The Why Behind The Work
Conversations that show you who I am — podcasts and webcasts that go deeper than any bio, with mindset, grit, and story behind the mission.
May 2025
Dragon’s Den Podcast Episode 16
Rising fast in the fire service—worth it? Chief Reilly shares lessons on pace, purpose, and self-reflection.
May 2025
Who Do You Want Coming?
Explore fire service leadership, training, and how to turn complacency into a culture of accountability and excellence.
February 2025
Firehouse Life, Culture & Grit Lessons
Explore firehouse culture, stress preparation, fitness, and leadership from 50 years on the front lines.
August 2024
Tactical Excellence: Including Your Mind
Learn how training the whole package, mental toughness, physical stamina, and the mind builds elite firefighters.
August 2024
The Job That Built Me Episode #3
A sit down with
July 2024
Set Your Own Standard, Episode 17
Years of passion & experience, learning what works, what doesn’t, & contributing meaningfully to the profession.
December 2023
Hortons & Hunt Comfort or Growth?
You are going to hear some solid gold nuggets coming from Chief Reilly. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.
October 2023
Student Of The Game Fire Podcast Ep. 72
Danny Beauvais finds that Chief Reilly is as humble as they come and his mantra is simple “Leave it better than you found it.”
October 2023
Outlier Firefighters Talkin’ Shop Ep. 24
The job isn’t for everyone and you need to work hard to earn the title of firefighter and trained to handle high stress.
October 2023
Standards, Fitness, Training & Change
This is a deep dive examining personal, cultural, professional, and organizational standards and expectations.
December 2023
Hard Work, Dedication & Mental Resilience
Firefighting is a serious business, and it requires continuous commitment to knowledge, skills, and abilities.
July 2023
What It’s All About Third Alarm Cowboys
Talking with Chief Reilly about promotions, leadership, and fire service culture.
June 2023
Don’t Worry, You Got Another 20 Years
Real world experience, focused attitude, always starts with the job priority, the people we are sworn to protect and serve.
August 2022
Fire Engineering Generation Engine
Todd Edwards & Anthony Rowett talking engine co. ops. and other topics in firefighting with Chief Dennis Reilly.
August 2022
Fire Engineering Hooks & Hoses
Host Eric Dreiman speaks with Army veteran and longtime firefighter Dennis Reilly, Chief of the Pittsburg (KS) Fire Dept.
December 2022
Couplings Fire Podcast Episode 87
This episode is chalked full of stories and life lessons. Ending with what it takes to make a marriage last and thrive.
September 2020
Firehouse Vigilance Weekly Scrap Ep. 50
Amazingly still plugged in and shares his wisdom from decades of firefighting. Plus there is a book everyone should read.
September 2020
Fire Engineering, Engine House Training
A talk about firefighting, training, officer development, and much more with host Jason Hoevelmann.
February 2021
Valor Fire Training Podcast #15
Talking about new relationships with supervisors, doing the right thing for the right reason, and keep your crews engaged.
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