After a short break, Oak and Steel is back.

In this episode, Michael and Matt catch up on everything that’s happened behind the scenes — including Matt’s promotion to Battalion Chief in the fire service and what that new role means for life on shift and beyond.

They talk about the realities of leadership, transitioning from doing the work to directing the work, and how careers evolve over time.

Meanwhile, back at the shop, the projects keep stacking up. From building coffee packaging machines to new equipment in the shop and ideas for future builds, there’s plenty going on.

They also dive into balancing side businesses, shop life, and the constant juggle of wearing too many hats when you're running a small operation.

It’s a laid-back episode full of shop talk, career updates, and a look at what’s next for both the firehouse and the shop.