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by Matt, Brian, Adam, Doug, and Freddy
The Cool Fireman Podcast brings you into the world of firefighting with hosts Matt, Doug, Unkie, Brian, and Freddy. We tackle topics that matter most to firefighters—career growth, safety, mental health, and the everyday challenges on and off the job. Featuring real talk, expert guests, and a bit of humor, this is where the fire service connects, learns, and shares stories. Whether you're a firefighter or simply interested in the life of one, join us for conversations that are as informative as they are engaging.
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- 5 days ago1h 7m
Inside FDNY Squad 1 with Thomas Ansu: Burn Box, Brotherhood & Building a Firefighter Business
Ever wonder what it's like working for FDNY's Special Operations Command while running a firefighter-owned business with thousands of subscribers? On Episode 183 of The Cool Fireman Podcast, Matt, Brian, and Adam welcome back one of our biggest supporters, longtime sponsor, and good friend Thomas, the founder of Burn Box and FD Collector's Club! Thomas joins us for a conversation about his life as a firefighter assigned to FDNY Squad 1, the incredible growth of Burn Box, and the challenges of...
- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Learning From Loss: A Firefighter's Legacy & Lessons From a LODD
Learning From Loss: A Firefighter's Legacy & Lessons From a LODD | Episode 182 What happens when a line-of-duty death hits close to home? And more importantly, how do we make sure the lessons learned aren't forgotten? This week on The Cool Fireman Podcast, Brian, Doug, and Adam welcome special guest Mikey Hillman, a 19-year fire service veteran, to share the story of his close friend and fellow firefighter, Bryce, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. This isn't just another d...
- 2 weeks ago1h 9m
Promoting Too Soon? Experience vs. Leadership in the Fire Service
Are firefighters promoting too quickly? Does time on the job really determine whether someone is ready to lead? On Episode 181 of The Cool Fireman Podcast, Matt and Doug welcome back Greg Rudiger as a guest co-host to tackle a topic suggested by Patreon subscriber Jacob Samu: Are fire departments pushing people to promote before they're ready? With experienced firefighters retiring, departments losing decades of institutional knowledge, and younger members stepping into leadership positions, ...
- 3 weeks ago53 min
Life Beyond the Firehouse | Family, Identity & Finding Purpose Outside the Job
Who are you when you take off the uniform? This week on The Cool Fireman Podcast, Adam and Doug take a different approach. Instead of talking tactics, leadership, and firehouse culture, they're diving into something every firefighter eventually has to face: life outside the firehouse. After more than 20 years in the fire service, the job becomes a huge part of your identity. But what happens when your priorities change? When family becomes more important than overtime? When retirement starts ...
- Oct 5, 202659 min
What Chiefs SAY vs. What Firefighters HEAR 😂 | Firehouse Translation Guide
“I’m not mad.” “I’ve got a question.” “We have enough people.” “We’ve got a truck available.” If you've spent any time in the firehouse, you already know those statements can have a whole different meaning depending on which side of the bugles you're standing on. This week, Brian and Adam introduce the Firehouse Translation Guide. Brian gives us the chief officer version, while Adam translates it into what the firefighters on the floor are actually hearing. With more than 20 years in the fire...
- Sep 28, 20261h 0m
Why Do We LOVE Being Firefighters? | The Crew, The Calls & The Greatest Job in the World
Why do we love being firefighters? For all the conversations about staffing, schedules, leadership, cancer prevention, mental health, and everything the fire service could do better, sometimes it's worth remembering why we chose this job in the first place. Matt, Doug, and Adam sit down for a positive conversation about what still makes the fire service the greatest job in the world. From helping someone on the worst day of their life to the excitement of never knowing what the next call will...
- Sep 21, 20261h 13m
Does the Fire Service Have an EGO Problem? | Firefighter Leadership & Accountability
Does the fire service have an ego problem? Matt, Brian, and Adam get into the difference between confidence and ego and what happens when rank, experience, reputation, and pride start getting in the way of good leadership. Matt shares a story about reconnecting with a chief who knew him years ago when Matt was a young volunteer—and the first thing the chief did was apologize for how he treated younger firefighters back then. That kicks off a bigger conversation about self-awareness, owning yo...
- Sep 14, 20261h 11m
Rethinking Firefighter Training Gear with Ryan Conley from Carna Bunker Gear
Train Clean, Fight Dirty | Ryan Conley of Carna Bunker Gear Visit: Carna Bunker Gear https://www.carnabunkergear.com/ This week, we’re joined by Ryan Conley from Carna Bunker Gear for a conversation about firefighter training, cancer prevention, fitness, and why we may need to rethink how often we train in our frontline turnout gear. Ryan shares how his background as a firefighter, strength athlete, coach, and exercise physiology nerd eventually led to the creation of Carna Bunker Gear — ...
About The Cool Fireman Podcast
The Cool Fireman Podcast brings you into the world of firefighting with hosts Matt, Doug, Unkie, Brian, and Freddy. We tackle topics that matter most to firefighters—career growth, safety, mental health, and the everyday challenges on and off the job. Featuring real talk, expert guests, and a bit of humor, this is where the fire service connects, learns, and shares stories. Whether you're a firefighter or simply interested in the life of one, join us for conversations that are as informative as they are engaging.
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