Forged & Unbroken

By Joshua BurchickHealth & Fitness Education Self-Improvement Fitness

Forged & Unbroken episodes

November 17, 2025IER 040 - Entanglement Hazards
In today's episode we discuss entanglement hazards during in-extremis environments: tools, gear, tactics, etc.
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16 min
November 10, 2025IER 039 - Rescue Options for Roof Maydays
Rescue Options for Roof Maydays
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17 min
November 03, 2025058 - Steve Schulz on Challenging Fires & Crew Continuity
Schulz has over 20 years in the fire service, beginning his journey with the volunteer service in Southern Maryland. He currently services as a Lieutenant on Howard County Fire & Rescue's Special Operations Tower 10. He has been a part of many FEMA deployments throughout the Nation and served as a principal officer on the Union Executive Board.
On today's episode, we discuss his origins in the fire service and unpack two challenging fires, one where he helped rescue trapped two civilians during an apartment fire and a near-miss during a partial house collapse during a single family house fire.
We discuss the effects of losing his shift mate, Lt. Nathan Flynn (LODD 07/23/2018). We round out the conversation discussing leadership, shift dynamics, and taking care of your people and the profession.
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Daily Workouts
Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkceHEiAIjA
1 hr 45 min
October 27, 2025IER 038 - Vertical Hoisting Rescue Options
Rescue Options for Below Grade or High Point Anchors.
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15 min
October 20, 2025057 - Dr. Daniel Higuera on Firefighter Wellness
In today's episode, we discuss Dr. Higuera's background, VO2 max, Body Fat percentages, sleep, CVD, testosterone, stimulants, and so much more, and how they all affect the physical and mental health of the fire service.
Dr Daniel Higuera is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working with firefighters and police officers. Skilled in integrating wearable technology within health and wellness programs to help optimize performance and mitigate injury. A PhD with research focused on exploring the applicability of wearable technology for first responders. Strong community and social services professional with a Masters's Degree focused in Exercise Physiology from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
He can be found on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.danielhiguera/?hl=en
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Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U
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Misc Research, Reading, and Listening.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkceHEiAIjA
1 hr 23 min
October 13, 2025IER 037 - Rescue Options for Stairs
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Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkceHEiAIjA
12 min
October 06, 2025056 - Dr. Kim Meidenbauer on Heat Stress & Decision-Making
On today's episode, I have the awesome opportunity to speak with Dr. Kim Meidenbauer, professor at Washington State University. We discuss her research on heat stress and how it affects decision-making and aggressive behavior, the physiology of what is happening inside the body during exposure to hot environments, as well as the research on how immersion in nature can heal. The parallels to the fire service are many and can change the way we approach our training and operations for service and readiness. Her research and bio can be found here:
https://psychology.wsu.edu/faculty/wsu-profile/k.meidenbauer/
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Daily Workouts
Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U
Early Access to F&U Podcast
Early Access to In-Extremis Readiness Podcast
Weekly Mobility Videos for Injury Prevention and Rehab
Misc Research, Reading, and Listening.

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46 min
September 29, 2025IER 036 - Drags & Carries for Egress
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12 min
September 22, 2025055 - Jack Dunlavey - On Death, Healing, & Service
Jack Dunlavey is unapologetically Irish, served as an ambulance aide in Bethesda Chevy-Chase in his youth, worked as an Engineer for the Navy for 31 years, and was a chaplain in the John Hopkins Hospital System for 34 years. He has survived multiple near-death episodes throughout his life and in this powerful episode we unpack near-death experiences, healing, service, and living a life authentically true to yourself. He is an incredible friend and mentor.
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Daily Workouts
Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U
Early Access to F&U Podcast
Early Access to In-Extremis Readiness Podcast
Weekly Mobility Videos for Injury Prevention and Rehab
Misc Research, Reading, and Listening.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkceHEiAIjA
1 hr 29 min
September 15, 2025IER 035 - Falls Into Basements
General Strategy and Tactics, Tips & Tricks for some of the issues faced during falls into basements.
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Daily Workouts
Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkceHEiAIjA
21 min