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In this episode, Matt and Brian dive deep into some of the challenges (and hilarious moments) happening both in and out of the firehouse. From Matt’s code 3 siren strategy to Brian’s communication fatigue, this one’s got a little bit of everything: loud opinions, soft wisdom, and yes... more Snail Mail.
🔥 Highlights Include:
🚨 Driving Code 3: Matt shares his take on how and why sirens should be used—air horns included
🧠 Leadership, Followership & Informal Influence – What role do you play in the firehouse?
📲 Comment Culture & Keyboard Commanders – A look at how feedback lands in the fire service, both online and in person
📬 Snail Mail Returns! Featuring real listener responses, debates on informal leadership, stew showdowns, and a surprise shoutout
💬 Communication in an “over-communicated world” — why tone matters more than ever
🧠 “Don’t criticize the fire you didn’t fight.” – A real convo on armchair quarterbacking & healthy critique
Frank Viscuso - https://www.tiktok.com/@frank_viscuso/video/7542851995170868494?lang=en
🧂 Food talk! Unki Seasoning + Blackstone pasta gets a highlight
👕 Burn Box shoutout + FD Collectors Club faves
💛 Moment of Silence for responders injured or lost in the line of duty
💡 Key Themes:
🚒 Don’t confuse noise for leadership – real influence starts with humility
🧠 Effective communication is a skill—and a responsibility in the firehouse
🎧 Social media isn’t always the kitchen table—but it can be
🙌 Be present, be positive, and bring the energy—especially if you're new to the job
🎧 Now Streaming on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Amazon
💬 Got thoughts or questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a message for Snail Mail – we might read yours next!
#TheCoolFiremanPodcast #Episode122 #SnailMailReturns #FireServiceLeadership #Code3Driving #KitchenTableTalk #WellSaid #AirHornDebate #FirefighterCommunication #BurnBoxLove #UnkiSeasoning #MomentOfSilence #BrotherhoodStrong
By Matt, Brian, Adam, and Doug4.4
2525 ratings
In this episode, Matt and Brian dive deep into some of the challenges (and hilarious moments) happening both in and out of the firehouse. From Matt’s code 3 siren strategy to Brian’s communication fatigue, this one’s got a little bit of everything: loud opinions, soft wisdom, and yes... more Snail Mail.
🔥 Highlights Include:
🚨 Driving Code 3: Matt shares his take on how and why sirens should be used—air horns included
🧠 Leadership, Followership & Informal Influence – What role do you play in the firehouse?
📲 Comment Culture & Keyboard Commanders – A look at how feedback lands in the fire service, both online and in person
📬 Snail Mail Returns! Featuring real listener responses, debates on informal leadership, stew showdowns, and a surprise shoutout
💬 Communication in an “over-communicated world” — why tone matters more than ever
🧠 “Don’t criticize the fire you didn’t fight.” – A real convo on armchair quarterbacking & healthy critique
Frank Viscuso - https://www.tiktok.com/@frank_viscuso/video/7542851995170868494?lang=en
🧂 Food talk! Unki Seasoning + Blackstone pasta gets a highlight
👕 Burn Box shoutout + FD Collectors Club faves
💛 Moment of Silence for responders injured or lost in the line of duty
💡 Key Themes:
🚒 Don’t confuse noise for leadership – real influence starts with humility
🧠 Effective communication is a skill—and a responsibility in the firehouse
🎧 Social media isn’t always the kitchen table—but it can be
🙌 Be present, be positive, and bring the energy—especially if you're new to the job
🎧 Now Streaming on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Amazon
💬 Got thoughts or questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a message for Snail Mail – we might read yours next!
#TheCoolFiremanPodcast #Episode122 #SnailMailReturns #FireServiceLeadership #Code3Driving #KitchenTableTalk #WellSaid #AirHornDebate #FirefighterCommunication #BurnBoxLove #UnkiSeasoning #MomentOfSilence #BrotherhoodStrong

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