The 24/48 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:43:39 -0400 http://www.the2448.com en © 2026 HiViz Lighting Inc. yes 5a2716c1-5ebd-5a13-94e1-e0bf611ca57a firetech@email.hivizleds.com Sam Massa episodic true A typical first responder shift is 24 hours on, and 48 hours off. This opens the door for many first responders to run businesses in their off time. We're here to explore first responder-owned businesses, interview owners about how they did it, and share their success with the first responder community and beyond. 


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sam Massa firetech@email.hivizleds.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7xv6ll5jxh4a4yrwlml8fx3yfxyr?.jpg The 24/48 http://www.the2448.com Sam Massa Kaoma Massa Mission-Driven Tech: Andy Bozzo of Tablet Command Mission-Driven Tech: Andy Bozzo of Tablet Command Andy Bozzo, co-founder of Tablet Command, shares his journey from firefighter to tech entrepreneur. Tablet Command is a software company that provides incident management, response notification, and situational awareness tools for public safety agencies across the United States and Canada.

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]]> https://hivizleds.com Sam Massa 40e3aa82-5bc8-498c-80be-84c93a682c18 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:59:00 -0400 4525 2 10 full true Grilling, Griddles, and Grit: Brian Kelly of East Coast Kelly’s Grilling, Griddles, and Grit: Brian Kelly of East Coast Kelly’s Brian Kelly has been a firefighter for over 20 years. When COVID-19 hit and he found himself with more downtime, he discovered a new passion: sharing his love of food and cooking over social media. What started as a hobby making cooking videos on TikTok has now turned into a thriving business and side hustle for this entrepreneurial first responder.

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]]> Brian Kelly has been a firefighter for over 20 years. When COVID-19 hit and he found himself with more downtime, he discovered a new passion: sharing his love of food and cooking over social media. What started as a hobby making cooking videos on TikTok has now turned into a thriving business and side hustle for this entrepreneurial first responder.

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]]> Sam Massa a8162f1a-262d-4cb2-8144-2e64facf6971 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:50:00 -0400 4713 2 9 full true “Arts and Crafts” paid his mortgage: Russell Davis of West Broad Apparel “Arts and Crafts” paid his mortgage: Russell Davis of West Broad Apparel Russell had been working as a firefighter for over 13 years when the idea for his business was sparked. It all started when his captain gifted the crew some hose koozies.

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]]> Sam Massa bbe1cc69-5cd0-4584-8b1e-668fe9681b46 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:44:00 -0400 4404 2 8 full true Unlocking Opportunities: Trevor Williams of the Williams Key Unlocking Opportunities: Trevor Williams of the Williams Key Trevor Williams has lived an extraordinary life. Born in Virginia to missionary parents, his family moved to Africa when he was just 4years old. Living in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), Williams experienced the dangers of civil unrest firsthand during the Rwandan genocide. His family later moved to Haiti to continue their missionary work, where Williams witnessed government upheaval and violence. 

After evacuating to California, Williams decided to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. Despite applying to over 60 departments, it took years before he was finally hired by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. While working as a volunteer firefighter and carpenter, Williams also founded a nonprofit building homes for Haitian earthquake victims. 

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]]> Trevor Williams has lived an extraordinary life. Born in Virginia to missionary parents, his family moved to Africa when he was just 4years old. Living in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), Williams experienced the dangers of civil unrest firsthand during the Rwandan genocide. His family later moved to Haiti to continue their missionary work, where Williams witnessed government upheaval and violence. 

After evacuating to California, Williams decided to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. Despite applying to over 60 departments, it took years before he was finally hired by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. While working as a volunteer firefighter and carpenter, Williams also founded a nonprofit building homes for Haitian earthquake victims. 

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]]> Sam Massa 3d53abf2-4bca-45f8-a7df-630463ad90dd Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:59:00 -0400 5536 2 7 full true From Fire Service to Radio Service: Lee and Jessica Jones of 10-8 Technology From Fire Service to Radio Service: Lee and Jessica Jones of 10-8 Technology Lee Jones has firefighting in his blood. Growing up, he immersed himself in the local volunteer fire department where his father served. He got his EMT certification and went through the fire academy while still in high school. At age 18, Jones began pulling shifts at his local department and found his passion fighting fires across the Chicago mutual aid box alarm system. 

