FIT TO FIGHT FIRE by FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

06.07.2024

Joshua Dukes - PRIORITIZE PAIN

In episode 30, I talk with Joshua Dukes about several seasons of adversity that he weathered with his faith in the Lord. Joshua shares the challenges faced when his 19-month-old son Trucker Dukes was diagnosed with cancer and how Trucker...

05.20.2024

Josh Burchick - FORGED & UNBROKEN

This is an incredibly powerful episode where Josh talks about his crew's performance during an RIT/RIC activation for the late Nathan Flynn. Josh shares how years of mental and physical training came together for his crew so they could do...

04.08.2024

Stratton West - TRAGEDY TESTS FAITH

Episode 28 Tragedy Tests Faith On December 14, Stratton had to say his final goodbyes to his daughter Kingsley. Stratton and his three children were involved in a head-on car accident on his way to a fire department Christmas party, resulting...

02.08.2024

Chris Snow - SELF DESTRUCTION INTO GOD'S CONSTRUCTION

Chris Snow - SELF DESTRUCTION INTO GOD'S CONSTRUCTION Chris shares how his reckless life led him to prison, addiction, and affliction. We talk about living as a follower of Christ in the firehouse, giving our pain purpose, and locking arms with...

12.29.2023

Scott Vadakin - SHOTS FIRED

In Episode 26, I talk to Scott Vadkin about losing a child and how his faith gave him hope during life's darkest season. It is a story of heartbreak, devastation, and divine intervention. For only $5 a month, the cost...

12.23.2023

Jeremy Sanders - STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS

In Episode 25 Ric Jorge and I talk to Jeremy Sanders about a difficult season of life he endured and how he found strength in his weakness. Jeremy shares how his faith helped him continue to move forward and how...

12.13.2023

Marcos Orozco - BACKSEAT SUCCESS

In Episode 24, I talk to Marcos Orozco about starting over at a new fire department, how fitness positions you for opportunities beyond the fireground, overcoming alcoholism, and how being a career backseat firefighter is a successful career. For only...

10.24.2023

Marc Maikoski - BE HERE NOW

Ric Jorge and I talked to Marc about the pain he has carried over his career and how helping others has been the greatest way for him to give his pain purpose and share the power of Jesus in his...

10.07.2023

Robert Wynne - TURN TO ME

Robert Wynne shares an inspiring comeback story. He talks about being abandoned by his father, his drug addiction, stabbed seven times in prison, and how his relationship with God brought him to the fire service. For only $5 a month,...

09.29.2023

Robbie Townsend - RESILIENT

Robbie talks about his challenges with mental health and how his faith was the foundation of his way back to peace. He also shares how the GSD program provided him with the training ground to build the resilience necessary to...

09.28.2023

Can I take CBD? - RESPOND WELLNESS

Why do we believe in CBD? We talk about how CBD positively impacted our lives, leading us to create Respond Wellness and begin the mission of helping our brothers and sisters with some of the challenges we face as firefighters. Head on...

09.19.2023

Ric Jorge - GOD FIRST

Ric Jorge had a difficult season of life that led him to God. From doing and dealing drugs to losing close friends, Ric was a rough man with dark plans. It's a journey that started dark and has brought abundant...

08.25.2023

David Rhodes - GSD LEADERSHIP

On Episode 18, I had the opportunity to talk to Fire Engineering Editor-in-Chief David Rhodes. We spoke about t-shirt management seven years later, how the Georgia Smoke Diver leadership model would serve the fire service well, and what the Georgia...

07.19.2023

Brian Abbott - STAND UP

I talked to Brian Abbott about his attempted suicide and how an accumulation of calls, fire department culture, and his demons led to a decision to end it all, and the words "Stand Up" put him on a path of...

07.18.2023

Jeff Rothmeier - JOY IN THE PAIN

Jeff talks about his desire to honor God in all he does and how faith guided him through a season of adversity to find joy in the pain. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee,...

07.07.2023

Rick Swales - AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

I talk to Rick about his journey into the fire service, his faith, the Georgia Smoke Diver Program, and how age is just a number. We dive into the importance of fitness, mindset, and consistent training and how trust is built...

