People Ep. 10: Chad Caton – From Seabee to Firefighter to Veteran Advocate

Hosted by Alpha Warrior, this episode of People features Navy Seabee, firefighter, and veteran advocate Chad Caton in an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation. Chad shares raw stories from his childhood on a farm, where his father instilled toughness and resilience, to his decision to join the Navy and become a Seabee, embracing the grit and chaos of that brotherhood. He dives into life as a firefighter, describing the adrenaline rush of facing down flames, the bond with his crew, and the rivalry with cops that’s as funny as it is real. Beyond the uniforms, Chad opens up about loss, leadership, and why advocating for veterans is his life’s mission. With brutal honesty, wild humor, and heartfelt reflections, this episode captures the humanity behind the headlines and the fire that drives one of the veteran community’s loudest voices.