Prepared To Fight Fire Podcast

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Three best friends. 
Three different ranks.

In this episode, I sit down in New York City with two of my best friends: Captain  Chahine, who has been a firefighter alongside me for 13 years, and Driver Engineer  Petithomme, who has served for 12 years. As a firefighter with 13 years on the job myself, we each bring a different perspective and a lot of shared history to the conversation.

We talk about failure, our experiences on the job, the brotherhood, and life beyond the firehouse. It’s an honest conversation about what we’ve learned along the way and the friendships that have been part of it.

If you’re in the fire service, working toward it, or simply value a real conversation between longtime friends, this episode is for you.

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Three best friends. 
Three different ranks.

In this episode, I sit down in New York City with two of my best friends: Captain  Chahine, who has been a firefighter alongside me for 13 years, and Driver Engineer  Petithomme, who has served for 12 years. As a firefighter with 13 years on the job myself, we each bring a different perspective and a lot of shared history to the conversation.

We talk about failure, our experiences on the job, the brotherhood, and life beyond the firehouse. It’s an honest conversation about what we’ve learned along the way and the friendships that have been part of it.

If you’re in the fire service, working toward it, or simply value a real conversation between longtime friends, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we sit down with Chief Freddie, a decorated fire service leader with over 31 years in the City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue. From his early days as a firefighter-paramedic to serving as Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, Freddie’s career is defined by leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to training the next generation. He’s played a key role in major city projects, developed strategies to modernize Miami Fire Rescue, and has trained thousands of firefighters across the country. Tune in as Chief Freddie shares lessons on leadership, service, and the lifelong pursuit of excellence in the fire service.

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In this engaging conversation, Frankie shares his transformative journey from living an average life to embracing a mindset of excellence. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to flip the switch in his life, the importance of commitment to change, and the value of patience in achieving long-term goals. The discussion also delves into his evolution as a runner, highlighting how he overcame initial reluctance and developed a passion for the sport. Throughout the conversation, Frankie emphasizes the mental benefits of running and the importance of facing challenges head-on, ultimately finding solace in the process of movement.

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Justin Burch is a career firefighter with 9 years on the job, currently serving with Oak Ridge Fire Department. Cutting his teeth in the fire service after a 10 year career as a Professional Chef. Outside of the firehouse he’s a certified Nutrition Coach, helping firefighters build sustainable eating habits, so they can perform better both on and off the job. A graduate of both the Georgia Smoke Diver Program, and Georgia F.L.A.M.E.S., he is an advocate for education around firefighter health and wellness.
In this conversation, Justin Burch shares his unique journey from being a classically trained chef to becoming a firefighter and nutrition coach. He discusses the importance of nutrition in the fire service, the cultural resistance to dietary changes, and practical approaches to meal planning. Justin emphasizes the significance of understanding macros and calories, coaching strategies for firefighters, and the role of mentorship in personal growth. He also reflects on the challenges of training for smoke diver programs and the reality of firefighter training, concluding with insights about his initiative, Fire Bytes, which merges culinary skills with nutrition coaching.