
The FireDawg Podcast is rooted in the United States Air Force and serves to foster connection, learning, and growth within all ranks of the American fire service. Topics covered include fire service best practices, lessons learned, leadership, firefighting tactics, history, and much more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

In Episode 66 , Matt sits down with Flip Griffin. Flip’s journey spans from Navy corpsman to Search and Rescue professional, ultimately serving as a Command Master Chief—one of the highest enlisted leadership roles in the Navy—before transitioning in... more
In 1977, the Honda Canyon Fire swept across Vandenberg Air Force Base—now Vandenberg Space Force Base—becoming one of the most significant wildfires in the installation’s history and reshaping how the department approached wildland firefighting.
Nea... more
What does it really mean to be ready?
In this episode of The FireDawg Podcast, we explore the moments that test more than skill — they test judgment. The moments when your training is pushed, policy isn’t perfectly clear, and culture either empowers... more
Tax season isn’t something we talk about much in the firehouse — but maybe we should.
In this episode, we sit down with former Air Force firefighter turned financial and tax expert, Matt Stelmaszek, to break down what federal firefighters need to kn... more
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Great job getting information out that once was only available to the few, now available for all.
Whether it’s resiliency, motivation, tactics, development, accreditation, data or training, the Podcast has something for all Fire Dawgs pursuing personal and professional growth!
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A show rooted in military fire service culture that frequently explores leadership, incident management, high-stakes decision making, and practical tactics for firefighting and safety. Episodes mix historical fire events, training culture, and leadership development with a steady stream of guest insights from senior fire officers, DoD instructors, and industry leaders, often emphasizing resilience, mentorship, and organizational learning. Notable strengths include deep dives into cross-agency coordination, evolving fire suppression methods, and setting up future leaders through formal programs and staff rides, making it a strong fit for listeners interested in high-performance firefighting, safety culture, and military-to-civilian knowledge... more
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Recent guests on The FireDawg Podcast include:
1. Flip Griffin
2. Mark Smith
3. Terrell Thomas
4. Matt Stelmaszek
5. Peter Webb
6. Chris Lopardi
7. Shanton Russell
8. Chief Master Sergeant Kyle Rollins
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