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We are Max and Leah, a father and daughter duo, here to illuminate the intense world of firefighting. We are pulling back the curtain and giving you thirty-one years of first hand experience, which includes, fire station life, griping perspectives, and the untold stories of a firefighter. Riding Big Red is not for the faint of heart. We unveil many gruesome, graphic, and heart-wrenching calls that most people never get to hear about. We shine light on the true realities of the courageous and heroic men and women that ride Big Red.

Leah & Max


    • Sep 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Riding Big Red

    Ep. 61 - 5 Fire Trucks, 1 Chief, & a Helicopter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 34:33


    We're back! In this episode we're going to find out why Max is one surgery away from becoming AI, talking about what you can expect this season, and then taking you on a call that involved multiple firetrucks, a less than helpful chief, and a helicopter.

    Ep. 60 - "Where's the child at?!" with Guest Firefighters Chris & Brian

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 58:27


    It's our Season 3 Finale and in this episode, we are joined by two guest firefighters who are going to share an extremely difficult call that they experienced together.

    Ep. 59 - Don't Mess with Police K9s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:48


    In this episode we are reflecting on this Season of Riding Big Red, playing Reverse 911 or Not, and then we're going on a few calls involving police K9s. Also, at the end of this episode we will be spending some time preparing you for our intense Season 3 finale.

    Ep. 58 - Jaws of Life...and a Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 36:47


    In this episode we're talking about some hilarious videos we saw on TikTok, discussing car accidents and the jaws of life, then we're going on a call involving multiple people injured and a horrific fatality.

    Ep. 57 - Shot Nine Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 34:52


    In this episode we are playing “What would you do?”,  discussing how firefighters deal with bad guys on the job, and then we're going on a call where a murder suspect was shot nine times.

    Ep. 56 - Stairwell Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 34:32


     Content and trigger warning. In this episode, we will be talking about suicide. If this content is too difficult to listen too, we understand and hope you join us next week. If you or somebody you know has been affected by suicide you can visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org for more information and support.

    Ep. 55 - HAZMAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 35:51


    In this episode we're playing 911 or Not, discussing HAZMAT training, and then we're going on two HAZMAT calls involving a suspicious white powder and an ammonia spill. 

    Ep. 54 - Clown Car Over the Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 30:06


    In this episode we're talking about some funny neighborhood 911 calls, Max is going to take us on a horrific car accident we witnessed on vacation, and then we're going to find out how a Corvette got torn in half.

    Ep. 53 - Nightclub Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 36:01


    In this episode we're playing Reverse 911 or Not, my dad is going on a rant about something, and then he's taking us on a three-alarm fire at a nightclub.

    Ep. 52 - 1,500lb Fly Swatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 30:18


    In this episode we're discussing technical rescue, going on a call involving a giant fly swatter, and then we'll hear a story about when cops need assistance from their fellow emergency comrades. 

    Ep. 51 - Electric Cheese Grader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 30:54


    In this episode we're talking about the relationship firefighters have with schools, how they get involved, and then we're going on a call involving a sixteen-year-old and an electric cheese grader.

    Ep. 50 - A Wheelchair vs A Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 37:08


    In this episode we're talking about the relationship fire departments have with businesses and then we'll find out why you should always proceed with caution when crossing in a crosswalk.

    Ep. 49 - O Christmas Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 26:34


    In this episode we're talking about what Christmas is like at the fire station and then we'll find out why you shouldn't move your burning Christmas tree.

    Ep. 48 - Death of a Firefighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 37:29


    In this episode we're playing Reverse 911 or NOT, talking about the different relationship's firefighters develop on the job, and then Max is taking us on a tragic call involving a firefighter.

    Ep. 47 - Teeth, Bones, & Brain Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 35:39


    In this episode we're playing Reverse 911 or NOT, talking about how Max dealt with different types of people on the job, and then we're going on a call involving teeth, bones, and brain matter.

    Ep. 46 - Infant Crushed in a Car Accident

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 38:14


    In this episode we're talking about department layoffs and shortages, discussing how firefighters handle calls involving kids, and then we're going to find out why it's never a good idea to ride with a kid on your lap.

