ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On this episode Nick & Tom sat down with Captain Alex Mitchum from Summerville Fire-Rescue. Alex has 13 years on the job and has built his career around engine company operations and, more importantly, mastering the basics that actually win fires.
In a fire service that sometimes chases the newest tactic or the flashiest training, Alex believes the fundamentals still matter. Stretching the first line, putting water on the fire, solid communication, and doing the simple things right under pressure.
We’re going to talk engine company responsibilities, common mistakes crews make, how officers should be training their people, and why getting back to the basics isn’t taking a step backward — it’s how you build solid, dependable firefighters.
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