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.
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
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”)