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Undisclosed Agents Firefighter Podcast
by Hortons & Hunt LLC
Welcome to the Undisclosed Agents Podcast where we talk to industry professionals, and tell the truth (sometimes the unpopular truth) about the greatest job in the world.
Episodes
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #54 Brian Brush - From the Heart
For the first time ever, we have a repeat guest, and there probably isn’t a better person to hold that title than Brian Brush. Brian is the Training Chief for Midwest City Fire Department, a longtime Fire Engineering author, an FDIC instructor, a 2023 FDIC keynote speaker, and a member of the…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #53 Paul Shoemaker - Next Level
Today we’re joined by Paul Shoemaker. Paul brings nearly two decades of fire service experience and an incredible depth of operational and instructional knowledge. He currently serves as a Lieutenant in Colorado and has spent more than 13 years specializing in truck company operations. While the...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #52 Stephen Tyler - Refined by Fire
Stephen Tyler is an engine captain with Eagle Fire in Idaho, where he has served since 2007, beginning as a volunteer firefighter before transitioning to career service in 2013. Over the years, he has worked every seat on the rig including backseat firefighter, driver engineer, training captain,...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #51 Bob Ryser - Leading by Example
Bob Ryser began his fire service career in 2002 and has served full time with two combination departments. He is currently the Fire Chief of the Storey County Fire Department in Nevada, where he leads from the front and sets the standard by doing the work alongside his people. Chief Ryser is a...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #50 Noah Katz - No Good Dudes
Noah Katz Captain on Engine 15 in the City of Phoenix where he began his career in 2013. Noah is also the founder and owner of Priority Fire Training LLC. Noah is extremely passionate about training and the fire service. And because of that passion he has traveled the country learning and…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #49 Steve Robertson - Engine Boss
Steve is a veteran of the fire service recently retiring after 35 1/2 years. Steve retired as the LT of engine 18 of the Columbus Ohio Division of Fire. Steve has been a classroom instructor at FDIC for the past several years teaching engine company operations. Additionally, Steve is the lead...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #48 Anthony Rowett - Hold the Standard
The Undisclosed Agents Firefighter Podcast is proud to feature Captain Anthony Rowett of the Mobile (AL) Fire Rescue Department in its latest episode. Captain Rowett brings two decades of fire service experience, leadership insight, and instructional expertise to the discussion. Anthony has…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #47 Clark Lamping - Big Box, Big Problem
On this episode we’re joined by Captain Clark Lamping. Clark is a 27-year veteran of the Clark County fire department in Las Vegas Nevada. Clark has spent the last 16 years serving as a captain and is currently assigned to Firehouse 38 on B-shift. Clark holds a master’s degree in Crisis and...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #46 Jeff Bryant - Training Without Borders
On this episode we sit down with Jeff Bryant — third-generation firefighter, Aurora (IL) Fire Department member, and one of the most connected fire service trainers in the country. From founding the Midwest Area Fire Academy & Illinois FireNuggets to leading FireNuggets, Inc. and serving with...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #45 Micah Rains - Protect the Protecters
Micah Rains has been in the fire service for 18 years and is the Captain of West End Firehouse at Greenville City Fire Department in South Carolina. Micah is a member of the South Carolina Carolina Task Force 1 USAR team and has a masters degree in Organizational Leadership. Micah has taught at...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #44 Marc Aloan - Operations is why we exist
Hey everybody, thanks for joining us as we crack open another episode of the Undisclosed Agents podcast. Today, we had the chance to sit down with Marc Aloan a Battalion Chief with the West Columbia Fire Department in South Carolina. Marc is the creator of The Fire Inside blog and a member of the...
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BEST OF THE BEST COMING OUT WEST!
