The C.A.N. Report

What happens when two firefighters from different backgrounds connect over shared experiences? In this episode, Mike Goldstein welcomes Rob Masters to discuss their journeys in the fire service, the challenges they faced, and the importance of speaking up about issues that often go unaddressed.

Rob Masters began his firefighting career later in life, starting at 37 after years in the dog training business. Rob and Mike share a bond rooted in their experiences at the same fire department. They reflect on how their paths intertwined through social media, sparking conversations about the realities of the fire service that many are hesitant to discuss.

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This conversation follows Mike Goldstein and guest Carter Shaw as Carter shares his path through fire service, military service, and the devastating loss of his lieutenant and close friend, Kyle Hines, to suicide.

The episode turns a personal tragedy into a practical warning about what to look for, how departments miss signs, and why peer support and therapy cannot be an afterthought.

Carter Shaw brings firsthand experience from the fire service, the military, and a deeply personal recovery process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

01:59 Carter Shaw's background and journey into the fire service

04:00 What draws people to the fire service and the mindset required

06:02 The challenge of separating personal life from firefighting

09:01 Signs leading up to the suicide of Carter’s lieutenant

14:06 The traumatic call and its impact on Carter and his team

20:06 The warning signs and mental health struggles of Carter’s lieutenant

23:55 Department response, debriefing, and resources available

30:05 The importance of mental health support and seeking help

39:58 Carter’s personal recovery and ongoing mental health journey

49:55 Resources for first responders and their families

57:11 Final thoughts and message of hope and support

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In this episode,

Mike Goldstein sits down with Dylan Brown, the founder of The Unmasked Fireman, for a straight-up conversation about fire service culture, fitness, humility, and leadership.

Dylan shares how his page became a place to talk honestly about the job, the good and the bad, and why he believes accountability starts with the person in the mirror.

They also dig into smoke diver training, staying grounded after hard-earned accomplishments, and how social media can either build up or drag down the fire service. If you care about becoming a better firefighter without losing your edge, this one is worth your time.

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In this episode, I sit down with Chief Clyde Gordon for a wide ranging interview about his time in the fire service, including more than three decades with the Houston Fire Department. The conversation centers on the leadership lessons Chief Gordon learned the hard way, the responsibility officers have for training and accountability, and how modern tactics must adapt to midrise, townhome, and short staffed operations.

Chief Clyde Gordon shares personal stories from the fireground and from his life outside the job, including the loss of a firefighter that reshaped his leadership style and the impact the fire service had on a young man named Rodney who later became part of his family. It is an honest, practical conversation about standards, courage, and why doing the right thing matters more than being liked.

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In this episode I sit down with Jordan LaPoint as we unpack a messy fight over leadership, staffing, and accountability in a Michigan fire department.

Jordan explains how a proposed fire district, personnel actions, and a hostile work environment led to multiple resignations and a legal battle that is still unfolding.

We discuss what it looks like when a department loses trust from the inside out, why members stay quiet, and what happens when speaking up puts your career at risk.

Jordan also shares why he ultimately resigned, what the remaining staffing looks like, and why the community could feel the consequences most.

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In this episode I sit down with husband and wife coaching team Sarah and TJ Prieur about the systems, habits, and mindset shifts that helped them move from overwhelm and fight or flight into a more intentional family and professional life.

They also unpack TJ’s traumatic fireground experiences, how those calls affected his nervous system, and why mindfulness, communication, and structure matter so much for first responders and their families.

In this interview, Sarah and TJ share how clarity, boundaries, and daily routines can reduce chaos at home and at work. They also explain how their coaching approach blends practical structure with mindset, trauma awareness, and family-centered living.

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Honor Captain Joshua Laird

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Linda Crane is a Colorado firefighter/EMT, founder of Salty Sirens Training, and a national fire service instructor dedicated to developing competent, confident, and resilient firefighters. She has taught at regional and national conferences on topics including search operations, victim removal, ladders, VEIS, forcible entry, hose movement, firefighter health, leadership, and performance.

In this episode, Linda Crane shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a fire service family to becoming a firefighter and founder of Salty Sirens Training.

She discusses her advocacy work, training philosophy, and how she empowers women and first responders through education and mentorship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and guest background

01:18 Linda Crane's journey into the fire service

03:37 Her advocacy work with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

05:31 Creating Salty Sirens Training and its mission

07:37 Overcoming negativity and online trolls

08:50 Her involvement in fire service conferences and mentorship

11:35 Getting into the fire service as a woman

13:52 Physical training, fitness, and passing the CPAT

23:28 Inspiration behind Salty Sirens and representation

27:18 Building a high-performance training culture

33:32 Handling criticism and staying resilient

40:54 Balancing passion, humility, and authenticity

49:01 Specialized skills and training in the fire service

54:47 Connecting with Linda for training and mentorship

01:02:11 Closing remarks and future plans

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In this episode of The CAN Report, I sit down with Jon Kasouf of Big Apple Fire Tactics for a deep conversation about the journey from volunteer fire service to the FDNY, the realities of training, and why standpipe operations matter so much in modern fireground operations.

Jon shares how he got the urge to be a firefighter early as a kid in Central New York, grew up around volunteer fire service, and eventually worked through the long process of joining the FDNY.

He talks about the culture shock of moving from a smaller department into one of the busiest fire departments in the world, and what it meant to earn his place in Manhattan’s Engine Company 65 before moving to truck company work.

Jon explains how remembering where he came from has helped him avoid ego and stay focused on the craft.

Jon and I also discuss the pressure of teaching in public, the challenge of breaking into the conference circuit, and how feedback from students has shaped John’s growth as an instructor.

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In this episode, Anthony Gallane shares his inspiring journey of overcoming a traumatic spinal injury, the importance of brotherhood in the fire service, and leadership lessons learned through decades of experience.

Discover how resilience, mindset, and integrity can transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

In this episode, Tony Gillan and I delve into the realities of firefighting careers, the importance of legacy, mentorship, and maintaining passion for the job amidst challenges. We explore how to build a supportive fire community and the value of continuous learning and leadership.

In this episode, I sit down with Jazmyne Alston, a firefighter /EMT from Douglas County Fire and EMS, as she shares how she found her calling in emergency services after starting in healthcare.

Jazmyne opens up about the grind of balancing school, two jobs, and motherhood, plus the public backlash she faced after a graduation post went viral. We also cover the value of strong instructors, the power of class camaraderie, and how kindness on and off the fireground can change lives.

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