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Jeff Mathes - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023

In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant Jeff Mathes of the Metro Nashville Police Department—one of the first officers on the scene at The Covenant School on March 27, 2023. Jeff walks us through the sights, sounds, and split-second decisions of that day. He speaks candidly about what it means to be a leader in a crisis—and healing through accepting that there was nothing he could have changed about his actions that day to save lives.

Jeff opens up about returning home that day to his family and the moment he heard a clip of the fire alarm on the radio the next morning that triggered a mental break.

Awarded the Medal of Valor and recognized in the Oval Office, Jeff reflects on why the relationships formed through this tragedy mean more than any honor, and the personal truth he’s had to embrace: “You can’t live your life based on this event that was one day of your life.”

Notes:

5:58: How Jeff got into law enforcement/degree at Harding University

42:47: "I need to be able to do the job that I expect my people to do."

45:35: Understanding the gravity of the situation and that his actions will be scrutinized or recognized

1:15:29: Jeff's mindset on the way to the school and preparing himself

1:21:12: The rest of Jeff's day and returning home

1:24:24 The following day having a mental break because a radio ad started with a fire alarm sound

1:29:25: Pushing through mental trauma by accepting that he did his job and couldn't have changed the other outcomes

1:35:10: Jeff awarded the Medal of Valor by President Biden at the White House

1:39:30: "What interests me is the relationships I've formed from this event and the community I serve, not the awards or papers for my desk."

1:40:35: Jeff's advice for others that have gone through similar incidents

Preparing for Modern Threats: Insights from a Green Beret, Adam McIntyre :: Ep 45 Tips Tactics and Tools

In this episode, Brink and Tom are joined by Adam McIntyre, a Retired U.S. Army Green Beret, for an eye-opening discussion on the critical role of mindset and preparation in today’s increasingly unpredictable world. Together, they explore essential safety and security practices to keep in mind wherever you go, while Adam shares unique insights into the mindset of volatile foreign adversaries and the threats they pose to the United States.

(1:00) Guest Adam McIntyre, Defend Systems—retired U.S. Army Green Beret with 20 years of service, 15 years in special operations, 14 combat deployments.

(3:35) Is societal volatility getting worse? Tom and Adam weigh in. 


(4:56) Adam’s perspective on the inevitable harm foreign adversaries may bring to the U.S.


(7:34) Terrorists are looking for opportunities to make as much damage as possible.

(13:25) Practical steps to improve your safety and preparedness.


(17:50) Adam suggests we must accept the reality of those who plan harm.


(21:50) Your training goes with you wherever you go.


(23:40) Things anyone can do to improve personal security. You don’t have to be an “Adam” Green Beret.


(24:50) Tom’s take: cameras are useless without proper placement and physical security.


(28:55) Even if you’re not a gun person, you should have a solid plan in place to delay harm or hide from it.

Breakdown of the Uvalde Shooting and Solutions for the Future

In this special episode, we break down the Uvalde shooting and discuss future effective mitigation strategies to protect our schools. 

 

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Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

 

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Home Security Mega Tips :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast Ep 9

Camera systems, doorbell cams, alarm monitoring...sure they’re good to have AFTER something happens in or to your home.

What about IF you’re home while something’s happening?

Brink and Tom break down some critical mega tips when it comes to lining up your home’s first line of defense. 

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Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

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www.defendsystems.com

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com