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]]> Lee Jones has firefighting in his blood. Growing up, he immersed himself in the local volunteer fire department where his father served. He got his EMT certification and went through the fire academy while still in high school. At age 18, Jones began pulling shifts at his local department and found his passion fighting fires across the Chicago mutual aid box alarm system. 

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]]> Sam Massa 64780164-90c3-43c8-8bd3-55d37ff5f5c9 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:31:27 -0400 5438 2 6 full true Cooking Up a Movement: The Passion-Driven Path to Food on the Stove with Jonathan Tate Cooking Up a Movement: The Passion-Driven Path to Food on the Stove with Jonathan Tate Jonathan Tate had an idea sparked by a phrase he kepthearing on the fireground - "slow your response, it's just food on thestove." This led to the realization that the food firefighters are eating is negatively impacting their health. 

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]]> Jonathan Tate had an idea sparked by a phrase he kepthearing on the fireground - "slow your response, it's just food on thestove." This led to the realization that the food firefighters are eating is negatively impacting their health. 

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]]> Sam Massa 5b595844-8d29-459d-8409-0ea558a8bcfb Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:49:00 -0400 2693 2 5 full true Transforming the Used Fire Truck Market: James Wessel of Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Transforming the Used Fire Truck Market: James Wessel of Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus James Wessel's journey in the fire service began in 1995 when he saw a volunteer firefighter respond to a car accident with a flashing dash light. He was mesmerized by the light and asked the firefighter how he could get one. The firefighter told him that he had to join the fire department, so James did just to get the dash light. 

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]]> James Wessel's journey in the fire service began in 1995 when he saw a volunteer firefighter respond to a car accident with a flashing dash light. He was mesmerized by the light and asked the firefighter how he could get one. The firefighter told him that he had to join the fire department, so James did just to get the dash light. 

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]]> Sam Massa f8c7d6ae-6abf-4a24-af50-ec0351497891 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:59:00 -0400 4316 2 4 full true From Backyard Tractor to Grading Empire: Aaron “ToTo” Martin of Martin Grading & Excavation From Backyard Tractor to Grading Empire: Aaron “ToTo” Martin of Martin Grading & Excavation Aaron's journey started early on; he recounts memories of playing with his father's little Kubota tractor and backhoe in the backyard. “I was 6 or 7 years old. I would get home from school, grab the keys, and go dig ahole,” he fondly recalls. His early exposure to heavy machinery laid the foundation for his future career.

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]]> Aaron's journey started early on; he recounts memories of playing with his father's little Kubota tractor and backhoe in the backyard. “I was 6 or 7 years old. I would get home from school, grab the keys, and go dig ahole,” he fondly recalls. His early exposure to heavy machinery laid the foundation for his future career.

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]]> Sam Massa 9bf09cb9-0188-4544-9db5-6652470fd73f Sun, 11 Aug 2024 23:59:00 -0400 3228 2 3 full true Serving those who Served: Colin Whittington of Recruiting Heroes Serving those who Served: Colin Whittington of Recruiting Heroes Colin Whittington has a unique background that led him to start his business, Recruiting Heroes. He served for 8 years as a deputy sheriff in Virginia, but eventually felt it was time to transition out of law enforcement. 

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]]> Colin Whittington has a unique background that led him to start his business, Recruiting Heroes. He served for 8 years as a deputy sheriff in Virginia, but eventually felt it was time to transition out of law enforcement. 

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]]> Sam Massa 2980e93a-8ecf-4bd5-91b5-9f4403c29636 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:59:00 -0400 2949 2 2 full true Experience-Based Training | Ricky Riley | Traditions Training Experience-Based Training | Ricky Riley | Traditions Training Ricky Riley’s journey in the fire service began back in1979 when he became a junior firefighter in Ocean City, Maryland. With a career spanning over four decades, Ricky has become a well-respected figure in the firefighting community. His story is not just one of service and dedication but also of entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the creation of a thriving training company, Traditions Training.

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]]> Ricky Riley’s journey in the fire service began back in1979 when he became a junior firefighter in Ocean City, Maryland. With a career spanning over four decades, Ricky has become a well-respected figure in the firefighting community. His story is not just one of service and dedication but also of entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the creation of a thriving training company, Traditions Training.

