Part 2 of Episode 54 continues with special guest, Brandon Cory. Part 2 takes a hard look at the world of RIT. We discuss everything from the history of RIT and its evolution, data and how it impacts our decision making on scene, proactive RIT functions to the philosophy of rapid intervention, RIT realities, deployment and finally realistic RIT training. This episode is packed full of practical knowledge, experience, procedures and training tips and offers a thorough look at how and why we do what we do. Grab a drink and get your pencils ready 'cause Brandon drops some legit experience driven knowledge and passion in the second half of this two-part episode!

This episode welcomes special guest, Brandon Cory to the show to talk all things RIT. Brandon is a firefighter/paramedic with the Marquette City (MI) Fire Department, authored a chapter in the book "30 Fires You Need to Know" with Chief Billy Goldfeder and Frank Leeb, is a published author with FireRescue1.com and is part of the Build Your Culture cadre. Part I of Episode 54 dives into the physical, tactical, mental and emotional components of a call where Brandon was deployed as the RIT team on a LODD at a working structure fire. Brandon shares his experience, insights and the struggles that followed that fateful day. Part I is certain to challenge each and every one of us to be better firefighters and people and is dedicated to the memory of Captain Ben Lauren who paid the ultimate sacrifice on March 13, 2020. Rest Easy Brother.

"From the top ropes!" Sean and Nick welcome special guest, Chief Scott Thompson to the show to discuss some of the hottest issues facing today's fire service. Chief Thompson is currently the Fire Chief of the Colony (TX) FD, is author of the book "The Functional Fire Company" and was keynote speaker at FDIC 2024. This no-holds-bar, haymaker of an episode is raw, real and addresses these issues head on. Join us in this unapologetically blue-collar conversation that is sure to challenge you to assess your department's approach to recruitment, retention, culture, risk and more! Turn up that dial, hit play and enjoy!