In this episode, we talk about FireShowsWest, what it is, why it matters, and how H&H is involved this year. From hands-on training to top-tier instructors, FireShowsWest continues to provide high-quality education and networking opportunities for firefighters across the West. We break down what...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #43 Danny Dwyer - The Patron Saint
Danny has been in the fire service for 26 years. He started in a small suburban department north of Atlanta in 1999. After a few years, he knew he wanted to be a City Fireman and began applying in Atlanta. Danny got picked up by Atlanta in February 2005, and that began an amazing experience. He…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #42 Jonathan Brumley - Making a Push
Jonathan is a Lieutenant with the Denver Fire Department. He began his fire service career in 2009 and has served as both a career and volunteer firefighter. Jonathan has instructed in both lecture and hands-on formats at fire conferences nationally and has published works in several trade...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #41 Jay Bonnifield - Pipeman Mindset
Hey everybody, thanks for joining us as we crack up another episode of the undisclosed agents podcast. Today on the podcast, we got a chance to sit down with Jay Bonnifield. Jay is a Captain with the Everett Fire Department in the state of Washington, he is a proud member of station 6, assigned…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #40 Jesse Fournier, Dave Stepp and Mike Smith - Grit First
Grit First Fire Training is a training company based out of San Diego California. The trio that makes up Grit First are some of the most solid gentlemen we’ve had the pleasure to work with. Grit First offers classes both hands on and lecture on search, tactical TIC use and fire dynamics to name a...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #39 Rob Policht - Flow & Vent
Robert Policht started his career as a volunteer and is lieutenant of Ladder Co. 2 of the Passaic, NJ, Fire Department. During his time with Passaic he assisted with developing and establishing the department’s response to human vs. machine incidents and has a class on this subject he teaches at...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #38 Nick Ledin - Knowledge is Power
Nick Ledin is a firefighter paramedic with the O Claire Fire Department in Wisconsin, currently assigned to Engine 2. Nick has been a student of the job for over 16 years. He is a major contributor to ‘Firefighter Rescue Survey’, was the former president of the Northland FOOLS, and is an…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #37 Mickey Farrell - Top Floor Fireman
Mickey is a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department. He is a third-generation firefighter with 29 years of experience, the last 23 years being with the FDNY. Mickey has been instructor at the New York City Fire Academy, as well as a speaker and instructor at conferences all over the...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #36 Justin McWilliams - Search Culture
In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Justin McWilliams. Justin is a veteran on the fire service and currently serves the citizens of Clackamas Fire in Oregon as the Captain of Heavy Rescue 5. Anyone who has followed Justin knows he has a unique unapologetic personality. This is...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #35 Kyle Romagus - Engine WORK
Kyle Romagus is a 21-year veteran with East Montgomery County Fire Department in Texas. He oversees the training division as a Battalion Chief, and in his words, is in love with engine work. Kyle is the owner of smoothbore cartel and founder of Engine Company Resurrection. Kyle teaches engine...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #34 Logan Broberg - Rogue Fireman
Today on the podcast, we got a chance to sit down with Logan Broberg. Logan is first and foremost, a proud husband, and a devoted father, however he is also a firefighter with ten years on the job. Currently serving as a Squad Chauffeur in Kissimmee FL. Logan is the Founder of Rogue Firemanship...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #33 David Rhodes - Heavy is the Head
Sometimes in the fire service, those of us who are engaged, find ourselves involved in anything and everything we can get our hands on . I feel like this is a learned behavior and I think we may have learned it from Chief David Rhodes. Chief is a 37 year veteran fire service. He retired as a...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #32 Anthony Kastros - Calm the Chaos
Anthony Kastros is a 33-year veteran of the fire service he retired as a Battalion Chief with the SAC Metro Fire Department and is the founder of Trainfirefighters.com. He is the author of several Fire Engineering books and video series, including Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center, and...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #31 Jarrod Sergi - No Nonsense Leader
On this episode, we sat down with Jarrod Sergi. At the time of this recording Jarrod was a Captain with Norfolk Fire Rescue in Norfolk VA. And was just about to get promoted to Battalion Chief. Jarrod is a State Instructor for both the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the National Fire...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #30 Clark Glass - Humble Fireman
On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Captain Clark Glass of the Atlanta fire department. Clark joined the fire service in 1997 at a small 2 station fire department department. In 2005 Clark had the itch for something more and made the switch to the Atlanta Fire Department. He began his...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #29 Brian Brush - Fireground Foundations