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]]> Sam Massa 62f46c87-735e-428f-aec6-95b717f721db Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:59:00 -0400 3812 2 1 full true Entrepreneurship is Community | Joe Caughey | Triink Entrepreneurship is Community | Joe Caughey | Triink Joe Caughey is a passionate firefighter and entrepreneur with a unique background in both fields. 

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]]> Joe Caughey is a passionate firefighter and entrepreneur with a unique background in both fields. 

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]]> Sam Massa 99c11a76-98c2-4f72-8e77-bb7496be1826 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:55:53 -0400 4707 1 21 full true Taking Care of Your Team Before Your Customers | Wayne Stevens | Safetek Profire Taking Care of Your Team Before Your Customers | Wayne Stevens | Safetek Profire Wayne Stevens has had two stints in the fire service, and two in business. With a 30-year career in the fire service and coming from a family with a history of firefighting, Wayne quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became the deputy fire chief in Richmond, British Columbia. 

 He retired from the fire service and transitioned into the world of business, starting as a fire truck salesman for an E-One dealership in Colorado. With no prior sales experience, Wayne utilized his background in the fire service to target underserviced areas and build a successful sales career.

Wayne later became a partner at a Rosenbauer dealership before returning to Canada where he re-entered the fire service for a time. He eventually accepted a partner role to help build Safetek Profire, a national dealer for fire trucks in Canada. Under his leadership, Safetek Profire has grown significantly and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. He credits much of the company’s success to the culture they’re building around leadership and serving customers. 

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]]> Wayne Stevens has had two stints in the fire service, and two in business. With a 30-year career in the fire service and coming from a family with a history of firefighting, Wayne quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became the deputy fire chief in Richmond, British Columbia. 

 He retired from the fire service and transitioned into the world of business, starting as a fire truck salesman for an E-One dealership in Colorado. With no prior sales experience, Wayne utilized his background in the fire service to target underserviced areas and build a successful sales career.

Wayne later became a partner at a Rosenbauer dealership before returning to Canada where he re-entered the fire service for a time. He eventually accepted a partner role to help build Safetek Profire, a national dealer for fire trucks in Canada. Under his leadership, Safetek Profire has grown significantly and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. He credits much of the company’s success to the culture they’re building around leadership and serving customers. 

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]]> Sam Massa 9d9ee84e-718f-4cb4-9a60-7d6d7f6ea3a6 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:55:17 -0400 3859 1 20 full true From Dairy Equipment to a Fire Tool Empire | Luke Geleynse | Motis Fire Rescue From Dairy Equipment to a Fire Tool Empire | Luke Geleynse | Motis Fire Rescue With over 20 years of experience in the fire service, Luke Geleynse leverages his firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by firefighters to design practical solutions with his company, Motis Fire Rescue. In 2013, Luke co-founded Modus with family member Paul Terpstra. The duo began by creating a tool belt designed for comfort and easy access to essential firefighting tools.

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]]> With over 20 years of experience in the fire service, Luke Geleynse leverages his firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by firefighters to design practical solutions with his company, Motis Fire Rescue. In 2013, Luke co-founded Modus with family member Paul Terpstra. The duo began by creating a tool belt designed for comfort and easy access to essential firefighting tools.

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]]> Sam Massa bfd2815d-214e-49e5-b0dd-6953a97e1735 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:15:14 -0400 3823 1 19 full true How Unapologetic Passion is Helping to Reinvent the Industry | Mark Sallada | Vengeant Apparatus/911 Rapid Response How Unapologetic Passion is Helping to Reinvent the Industry | Mark Sallada | Vengeant Apparatus/911 Rapid Response Mark Sallada is a passionate entrepreneur, police offer, and firefighter with a deep understanding of the emergency services industry. He is the owner of multiple businesses, including 911 Rapid Response, Vengeant Apparatus, Homeland Outfitters, and more, all of which cater to the diverse needs of first responders and public safety professionals. 

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]]> Mark Sallada is a passionate entrepreneur, police offer, and firefighter with a deep understanding of the emergency services industry. He is the owner of multiple businesses, including 911 Rapid Response, Vengeant Apparatus, Homeland Outfitters, and more, all of which cater to the diverse needs of first responders and public safety professionals. 

