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Primary Complete
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A conversation addressing all things in the fire service. Guest from multiple professions bringing insight on things we work through in the fire service. Tools, training, mental/physical health, finding balance.
Episodes
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Episode #96 "Tip of the Spear Leadership" Mike Nasti
Welcome back to the Primary Complete Podcast, where we dive deep into the lives and experiences of individuals who have excelled in their respective fields, focusing on the primary elements that have shaped their journey. In this episode, your hosts engage in a captivating conversation with Mike...
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Episode #95 "Fires and Feeds" Jake Levesque of NLVFD
In Primary Complete Podcast Episode #95, we dive into the world of social media management for the North Las Vegas Fire Department with a special guest, Jake Levesque. As a Public Information Officer (PIO) and Social Media Manager for the North Las Vegas Fire Department, Jake shares invaluable...
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Episode #94 "Thats Life" 555 Fitness Co-Fonder "Pip"
Welcome to the Primary Complete Podcast Episode #94! In this episode, your host, Matt, sits down with the remarkable Robert Piparo, affectionately known as "Pip," from 555 Fitness. Prepare for an engaging conversation as we delve into Pip's inspiring journey into the fire service, explore the...
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Episode #93 "Welcoming Uncomfortable Moments" NHCFR Captain John Best
Join us for Episode #93 as we embark on an inspiring journey with NHCFR Captain John Best. In this captivating episode, we delve into the life of a true hero and visionary leader, tracing his path from a childhood dream of professional wrestling to the awe-inspiring world of firefighting. Captain...
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Episode #92 "From Immigrant to Firefighter" Scott White
Join us on an inspiring journey with Scott White, a remarkable immigrant whose unparalleled work ethic has propelled him to great heights. In this engaging podcast episode, we delve into Scott's life story, beginning with his introduction to the fire service in 2010. From there, Scott's career…
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Episode #91 "Reducing Shots On Goal" Brian Goodman E.S.S.H.A.
Join your hosts Matt and Steve in Episode #91 of the Primary Complete Podcast as they delve into a pressing concern affecting firefighters and their safety: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). In this eye-opening episode, they sit down with Brian Goodman, a distinguished expert from the...
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Episode #90 Oakland Fire Chief Reggie Freeman (Re-Air)
Episode #90 is a "Re-Air" of a previous episode we did with Oakland Fire Chief Reggie Freeman. This has to be one of the best shows we have don't to date. Chief Freeman shares all about his life, intro into the fire service, overcoming extreme racism, and how he continues his incredible journey…
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Episode #89 Amy Cavasos and TJ Carter of Edward Teach Brewery
Edward Teach? Black Beard? Queen Anne's Revenge? If you know the North Carolina coast then you have heard 1 or all of these titles. However for this episode we aren't talking about the famous NC pirate and his accolades. We are talking about Edward Teach, the best micro brewery in Wilmington....
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Episode #88 Laura Leigh
Laura Leigh returns after along over due wait. Laura is a returning guest after almost 80 shows and if you remember the first time she was in the studio you know she is a very strong, caring, into the job badass. This episode is know different! We talk about what's going on in our own department,...
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Episode #87 IAFF Local 129 President Alex Fantauzzi
Join us as we chat with WFD firefighter and Local 129 President Alex Fantauzzi. Our conversation takes us from how Alex joined the fire service to how he landed in Wilmington NC. Also we discussed Alex's journey to Local president, what his hopes are for the local and his department. Enjoy the…
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Episode #85 "values, priorities, life" with Captain Tim Karp
Every ask how do folks have time for certain things? We do often! In this episode the PC host are joined by the returning guest NHCFR Captain Tim Karp. This conversation goes all over the place and filled with laughs and times of interesting perspective. Life and priorities seem to be the general...
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Episode #85 "The Williams Key"
Door lives matter! In this episode join host Steve and Matt as they chat with all around great dude and creator of "The Williams Key" Trevor Williams. Trevor has one heck of story, from spending most of his early life in poverty stricken third world countries to L.A. County fire life. During this...
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Episode #84 "HOW DO YOU LEAD"
How do lead? Check in and listen as Steve and Matt give different opinions and ideas of what leadership is. This episode starts with the guys listening to the entire speech Admiral McCraven did for the University of Texas graduating class of 2013. Steve had never listen to the whole thing and was...
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"P.A.R. Check" 2/25/23
Weekly PAR CHECK
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Episode #83 "Pew Pew with the Port City Legend" Dane Britt
Thats right PEW PEW! Primary Complete welcomes back multi episode guest Dane Britt. Anytime Dane is in the studio you know the conversation is fire. This episode is no different as we chat with Dane about all the confusion surrounding our 2nd Amendment right. Dane is deep in the gun industry and...