Brian Brush is the training chief for the Midwest City (OK) Fire Department. With more than 25 years of fire experience, his background spans several states from rural volunteer to metro-sized departments. He holds a masters degree in fire and emergency management, and an EFO as well. He has...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #28 Cody Cavin & Pat Case - BA Shields
Hey everybody, thanks for joining us as we crack open another episode of the undisclosed agents podcast. Today on the show, we had a chance to sit down with Cody Cavin and Pat Case the owners of BA Shields. Cody started in the Private EMS world in 2009. In 2012 he dipped his toes into the fire...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #27 Rob Ramirez - MAYDAY MasterClass
This episodes guest is Captain Rob Ramirez. Born and raised in Miami, Florida. He has been a passionate student of the Fire Service for over 22 years. Rob is a state-certified Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer II, Safety Officer, and Live Fire Training Instructor. Since 2005, he has served as a...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #26 Preston Lyons - Check Your Ego
Preston has served as a firefighter/paramedic at North Metro Fire in Colorado for nine years. He is a 10-year Navy veteran and got his start in firefighting as an aircraft crash and salvage firefighter onboard the flight decks of aircraft carriers during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Then had…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #25 Brad Driscoll - Hard Truths
Today we got a chance to sit down with Brad Driscoll. Brad is a retired member of the Fresno Fire department. Serving at all ranks from firefighter to Battalion Chief. During his 22 years with Fresno Fire department Brad pretty much had his hands and everything from chairman of the local 202...
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FIRE SHOWS WEST mini episode
We’re starting something new. The Undisclosed Agents Podcast wants to help firefighter owned businesses, as well as promote ways to better yourself as a firefighter so were going to start recording some “mini episodes” that do just that. Today we sat down with Trish Bonari, Executive Director of...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #24 Bobby Eckert - as REAL as it gets
Bobby is a Second-Generation Fireman from Collingswood, NJ. Bobby got his start in the Fire Service in 1996. In 2006 he left Collingswood as a career Firefighter to pursue a career in the Camden, NJ Fire Department. Bobby spent 10 years as a private being assigned to Engine 9, Ladder 1, & Squad…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #23 Justin Lorenzen - BIG passion = BIG target
Justin started in fire service in 2005 at a rural combination department about 30 miles south of the metro and was there for 3 years before getting hired at Oklahoma City fire department. Where he is currently a Lieutenant on the south side of the city at station 7/C, the “Capitol Hill Creepers”,...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #22 Eric Wheaton - V.E.S Vetted, Engaged, Savage
Eric Wheaton is a 17 year veteran of the fire service and currently serves as a truck lieutenant for Winter Park (FL) Fire Department. Eric is the Owner of VentEnterSearch, LLC. He also serves as an advisory board member on the UL-FSRI Size-up and search & rescue study. Eric has been an…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #21 Kevin Pfluger - DAGUM Professional
Kevin Pfluger is a 17 year veteran of the fire service and is currently a Lieutenant at the Live Oak fire department in Texas. Kevin is the President of the Live Oak Professional Firefighters Association Local 4098. Through the local, Kevin is the lead organizer of the Dagum Texas Fire…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #20 Tom Hollick - Expectations AND Accountability
Today we had the opportunity to chat with Tom Hollick. Tom is an 18 year veteran of the fire service who currently serves as a Battalion Chief in Texas. Tom has an impressive resume thanks to his incredible passion for this profession. Some of the highlights include being an instructor with…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #19 Ljay Geist - Tailboard Leader
LJay has been in the fire service since 2009 and currently serves as a Firefighter in West Kansas. He has lectured and instructed HOT trainings both regionally and nationally, with an emphasis on aggressive search and fire attack culture. Ljay’s tailboard Leadership class is a must for every...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #18 Brian Olson - Skills under pressure
Brian is a 15 year firefighter in Idaho. Brian really needs no introduction but here’s a few of the highlights. Brian teaches with Brothers In Battle, he is a founding member of the Firefighter Rescue Survey and he is Georgia Smoke Diver #1091 (Idaho #3). This was an amazing opportunity for us to...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #17 Steve Nicholas - Warrior Servants
In this episode we had a chance to sit down with DR. Steven Nicholas. Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has immersed himself in the phenomena of trauma and the potential growth from adverse events. This immersion led Steve to author the book Warrior Servants. Warrior servants...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #16 Dennis Reilly - Comfort or growth? You choose.
