Capt. Lovato,

I just want to thank you for writing your book. It really opened my eyes as to how I view this job. As a firefighter/paramedic, I felt like I’ve always been very proficient on both sides of the aisle. But one day listening to the podcast, and having been reading the book, it hit me- what am I doing here? I come to the station, I work and do my job to the best of my ability, but I’m not leaving anything- I’m keeping to myself. So I really started to look into what I can do to leave a better legacy. Sure I still have 25+ years (hopefully), but better to start sooner than later. That’s how I came across your book, and podcast.

Fast forward a few months, and I finished 2nd on my Lt. Test, hurt only by the fact that the #1 guy had more seniority. Both of our chiefs have approached me to shake my hand and tell me how much of a change for the better they’ve seen, and how they have been impressed with my vast improvement on the test from last time.

I finished I had the tools and knowledge, but your book and videos/podcast have really helped to motivate me to be better, and leave that for our younger guys. Thank you, and keep up the great work Capt.!

Recognitions & Awards

Firefighter of the Year

Paramedic of the Year

Unit Citations