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 light, with Jesus being the leader of his life.

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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 Smoke Diver program provides firefighters beyond the job. 

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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 healing and resilience through his faith in Jesus.

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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.

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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 through shared suffering.

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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 and strengthened your excuses.
I know this may not be a comfortable conversation for you, but the responsibility in front of all of us is more important than your own personal feelings.

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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 many more topics that affect the health and wellness of firefighters. In this episode, we talk about shift work, the best work schedule for firefighters, mental health, toxic leadership, fitness, and much more.

You will want to listen to our conversation if you want to improve any of the areas mentioned in your fire department.

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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.

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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 it changed him and the way he saw the value in others. From life in the fire service, to divorce, and Jesus Changing his life, Don talks about it all. He does a fantastic job at being transparent and using his mistakes to help others see the truth.

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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!

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