Firefighters Podcast
The Firefighters Podcast is a global podcast seeking to develop, inspire, connect, motivate, represent & celebrate the world of our emergency services operators through a series of wide-ranging conversations celebrating those within our emergency services family and encouraging the support of this incredible group of people.
Operational UK firefighter Pete Wakefield speaks with individuals from all walks of life who share a connection with, can add value to, or can develop those who choose this life path.
Our driving purpose is to create a legacy resource for the current and future generations of firefighters & first responders
Firefighters Podcast
#417 The Story of FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady
On November 8th, 2025, FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady lost his life while battling a five-alarm fire in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode, we reflect on Patrick’s story as a firefighter from a proud line of service and the realities of the work he loved. We look at the demands of roof operations and vertical ventilation, not to question tactics, but to understand the environments and pressures that firefighters face when everything is on the line.
This episode explores the physical and physiological toll of the job from extreme exertion and heat stress to the hidden impact of shift work, sleep deprivation, and cardiovascular strain. Through Patrick’s story, we examine how courage, preparation, and health intersect on the modern fireground, and how the lessons from his loss can help keep others safe. This is a tribute, a reflection, and a reminder that behind every uniform beats a human heart.
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