Today we sat down with Chief Dennis Reilly. Chief Reilly has been involved intimately involved in the fire service for over forty years, with over twenty years as a Chief Officer. He is a dynamic self-starter who is very comfortable working in challenging situations. Chief Reilly’s work record...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #15 Jennifer Rowan - Raising the standard
In this episode we sat down with Jennifer Rowan. Jen retired last October after spending 20 years working for the Reno Fire Department. During her time as a firefighter and apparatus engineer Jen spent a lot of time training. Not just training on strategies and tactics, but training her body to…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #14 Marcos Orozco - Stay Humble and Stay Hungry
In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Marcos Orozco. Marcos is spent over 15 years working as a firefighter in south Florida. Recently he has relocated to Colorado to start all over as a probationary backseat firefighter, valuing his belief that life is too short, not to live, and…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #13 Cory Whitlock - The burden of leadership
Cory Whitlock is an 18 year veteran of the fire service. He is currently a Battalion Chief in Northern Nevada, prior to his current posting Cory spent 12 years with the city of Las Vegas fire department and was a truck Captain out of station 1 downtown. Some where along the way he found the time...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #12 Craig Cook - The Jack
In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Craig Cook. Craig is a 14 year veteran of the fire service, married father of 4, and currently holds the position of driver/operator. Craig is one of those guys who’s not afraid to stand up for what’s right, he’s not afraid to tell the truth even...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #11 Paul Thoma - Next mission
Paul Thoma spent the better part of a decade serving with Team 7 in the Navy Seals. Upon his exit from the Seal Team Paul found his next mission as the C.E.O of the Seal Future Foundation. This foundation helps Navy Seals successfully transition from the life of high level operator back into the...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #10 Scott Baker - Enjoy the ride!
Finally! The man, the myth, the legend Scott Baker! After he was mentioned in every single episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we figured who better for episode 10. After 33 years with his department, Scott recently retired as a Battalion Chief. Scott is the ultimate example of a fireman’s...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #9 Jerry Hallert - Follower or Believer
In this episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we sat down with Jerry Hallert. Jerry is a Lieutenant with a metropolitan police department, a Jiujitsu black belt, and the owner of multiple businesses (all referenced in the show notes) including several Jiujitsu gyms, a Jiujitsu based clothing...
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #8 Chris Boyer - Leader of men
In this episode we had the privilege to sit down with Chris Boyer A.K.A “The Boyerman”. Chris is an accomplished firefighter with an impressive resume that includes longtime Hotshot, Wildland Smoke Jumper, Tillerman, Georgia Smoke Diver Nevada #1, co-host of the Reno chapter of Tactics on Tap…
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Undisclosed Agents Podcast #7 Jeff Linscott & Greg Richards - Finest Hour
On March 28th of 2023 Jeff Linscott and Greg Richards came together on a structure fire and made 2 successful grabs. We got a chance to sit down and talk to them about the details of this call and the WHY behind the success of this mission. This episode is heavy on the emotion of this call, the...
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Welcome to the Undisclosed Agents Podcast where we talk to industry professionals, and tell the truth (sometimes the unpopular truth) about the greatest job in the world.
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