The Firefighter’s Guide to Business With Adam McFadden

SUMMARY

Adam McFadden, a Canadian firefighter, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, is the founder of Firehouse Training — one of the country’s leading fire service and workplace safety training companies. With a background in both real estate investing and sales, Adam brings a rare combination of first-responder grit and business acumen to the table. His work has helped thousands of aspiring and active firefighters upskill and adapt to modern-day hazards such as electric vehicle fires and high-rise incidents.

In this episode, Adam dives deep into his journey — from growing up with an entrepreneurial role model, to investing in real estate in his early twenties, and ultimately building a business that educates and empowers others. He shares how discipline, consistency, and a mindset shift helped him juggle a demanding job while scaling a successful business. Listeners will get practical advice on time management, leveraging adversity, and why the ability to "put out fires" mentally and emotionally is just as crucial in business as it is on the field.

CHAPTERS

02:06 - Meet Adam McFadden: Firefighter & Entrepreneur

04:18 - Why Firefighters Need Continuous Learning

06:07 - From Sales to Fire Safety: The Career Path

08:15 - Discipline After the Shift: The Real Hustle

10:10 - Delegating to Scale: Growing After the Pandemic

12:18 - Student Landlord at 21: Real Estate Beginnings

14:00 - Firefighter Mindset for Business Problems

16:45 - Investing Mistakes That Built Resilience

19:12 - Why Most People Never Start

21:40 - The Legacy You Leave Behind

GUEST DETAILS

Name: Adam McFadden

Business: Firehouse Training

Website: https://www.firehousetraining.ca

Instagram: @firehousetraining

LinkedIn: Adam McFadden

Books: Available via Firehouse Training or Amazon (search “Adam McFadden”)