August 11, 2026
In this episode of In The Box, Durham (NC) Battalion Chief Richard Ray joins Joe and Will to talk about recruitment, training, leadership, and why being a professional firefighter has nothing to do with whether you collect a paycheck. Chief Ray shares lessons from both perspectives and challenges departments to think differently about how they bring in and develop the next generation. Watch the full episode for a conversation worth hearing no matter what kind of department you serve.
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