06.14.2023

Dear Out-Of-Shape Firefighter

Dear out-of-shape firefighter, I'm writing to you as your conscience, hoping we could reconnect you to why you were here or maybe even connect you for first time. Too many have ignored your current physical state. Some have even supported...

06.02.2023

James Geering - BEHIND THE SHIELD

James Geering is the host of the Behind The Shield Podcast, and over the years and on more than 700 episodes, he has spoken with subject matter experts in the areas of sleep deprivation, mental health, shift work, fitness, and...

05.03.2023

Anthony Gillan - INJURY CHALLENGES IDENTITY

Tony talks about his recent injury and how that challenged his identity as a firefighter and strengthened his faith, as well as how important it is to have brothers in your life who will encourage and lift you up. For...

04.22.2023

Don Sapp: Life with Jesus and his "It's Nothing But Work" Mentality.

This is a great conversation with Don Sapp. He talks about his "nothing but work" mentality and how that led him through his career. However, the greatest thing that ever happened to Don was finding a relationship with Jesus, because...

04.12.2023

VITAMINS FOR THE MIND 2 with Corley Moore

Corley will be contributing to the Vitamins For The Mind series, and in his first one, he talks about learning, one of The 9L's, from his book, The 9L's. You can purchase a copy of The 9L's on Amazon! For only...

04.10.2023

Jim Moss - HONORING GOD

Jim Moss is the author of Firefighter Functional Fitness and Firefighter Success and hosts the podcast Firefighter Success. In Episode 11, we talk to Jim about leaning into God's word and will for our lives when it comes to making...

04.07.2023

Jay Bonnifield - DIGGING DEEPER INTO FAITH

Jay talks about how his anger was getting in the way of his marriage and how digging deeper into his faith helped him as a husband, father, and firefighter. Jay shares how being broken leads to a deeper level of...

04.01.2023

Zach King - SEASONS OF FAITH

Zach King shares his faith journey and how different seasons of life have shaped his faith to where it is today. Zach talks about how he had questioned religion in the past and how he sees his faith today. For...

03.27.2023

Cayla Harper: Influence for Jesus, Hard Work, and Overcoming Hardships

This conversation with Cayla Harper was REFRESHING. She has an incredible testimony and a purpose to encourage and influence others by being who Christ created her to be. One of the most important things for Cayla is being genuine and...

03.20.2023

Chad Belger - RECOVERY RX

Chad Belger shares how he was in a season of life where he was going to end it all and was saved by the power of God to become a light in the darkness for others. "Shame dies when we tell...

03.20.2023

VITAMINS FOR THE MIND 1

The next time someone asks you what it takes to be a firefighter, be honest. Instead of talking about certifications and classes, tell them what it really takes to do this job right. Tell them the truth. It takes a commitment that...

03.17.2023

Josh Chase - REDEMPTION THROUGH GRACE

Josh Chase talks about being broken in spirit and how his faith led him to fight for his family. This is an incredible story about redemption through grace and how God is always good, no matter how bad things may...

03.12.2023

Griffin Coiner: The Prayer of a Mustached Fireman.

Blake talks with Griffin Coiner, the creator of 'Stache Salt Men's Grooming products. Griffin has unique story and a career in the fire service that didn't go quite like he thought it would. His story is a true display of...

03.11.2023

Bassel Ibrahim - Matt Magee - Logan Broberg

Bassel, Matt, and Logan share their wisdom on completing a Smoke Diver Program and how the Smoke Diver Program has made them better firefighters and men. We talk about training, mindset, nutrition, and how you must do the work to...

03.03.2023

John Spera - AURORA THEATER SHOOTING

Lessons learned on 07/20/2012 For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded...

02.22.2023

Roger Sparks, Author of Warriors Creed

I had a great conversation with Roger Sparks, author of Warriors Creed. We talked about mindset, training, post-traumatic growth, and giving our pain purpose. Roger thinks and lives on a deep level, and I am excited to share this episode...

01.04.2023

Refined by Trial with Cody Trestrail

After five years of tracking him down, I finally got Cody Trestrail to come on and talk about Faith, Family, and Fire! We talk about living by principles and having the courage to stick to your core values during adversity,...