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. 18 MOTIVATION IS LIFE FT. Rob Ortega
Robert Ortega is United States Marine who did various jobs before falling in love with The Fire Service. He is very PASSIONATE and GRATEFUL for this AMAZING career he has SERVED 20 year…
EP. 17 Build Everyone Up Around You Ft. Tyler Whitfield
Tyler is currently a Lieutenant with Clearwater FD. He has 10 years in the fire service. He is Currently a Member of the CFR instructor cadre and Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team. …
EP. 16 Success Is Different For Everybody Ft. Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson, 21 years in fire service. Battalion Chief with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, held ranks of Battalion Chief, Special Operations Captain, Operational Captain, Lieutenant an…
EP. 15 DO IT RIGHT FT. Ben Wilson
Ben Wilson is a newly promoted Lieutenant who is a father of two sons, married to his wife named Lauren, and founder and instructor with F.D.I.R. Ben has been a fireman for 26 years. *1…
EP. 14 Be Responsible For Your Actions Ft. Eric Price
Eric Price is a Special Operations Captain and has been in the fire service for 29 years. Eric takes pride in holding a high standard, developing the people he works with, and lives by …
EP. 13 Hold Yourself Accountable Ft. Rick Swales
Rick Swales has 26 years on the job. He has worked as Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. He retired from Georgia fire service 2022 and started as a recruit…
EP. 10 Be A Professional Ft. Chris Ruano
Chris is an active, professional Fire Captain with over 25 years of experience in the Fire Service, currently leading Municipal and Wildland Crews in Southern California.
Chris has been…
EP. 12 All In All The Time Ft. John Spera
John Spera is a Husband, Father, & has been a Backseat Firefighter for 21 years. He is the founder and current owner of FIT TO FIGHT FIRE. John has led the way in FITNESS, FAITH, AND F…
EP. 11 Lead By Example Ft. Joel Richardson
Joel is the Training Captain for Escambia County Fire Rescue in Northwest Florida. He has been a career firefighter since September 3, 2003, starting in the Pensacola Fire Department an…
EP. 9 No talent, Just Grit Ft. Logan Broberg
Logan Broberg is an 8 year student of the fire service. He is currently assigned to an engine company as a chauffeur and ride up LT. He enjoy's pushing himself and making others around …
EP. 8 Lead Yourself Ft. Division Chief Tim Moody
Tim Moody is a 26-year veteran of the fire service. He currently serves the citizens and firefighters of Marion County Fire Rescue as a Division Chief on B shift. He is a member of MCFR…
EP. 7 AGE IS JUST A NUMBER Ft. Nathan Harpster
Nathan Harpster is a veteran with the City of Phoenix Fire Dept where he has been a Firefighter for 18 years. He is a passionate advocate for health and wellness within the fire service…
EP. 6 Getting The Job Done Ft. Thiago Novaes
Thiago is someone who will not lower his standard no matter the circumstance. He holds himself accountable and that allows him to have A expectation for everyone he works with. His pass…
EP. 5 BROTHERHOOD FT. Tony Gilla
This episode is special to me because its my honor to call this man a friend, brother, and a mentor. We discussed several things but really dive into brotherhood, adversity, and why cho…
EP. 4 SERVICE ABOVE SELF Ft. Chris Flores
My guest is Chris Flores. Chris has been a Firefighter for 14 years and is currently a Driver Engineer in Southern California. We dive into service at home and at work, mental health, &…
EP. 3 DRIVER ENGINEER JEREMY GILBERT
Jeremy Gilbert has been a Fireman for 20 years. He is driven to be 1% better every day and has a no quit spirit, and attitude. Jeremy holds the rank of Engineer at Mooresville Fire Depa…
EP. 2 CAPTAIN ROB RICCI
Rob Ricci is a Captain in South Florida and has been a Firefighter for 16 years. We dive into mindset, expectations as a new guy, and promoting early in the fire service.
EP. 1 ERIK VIDAL
Erik always dreamt of becoming a firefighter, and prior to fulfilling this dream he joined the military where he served for 10 years, during his active duty service was deployed overse…