The Cool Fireman Podcast
By Matt, Brian, Adam, Doug, and Freddy
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The Cool Fireman Podcast brings you into the world of firefighting with hosts Matt, Doug, Unkie, Brian, and Freddy. We tackle topics that matter most to firefighters—career growth, safety, mental health, and the everyday challenges on and off the job. Featuring real talk, expert guests, and a bit of humor, this is where the fire service connects, learns, and shares stories. Whether you're a firefighter or simply interested in the life of one, join us for conversations that are as informative as they are engaging.
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Learning From Loss: A Firefighter's Legacy & Lessons From a LODD
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Promoting Too Soon? Experience vs. Leadership in the Fire Service
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Oct 19, 2026 |
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Life Beyond the Firehouse | Family, Identity & Finding Purpose Outside the Job
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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What Chiefs SAY vs. What Firefighters HEAR 😂 | Firehouse Translation Guide
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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Why Do We LOVE Being Firefighters? | The Crew, The Calls & The Greatest Job in the World
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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Does the Fire Service Have an EGO Problem? | Firefighter Leadership & Accountability
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Sep 21, 2026 |
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Rethinking Firefighter Training Gear with Ryan Conley from Carna Bunker Gear
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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Recruitment vs. Retention: Are We Fixing the Wrong Problem?
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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The Perfect Fire Station: Bunk Rooms, Bathrooms, Kitchens & Firehouse Culture
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Would You Become a Firefighter Again? | 20 Years Later
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Unlimited Fire Department Budget: What Are You Buying First? | LIVE from SAFRE
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Firehouse Morale vs. Money: What Actually Makes a Great Department?
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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The Firefighter Schedule Debate: Is 24/72 the Future of the Fire Service?
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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NFPA Wants Firefighters to Go Home Safe... So Why Does Everyone Hate It?
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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The Truth About Firehouse Culture | Let's Play "Finish the Sentence"
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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What's the BIGGEST Waste of Money in the Fire Service?
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Firefighter Hobbies: Why You NEED a Life Outside the Firehouse
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Firefighters Are Addicted to Service... But Who Takes Care of You?
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Social Media Fails in the Fire Service | Pride, Privacy & Professionalism
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Who Sacrifices More: Firefighters or Their Families? | True or False
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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🔥 Firefighters Rank the HOTTEST Fire Service Takes (Some Got NUCLEAR!)
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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“Would You Rather” and It Gets OUT OF CONTROL 🚒😂
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Firefighter-Owned Energy Drink? ⚡ Building Finergy Fuel While Raising a Family
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May 25, 2026 |
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Firefighter Sleep Problems? The Truth About CBD, Recovery & Mental Health with Jon from Rescue 1 CBD
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May 18, 2026 |
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Firefighter Mental Health, Trauma & Relationships with Erin Jane Wellness Coaching
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May 11, 2026 |
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Firehouse Family: Taking Care of Our Own When It Matters Most
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May 04, 2026 |
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Inside FDIC 2026: The Fire Service Super Bowl 🔥
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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True or False Pt. 2: Safety, Culture, and the Next Generation of Firefighters
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Old School vs New School Firefighters | True or False Firehouse Debates 🔥
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Unwritten Firehouse Rules Every Rookie Needs to Know | Firefighter Podcast
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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How to Become a Firefighter | What It Really Takes to Get Hired
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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FDIC Experience: How Conferences Transform Firefighter Culture & Performance
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Why Firefighter Unions Matter | Pay, Staffing, Safety & Your Future
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Firefighter Burnout: The Stress Nobody Talks About
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Fire Department Training: Balancing EMS and Fire Response
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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How Volunteer Fire Departments Can Win on Social Media: Trust → Support → Recruitment (K-Bill)
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Honor Guard in the Fire Service: Professionalism, Tradition, and Doing It Right
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Firefighter Mental Health Awareness — The Power of the Pause w/ Greg Rudiger
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Firefighter Cancer Support Network: Training, Prevention, and Peer Support with Scott Jennie
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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#143 Upstaffing for Chaos: Snow/Ice, Hurricanes, Wildfires & EOC/FEMA Reimbursement Basics
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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#142 Fire Service Promotions: Should You Move Up the Ranks or Stay a Firefighter? | Leadership, Trust & Transparency
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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#141 Firehouse Nutrition & Fitness: Whole Foods, Better Sleep, and Sustainable Progress
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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#140 ICS Isn’t Optional: How Fire Departments Run Command + What3Words
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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#139 New Year, New Word: Faith, Family, Fire
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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#138 Christmas in the Fire Service: Station Traditions, Gift Giving, and Connection
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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#137 Firefighter Mental Health Stepping Up Stepping Out with Adam McCoy | The Hardest Fire is Behind Your Front Door
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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#136 AI in the Fire Service: Ethics, Documentation, and Firehouse Chaos
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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#135 Holiday Routines, Chitlins Calls & Firehouse Christmas Routines
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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#134 Gravy, Gratitude & Gobble Sandwiches | Thanksgiving Special
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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#133 Quinn, aka The Little Firefighter Talks Fire Family, Pranks & Passion for the Job
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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#132 Why Veterans Make Great Firefighters + Lateral Transfers & Firehouse Trust
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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#131 Pigskin Appetizer Draft & Real Talk for New Recruits
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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#130 Mentorship in the Fire Service + Halloween Shenanigans
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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#129 Mentorship in the Fire Service — Are We Failing the Next Generation?
