Episode
HC0059 - Jared Vermeulen - Fire Capt - Author of "The Modern Fire Officer"
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- HAZARD CLASS
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- Mar 11, 2026
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- 5676
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Summary
Jared Vermeulen , a South Florida fire captain with nearly 20 years in the fire service and author of The Modern Fire Officer . Jared shares his unconventional journey into firefighting, his early involvement in special operations, and the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy. The conversation explores firehouse culture, mentorship, career development, and the evolving responsibilities of today’s fire officers. https://modernfireofficer.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Fire-Officer-Building-Endures-ebook/dp/B0GQDNXM6T?ref_=saga_ast_ss_dsk_dp 0:00 – Introduction The host introduces the Hazard Class Podcast and welcomes fire captain and author Jared Vermeulen. 2:18 – Jared’s Origin Story Jared explains how he originally planned to pursue industrial design before firefighter friends encouraged him to try the fire service. 3:25 – Special Operations Career Path Early in his career, Jared pursued specialized rescue disciplines including rope rescue, trench rescue, confined space, hazmat, and vehicle machinery rescue. 4:59 – EMS and Fire Service Operations Discussion of how South Florida fire departments operate integrated EMS systems where firefighters frequently function as paramedics and handle a high volume of medical calls. 7:13 – Becoming a Paramedic First Jared attended paramedic school before fire academy due to hiring delays, which ultimately helped him secure a position with his department. 9:39 – Training and Probation New hires undergo an intensive onboarding program and rigorous medical protocol training before operating independently. 14:49 – Traveling Before the Fire Service Before becoming a firefighter, Jared spent significant time traveling throughout Central and South America, gaining life experience that shaped his worldview. 16:16 – Perspective…