0:00 – 1:04 | Introduction & Guest Welcome

Introduction to Chief Corley Moore, his background, and work with Firehouse Vigilance.

1:05 – 3:37 | Wheel of Stupid Questions

Corley reveals his nerdy side, including his love for sci-fi, D&D, and 80s fantasy trivia.

3:38 – 10:48 | Corley’s Firefighting Origin Story

From marrying young and raising three kids by 23 to joining the fire service by chance, Corley shares how he found his calling.

10:49 – 18:28 | Early Career & Moore FD Culture

What the Moore FD was like in the late ‘90s, from frat-house vibes to a lack of training, and the slow shift toward professionalism.

18:29 – 25:49 | The Culture Shift & Value of Training

Corley recounts the challenges and triumphs in shifting from complacency to a culture of excellence—and how training became the cornerstone.

25:50 – 33:03 | Leadership Journey & Writing Process

Corley discusses his passion for leadership, the origins of his “Nine L’s,” and how laying tile taught him to write books.

33:04 – 37:11 | First Fire & Lessons Learned

Corley recalls his first real fire, the adrenaline, the mistakes, and the lessons about preparedness and training.

37:12 – 44:00 | Promotions, Growth, and Self-Assessment

Reflections on career transitions—from firefighter to driver, to company officer, and eventually to BC—plus what skills matter at each step.

44:01 – 59:28 | Leadership Standards & Culture Creation

Deep dive into setting expectations, accountability, and servant leadership—plus the challenge of promoting healthy firehouse culture.

59:29 – End | Staying Engaged, Building Impact, and Final Reflections

How high-performing leaders stay motivated, the role of conferences, and why expectations at the top determine performance at the bottom.