Captain Jared Vermeulen has been featured on national fire service and leadership podcasts discussing modern company officer development, culture, mentorship, resilience, and building legacy in the fire service.
Below is a collection of interviews and featured appearances.
🎙 Featured Interviews
The Firehouse Yak
Episode: Foundations for The Modern Fire Officer
Date: February 2026
A conversation on leadership foundations, modern challenges facing company officers, and building durable influence inside today’s fire service.
🔗 https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/podcast/55357614/the-firehouse-yak-jared-vermeulen-foundations-for-the-modern-fire-officer
Project Command
Episode: Developing the Modern Fire Officer
Date: January 2026
An in-depth discussion on mentorship, responsibility at the company level, and the mindset required to lead effectively.
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-vermeulen-developing-the-modern-fire-officer/id1846384691
The Sean Trace Show
Episode: Be Prepared To Be Punched In The Face
Date: January 2026
On resilience, leadership pressure, and the realities of stepping into responsibility.
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-trace-show/id1589662521
Tip of the Spear Leadership Podcast
Episode #73: The Modern Fire Officer
Date: April 2025
Breaking down leadership development, ownership, and cultural standards inside fire departments.
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-the-modern-fire-officer-with-jared-vermeulen-fl/id1663962292
Unbranded Leadership
Episode: Captain Jared Vermeulen
Date: January 2025
Discussion on building leaders from the inside out and modeling professional standards.
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4U2bKkyWsFncbyVgqQ3au2
Heat of Command – Forged in Fire Led with Purpose
Episode: The Essence of Fire Service Leadership
Date: September 2024
A leadership-centered conversation on influence, responsibility, and long-term impact.
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/40t88EA1iItxMownJ4AmKb
Beneath The Helmet
Episode: How to Make Future-Ready Fire Officers
Date: August 2024
Exploring the skills required to prepare the next generation of company officers.
🔗 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/arjuna-george/episodes/How-to-Make-Future-Ready-Fire-Officers-The-Key-Leadership-Skill-e2netp0
National Fire Radio – Frontline Mindset
Episode 15: The Modern Fire Officer
Date: July 2024
A discussion on discipline, expectations, and raising professional standards.
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frontline-mindset-episode-15-the-modern-fire-officer/id1400617190
Responder Resilience (ResponderTV)
Season 4, Episode 42: The Modern Fire Officer
Discussion on resilience, mental health, and modern leadership culture.
🔗 https://www.respondertv.com/videos/jared-vermeulen-the-modern-fire-officer-s4-e42/
Behind The Shield Podcast
Episode 826: Jared Vermeulen
Date: September 2023
An in-depth conversation covering career progression, leadership philosophy, and service culture.
🔗 https://www.jamesgeering.com/behind-the-shield-podcast/2023/9/24/jared-vermeulen-episode-826
Firefighter Success Podcast
Episode 072: Jared Vermeulen
Date: February 2023
Leadership growth, ownership, and preparing for promotion.
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-vermeulen-072/id1542534516
Jump Seat Leadership / Firehouse Leadership Podcast
Season 2, Episode 8: Captain Jared Vermeulen
Date: April 2023
On stepping into leadership and building strong company culture.
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-e8-captain-jared-vermeulen-the-modern-fire-officer/id1648753346
3 Point Firefighter Podcast
Season 3, Episodes 24 & 25: The Modern Fire Officer (Part 1 & 2)
Date: April 2023
A two-part series focused on leadership development and professional standards.
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e25-jared-vermeulen-on-his-book-the-modern-fire/id1535480994
The Original Firefighter Podcast
Episode 50: Are We Ready for the Next Hurricane Katrina?
Date: September 2025
Leadership preparedness and large-scale operational readiness.
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RazhVn6bEV33LQ4W8zaef?si=yOc5ODY-RZeUrZSMRnhDQg