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]]> Sam Massa f990e0e8-c18a-4406-9258-daa4c8d0ba9a Sun, 04 Jun 2023 23:55:01 -0400 4827 1 18 full true Lessons from the Fire Service in Building a Business | Travis Matthews | Light the Way NC Lessons from the Fire Service in Building a Business | Travis Matthews | Light the Way NC Travis Matthews is the founder and owner of Light the Way, specializing in outfitting emergency vehicles with state-of-the-art equipment. They focus on smaller vehicles and refurbishing bigger trucks.

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]]> Travis Matthews is the founder and owner of Light the Way, specializing in outfitting emergency vehicles with state-of-the-art equipment. They focus on smaller vehicles and refurbishing bigger trucks.

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]]> Sam Massa 4847937f-9dfb-4f5a-81c1-e53d2568d23b Sun, 28 May 2023 23:55:19 -0400 4288 1 17 full true The Heat of Firefighting Meets Smoky Barbecue | Ben Hooper | Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue The Heat of Firefighting Meets Smoky Barbecue | Ben Hooper | Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue The heat of firefighting meets the smoky goodness of authentic barbecue at Ben's Backdraft Barbecue, founded by firefighter Ben Hooper.

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]]> The heat of firefighting meets the smoky goodness of authentic barbecue at Ben's Backdraft Barbecue, founded by firefighter Ben Hooper.

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]]> Sam Massa 1695353b-9129-419f-9a83-41ce558c1c01 Sun, 21 May 2023 23:58:48 -0400 4333 1 16 full true Stories of work/life balance & handcrafted leather goods | Spencer & Courtney | Axe & Awl Leatherworks Stories of work/life balance & handcrafted leather goods | Spencer & Courtney | Axe & Awl Leatherworks Axe and Awl Leatherworks is a family-owned business founded by Spencer and Courtney Tetrault in the heart of Waynesville, North Carolina. With a rich history in the fire service and nursing professions, Spencer & Courtney have combined their passion for craftsmanship with a dedication to creating durable leather goods for both fire and non-fire customers. 

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]]> Sam Massa 2b1439a5-291b-4269-b662-2205f527778f Sun, 14 May 2023 23:55:12 -0400 5269 1 15 full true Art & Firefighting: The Intersection of Passion and Profession | Lenwood Brown III | Notorious Fire Company Art & Firefighting: The Intersection of Passion and Profession | Lenwood Brown III | Notorious Fire Company Lenwood Brown III is a full-time firefighter with a passion for art and graphic design. He is the owner of Notorious Fire Company, which specializes in creating stickers and other products for the firefighting community. 

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]]> Sam Massa c486fab0-e05f-4aaf-bc9b-fd4d1defa04f Sun, 07 May 2023 23:55:42 -0400 3010 1 14 full true We're going to FDIC, see you on May 8th! We're going to FDIC, see you on May 8th! Follow us (or we’ll keep sending you pictures of really bright lights at 3 a.m.):

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]]> Sam Massa 8381ca8e-0ba8-40dc-a2e4-dd540fe5148f Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:55:55 -0400 22 full false Building sustainable growth and an infamous brand | Luke Schneider | Fire Department Coffee Building sustainable growth and an infamous brand | Luke Schneider | Fire Department Coffee Luke Schneider, founder of Fire Department Coffee, shares his journey from serving in the navy and as a firefighter to starting a coffee company. 

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]]> Sam Massa a6812c63-7cf7-49d4-b453-19582743e91a Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:58:24 -0400 3658 1 13 full true An entrepreneur made in the firehouse kitchen | Adam McCoy | Unkie’s Seasoning An entrepreneur made in the firehouse kitchen | Adam McCoy | Unkie’s Seasoning Unkie's Seasoning is a unique line of all-purpose seasonings created by Adam McCoy, a firefighter with 19 years of service in the town of Chesapeake, Virginia. Born from experiments with spices and flavorings, Unkie's has grown into a successful business through Adam's dedication to creating quality products and forming strong relationships with his customers. 

