Despite a rocky start, we dive into what it really takes to serve on a rural volunteer fire department — where long drives, limited resources, and tight-knit communities shape every call. From juggling day jobs to responding with whoever can make it, this episode highlights the grit, adaptability, and passion that keep small-town crews running when seconds matter and backup isn’t guaranteed.
It's raw, unfiltered, and grounded in the reality of rural service — not for glory, but for neighbors.
8 Nov 2025
"The Call Comes In"
In small towns across America, the alarm doesn’t just call firefighters — it calls neighbors, friends, and coworkers who drop everything to help. First In, Last Out follows a crew of rural volunteer firefighters who balance regular jobs and family life with the unpredictable world of emergency response.
From tractor fires and late-night medical calls to the quiet moments back at the station, this episode dives into what it really means to serve your community when duty isn’t a paycheck — it’s a calling.
Real stories. Real people. Real firefighting — the volunteer way.
27 Oct 2025
Leading with Heart: Inside the Volunteer Fire Service with Assistant Chief
In this episode, we sit down with Assistant Chief Jess Rogers of the Pima Volunteer Fire Department to explore what it takes to lead, serve, and protect as part of a volunteer fire service. From the adrenaline of emergency response to the quiet moments of community connection, Assistant Chief Jess shares stories from the front lines, lessons in leadership, and the challenges of balancing a full-time life with a 24/7 call to serve.
9 Oct 2025
Trial by Fire
After nearly two and a half years, we're back—and better than ever. Tune in as a few Volly boys catch you up on everything happening in our little town. From wild stories to everyday moments, you won't want to miss what we've got going on.
19 Apr 2023
Firefighter Tech
Innovations in firefighting and the tools that make the trade. We break it down and tell you guys what we think.
19 Apr 2023
Red & Blue Continued
A collaboration and a build off of the red and blue episode with a cop added into the mix.
25 Feb 2023
Chicken Fire
The guys give a review on a recent working Fire the”Chicken Fire” and discuss there views on being a volunteer and a full time firefighter.
18 Feb 2023
Red&Blue
The roots behind the podcast with a few great topics that will make you stop and think.
11 Feb 2023
Burnout
We get a little deep in this episode with talking about burnout along with mental illnesses we do urge those who are suffering with any of those issues to reach out to someone even if it’s to us our email is firstinlastoutpodcast1@gmail.com
4 Feb 2023
Firefighter Arson
In this episode we elaborate on our thoughts about Firefighter Arson and a few other controversial topics along with a very exciting ending with,some of those tones going off.
28 Jan 2023
Pilot Light
Whats up guys thank you for listening this is our first episode so bare with us on our journey to make the best content we can and show you who we are as a small town Volunteer FireFighters just trying to make the world a better place.
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