    Ep. 45 - Who did the truck roll over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 28:31


    In this episode we're talking about how the holiday season can affect 911 calls, we're going on a call involving a roll over, and then we're discussing the importance of seatbelts, in case you needed reminding.

    Ep. 44 - Not Just A Gas Leak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 39:35


    In this episode we're playing 911 or NOT, discussing the importance of following protocol, and then we're taking you on a call involving an ignited gas leak that caused some serious injuries.

    Ep. 43 - A Bloody Encounter: 48 Hours of Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 33:08


    In this episode we're bringing back everyone's favorite game, 911 or Not, talking about what types of exposures firefighters have to worry about in the medical world, and then we're going to find out what else could go wrong at the dentist's office.

    Ep. 42 - "No I didn't" is also code for "Yes I did"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 30:52


    In this episode, we will be talking about substance abuse and how it relates to the types of calls firefighters go on. If this content is too difficult to listen too, we understand and hope you join us next week. If you or somebody you know has been affected by substance abuse you can visit samhsa.gov for more information and support.

    Ep. 41 - Is that rice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 31:54


    We're back for Season 3! In this episode we are talking about what to expect this season, giving some insight into the season finale already, and then taking you on a surprising call that might make you squirm... hint, it's not rice.

    Bonus Episode - Max's Season 2 Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 35:10


    In this bonus episode you'll get to hear a compilation of Max's three favorite calls from Season 2. It incudes just the calls and a bit of commentary; the perfect combination. 

    Bonus Episode - Leah's Season 2 Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 20:50


    In this episode you'll get to hear a compilation of Leah's three favorite calls from Season 2. It incudes just the calls and a bit of commentary; the perfect combination to be entertained. Enjoy!

    Bonus Episode - Max's Season 1 Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 43:20


    In this bonus episode you'll get to hear a compilation of Max's three favorite calls from Season 1. It incudes just the calls and a bit of commentary; the perfect combination. You'll also hear a special message at the end, from Max, concerning a tragedy that occurred with local firefighters.

    Bonus Episode - Leah's Season 1 Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 28:23


    As promised, in this episode you'll get to hear a compilation of Leah's three favorite calls from Season 1. It incudes just the calls and a bit of commentary; the perfect combination to be entertained. Enjoy!

    Ep. 40 - Fatal Judgment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 44:25


    Prepare yourself for this unforgettable ride! It's our Season 2 finale and we are playing 911 or NOT, reflecting on this season, and then Max is taking us on a gut-wrenching call.

    Ep. 39 - Blown Up in a Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 35:08


    In this episode, Max and his partner get blown up in a shed fire. Let's find out if they make it out alive!

    Ep. 38 - Swift Water Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 33:39


    In this episode we will be talking about the dangers of water (like canyons, rivers, and washes), I'm sharing a story about a hike that turned into a tragedy, and then we're going on a swift water rescue call that will give you chills.

    Ep. 37 - Truck beds don't have seatbelts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 32:52


    In this episode we are playing “What would you do?”, talking about fire department improvements, and then we are going on a call involving a truck and people that used to be in the bed of that truck.

    Ep. 36 - Don't Die with 1,000 Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 30:06


    In this episode we will be playing 911 or Not, talking about how pets can affect a 911 call, and then we'll find out why you should never die with pets at home.

    Ep. 35 - We have a floater!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 36:57


    In this episode we will be playing “Define that Medical Term”, talking about firefighters (you know cause they are people too), and then we're going on a call to a live floater.

    Ep. 34 - Death by Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 35:44


    Content and Trigger Warning: In this episode we talk about mental health, the stigma surrounding it, and then we go on some pretty graphic calls involving suicide. 

    Ep. 33 - Not all car accidents are created equal.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 36:57


    In this episode we’re playing a new game, talking about BIG Red, and then we’re going on a call where a seemingly minor car accident turned into a life-or-death situation.

    Ep. 32 - Let go of my finger!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 33:37


    In this episode we are playing “What Would You do?”, discussing what it’s like for firefighters in public, and then we’ll find out why someone wouldn’t let go of a cops finger.

