DTFF: The Volunteer Firefighter Podcast - Down To Fight Fire
DTFF: The Volunteer Firefighter Podcast - Down To Fight Fire

DTFF: The Volunteer Firefighter Podcast - Down To Fight Fire

Down To Fight Fire

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Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them. Stay Safe Fire Family & Stay DTFF!

Recent Episodes

E266 - Multi Department and Agency Task Force SIM
APR 28, 2024
E266 - Multi Department and Agency Task Force SIM

E266 - Multi Department and Agency Task Force SIM


This week Ash and Todd bring Scott back up to speed on what they have been up to. Ash explains a multi department/multi agency wild fire SIM that he helped set up that seen around 7 departments, BCEHS represented by TODD, RCMP, Search and Rescue as well as BC WildFire Services. What started out as a large piece of equipment on fire then spread to ground fuels and eventually into a rank 3 rank 4 wild fire that was threatening a neighbouring community.


WHO WE ARE


As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.



WHAT WE DO

We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!



WHY WE SHARE

Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!



Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!





JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

- LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/



WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

Firefighter Training

Firefighter Tactics

Firefighter Interviews

Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

Leadership

Product Reviews

Product Discounts



CAUSES WE SUPPORT

- https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you





TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

- https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

- www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

- https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order



#DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF



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46 MIN
E265 - BC WILD FIRE - ENGINE BOSS
APR 16, 2024
E265 - BC WILD FIRE - ENGINE BOSS

E265 - BC WILD FIRE - ENGINE BOSS


This week we chat about the BC Wild Fire Engine Boss course. Scott, Ash and other members of their department helped BCWFS prep and set up for an engine boss course. They chat about planning, scouting locations and hosting an event like that. Todd was a participant and he breaks down how the course went down and the things learned.


WHO WE ARE


As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.



WHAT WE DO

We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!



WHY WE SHARE

Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!



Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!





JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

- LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/



WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

Firefighter Training

Firefighter Tactics

Firefighter Interviews

Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

Leadership

Product Reviews

Product Discounts



CAUSES WE SUPPORT

- https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you





TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

- https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

- www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

- https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order



#DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

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48 MIN
E264 - How we build a FTX / Scenario - Arson Structure Fires
APR 9, 2024
E264 - How we build a FTX / Scenario - Arson Structure Fires

E264 - How we build a FTX / Scenario - Arson Structure Fires


This week the whole crew is back together and we talk about building a scenario or an FTX. How to plan out whats required, what is expected and how to react when things don’t go as planned. Ash breaks down a recent Arson Scenario where the crew was dispatched to their training grounds with signs of smoke showing with no fire engines on scene from a nearby resident. The call progressed into multiple Pt’s missing, multiple burn buildings on fire that had command looking to take a step back and hand off areas of the scenario to his officers for the best outcome.


WHO WE ARE


As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.



WHAT WE DO

We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!



WHY WE SHARE

Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!



Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!





JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

- LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/



WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

Firefighter Training

Firefighter Tactics

Firefighter Interviews

Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

Leadership

Product Reviews

Product Discounts



CAUSES WE SUPPORT

- https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you





TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

- https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

- www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

- https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order



#DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

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35 MIN
E263 - Were Back!
APR 2, 2024
E263 - Were Back!


E263 - Were Back!


This week Todd and Ash sit down and update you on what we as a group have been up to. What we have planned in the coming months and more.


Thank you for your patients while we transition to the new DTFF!


WHO WE ARE


As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.



WHAT WE DO

We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!



WHY WE SHARE

Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!



Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!





JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

- LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/



WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

Firefighter Training

Firefighter Tactics

Firefighter Interviews

Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

Leadership

Product Reviews

Product Discounts



CAUSES WE SUPPORT

- https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you





TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

- https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

- www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

- https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order



#DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF








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30 MIN
E262 - Podcast and Brand Update
FEB 18, 2024
E262 - Podcast and Brand Update

E262 - Podcast and Brand Update


This week we made the tough choice to announce a brief break in podcast episodes. All 3 of us are currently being pulled in many directions outside of the podcast which has made creating content increasingly difficult. We felt it was in ours and our listeners best interest to pause production for what could be a few weeks or months and come back with a new focus and a re branding of what we are delivering on a weekly basis. We want to thank each and every one who has been with us on our journey and can’t wait to get back soon chatting with you all.


WHO WE ARE


As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires.



WHAT WE DO

We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe!



WHY WE SHARE

Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It’s during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it’s needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content!



Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF!





JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire

- LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/



WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT

Firefighter Training

Firefighter Tactics

Firefighter Interviews

Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health

Leadership

Product Reviews

Product Discounts



CAUSES WE SUPPORT

- https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you





TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES

- https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order

- www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting.

- https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order



#DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

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14 MIN