FYREBX founder Sean Henry tells the incredible story of how getting bored in retirement led him to invent a revolutionary piece of firefighting hardware in his barn. Discover the FYREBX, a multi-tool attachment that turns any compact track loader into a dozer, a 500-gallon water cannon, and a hydro-seeder, and learn how his grassroots strategy of letting firefighters discover its value on their own terms is driving its rapid adoption.

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In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The FYREBX Innovation: How this patented attachment combines a dozer blade and water tank for incredible stability and effectiveness.

• The "Street Cred" Strategy: Why Sean sold to loggers first, letting CAL FIRE and other agencies discover the product organically.

• Real-World Success: Stories from the field where the FYREBX did the work of multiple engines and saved a dozen homes.

• Feedback-Driven Design: How a suggestion from a CAL FIRE veteran led to the "Hyder Pump," an innovation for rapid refilling.

• The Machine as the Monitor: Why a nimble track loader can be more efficient with water than a traditional engine with long hose lays.

• The Future is Remote: How FYREBX is partnering with tech companies to create remotely operated and even autonomous firefighting machines.

• From Pools to Pulaskis: How Sean's background as a high-end designer and artist informed his engineering process.