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Bryan was recommended to me by Choir Practice Squad Member John McGrath! He has been a firefighter for 20 years, still working toward his retirement.

Squad, meet Bryan Scafede, a ladder-truck engineer and paramedic with the Golder Ranch Fire District in southernArizona. Bryan talks about how a childhood interest in vehicles and mechanics grew into a career in the fireservice—and why becoming an engineer became a goal from the beginning.

From operating a 79-foot aerial ladder to navigating busy streets, long driveways, dirt roads, and varied terrain, Bryan shares what it takes to get a crew and a complex piece of apparatus safely where they need to be. We also get into the preparation behind the job: training, equipment readiness, teamwork, and the steady decisions that help protect firefighters and the public.

It’s a conversation about service, skill, and the responsibility that comes with being the person behind the wheel.

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I'm sad it's over, but honored he trusted me to help him create this. I'm so glad that he had a good time hanging out with me enough times to put a bow on his career!

Like most guests, John told me he thoroughly enjoyed the episodes and this is the feedback I love to hear! I work hard to make sure all my guests know this is a conversation, not an interrogation... and the magic that comes as a result is what you all get to enjoy as members of The Squad!!!

Settle in, enjoy the last John McGrath episode!!! Let's go!

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October 27th will mark the 5th Anniversary of the Choir Practice Podcast! I'm so grateful to every guest and every listener. Some episodes hit deeper, mean more and carry more weight because my guests agree to come on the show and they authentically share what this profession means to them and the weight it carries as well. This is one of those episodes!

Nate and I have known each other since he was a rookie! He came over, shared stories from his career and the circumstances that convinced him it was time to walk away, even though he was just a few years from retirement. I enjoyed the conversation, and I know you all will enjoy the episode.

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