Episode 12: Mikey Smith (Part 1)
The Pipemen sit down with Mikey Smith from FDNY Engine 48 to talk engine company culture, mentorship, and the traditions that shape good firemen. Mikey shares what it’s like working in a house with such a strong history—including being part of the same company where the late Andy Fredericks once worked and left a lasting legacy on engine company operations.
Mikey takes us inside the culture of Engine 48 and talks about the firefighters and officers who invested in him along the way. From mentorship and guidance to expectations and accountability, he shares how the people around him helped shape the fireman he is today—and why passing that knowledge on to the next generation remains such an important part of the fire service.
This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.
