The 24/48
A typical first responder shift is 24 hours on, and 48 hours off. This opens the door for many first responders to run businesses in their off time. We're here to explore first responder-owned businesses, interview owners about how they did it, and share their success with the first responder community and beyond.
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We’re looking for authentic voices from the first responder community who are crushing it both on and off the job.
Whether you scaled a company, launched a product, built passive income, or just figured out how to make the 24/48 schedule work in your favor, your story could inspire thousands of brothers and sisters doing the same grind.
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The 24/48
Latest Episodes
Mission-Driven Tech: Andy Bozzo of Tablet Command
Andy Bozzo, co-founder of Tablet Command, shares his journey from firefighter to tech entrepreneur. Tablet Command is a software company that provides incident management, response notification, and situational awareness tools for public safety...
Grilling, Griddles, and Grit: Brian Kelly of East Coast Kelly’s
Brian Kelly has been a firefighter for over 20 years. When COVID-19 hit and he found himself with more downtime, he discovered a new passion: sharing his love of food and cooking over social media. What started as a hobby making cooking videos ...
“Arts and Crafts” paid his mortgage: Russell Davis of West Broad Apparel
Russell had been working as a firefighter for over 13 years when the idea for his business was sparked. It all started when his captain gifted the crew some hose koozies.Connect with West Broad Apparel:
Unlocking Opportunities: Trevor Williams of the Williams Key
Trevor Williams has lived an extraordinary life. Born in Virginia to missionary parents, his family moved to Africa when he was just 4years old. Living in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), Williams experienced the dangers of civil u...
From Fire Service to Radio Service: Lee and Jessica Jones of 10-8 Technology
Lee Jones has firefighting in his blood. Growing up, he immersed himself in the local volunteer fire department where his father served. He got his EMT certification and went through the fire academy while still in high school. At age 18, Jones...