In this episode we sat down with Jennifer Rowan. Jen retired last October after spending 20 years working for the Reno Fire Department. During her time as a firefighter and apparatus engineer Jen spent a lot of time training. Not just training on strategies and tactics, but training her body to be able to withstand the rigors of this job and to preform at her peak. When she retired she took her passion for the fire service and her passion for physical fitness and created Academy Fitness Prep. AF...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Marcos Orozco. Marcos is spent over 15 years working as a firefighter in south Florida. Recently he has relocated to Colorado to start all over as a probationary backseat firefighter, valuing his belief that life is too short, not to live, and wok somewhere you love. Marcos has a passion for fitness, and not just working out but working out in a manner that better prepares you for the job. We discussed his journey along this path, as well as bec...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Cory Whitlock is an 18 year veteran of the fire service. He is currently a Battalion Chief in Northern Nevada, prior to his current posting Cory spent 12 years with the city of Las Vegas fire department and was a truck Captain out of station 1 downtown. Some where along the way he found the time between running a tremendous amount of calls, being a family man, and his union work both at the local and state level with the PFFN to become a PA as well, and is very close to completing his doctorate....
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Craig Cook. Craig is a 14 year veteran of the fire service, married father of 4, and currently holds the position of driver/operator. Craig is one of those guys who’s not afraid to stand up for what’s right, he’s not afraid to tell the truth even when it’s unpopular. Craig is an excellent mentor to those making their way in our profession and on top of that he is a hell of a fireman. We talked with Craig about the differences in the hiring clima...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Paul Thoma spent the better part of a decade serving with Team 7 in the Navy Seals. Upon his exit from the Seal Team Paul found his next mission as the C.E.O of the Seal Future Foundation. This foundation helps Navy Seals successfully transition from the life of high level operator back into the civilian world. They focus on 4 pillars for success, health, career, education, and community. This foundation is doing amazing work for the Seal community, and should be the model for all branches of ou...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Finally! The man, the myth, the legend Scott Baker! After he was mentioned in every single episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we figured who better for episode 10. After 33 years with his department, Scott recently retired as a Battalion Chief. Scott is the ultimate example of a fireman’s Chief. Scott embraced servant leadership, training, and the absolute love of the job for over 3 decades. Scott requested a little different approach for this episode and asked if we would bring up some t...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of the Undisclosed Agents Podcast we sat down with Jerry Hallert. Jerry is a Lieutenant with a metropolitan police department, a Jiujitsu black belt, and the owner of multiple businesses (all referenced in the show notes) including several Jiujitsu gyms, a Jiujitsu based clothing company, and a training company that focuses on providing realistic POST certified law enforcement defensive tactics for first responders. In this episode we dive deep into how the foundations of true le...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode we had the privilege to sit down with Chris Boyer A.K.A “The Boyerman”. Chris is an accomplished firefighter with an impressive resume that includes longtime Hotshot, Wildland Smoke Jumper, Tillerman, Georgia Smoke Diver Nevada #1, co-host of the Reno chapter of Tactics on Tap, and cadre member for Hortons & Hunt training to name a few things. He’s got a great story with a powerful message. His positive attitude combined with his incredible work ethic makes Chris one of our f...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On March 28th of 2023 Jeff Linscott and Greg Richards came together on a structure fire and made 2 successful grabs. We got a chance to sit down and talk to them about the details of this call and the WHY behind the success of this mission. This episode is heavy on the emotion of this call, the tactics that lead to success, and is absolutely inspirational for any firefighter. “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we sat down with Bryon Hunt, a 29 year veteran of the fire service. He’s the senior member of his department, he’s the president of his Local, long time academy director and instructor, mentor to countless, amazing knowledgeable firefighter, he is THE example of true brotherhood in the fire service, and this doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of his résumé. We talk about his journey to where he is today, his thoughts on the senior man, training, and the origins of H&H,...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Undisclosed Agents #5 - Matt Loughran In this episode we got a chance to sit down with a 36 year veteran of the fire service. Matt spent 30+ years as a Captain with the city of Fremont CA, before relocating to Northern Nevada as a Division Chief of training, and is now the Fire Academy coordinator for Shasta College. Matt’s entire resume is too long to list, and his extensive USAR background is legendary. Matt is a huge mentor of ours and we had a great conversation ENJOY! https://hortonsandhunt...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode we sat down with Chris Mason. A Battalion Chief at his current department, Chris brings over 20 years of fire service experience to the table as we discuss the seriousness of the job, his style of leadership, and he asks a very thought provoking question about a leaders expiration date. https://hortonsandhunt.com/
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode we sat down with Carlos Madrid. Carlos is an amazing guy, with an active life. After leaving professional baseball Carlos opened, and ran an incredibly successful private fitness facility before making the transition into the fire service. Carlos is fueled by his “why” and he wants you to be as well. https://hortonsandhunt.com/
May 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Motivation is fleeting, but mindset is established. In this episode we sit down with Jon, who started his public service career in 2002 and since has held the titles of Firefighter SWAT team leader TEMS commander Combat Flight Paramedic Platoon Sergeant Jon is now a Battalion Chief with his current fire department. We talk about what it takes to be successful in these arenas, and life in general. https://hortonsandhunt.com/...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode we sit down with Brian, a 23 year veteran of the fire service to discuss his recent move from Captain at his former department to probationary fireman at his new department. https://hortonsandhunt.com/
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
