our journey to be the firefighters we swore we'd be. This no non-sense conversation is unapologetically passionate, honest and REAL. ***

Sean and Nick are back with special guest Joel Richardson of Escambia County (FL) Fire-Rescue. This episode is absolute fire! The crew talks tactics, training and the suburban mindset in raw, real and unadulterated fashion. Episode 10 is an in depth look at what works and what don't, engine tactics, truck tactics and everything in between! 

Nick and Sean welcome special guest Jeremy Sanders of Crew 1st Culture to the show to discuss the leadership in the trenches. We dive into some leadership principles that apply to officers and firefighters alike. 

Join Nick and Sean as we had the pleasure of recording this crossover episode on the Can Man Radio Show with Jason Liska. The crew is also joined by Pablo Gener and Anthony Gillan of Build Your Culture. This no holds bar episode is gritty, fast-paced and unapologetically blue collar. WARNING: if you are easily offended you should probably just skip over this one.

Sean and Nick welcome our special guest Eric Allen to the show to talk all things RIT as well as to discuss the origins and operation/application of the FAST Rescue Board. 

Sean and Nick are back dropping another track with Battalion Chief Jacob Johnson of Pearland (TX) FD! We are honored to share some passion with one of the absolute best! In this episode the crew examines elements of mentoring, coaching and the cause and effect of complacency in the fire service. We also have a big announcement that we are excited to share in this episode. So put in those earbuds and hang on tight!

Join Nick and Sean as they welcome to the show friend, brother and mentor Shane Bentley founder of Bearers of the Oath. 

This unique collaboration was recorded live at the 2021 North Florida Fire Expo. Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast teamed up with Corley Moore of Firehouse Vigilance to record a joint episode of the Weekly Scrap and the Make Due podcast! Join Sean, Nick and Corley Moore as they welcome special guest DJ Stone of the 850 Fireman to the show!

Join Sean and Nick as they welcome our special guest Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire Ret.) as we talk about a subject that frankly is not had enough in the fire service: firefighter relationships. Mike co-authored the book "Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage" with his wife Anne, has written numerous articles and has mentored many firefighters around the nation on this ever timely, and extremely important topic. This episode is raw, real and gets down to where the rubber meets the road in regards to life priorities, challenges and tips for building meaningful, lasting relationships on both our personal and professional journey through the fire service!

Did you know there were 2123 civilian fire fatalities in residential structures in 2020? Did you know this was the second year in a row with a drop below 3,000 civilian fire casualties?  In this episode Nick and Sean welcome our guest Nick Ledin from firefighter rescue survey and career fireman in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to discuss the data pulled in 2020 from firefighterrescuesurvey.com. Listen as the crew discusses what the data is telling us and how this information can be used to make more educated decisions in our search operations. 

Join Nick and Sean as they welcome veteran fireman, instructor, author and speaker Deputy Chief (ret.) Anthony Avillo. Chief Avillo is one of the absolute best guys in the business, has authored numerous books and trade articles and has taught nationally at all levels including FDIC. We are honored and excited to spend some time talking leadership with someone we consider a friend, mentor and true brother. You don't want to miss this raw, rubber- meets- the-road conversation with a man who has truly made a huge impact in the fire service!