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]]> Unkie's Seasoning is a unique line of all-purpose seasonings created by Adam McCoy, a firefighter with 19 years of service in the town of Chesapeake, Virginia. Born from experiments with spices and flavorings, Unkie's has grown into a successful business through Adam's dedication to creating quality products and forming strong relationships with his customers. 

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]]> Sam Massa 9162b54c-5927-4c48-b61f-04bdf193bc09 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:55:52 -0400 4722 1 12 full true From up cycled hose to a thriving community & business | Staci & Jay | Get Hosed Apparel From up cycled hose to a thriving community & business | Staci & Jay | Get Hosed Apparel Get Hosed is an Ohio-based custom leather shop that specializes in creating unique apparel for first responders. Founded by Jay and Staci Ernsberger, the couple has 21 years of experience in the fire service and a background in education. With an ambition to give back to the community, Get Hosed started by repurposing old fire hoses into products such as belts, radio straps, dog collars, and leashes. With their dedication and hard work, they have grown Get Hosed into a successful business with an extremely loyal community. 

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]]> Get Hosed is an Ohio-based custom leather shop that specializes in creating unique apparel for first responders. Founded by Jay and Staci Ernsberger, the couple has 21 years of experience in the fire service and a background in education. With an ambition to give back to the community, Get Hosed started by repurposing old fire hoses into products such as belts, radio straps, dog collars, and leashes. With their dedication and hard work, they have grown Get Hosed into a successful business with an extremely loyal community. 

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]]> Sam Massa 69de89ae-cd41-4e05-b336-51d401e67a13 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:58:40 -0400 3645 1 11 full true How passion for individuality paved the way for Danny O’Connell | Box Alarm Grilles How passion for individuality paved the way for Danny O’Connell | Box Alarm Grilles Danny O'Connell is a third-generation firefighter and small business owner from Westgrove, Pennsylvania. He has been active in the fire service for 20 years with the Westgrove FireCompany. After seeing an iconic number on a neighboring department's truck, Danny started Box Alarm Grilles to create metal grill numbers for fire apparatus. The business has grown to include mud flaps for emergency vehicles, which have been incredibly popular. 

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]]> Danny O'Connell is a third-generation firefighter and small business owner from Westgrove, Pennsylvania. He has been active in the fire service for 20 years with the Westgrove FireCompany. After seeing an iconic number on a neighboring department's truck, Danny started Box Alarm Grilles to create metal grill numbers for fire apparatus. The business has grown to include mud flaps for emergency vehicles, which have been incredibly popular. 

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]]> Sam Massa 7e924e15-8e25-45e3-9dde-9682fa91b354 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:57:23 -0400 2816 1 10 full true How David Dufek solved a prominent issue in the EMS world | XDcuff How David Dufek solved a prominent issue in the EMS world | XDcuff David Dufek is the CEO and founder of XDcuff, a restraint system designed for medical professionals and first responders. The idea came to mind after witnessing the dangers and difficulties of restraining individuals in the field to protect both the care provider and patient. David designed XDcuff to be a small, portable, and easy to use with one hand, making it a better alternative to traditional handcuffs or zipties. David has faced many challenges in bringing his product to market, but his long-term goal is to see XDcuff become a staple in the firefighting, law enforcement, military, and private security industries.

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]]> David Dufek is the CEO and founder of XDcuff, a restraint system designed for medical professionals and first responders. The idea came to mind after witnessing the dangers and difficulties of restraining individuals in the field to protect both the care provider and patient. David designed XDcuff to be a small, portable, and easy to use with one hand, making it a better alternative to traditional handcuffs or zipties. David has faced many challenges in bringing his product to market, but his long-term goal is to see XDcuff become a staple in the firefighting, law enforcement, military, and private security industries.

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]]> Sam Massa 3584db57-c073-469a-a05c-a34892317630 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:54:45 -0400 3539 1 9 full true Why being a mediocre firefighter fueled Taylor McLaughlin to putting 150% into his business | Taylor’s Tins Why being a mediocre firefighter fueled Taylor McLaughlin to putting 150% into his business | Taylor’s Tins Taylor McLaughlin was a career firefighter passionate about making art in his off time. He dabbled in woodworking, then pop art paintings, eventually landing on metal shields. After posting some early prototypes in the Fire Hall Flea Market group on Facebook and receiving an abundance of positive feedback, he started to take the business a little more seriously.

