Roles and Duties

In the Episode

Being a firefighter isn’t about proving yourself — it’s about knowing your role, doing your duty, and trusting the team beside you. Episode Two explores the framework that makes the fire service work: the responsibilities you’re expected to master, the chain of command that keeps chaos organized, and the roles that define every department

From the core skills you’ll drill until they’re muscle memory, to the SOPs and SOGs that guide every call, we dig into how firefighters learn, grow, and climb out of the “valley of disappointment.” You’ll also hear about community risk reduction, interagency coordination, and why the best firefighters stay humble, curious, and ready to learn.

This is where you start to see how all the pieces fit together — and how showing up, even when you’re unsure, is what earns trust on the job.