Operating on the Highway at Accidents — One of the most dangerous firegrounds we face isn’t inside a burning building, it’s on the highway. In this shot episode, Mickey explains why roadway operations are so deadly, the stats on line-of-duty deaths, and some common sense to keep you and your company alive and available for our next fire.

This conversation Ray McCormack joins Mickey in Wildwood New Jersey as they dive into the evolving landscape of the fire service, focusing on the importance of tradition, culture, and training. They discuss how these elements are crucial for maintaining standards and ensuring effective operations. They also emphasize the need for strong leadership and communication within firehouses, as well as the significance of understanding the details in firefighting techniques. The dialogue also touches on the challenges posed by modern practices, such as dry stretching, and the necessity of preserving the rich history and traditions of the fire service.

This episode is a portion of Jeremy’s new program titled, “Winners Win”, A Program by a Recovering Loser. Presented at the First In Fire Conference in Little Rock, AR on September 12, 2025, this segment of the complete program discusses accountability, leadership and going all in. The entire program will be posted at a later date.