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Episode #82 "1st Due Conference"
How incredibly lucky can we be? This is Primary Completes second trip to the 1st Due Conference and just as we expected it was incredible. Enjoy the short conversations with some of the most knowledgeable and outspoken influencers in todays fire service. From the likes of a first time conference...
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The Weekly P.A.R. Check
Welcome back to the weekly P.AR. Check a sub show by Primary Complete host Steve and Matt. In this weeks episode the boys discuss a few upcoming events from the IAFF Local 4576 and update you on the continues Castle Hayne water situation. On this weeks episode we host David for Cape Fear…
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The weekly P.A.R. Check
Welcome to the weekly P.A.R. is a new project that Primary Complete is starting. The idea is a once a week LIVE show on YouTube lasting around 15-30 minutes. During this time Steve and Matt will be discussing current events from their local area and support local business. Yea kinda like the…
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Episode #80 "The Next Step"
The next step? Join host Steve and Matt as they chat about "the next step" for Primary Complete. With new objectives and problems to solve the Steve and Matt took the opportunity to be transparent. Matt even shares about how his on expectations of the show took a turn down the wrong path. This...
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Episode #79 Thomas Minnick of "Master Stream Designs"
Talk about unexpected! In this episode host Steve and Matt chat it up with owner of an incredible company Thomas Minnick of Master Stream Designs. This is an audio only episode so don't worry your player isn't malfunctioning. Even with all the internet issues we where having this conversation was...
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Episode #78 "National Fire Radio"
Ever heard of National Fire Radio? Ofcourse you have! In this episode host Steve and Matt where asked to be guest on the Nation Fire Radio Podcast. This was a true honor and the conversation was incredible. Jermey is a true artist of conversation, asking direct and pointed questions that don't...
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Episode #77 "1st Due" Chief Griffen
What is the 1st Due Conference? Simply put, it is the best fire service conference in the state of North Carolina. In the conversation host Steve and Matt chat with the host/director/creator of the 1st Due Conference Chief Griffen. This is a shorter episode than normal but the intent is to…
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Episode #76 "The Original 3"
You mean Jeremy King? In this episode host Steve and Matt share a conversation with original third leg of the tripod. Mr. Jeremy King himself, we hope you all enjoy the laughs and the stories as much as we did. Take the time to catch up with friends, check in on them. You never know when you want...
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Episode #75 "Reflection"
75 EPISODES? In this conversation host Steve and Matt spend a little time chatting about the last 75 episodes. Its truly a humbling reality that Primary Complete has had the opportunity to continue publishing episodes and having great conversations with great people. Thank you all that have been...
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Episode #74 "The 24/48" Steve Hunt and Matt Hoffman
The 24/48? In this episode Steve and Matt switched roles from host to guest. Our good friend and CEO of HiViz Sam Massa invited us to join him on his new podcast titled the 24/48. It is a very different felling being on this side of the mic but we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity. We hope you…
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Episode #72 E.S.S.H.A. Brian Goodman & Charlene Beach
WHAT IS PFAS????? We invited Brian and Charlene from ESSHA to come tell us about PFAS and the studies that are taking place. We learn a lot and find out they are passionate about what they are doing but they miss normal life and just talking about Jobs. Join us in learning about the previously...
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Episode #71 "Fighting Complacency" Moore O.K. Chief Corley Moore
How does complacency creep its way in? Join host Steve and Matt as the chat with Chief Corley Moore. Chief Moore is a 26 year deep fire Chief from Oklahoma. We chop up topics from foreground leadership to everyday life away form the firehouse. Chief is a forever student in the fire service and...
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Episode #70 "Water boils from the bottom" Andy Owens
Who is referred to by many as the "Swiss Army knife" of the fire service? Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with the man himself Andy Owens. Andys journey to where he is today is described as anything but boring. From his time in multiple military branches, his start in the fire service and…
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Episode #69 New Year
Join host Steve and Matt as they are joined by past guest Chris Blanchard, Dane Britt and Tony Cowden. This made for one heck of a conversation. We talked about all sorts of topics from politics to our own 2023 goals. Sit back relax and enjoy the last show for 2022 and the first show of 2023....
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Episode #68 ”When you know, you know”. George Cowgill
Join host Steve and Matt as the sit down with former Birmingham firefighter, bar owner, hockey player and writer George Cowgill. During this conversations George expresses his up and down through his almost 20 years as a firefighter. Steve commends George on his writing style and how easy to read...
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Episode #67 ”Stay Current” with National Fire Radio host Jeremy Donch
Join host Steve and Matt as they sit down with National Fire Radio creator and host Jermey Donch. During our conversation we talk with Jeremy about how NFR started to how it has become the brand it is today. Jermey also talks about some interesting issues sees in our modern fire service. From how...
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Episode #66 ”Just Think”
Join host Steve and Matt has the share conversation with the lovely ladies of "Just Think Podcast". These ladies are incredibly passionate about our education system, health care system and overall way our nation is being run. If you are a fire service strategy and tactics purist, this may not be...
