January 10, 2025

#89 Safety, Situational Awareness, and Staying Ready

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30 minutes

The Cool Fireman Podcast is back with Episode 89, and this one’s all about safety, accountability, and keeping your crew out of harm’s way. 🚒🔥

In this episode, Brian, Matt, Freddy, Doug, and Unkie tackle a wide range of topics, including:

Brian’s question: Are we more distracted in the apparatus than ever before? How does technology help—or hinder—our safety on the road?

Freddy’s story: A high-pressure response to a school fire highlights the challenges of understaffing and multitasking for officer-in-charge.

Doug’s mustache wisdom: It’s not just about the ‘stache—Doug shares thoughts on MDT placement, pre-planning, and training rookies on situational awareness.

Unkie’s safety checklist: The importance of securing equipment, closing compartments, and wearing seatbelts to prevent injuries in case of accidents.

Matt’s PSA: The importance of "driving with due regard" and the consequences of reckless driving in an emergency.

🛑 Call to Action:
What is your department doing to prioritize safety in the apparatus? Share your tips, tools, or experiences in the comments. Let’s continue the conversation and learn from each other.

🎙️ As always, special thanks to our sponsors:

Unkie’s Seasoning – Add some spice to your firehouse meals.

http://www.unkiesseasoning.com

The Burn Box – Gear, patches, and collectibles for firefighters.

http://www.theburnbox.com

🔥 Listen now and join us as we break down what it takes to stay safe, effective, and ready for anything in the fire service.

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The Cool Fireman Podcast

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January 10, 2025

#89 Safety, Situational Awareness, and Staying Ready

Listen Later

30 minutes

The Cool Fireman Podcast is back with Episode 89, and this one’s all about safety, accountability, and keeping your crew out of harm’s way. 🚒🔥

In this episode, Brian, Matt, Freddy, Doug, and Unkie tackle a wide range of topics, including:

Brian’s question: Are we more distracted in the apparatus than ever before? How does technology help—or hinder—our safety on the road?

Freddy’s story: A high-pressure response to a school fire highlights the challenges of understaffing and multitasking for officer-in-charge.

Doug’s mustache wisdom: It’s not just about the ‘stache—Doug shares thoughts on MDT placement, pre-planning, and training rookies on situational awareness.

Unkie’s safety checklist: The importance of securing equipment, closing compartments, and wearing seatbelts to prevent injuries in case of accidents.

Matt’s PSA: The importance of "driving with due regard" and the consequences of reckless driving in an emergency.

🛑 Call to Action:
What is your department doing to prioritize safety in the apparatus? Share your tips, tools, or experiences in the comments. Let’s continue the conversation and learn from each other.

🎙️ As always, special thanks to our sponsors:

Unkie’s Seasoning – Add some spice to your firehouse meals.

http://www.unkiesseasoning.com

The Burn Box – Gear, patches, and collectibles for firefighters.

http://www.theburnbox.com

🔥 Listen now and join us as we break down what it takes to stay safe, effective, and ready for anything in the fire service.

Visit

Email: [email protected]

TheCoolFireman.com for merchandise and more

Instagram: @thecoolfireman

Tiktok: @thecoolfireman

YouTube: @thecoolfireman

#FirefighterLife #Firefighting #Bravehearts #FirstResponders #FireDepartment #FirefighterFitness #podcast #firefighter #podcasts #podcasting #firefighters #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #firewife #homelife #RescueOps #FireSafety #HeroicFirefighters #Smokejumpers #ParamedicLife #EmergencyResponse #Firehouse #WildlandFirefighter #FireTraining #HazardousMaterials #FirefighterGear #FireTruck #EngineCompany #LadderCompany #FireChief

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