EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 38 MIN
“The House was Puffing”
from Before They're Gone · host bonnieweidler
A house that looked like it was breathing.In this episode, Country walks you through one of the most intense calls of his career, a rare backdraft in Austin, Texas. As the house started “puffing,” everyone on scene knew exactly what it meant. No one had to say a word. Training took over, and so did trust.We also get into what life looked like around that time, from a boys trip to Cozumel and diving stories, to stepping into leadership as a Lieutenant and filling in as Captain at Central Station.It’s one of those episodes that really shows what the job is like in the moment, and what stays with you long after it’s over.
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A house that looked like it was breathing.In this episode, Country walks you through one of the most intense calls of his career, a rare backdraft in Austin, Texas. As the house started “puffing,” everyone on scene knew exactly what it meant. No one had to say a word. Training took over, and so did trust.We also get into what life looked like around that time, from a boys trip to Cozumel and diving stories, to stepping into leadership as a Lieutenant and filling in as Captain at Central Station.It’s one of those episodes that really shows what the job is like in the moment, and what stays with you long after it’s over.
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