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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#128 Firehouse Responsibility Beyond Emergencies | Community Impact & Leadership
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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#127 Firefighter Turned Pitmaster: Ben Hooper’s BBQ & Leadership Journey
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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#126 Legacy, Leadership & Fire Truck Shortages | Firefighter Talk
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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#125 Inside Firefighter Station Bids, Post-Shift Culture & Listener Mail
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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#124 National Fire Truck Shortage & Brian’s New Role as Genie
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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#123 Use It or Lose It: Auto Extrication, EMS Chaos & Firehouse Training
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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#122 Code 3 Driving Philosophy, Armchair Quarterbacking & Firehouse Culture
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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#121 SAFRE 2025 Recap + New Snail Mail Segment & Leadership Talk
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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#120 Inside the Fire Engine: First Five Minutes, Training, and Trust
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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#119 Firefighter Cooking: Brisket, Pork Butt & Firehouse Favorites
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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#118 Live from SAFRE with Keynote Speaker Sam Massa of FireTech
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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#117 What It Really Means to Be a Fireman | Service, Purpose & Earning the Title
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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#116 Firehouse Pride, Station Projects & the Return of the Trades
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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#115 Inside the Firehouse: Why the Kitchen Table Solves Every Problem
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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#114 Texas Flood Disaster, Firefighter Ambush, 4th of July Staffing Plans
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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#113 Doug’s Nip Slip, Louisiana Vibes, and Hydration Truth Bombs
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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#112 Faithful, Accountable, Teachable — The Legacy of Chief Darick Fisher
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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#111 Fire vs. Police: Who Handles Traffic at Car Wrecks?
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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#110 Honoring Jay Lyons – Firefighter, TikTok Creator & One of the Cool Firemen
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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#109 True Story: The West Pharma Explosion and the Fire Chief Who Led the Response
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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#108 Big Coins, Bigger Opinions
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May 30, 2025 |
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#107 Check-In Time: Passion, Balance, and the B.S. That Burns It Out
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May 23, 2025 |
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#106 The Fire Life: Sippy Cups and Shift Change
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May 16, 2025 |
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#105 Budget Cuts & Cowboy Hats
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May 09, 2025 |
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#104 East Coast Lincoln & the Candle Crusade
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May 02, 2025 |
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#103 Back in the Box (ft. Burn Box Tom) 🔥📦
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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#102 Fed Fire, Dirty Rice, and Giveaway Dice!
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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#101 Live(ish) from Indy: FDIC Recap, Burn Box Shenanigans & Brotherhood Moments
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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#100 A Look Back and a Big Thank You
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Special Episode – The Ultimate Fire Conference Experience
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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#99 ADHD in the Fire Service w/ Stephanie White
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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#98 BEBOP YOUR BOOGER BOX ft. Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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#97 Work-Life Balance in the Fire Service
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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#96 Popcorn Machines, Policy, and Professionalism—Oh My!
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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#95 EV Fires: Let It Burn or Fight It? 🔥⚡
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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#94 Did You Decon? A Firefighter’s Guide to Staying Clean with Tonya Herbert
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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#93 This is My Seat
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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#92 Handy Hooked on Innovation: Firefighting Smarts with Nathan Helten
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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#91 Kenny Mitchell – Beyond "Rest Easy"
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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#90 The Salty Paramedic: Memes, Mental Health, and Limp Hoses
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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#89 Safety, Situational Awareness, and Staying Ready
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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#88 New Year, New Word, New Years Resolution!
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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#87 Financial Freedom for Firefighters with Chris Temple from Civic Federal Credit Union
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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#86 The Christmas Special 🎄🎙️
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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#85 EMS Deployment—How Departments Do It Differently
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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#84 The Challenges of Change in the Fire Service
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Special Episode: Supporting Firefighter-Owned Businesses with West Broad Apparel
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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#83 Conversations at the Kitchen Table
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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#82 Every Good Rookie Shall… 🚒👊
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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#81 Leather Helmets – Tradition or Practicality? 🪖🔥
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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#80 Mastering Resource Allocation and Fire Pre-Plans 🚒📝
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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#79 Why Are Fire Engines Red?