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Episode #65 ”Crackyl” Kory Pearn
Join host Steve and Matt as they have their FIRST digital episode with Canadian firefighter and creator of Crackyl Magazine Kore Pearn. Our conversation ranged from topics around the magazine itself to the importance of mental health and relationships. We thank Kory for being generous with his…
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Episode #64 PFFPNC President Scott Mullins
Join host Steve and Matt as they have a conversation with Profession Fire Fighters and Paramedics of North Carolina (PFFPNC) President Scott Mullins. Our conversation includes topics from PFAS and how the IAFF is mounting up to battle giant chemical companies to the importance of being a member…
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Episode#63 ”Everyone wants to be herd” LeAnne Pierce
Join host Steve and Matt as they have a conversation with LeAnne Pierce. LeAnne is a business women, former mayor and is currently running for NHC County Commissioners. In our conversation we discussed several issues the fire service is dealing with and how we can better communicate that to our...
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Episode #62 Ben Bobzien
Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with Local 4576 President, District 4 Vice President and NHCFR Captain Ben Bobzien. In our conversation Capt "BenBob" updates us on the latest PFFPNC news, IAFF representing in Florida and other great thing this organization is doing for its members. Grab a...
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Episode #60 ”Capturing Memories” Joe Pinto
Join host Steve and Matt as they have a conversation with Joe Pinto. Joe is a photographer for Fire Apparatus Magazine and the FDNY. His journey through the FDNY is an incredible story that will no doubt leave you smiling. The storys Joe shared in this episode with Steve and Matt should remind us...
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Episode #56 ”41Run”
Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with NHCFR Firefighter Jason Sinclair and Access Wilmington Executive Director John Smist. The "41Run" is a 24 hour 41 mile race covering all districts in New Hanover County. To hear how the 41Run creators got hooked up with Access of Wilmington was a great...
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Episode #54
Join host Steve, Matt and Jermey as they chat about the new partnership between Primary Complete and the Professional Fire Fighters of North Carolina Charitable Fund.
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Episode #50 ”Leaving a Mark”
Join host Steve and Matt as they wrap up the first due conference series. For the last conversation the PC crew had the honor to chat with FDNYs legendary firefighter Mike Caimpo. Enjoy
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Episode #49 ”Leadership through Experience”
Join host Steve and Matt from the 1st Due Conference as they chat with Houston FD Chief Clyde Gordan.
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Episode #48 ”Useful Mistakes”
Next up from the 1st Due Conference series is Steve Robertson. Steve is a 30+ year guy who has real passion and knowledge in the fire service. His straight forward attitude has gained him the honor is being Tier 1 instructor and somewhat movie star. I mean the brass tacks hard facts series are...
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Episode#48 ”Useful Mistakes”
Next up from the 1st Due Conference series is Steve Robertson. Steve is a 30+ year guy who has real passion and knowledge in the fire service. His straight forward attitude has gained him the honor is being Tier 1 instructor and somewhat movie star. I mean the brass tacks hard facts series are...
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Episode #47 ”Ring the doorbell! This is my house.”
Join host Steve and Matt as they chat with Charlotte NC Fire Department Battalion Chief Jonah Smith. This was another great conversation from the First Due Conference. Jonah is a very blunt and charismatic leader. His persective on fire ground tactics as well as leading in the firehouse are...
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Episode#46 ”Culture of Extinguishment”
Episode #46 is the first of many shorter shows the Primary Complete crew did at the First Due Conference. Host Steve and Matt had the absolute honor of chatting with the great FDNYs Ray McCormack. Enjoy
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Episode #45 ”Leave it Better”
Join host Steve and Matt as they have a great conversation with 30+ year Raleigh NC Fire Departments and PFFPNC board member Kieth Wilder.
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Episode #40 ”She’s Worth Saving”
Join host Steve and Matt as they have a great conversation with retired SF Green Beret, Gym Owner, Firearms Instructor, and Congressional Candidate Tony Cowden. Tony is well educated and articular Carolinian, his past careers and current state of mind with our county is a point of view you must...
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031 The 3 Amigos
Join the entire Primary Complete Podcast crew for 1 and half hours of shenanigans.
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Episode 25 Fully Involved Leather Works
Join Primary Complete host Steve and Matt as they sit down with the master leather craftsman of Fully Involved Leather Works. FILW is a firefighter owned and operated business that supplies custom products to members of of the fire service industry. Make sure you check them out at...
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SAFRE, NCFFF President Rick Flemming
We are a humble group of guys, when you get a chance to speak to an organization as needed, as honorable, as selfless, and as important as the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation, you get a good warm feeling. The NCFFF is the last organization you want to need but the one that provides...
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A conversation addressing all things in the fire service. Guest from multiple professions bringing insight on things we work through in the fire service. Tools, training, mental/physical health, finding balance.
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