Hello everyone,

There is an incredible physical, mental, and emotional toll that the fire service is placed under while we are responding to emergency incidents - simply put - human performance. It takes a massive amount of preparedness to ensure we are capable and ready to respond to these incidents. However, we can do everything right on this job, and things can still go bad - the fireground is indifferent to our capabilities. So, I’m excited to announce another arm of Forged and Unbroken Fire, In-Extremis Readiness. In-extremis translates to “ in an extremely difficult situation; at the point of death.” It’s at this point where all of our training, fitness, mental preparation, and experience will culminate and validate what we have done to prepare, or leave us wondering “what if.”

This project will be a wide paint-brush stroke. In bite-sized chunks, we’ll explore the physiological stressors that our minds and bodies are going through, what is required of the fire service profession to overcome these situations, training, tactics, and so much more.

If you would like early access to this content, you can find the link on instagram or search Forged & Unbroken Fire under the Patreon platform. There, you’ll have access to daily workouts, a weekly growth mindset podcast, weekly mobility videos for injury prevention or rehabilitation, the F&U Podcast, the In-Extremis Readiness Podcast, and more. Membership is $6 per month, and at the end of each quarter ⅓ of all profits are donated to a public safety charity or cause and there is a random drawing for a giveback to an F&U member.

Special thanks to the F&U community. Through your support, we have given well over $1,000 to charities, non-profits, causes, and giveback to members. BOLO for the end of June for the next donation - and one lucky F&U member will be getting some personal rescue equipment. Look forward to it, and thank you for joining me on this journey.

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