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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#78 Live with the Leland Fire Chief on Firefighter Death Benefits
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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#77 Responding to Hurricane Helene 🌪️🚒
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Special Episode: Community Risk Reduction with Maria Bostian 🚒💡
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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#76 The Path to Promotion 🚒💼
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Special Episode: Catching Up with Nick Hammond! 🚒🎙️
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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#75 Building Resilience with Greg Rudiger from RAD Consulting
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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#74 Wildland Fire Deployments
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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#73 Fire Tech and SAFRE Expo with Sam Massa
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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#72 New Platform, Same Mission: Responding to Active Shooter Scenarios
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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#71 Innovating Firefighter Tools with Billy from JobTown Tools
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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#70 The Art of Dispatching Fires
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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#69 Passion and Purpose with Jay Lyons
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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#68 Public Perception and Social Media
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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#67 Hilarious Calls and Heroic Moments
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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#66 Embracing Tradition and Change in the Fire Service
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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#65 All About Initial Attack
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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#64 Celebrating Success and Brotherhood
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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#63 Addressing Critical Issues in the Fire Service
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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#62 Catching Up with Freddy
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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#61: The Journey to Becoming a Firefighter
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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#60 Who Would You Want to Switch With YOU!? Part II
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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#59 If You Could Switch A Position For A Day!
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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#58 Would you Rather? #Hilarious
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May 31, 2024 |
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#57 Leveraging Social Media in the Fire Department
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May 24, 2024 |
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#56 Embracing Technology in the Fire Service
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May 17, 2024 |
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#55: Questioning Authority As A Fireman & Mastering Vehicle Extrication
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May 10, 2024 |
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#54 Megan Lautz Brings the Heat!
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May 03, 2024 |
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#53: Don't ruin the scene. Fire invesitgator nightmares!
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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#52 The Heart of Volunteer Fire Departments & Virtual Fill The Boot Event Coming Soon
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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#51 2024 #MLB favorites and American Red Cross Chat
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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#50 Reflecting Flames & Future Sparks
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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#49 Let's Talk Specialty #Units and Dougs Transfer To The #Truck
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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#48 Unkie's Milestone and Entrepreneurial Wisdom
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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#47 Virgina #FireConference and #Captain Matt Back Pedals
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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#46 Firefighting in the Big Apple with Tom from Burn Box
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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#44 East Coast Kelly's "Family, Faith, and Food"
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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#45 First Day Fire Captain and Swiftys
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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#43 #NFL Playoff time!
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 42 Social Media Battle!
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 41 Merry Christmas!
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 40 Fire Academy or Paramedic School First?
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 39 Turkeys, Rappers, and Doug's Shed
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 38 The Gang Catches Up
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 37 Unkie and Matt Catch-Up
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 36 Don't have a #HeartAttack
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 35 Remembering 9/11
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 34 You got hose?
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 33 SCBAs, Doug's She-Shed, and Quack Quacks
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 32 Raising #Fire Kids
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 31 Debbie's Episode! Fur Friends and Chain Of Command
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 30 Dear Chiefs Cross-Over Podcast
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 29 Staple and Union Dues
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 28 Taking A 1 Week Break
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 27 Podcast Update
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 26 Miguel Baez
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 25 LEADERSHIP with Retired Chief Frank Viscuso
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 24 Sean Duffy Build Your Culture
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 23 Russell Davis Westbroad Apparel
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 22 Are you Mandatory'd or Forced?
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 21 Jillian Crane First Responders Children's Foundation
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 20 The Williams Key; Forcible Entry
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May 26, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 19 Social Media Policies
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May 19, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 18 What's Your Day Off Look Like?
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May 12, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast:Episode 17 Traditional Firehouse Humor?
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May 05, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 16 Taylor's Tins! Tin Of The Month
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 15 Mental Health with Lieutenant Kenny Mitchell
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 14 What Tools Do You Carry?
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 13 LEADERSHIP; What's it to you?
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 12 Bunk Room Etiquette
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 11 Firefighter Commonalities and Things We Didn't Expect In The Fire Service
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 10 Promotions In The Fire Service
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 9 Legislation Affects The Fire Service
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 8 The Big Bad Mental Health Awareness
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 7 Cancer Sucks!
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 6 Know Your First In!
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 5 Stay Healthy! Eat Right and PT!
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 4 No Farting At The Dinner Table
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 3
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 2
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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The Cool Fireman Podcast: Episode 1
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Jan 16, 2023 |