This week, the crew is back at the kitchen table – and while Brian is away, Matt, Doug, and Unkie dive deep into what firemen talk about inside the engine, from banter to serious pre-call game plans.

We kick things off with a little parlay talk (Doug’s gambling, not the French kind), some seasoning chat (support UnkieSeasoning.com!), and housekeeping. But the real heat comes when we get into what happens when the tones drop.

In This Episode:

• 🚒 What firefighters really talk about in the engine

• 🧠 The importance of planning en route and reviewing game plans

• 🧯 First five minutes: why they matter more than anything

• 🔥 Doug’s recent structure fire run – what went right, how the setup worked, and lessons learned

• 🤝 Why experience builds trust – and how the phrase “Go to work” sets the tone

• 💪 Train more, think ahead, work smoother

• 😂 Mailbag (aka Snail Mail) brings in some killer food tips and Spotify love

• ✈️ A surprising detour into aerodynamics, whiskey rankings, and a little Payne Stewart nostalgia

• 🎧 Shout-outs to Rhett, Becky, and the FD Collectors Club

This is one of those episodes that blends laughs with legit insight. Whether you're on your first shift or your last year, this one will hit home.

🎙️ Quote of the Week:
“Our job’s not that hard… but the first five minutes of every call are everything.” – Matt

📌 Subscribe, comment, and tell Becky she’s slacking!
🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.

#TheCoolFiremanPodcast #Episode120 #FireEngineTalk #FirefighterTraining #GoToWork #FirstFiveMinutes #UnkieSeasoning #FDCollectorsClub #FireServiceCulture #KitchenTableTalk #MomentOfSilence