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]]> Taylor McLaughlin was a career firefighter passionate about making art in his off time. He dabbled in woodworking, then pop art paintings, eventually landing on metal shields. After posting some early prototypes in the Fire Hall Flea Market group on Facebook and receiving an abundance of positive feedback, he started to take the business a little more seriously.

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]]> Sam Massa be93c7e2-f305-43f0-bd20-17f7e9eb2d40 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:59:11 -0400 3933 1 8 full true A mission to support the whole firefighter with Kory Pearn | Crackyl Magazine A mission to support the whole firefighter with Kory Pearn | Crackyl Magazine Kory Pearn is a professional firefighter and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to protecting people in his community and helping others succeed. Through his magazine, Crackyl, Kory brings together the worlds of firefighting, lifestyle, and health, breaking down barriers and providing valuable insight into the unique challenges faced by first responders. 

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]]> Kory Pearn is a professional firefighter and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to protecting people in his community and helping others succeed. Through his magazine, Crackyl, Kory brings together the worlds of firefighting, lifestyle, and health, breaking down barriers and providing valuable insight into the unique challenges faced by first responders. 

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]]> Sam Massa 72c96a88-a393-4dc4-a2b5-e51f76d31cfc Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:59:06 -0500 3096 1 7 full true Beyond the call: Creating community with Steve Hunt & Matt Hoffman | Primary Complete Beyond the call: Creating community with Steve Hunt & Matt Hoffman | Primary Complete Matt Hoffman started his career in the fire service by working for his brother-in-law at a gas company. He had several friends whose fathers were firefighters and, when he left his job one day, asked what he had to do to become one. His friend told him about a process happening on Saturday and he decided to attend it. After completing the agility test, he was hired and sent to the Federal Technical Fire Academy. Matt worked every single day from 6am to 6pm and eventually got hooked on the fire service.

Steve Hunt found himself in need of benefits and a steady paycheck after the economy took a dip and wondered if the fire service had room for someone like him. With no prior experience, Steve enrolled in a training academy where Matt was one of the instructors. After the academy, Steve joined Matt at the New Hanover Country Fire Rescue in North Carolina. They had a high level of respect for each other, but typically had very different ideas on life and the fire service.

As the years passed, Steve noticed a need for mental health support and wanted to normalize the need for community to process emotions after tough calls. He immediately thought of Matt to join him in this project, and they launched the Primary Complete podcast in December 2019. Each episode features a range of topics in the fire service, all aimed at shedding light on those critical firehouse kitchen table conversations on a larger scale.

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]]> Matt Hoffman started his career in the fire service by working for his brother-in-law at a gas company. He had several friends whose fathers were firefighters and, when he left his job one day, asked what he had to do to become one. His friend told him about a process happening on Saturday and he decided to attend it. After completing the agility test, he was hired and sent to the Federal Technical Fire Academy. Matt worked every single day from 6am to 6pm and eventually got hooked on the fire service.

Steve Hunt found himself in need of benefits and a steady paycheck after the economy took a dip and wondered if the fire service had room for someone like him. With no prior experience, Steve enrolled in a training academy where Matt was one of the instructors. After the academy, Steve joined Matt at the New Hanover Country Fire Rescue in North Carolina. They had a high level of respect for each other, but typically had very different ideas on life and the fire service.

As the years passed, Steve noticed a need for mental health support and wanted to normalize the need for community to process emotions after tough calls. He immediately thought of Matt to join him in this project, and they launched the Primary Complete podcast in December 2019. Each episode features a range of topics in the fire service, all aimed at shedding light on those critical firehouse kitchen table conversations on a larger scale.

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]]> Sam Massa af9a71aa-72ed-4534-b519-909ef03e8976 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:59:07 -0500 3842 1 6 full true How conversations around the firehouse kitchen table shaped his business | Justin Cagle w/ Fully Involved Leatherworks How conversations around the firehouse kitchen table shaped his business | Justin Cagle w/ Fully Involved Leatherworks Justin Cagle is a third-generation firefighter and the owner of Fully Involved Leatherworks, an ecommerce business that produces custom handmade fire service leather products. He has been passionate about the fire service since he was young and received his firefighter certification at 16.

