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Tyler Andrade delivers and amazing and inspiring interview about Hard Work and Humility as he completed his First Fire Season as a member of a Wildland Fire Crew.

As a highly motivated Entrepreneur and Athlete, Tyler shares his unique perspective and experience of going way outside of his comfort zone and joining a Wildland Firefighting Crew.

 Tyler shares how he prepared himself mentally and physically and what is working for him as he gets used to the crew life.

You can find Tyler at ...   
Absolute Flex Appeal

You can follow Tyler on Instagram
@conquering_tyler

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

Are you preparing for the next step in your career?

I discovered Fire Captain Mark McCurdy as I was looking for helpful resources during my recent promotional process.

ON THIS SHOW; 
You'll get help and insights on these topics and more;

• The promotional Mindset
• Experience or Education
• How to find a mentor
• Getting Hired vs Getting Promoted

For the last 4 years Captain McCurdy has been developing and building a program that prepares personnel for the duties and responsibilities of promoting to the rank of Fire Captain.

This year that program has become  “The Fire Officer Project” Podcast and course. 

Fire Captain Mark McCurdy works as a Fire Captain in Los Angeles County California, for the past 16 years. 

5 years prior he worked at La Habra Fire Department.

His fire service background is very diverse;
Firefighter Paramedic for 14 years
Engineer for 2 years
Fire Captain for the last 5 years.

Links and resources from Mark McCurdy;
🎙 Podcast - The Fire Officer Project
👉 Instagram - @thefireofficerproject

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

🏔  This show is an insightful and open conversation all about sharing The Great Outdoors with others.
Guest Steve Billings is a husband and father with a passion for enjoying and sharing the great outdoors.

Steve shares about his time as and backpacking guide and how outdoor experiences provide some of the best moments and lessons that we can share with others.

Steve also shares about his path to a career that allows him to serve and lead teams for a world renowned outdoor gear company based in Ventura California.

This episode is key for anyone that finds themselves mentoring or influencing anyone in an outdoor setting.

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

📢 Special Announcement Episode! 

The Prep and Defend Show host Chris “Roo” Ruano and The Fire you Carry Podcast hosts - Kevin Welsh and Nole Lilley have teamed up create…

The Fire-Up Program; 

a weekend long, fire-themed personal leadership experience.

Learn about this life-changing Men’s Live Event known as ….

“The FIRE-UP Program” 

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🎙—— on this episode ——🎙

The trio of Kevin Welsh, Nole Lilley, and Chris Ruano have a great conversation about how these two men helped the Prep and Defend Show get started as a podcast.

Host Chris “Roo” Ruano shares about the hidden blessings in his recent injury.

You will also learn about their upcoming weekend Men’s Live Event known as The FIRE-UP Program.

 The weekend event is a Fire Service inspired experience that will provide opportunities for men to:

• Overcome Physical Challenges
• Push through Mental Roadblocks
• Learn Leadership Perspectives and Experiences from Fire Service Leaders
• Help you develop your Personal Leadership
• Ignite the deep Fire within you to provide that "more" in life

👉🏼Join the waitlist for our next @Fire-Up_Program event

and

 🔥☝🏼 @Follow the FireUp_Program Instagram Page

👉🏼🔥👉🏼 Hear more from “Kevin and Nole” on @thefireyoucarry Podcast 

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♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

🏅GETTING MORE PERSONAL DAILY WINS 🏅
Host Chris "Roo" Ruano gives provides recent Personal Leadership Perspective and Advise on continuing to meet personal goals and increase your "good" habits

• Rising Early
• Nutrition Routine
• Family Time

It doesn't matter whether your life season is "typical" or "extra-ordinary" chances are that you can find a way to win more often on your own Personal Program. On this episode, I encourage you to continue to improve and pursue your goals so the you can be more effective and efficient.

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

Show 28 w/ Jeff Banman

On this show, we talk extensively about human performance and the “load on the system”, 
which can come in many forms;

• Mental
• Physical
• Emotional 

We discuss how we use them as gateways to expand capabilities and observe more accurate behaviors under stress, and also how sandbag training in particular is perfectly suited for that.

Jeff Banman is a recognized leader in the area of human performance and human behavior in high-stress environments. With over 30 years of experience across multiple domains including;

• Fire Service
• US Army Special Operations Command
• Central Intelligence Agency 

Jeff now serves as the COO & Chief Human Performance Officer for a Global Fitness Brand. 

Jeff has examined, researched and validated what separates success from failure by understanding why we do, what we do, when we do it. 

How is fitness and intense activity a gateway to developing higher levels of mental and emotional resilience?...
... on this episode of the Prep and Defend Show, our Guest Jeff Banman has answers to that and much more …

Here's some links to access more from Jeff Banman and the projects he's involved with;

🔗Jeff Banman links🔗

IG: @mindset06actual

Website: BruteForceTraining.com

Keynote lesson on the Operational Mindset

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

On this show;
Host Chris "Roo" Ruano will provide fitness and lifestyle tips to use during these 
Phases of Your Life Journey...

• Pursuit of Your Career - 5 years
• New to your Career - 5 years on job
• Established In Your Career - 10- 20 years on job
• End of Career - 5 years remaining on the job

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

Susan Lopez is much more than a Registered Dietician, 
as an Army Veteran and currently a military Special Operations Spouse,
she is passionate and experienced in
Tactical Nutrition and Performance.
Susan Helps 

• Military
• Veterans
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Firefighters 

Perform at Higher Levels

Susan Lopez is certified as MS, RD, CSSD, TSAC*F

On this episode we will cover

• Nutrition Tips and Strategies
• Tactical Athlete Nutrition 
• Periodized Approach to Nutrition
• Summer Season and "Fire Season" Nutrition

Learn More from Susan Lopez
🔗👇
@Tactical.Dietitian on Instagram

Tactical Dietitian Information and Nutrition Products
Discount Code for 8% OFF: prepanddefend 

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

Host Chris Ruano gives insight and a reality check of what to expect in a Fire Service career.
We discuss both the PITFALLS and PERKS of careers in the Fire Service.

What attracted you to your job? 
Was it...

• Lifestyle
• Days Off 
• Pay 
• Benefits 
• Fun 

On this show I discuss some pros and cons of these and other "perks" to fire jobs.

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.

This episode is a great conversation between 2 family men;  John Karayan and host Chris Ruano.
John Karayan, an avid outdoorsman and entrepreneur shares perspective and lessons on family, hobbies and work ethic.
John Karayan is
- Husband and Father of 4
- Spencer Makenzie's Restaurant owner
- Creator of the worlds largest corn hole tournament "The Throwdown"
- Passionate Outdoorsman; Bass Fishing and Hunting
- Great example of Work Ethic

you can find out more about John and his projects at;
@bassgrinder101
@spencermakenzies
#thethrowdown Corhole Tournament
@westenoutdoornews 

@flw_fishingleagueworldwide

♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide

Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance.

Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year.

By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.