Episodes
Follow The Beacon | Jason Segal
Join us as Jason Siegel, a seasoned paramedic rescue specialist with over 20 years of experience, shares his journey from growing up with a paramedic father to working in oil and gas, hyperbaric medicine, and aviation rescue....
Power of Faith
In this episode, Brandon shares his remarkable journey from Coast Guard service to EMS leadership, exploring his faith, leadership principles, and the importance of service. Discover how his diverse experiences and personal g...
Changing The Response | Kayla Illsley
In this episode, Kayla shares her journey from volunteer firefighter to paramedic, wildland medic, and eventually law enforcement officer with the Airway Heights Police Department. We talk about the reality of crisis calls, t...
A Letter From Germany | Brotherhood Beyond Borders
A listener from Germany sent us a letter, a challenge coin, and a story that led to one of the most personal conversations we’ve had on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about honor guard, brotherhood, 9/11 remembrance, E...
Calm In Chaos | Jon DeOliveira
Join us as Jon DeOliveira, a seasoned EMS professional with over 20 years of experience, shares insights on EMS operations, training, and the importance of humility and continuous learning in emergency services. Discover prac...
Dedication to Duty | Fred Hawkins
In this episode, Fred Hawkins—retired firefighter, retired law enforcement officer, and Senior Drum Major for Santa Fe and the State of New Mexico—breaks down what it really means to represent the fallen. With over two decade...
What You Can't Unsee | Richard Burns
In this episode, Richard shares what that kind of exposure actually does to you over time. From fatal scenes to the responsibility of reconstructing how and why they happened, this conversation goes beyond the job—it’s about ...
Carrying A Sons Legacy | Jessie Torres
Jesse Torres has spent over two decades as a voice in the Dalhart community—but nothing prepared him for the loss of his son, firefighter Brendan Torres, in the line of duty on October 4, 2022. In this episode, Jesse shares w...
What This Job Cost You | Brandi Carswell
In this episode, we sit down with Brandi Carswell, an EMS veteran with over 21 years on the front lines. This conversation goes beyond the job. We talk about the calls that stay with you, the mental toll that builds over time...
NYPD Detective - The Job Up Close | Tom Smith
In this episode, we sit down with retired NYPD detective Tom Smith for a real conversation on law enforcement, investigations, communication, and what it actually takes to work the job at every level. Tom shares how his journ...
Behind The Headset | Erica Roberts
In this episode, we sit down with Erica Roberts for a real conversation on dispatch, leadership, communication, and what it actually takes to stay calm when everything around you is chaos. Erica shares how her journey in emer...
The Standard, The Discipline, The Mission
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Owen for a real conversation on honor guard, leadership, discipline, and what it actually takes to perform at a high level. Bill shares how his journey began, how he ended up teaching dr...
Carrying the Standard | Doug Swartz
In this episode, we talk honor guard, discipline, and what it truly means to carry the standard. Using insight from Doug Swartz the commander of the National Honor Guard Academy, we break down the repetition, precision, pride...
The Line & The Oath: Our Rebrand, Our Mission, Our Why
Welcome to the very first episode of The Line & The Oath . In this pilot episode, we introduce the rebrand, share what this podcast stands for, and talk about what listeners can expect moving forward. We break down the meanin...