    Bonus Episode: Police Officers & Firefighters with Guest Officer James

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 38:14


    In this episode we are joined by Police Officer James, we're having a candid conversation about Police Officers and Firefighters, then he takes us on a traffic stop that could have ended very badly. Oh, and he tells us a couple of funny stories that will have you rolling.

    Ep. 31 - House Fire: Hazards of a Hoarders Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 37:34


    In this episode we are joined by another guest, we’re playing another round of 911 or NOT, then we’re going on a call that involves a fire at a hoarders house.

    Ep. 30 - Dentist Visit Gone Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 35:08


    In this episode we’ll find out what went horribly wrong at the dentist’s office.  

    Ep. 29 - What's that coming through the ceiling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 36:33


    In this episode we have a special guest joining us, then we’re going to talk about when firefighters do more than what’s expected of them, and then we’ll find out what’s coming through the ceiling.

    Ep. 28 - HELP, the doctor needs 911!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 32:27


    In this episode we’re talking about times Max has screwed up on the job, why there isn't a lot of room for error as a firefighter, and then we’ll find out why the doctor called 911.

    Ep. 27 - Road Rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 30:57


    Road Rage is a dangerous behavior and can cost someone a life... or part of their face. Also, find out why CPR should only be performed when necessary. 

    Ep. 26 - A Shed Fire with a Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 41:42


    In this episode we’re learning more about fire training and safety and then Max is taking us on a call to fully involved shed fire, but they end up finding a disturbing surprise. 

    Ep. 25 - Dude, where's the car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 30:53


    In this episode we are playing a game called 911 or NOT, talking a little bit about car accident training, and then Max is taking us on a call where the emergency location isn’t obvious. 

    Ep. 24 - Dispatcher's & Drownings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 35:56


    In this episode we are going to find out how important the communication is with 911 dispatchers and firefighters, then we are going on a tough call involving a drowning.

    Ep. 23 - Heavy Lifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 31:19


    Warning, in this episode we discuss a sensitive topic and then we are going on a call where patient’s weight played a major role in their emergency.

    Ep. 22 - Bada$$, but not bulletproof.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 32:13


    In this episode, we are answering a listener’s question about leadership and then gear up because we’re taking you on a call where a shootout erupts in the middle of firefighters and medics trying to save a life.

    Ep. 21 - 100mph to a DEAD Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 35:09


    The Riding Big Red Podcast is back for Season 2! In this episode we are sharing details of the new season, talking about the dangers of speeding, and of course taking you on a gruesome call to kick off our first episode.

    Ep. 20 - A Bronco, Three Girls, & A Thousands Spectators

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 43:38


    It’s our Season Finale! In this episode we will be reflecting on the amazing ride that has been Season 1. We are also bringing you a few surprises, bloopers, and then we are taking you on one more call. Gear up because this one will be a ride you’ll never forget.

    Ep. 19 - Chased & Hit by a Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 35:53


    It's our second to last episode and in this one we have on a special guest that can give us the dirt on my dad because... it's my mom! Then Max tells us about a call where onlookers didn't want the victim to be saved.

    Ep. 18 - Don't Bother He's Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 33:16


    In this episode we’re going to find out about the rivalry between firefighters and police officers and also, why police officers don’t make good doctors. Then we’ll hear about a call involving a steak, yes, I said steak.

    Ep. 17 - Surprise Delivery to the Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 34:33


    In this episode we’ll hear about the time Max and his crew received two different deliveries to the station… and we’re not talking about cookies from a kind citizen. Something about a body and a bag of fingers.

    Bonus Episode: Guest Firefighter, Captain Chris Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 56:25


    We’re back for another bonus episode! My dad and I had the honor of speaking with Captain Chris Fields. We got to speak with Chris a little bit about the Oklahoma city bombing and the iconic image seen around the world that he was featured in, but we really focused on, his 31 year career, where it all started, the old school way of doing things, mental health and so much more. Of course, we had to end on a few stories that will make you laugh. Enjoy!

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