A story of Relentless Pursuit shared by a Great Human Being. Matty Johnson shares his journey of self-destruction to recovery, detailing his experience with alcoholism, depression, and nearly dying, fighting with the spirit of a warrior, never giving up. I want to thank Matty for sharing his journey and acknowledge the impact he has had by being able to share it with many within our profession.#youarenotalone #nevergiveup #mattysjourney

We welcome veteran firefighter and educator Ric Jorge to the show to discuss the study and practice of stress inoculation, physiology of the brain, and family stability within the fire service. Ric also coauthored Developing Firefighter Resiliency with David Gillespie and Bob Carpenter, discussing how to achieve success by better understanding how firefighters learn their craft. Developing Firefighter Resiliency is available for purchase through Fire Engineering Books. Click on the link below to purchase your copy. https://fireengineeringbooks.com/developing-firefighter-resiliency/

A Gathering of Brothers on this Episode, as Nick Peppard, Jacob Johnson, Andy Starnes, and myself host Chief Jason Corthell of the Cypress Creek Fire Department and Founder of Iron Clad Wellness in Texas to the Show. Listen in as Jason shares the story of how he became a proponent and advocate for First Responder Mental, Spiritual, and Physical Health. Jason is a Powerful Man who shares a Testimony that is Impactful to All Who Serve, reminding us all that we are Our Brothers and Sisters Keepers and that It's Ok, Not to Be Ok. If You or Someone You Know needs Help, Say Something! Help is Available!To Learn More about Jason's Organization Iron Clad Wellness, go to: Ironcladwellness.com

We Welcome a Good Friend, Brother, and Mentor, Captain Scott Chappell, to the show, taking a walk down memory lane, sharing where it all began and where we are now, both 28 and 22 years later. An Accomplished Officer, Instructor, and Member of the Florida Smoke Diver Cadre, Scott shares his Personal Growth, Values, Lessons Learned, and the Moral Compass that has guided him throughout his 28 years of Service as a Florida Firefighter. Join us for some Fellowship and Reflection in this Phenomenal Episode. 

We welcome Brother Jim Moss, author of Firefighter Success and Host of the Firefighter Success Podcast, to the show. I can’t thank Jim enough for sharing his work and devotion to helping firefighters rise to achieve their goals in fitness and professional growth. You can purchase Firefighter Success or listen to Jim's Podcast by clicking on the link below! https://www.firefightersuccessbook.com/

We welcome our Brother and Mentor, Chief Jacob Johnson, to the Show! An influential mentor in our profession, Chief Johnson is most famously known for his slogan " Do Your Damn Job." I first met Chief earlier this year when he joined us on Episode 27, where he opened up on the importance of reflection and imparting a level of humility and passion related to mentoring the future of our profession. As we lovingly say, "We're going to Church," this episode is one for the books! Be sure to check him out on Facebook and at the many conferences coming up this year! There is no doubt our Brother will be back on to Preach the Gospel of Mentoring down the road! 

Brother Herb Tyler of National Rescue Consultants and the Train to Live Podcast joins us and shares perspectives on success, training, and the importance of praising your crews. For more information on NRC's courses, including USAR, Advanced Survival School, and Man vs. Machine, go to:https://nationalrescueconsultants.com/ Follow the Train to Live Podcast on YouTube and Facebook. @NATIONALRESCUECONSULTANTS

We Welcome Brother Ron Givens, making his Podcast Debut, to discuss Training and Leadership aspects, with a bit of Pride and Ownership added. Ron is a veteran firefighter, educator, and officer here in Florida with a passion for training and mentoring that I had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand earlier this year. Be sure to follow SUAT (Shut up and Train) on Facebook and Instagram. You can also check out his website for more information on SUAT and the many classes he teaches at: https://www.suatfire.com

We welcome Brother Bassel Ibrahim to the show, chatting about his life in the fire service and his work as both a company officer and educator in our profession. A Veteran Firefighter of 17 Years, Bassel serves as a Lieutenant with the Orlando Fire Department. Bassel is an accomplished firefighter who is a Certified Florida Smoke Diver and Cadre Member. He is also one of the most Passionate Educators on the topic of RIT operations, teaching one of the most popular classes at the Orlando Fire Conference, "One Bad Day." Listen in as Bassel shares his experiences, both good and bad, and shares why we, as fire service leaders, need to continue to strive for excellence and consistently demonstrate humility and appreciation for our craft.

Three Podcasts Join Forces to Create The Can Man-Make Due-Build Your Culture Podcast. In this special Crossover Episode, Nick, Sean, Pablo, Anthony, and I hold table talk about the state of the modern-day fire service, both the good and the bad. The Show will be available on all three platforms for fans to enjoy! Make Due: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1506163 https://www.facebook.com/makeduepodcast Build Your Culture: https://www.facebook.com/BuildYourCulture/