Prepared To Fight Fire Podcast
Prepared to Fight Fire Podcast is hosted by Julian Serrano, this show is for firefighters committed to leveling up mentally, physically, and emotionally.
From lessons on the fire ground to elite performance strategies, each episode dives into the mindset and discipline it takes to lead, endure, and serve at the highest level.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
EP. 38 CONSISTENT ACROSS THE BOARD Ft. Micky Farrell
Mickey Farrell is a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, a third-generation firefighter with 29 years of experience, the last 23 years being with the FDNY. Also a team instr…
EP. 37 THE ORIGIN STORY Ft. Julian Serrano
On this episode we dive into my origin story.
We review some failures, setback, obstacles, mistakes, and achievements throughout my life so far.
EP. 36 Ft. Service from the heart Ft. Reilly Kilbride
Reilly Kilbride has been riding as a fireman for the last three years. He has been lucky enough to be around great firefighters and leadership throughout his career so far. His mission …
EP. 35 Humble & Hungry Ft. Erik Vidal Pt. 2
Erik Vidal comes back to the show. We dive deep into Eriks time in the military, expeirence at Georgia Smoke Divers, and leading the way in his own life with self development. Follow Er…
EP. 34 Service Self Above Others Ft. Alex Aguilar
Alex was Born and raised in Los Angeles. Spent 6 years in the army as a member of the 75th ranger regiment. He then went on to serve for 3 years as a military contractor. Alex currently…
EP. 32 Great Leaders, Make Great FIREFIGHTERS FT. Andy Glaze
Andy Glaze is a Father, Husband, Firefighter, Runner. He is currently married with 3 kids. He is currently a fire captain for the La Verne Fire Department in Los Angeles County, Califor…
EP. 33 Never out of the FIGHT FT. Michael Laughlin
Michael D.N. Laughlin is a full- time career firefighter with Kingston Fire & Rescue. What makes his story unique, is that twice, Mike returned to his beloved job, after serious acciden…
EP. 31 PRIDE & OWNERSHIP FT. Anthony Rowett *Port City Fire Training
Anthony Rowett, Jr. is a Captain with the Mobile (AL) Fire Rescue Department. He has been in the fire service for 18 years. He spent his first 3 years in the fire service as a firefight…
EP. 30 AVERAGE IS THE ENEMY FT. Mike Osuna
Mike was one of the pioneers of the South Florida CrossFit movement, when he opened up
I Am CrossFit in 2008.
He and his then partner, opened six total locations over the next eight years…
EP. 29 Consistently good over occasionally great Ft. Matt Chan
Matt Chan is 13yr professional firefighter from Denver, Colorado with an extensive fitness background. He’s also known for six appearances in the CrossFit Games with four top 10 placeme…
EP. 28 Complacency KILLS FT. Caleb Smith *Black Flag Fire
Caleb Smith is an 8 year Firefighter in East TN, currently serving as an Engineer on a Quint and one of the founding members of Black Flag Fire Training.
EP. 27 Push Your Limits & Be Better Ft. The Citizens Fireman
Tyler Evans has 8 years in the fire service career and volunteer. He is Currently an Engine Co Captain. Tyler is the Creator of The Citizens Fireman where he shares training tips and ne…
EP. 26 ADAPT & LEAD Ft. Dylan Curtis Brigands Co.
Dylan is currently a full-time career Firefighter/EMT for the city of New Smyrna Beach, FL. and an Army veteran. He served in 1st Ranger Battalion as an infantryman and am Principal an…
EP. 25 Ft. Would You Follow You Ft. Keith Schmidt
Keith Schmidt is a 51 years of age Husband and Father, Veteran of the U.S Navy. Firefighter-Paramedic 35 years fire service experience, has served at the Indianapolis Airport Fire Dep…
EP. 24 LEAD WITH ACTIONS, NOT WORDS Ft. Greg Dixon
Gregg Dixon is a retired Special Operations Captain for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. 37 total years in the fire service starting out as a volunteer, worked in the private sector at a…
EP. 23 QUITING ISNT AN OPTION Ft. Jose Santos
Lieutenant Jose Santos has worked for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue for 22 years. He was once a Firefighter Combat Challenge competitor for 5 years. During that time, he learned from h…
Ep. 22 DO MORE WITH LESS Ft. 2 Mile High Rescue Co.
In this episode we have 2 Mile Rescue Company. Josh and Keegan who are pioneering the company work in rural Colorado. 2 Mile Rescue Company is dedicated to seeking out the nuances in h…
EP. 20 YOU CANT FAKE PASSION Ft. Pablo Gener
Pablo Gener is a 16-year veteran of the fire service. In this episode, we will discuss his second to none passion for the job, his journey that led him to where he is now, mentors, and …
EP. 21 PROVE YOURSELF RIGHT Ft. Nicole Kopolovits
Fire doesn’t care if you are male or female, black or white and neither does she. She proves to herself every shift with work-ethic, passion, and grit that she is a asset in each and ev…
EP. 19 BE ABOUT IT Ft. Ric Stephens
Rick Stephens currently holds the rank of Training CAPTAIN & has 25 years in the fire service. He has instructed all over the country including FDIC, HROC, FT Lauderdale Fire Conference…