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]]> Sam Massa 84a1c92e-e085-464a-8b80-da4724a043eb Sun, 19 Feb 2023 23:59:17 -0500 4583 1 5 full true From a mobile install shop to TikTok fame and a national cabinetry brand | Larry Kohan and Ryan Dodd of 10-75 Emergency Vehicles From a mobile install shop to TikTok fame and a national cabinetry brand | Larry Kohan and Ryan Dodd of 10-75 Emergency Vehicles Larry Kohan is a veteran fire service and law enforcement officer with 32 years of experience. After several years of selling command vehicles on the side, he spotted an opportunity in the market and started what is now known as 10-75 Emergency Vehicles.

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]]> Sam Massa 5e9e063a-5490-404e-bab4-19ac192410d9 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:59:35 -0500 3212 1 4 full true How pivoting at age 40 turned Jeremy Donch into the biggest personality in fire | National Fire Radio How pivoting at age 40 turned Jeremy Donch into the biggest personality in fire | National Fire Radio Jeremy Donch is a 27-year volunteer firefighter, entrepreneur, and host of National Fire Radio. When he hit age 40, he was feeling burned out and decided it was time to pursue something just for him. This planted the seed that eventually became National Fire Radio.

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]]> Sam Massa 842757c0-6b0f-4ec0-aa37-cbd39164a3ae Sun, 05 Feb 2023 23:59:56 -0500 5396 1 3 full true How a mentor's death motivated Sam to dedicate his life to helping first responders save lives: Sam's Story | Part 2 How a mentor's death motivated Sam to dedicate his life to helping first responders save lives: Sam's Story | Part 2 We pick up on Sam’s story as he attempts his first pitch to the fire market at a Chief’s Association meeting in North Carolina. Given his lack of first responder experience at the time, it didn’t exactly go well – but it led to a mentorship with Donny Suggs, Assistant Chief at Summerville Fire and Rescue (now Summerville Bunnlevel), who encouraged Sam to join the fire department and get certified as an EMT.

Tragically, Sam’s first call as an EMT was for Donny who was in cardiac arrest, and he didn’t survive. This fueled Sam’s fire to build HiViz into the business that it is today.

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]]> We pick up on Sam’s story as he attempts his first pitch to the fire market at a Chief’s Association meeting in North Carolina. Given his lack of first responder experience at the time, it didn’t exactly go well – but it led to a mentorship with Donny Suggs, Assistant Chief at Summerville Fire and Rescue (now Summerville Bunnlevel), who encouraged Sam to join the fire department and get certified as an EMT.

Tragically, Sam’s first call as an EMT was for Donny who was in cardiac arrest, and he didn’t survive. This fueled Sam’s fire to build HiViz into the business that it is today.

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]]> Sam Massa 430b39b2-42de-4556-9401-0da0c9cf4e21 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:53:01 -0500 4421 1 2 full true From DJ Liftoff to HiViz Lighting Founder & CEO: Sam's Story | Part 1 From DJ Liftoff to HiViz Lighting Founder & CEO: Sam's Story | Part 1 We’re kicking off the first episode(s) by flipping the script: Kaoma Massa, HiViz COO and wife to Sam Massa, puts Sam (firefighter, EMT, and HiViz Lighting CEO) in the hot seat to dig into his past.

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]]> We’re kicking off the first episode(s) by flipping the script: Kaoma Massa, HiViz COO and wife to Sam Massa, puts Sam (firefighter, EMT, and HiViz Lighting CEO) in the hot seat to dig into his past.

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]]> Sam Massa d66d1d43-7cd8-47c1-a52a-091eecd285d6 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:14:45 -0500 3874 1 1 full true The 24/48 Trailer The 24/48 Trailer A typical first responder shift is 24 hours on, and 48 hours off. This opens the door for many first responders to run businesses in their off time. We're here to explore first responder-owned businesses, interview owners about how they did it, and share their success with the first responder community and beyond.

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]]> A typical first responder shift is 24 hours on, and 48 hours off. This opens the door for many first responders to run businesses in their off time. We're here to explore first responder-owned businesses, interview owners about how they did it, and share their success with the first responder community and beyond.

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]]> Sam Massa 5faf29a7-a3fd-4517-b5d7-e38a0014eb01 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:36:21 -0500 56 1 full true