Captain, Podcaster, Author
Josh Chase is a fire Lieutenant with Norfolk Fire Rescue, and is a 18 year veteran of the fire service. He has a passion for leadership and strengthening firefighters to lead at every level.
He has authored multiple books, with his most recognized book being, Jump Seat Leadership: The guide to informal leadership in the fire service. In his most recent book, Engage The Enemy: Fight for Your Purpose, Josh specifically writes to men who are struggling with fighting for purpose.
Aside from the fire service, his leadership abilities were developed and tested while he served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. Josh served as a crew chief and door gunner for Black Hawk helicopters in western Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his military career he was awarded multiple medals for his service, to include the Army air medal for going above and beyond during aerial combat operations.
Josh is the husband of an awesome wife, and a father to three amazing kids. Through his military service, fire service career, and life experiences, he hopes to strengthen, encourage and empower others to discover and live out their purpose.
Overcoming Adversity: Firefighter Josh Chase's Inspirational Journey. From the military to family tragedy to firefighting. This script combines two powerful narratives from 'Beneath the Helmet' that explore the life of Josh C...