Join me for Car Chronicles.
Is there ever a good time to break the rules? No, I'm not talking about going rogue, but going against the basic rules of the fire service & fire suppression. I think there is. Let's dig in.
**Don't take any episode - ESPECIALLY THIS ONE - out of context. What's best for your department needs to be discussed between you, your officers, and your department.**
Are you like me - where when you take long drives to conferences or other destinations, your brain just... runs? You find yourself on a topic, can't stop thinking about it, get completely fired up, and want to talk to someone right then? Yeah - it happens to me a lot. So, I introduce you to Car Chronicles. The audio isn't the best, but the content is straight from my heart. No notes - just solid stream of consciousness and a look into how my brain works & processes topics.
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As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
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Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
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Bill Grossnicklaus is back as he amends a statement he made in the previous episode. Here at the Couplings Fire Podcast, we value transparency and honesty - so we are happy to bring this update to you by Bill himself. As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with. Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know! Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Join me for Car Chronicles.
This episode, we're getting into Saying No. Do we stretch ourselves too thin that we leave ourselves ragged and in no shape to give anyone our best? I have some thoughts. Let's dig in.
Are you like me - where when you take long drives to conferences or other destinations, your brain just... runs? You find yourself on a topic, can't stop thinking about it, get completely fired up, and want to talk to someone right then? Yeah - it happens to me a lot. So, I introduce you to Car Chronicles. The audio isn't the best, but the content is straight from my heart. No notes - just solid stream of consciousness and a look into how my brain works & processes topics.
________________________________________________
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
It's time for another Fireflix & Chill.
Let's get into a TV show this time: Tacoma F.D.
Join us every month or two (or whenever we want to chill) for a new installment on this series where we will pick a fire movie/show, watch it, and record our reactions & opinions to share with you all. Do you agree with what we think? Is there something we should have discussed, but didn't? What's the next show we should watch? Let us know!
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As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Pessimism is a common thread in the first responder industry - and sometimes I get so sick of it! We have the privilege to do this job, so let's act like it.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Part 2 with Kyle Straight!
This episode, we get into all things F.O.O.L.S. (Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society). What are they about, is there a chapter near you, how do you join, and even more questions will be asked and answered. Be ready for plenty of rabbit trails - Kyle and I just can't help ourselves!
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Today, I dig out an interview I recorded last summer that sadly never ended up getting published. Well, it's about time.
Kyle Straight joins me to talk shop on fire life and go into some of our favorite conferences we've attended. We end the episode with a great segment of Family Firefighter Survival - going over so much, including how *not* to get divorced while going to paramedic school.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
It's been a minute....
I've been gone a while and much longer than I would have ever thought, but God's been doing work in the trenches that required my full attention. Come with me on a journey through my version of Faith, Family, Fire and why I'm coming back to the podcast world.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Ready to chase those pesky rabbits? I have the perfect guest to take us on this journey: David Pruitt. Such a great talk - we had to break it into 2 episodes!
Some topics here in part 2: NFPA 1403, Does it scare you enough to train?, Disorientation & Discomfort, Fire history dive, The condition determines your position, Learn your partner's search language, How to show fire to your students, Know your niche, Comparing house to victim to suspects, Making conversations the norm, - and we end it all out with another fantastic, deep segment of Family Firefighter Survival.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Ready to chase those pesky rabbits? I have the perfect guest to take us on this journey: David Pruitt. Such a great talk - we had to break it into 2 episodes!
Some topics here in part 1: How David got into the fire service, purposeful training, Vetting information, Fire WANTS to consume you, Completion is what matters, The fire service is hard to get into but easy to stay, How we value our firefighters, Find the moments of truth, Laying your heart on the line, Call volume vs call quality, Making every call a fire call, and more.
Part 2 with David will be coming next week!
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
This week, Kathy Edwards & Tracy McCart join me to talk all about a little idea they had that turned into a widespread community of spouses helping spouses: Fire Wife Life. The fire life can be hard to navigate at times, and whether you are a spouse or firefighter tuning in, there are tons of nuggets to grab out of this episode to apply to your relationship. Let's dig in.
Connect with Fire Wife Life at www.firewifelife.org.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
I'm in a place where I know I need to recommit to things: from the podcast to my family, church to the fire department. Getting back into the swing of things when you've been away for so long can be daunting. Sometimes all it takes are small steps every day to get back to where you were. Let's dig in.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Join me for an experiment. Before I gave birth to my son, I was curious about how hard or easy it would be to put family first when it came to the fire service: conferences to fire calls to job opportunities, and everything in between. Would my priorities flip like a switch due to hormones? Would I have the most agonizing FOMO or guilt? I wanted answers. So, I sat down and recorded my thoughts 1 week before my due date - and then I recorded the 2nd half 8 weeks after. This episode gets real, deep, and emotional. I find thoughts I didn't know I had and take on struggles I didn't know I'd face - all in real time. Firefighters: If you want a chance to open up about why family first is hard, this episode is for you. Spouses: If you want to know why your firefighters have a hard time saying no to fire things, listen in. It's sure to be eye opening.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
You know the saying: "If you do a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Yep - it's another one of those episodes - I have a different take on this common phrase. I say: If you do a job you love, you'll work HARDER than you ever have in your life. With that love comes drive, frustration, fulfillment, and strain. Let's dig in.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Let's get deep. Have you ever felt an overwhelming, neverending, reckless love? The kind of love that chases you down to bring you back home - no matter how far you've stepped off the path? The fire service is top notch at going to great lengths to save Mrs. Smith, but what about our own? What about the firefighter who everyone has already written off? You know who I mean: the firefighter always causing problems, making all the wrong choices, and on their way out the door. They deserve someone to go the extra mile for them - and they deserve that someone to be you. Let's dig in.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Getting back into regular episodes, this week I talk with Nick Magoteaux with Brothers Helping Brothers.
We have SO MANY good discussions around his experience in a police explorer program, working dispatch, firefighting, the Brothers Helping Brothers mission, and the upcoming Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference held in Exotic Beavercreek, Ohio every October. We end the episode with our staple segment, Family Firefighter Survival - this time digging into Nick's new adventure of becoming a dad.
Brothers Helping Brothers: www.brothershelpingbrothers.org
Conference information:https://events.brothershelpingbrothers.org/ffhw2023/
Get ready for an inside look at an extremely cool, effective, and useful tool in the fire service: The Williams Key. Trevor and I get into his testing journey for the fire service, the tools he is creating to help firefighting operations, and - as always - Family Firefighter Survival.
See the Williams Key for yourself here:www.williamskey.com
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!www.FlameDecon.com
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Happy Revenge of the 5th, everybody! Yep - that's right - I had to take advantage of all the Star Wars references with my podcast returning to its' regularly scheduled weekly episodes.
Join me this week as I go over a little of how motherhood is going, some struggles adjusting to this new life, and a look at where the podcast is headed.
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Yep, you read the title right - I'm starting my maternity leave from the podcast early. I've been absent for a little while, due to some complications with the pregnancy. Everything's fine, but family comes first here, so that means taking a break from the "extras" of life and going to enjoy the last couple weeks of pregnancy & snuggling my newborn when he arrives. Don't worry - I'll be back with NEW weekly episodes again starting May 5th!
As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
Have a topic or question you want me to cover? Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!
Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com
For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com
Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com
Find me on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg