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Couplings Fire Podcast

Couplings Fire Podcast

By Taylor

Join me, Taylor, - a volunteer firefighter & fire wife to my favorite firefighter - as I talk everything and anything fire related. I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions. Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.
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#44 - The Wedge - with Bill Dungey

Couplings Fire PodcastDec 10, 2021

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#104 - Chasing Rabbits - Part 2 - with David Pruitt

#104 - Chasing Rabbits - Part 2 - with David Pruitt

Ready to chase those pesky rabbits? I have the perfect guest to take us on this journey: David Pruitt. Such a great talk - we had to break it into 2 episodes!


Some topics here in part 2: NFPA 1403, Does it scare you enough to train?, Disorientation & Discomfort, Fire history dive, The condition determines your position, Learn your partner's search language, How to show fire to your students, Know your niche, Comparing house to victim to suspects, Making conversations the norm, - and we end it all out with another fantastic, deep segment of Family Firefighter Survival.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.


Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!        

Get Official Podcast Merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FlameDecon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Find my favorite fire conferences: ⁠linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast⁠


Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com


Find me on Social Media! Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Aug 21, 202302:05:36
#103 - Chasing the Rabbits - Part 1 - with David Pruitt

#103 - Chasing the Rabbits - Part 1 - with David Pruitt

Ready to chase those pesky rabbits? I have the perfect guest to take us on this journey: David Pruitt. Such a great talk - we had to break it into 2 episodes!


Some topics here in part 1: How David got into the fire service, purposeful training, Vetting information, Fire WANTS to consume you, Completion is what matters, The fire service is hard to get into but easy to stay, How we value our firefighters, Find the moments of truth, Laying your heart on the line, Call volume vs call quality, Making every call a fire call, and more.


Part 2 with David will be coming next week!

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.


Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!        

Get Official Podcast Merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FlameDecon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast


Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com


Find me on Social Media! Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Aug 11, 202301:31:46
#102 - Fire Wife Life - with Tracy McCart & Kathy Edwards

#102 - Fire Wife Life - with Tracy McCart & Kathy Edwards

This week, Kathy Edwards & Tracy McCart join me to talk all about a little idea they had that turned into a widespread community of spouses helping spouses: Fire Wife Life. The fire life can be hard to navigate at times, and whether you are a spouse or firefighter tuning in, there are tons of nuggets to grab out of this episode to apply to your relationship. Let's dig in.

Connect with Fire Wife Life at www.firewifelife.org.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.


Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!        

Get Official Podcast Merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FlameDecon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠


Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast


Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com


Find me on Social Media! Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠     YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Jul 21, 202301:39:44
#101 - Recommitting
Jul 17, 202318:08
#100 - Family First Is Hard

#100 - Family First Is Hard

Join me for an experiment. Before I gave birth to my son, I was curious about how hard or easy it would be to put family first when it came to the fire service: conferences to fire calls to job opportunities, and everything in between. Would my priorities flip like a switch due to hormones? Would I have the most agonizing FOMO or guilt? I wanted answers. So, I sat down and recorded my thoughts 1 week before my due date - and then I recorded the 2nd half 8 weeks after. This episode gets real, deep, and emotional. I find thoughts I didn't know I had and take on struggles I didn't know I'd face - all in real time. Firefighters: If you want a chance to open up about why family first is hard, this episode is for you. Spouses: If you want to know why your firefighters have a hard time saying no to fire things, listen in. It's sure to be eye opening.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.


Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!        

Get Official Podcast Merch at ⁠⁠⁠couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠www.FlameDecon.com⁠⁠⁠


Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com


Find me on Social Media! Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast⁠⁠⁠     YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Jun 02, 202301:36:33
#99 - If You Do a Job You Love
May 26, 202332:13
#98 - Overwhelming, Neverending, Reckless Love

#98 - Overwhelming, Neverending, Reckless Love

May 19, 202330:25
#97 - Brothers Helping Brothers - with Nick Magoteaux

#97 - Brothers Helping Brothers - with Nick Magoteaux

Getting back into regular episodes, this week I talk with Nick Magoteaux with Brothers Helping Brothers.

We have SO MANY good discussions around his experience in a police explorer program, working dispatch, firefighting, the Brothers Helping Brothers mission, and the upcoming Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference held in Exotic Beavercreek, Ohio every October. We end the episode with our staple segment, Family Firefighter Survival - this time digging into Nick's new adventure of becoming a dad.


Brothers Helping Brothers: www.brothershelpingbrothers.org

Conference information:https://events.brothershelpingbrothers.org/ffhw2023/


Get ready for an inside look at an extremely cool, effective, and useful tool in the fire service: The Williams Key.  Trevor and I get into his testing journey for the fire service, the tools he is creating to help firefighting operations, and - as always - Family Firefighter Survival.

See the Williams Key for yourself here:⁠www.williamskey.com⁠

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.


Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!  

      Get Official Podcast Merch at ⁠couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠ For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!⁠www.FlameDecon.com

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com


Find me on Social Media! Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  ⁠ Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast⁠     YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

May 12, 202302:17:22
#96 - Return of the Podcast
May 05, 202319:25
Maternity Leave?? Already??
Mar 17, 202310:42
#95 - Car Chronicles - Tunnel Vision

#95 - Car Chronicles - Tunnel Vision

Oh yes - another series is coming to the podcast!  Join me for Car Chronicles.  Are you like me - where when you take long drives to conferences or other destinations, your brain just... runs?  You find yourself on a topic, can't stop thinking about it, get completely fired up, and want to talk to someone right then?  Yeah - it happens to me a lot.  So, I introduce you to Car Chronicles.  The audio isn't the best (I hope to invest in a lapel mic to make future segments of this better), but the content is straight from my heart.  No notes, less than 5 minutes of prep - just solid stream of consciousness and a look into how my brain works & processes topics.

This episode, we're getting into Tunnel Vision.  Yeah - you know tunnel vision from the fireground, but what about when driving or even in day to day life?  Can focusing so hard on our end goals really be a bad thing or get in the way?  Let's dig in.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!          

Get Official Podcast Merch at
couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!
www.FlameDecon.com

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com

Find me on Social Media!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast    
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Feb 20, 202342:53
#94 - But, They Need Me...
Feb 03, 202328:44
#93 - The Williams Key - with Trevor Williams

#93 - The Williams Key - with Trevor Williams

Get ready for an inside look at an extremely cool, effective, and useful tool in the fire service: The Williams Key.  Trevor and I get into his testing journey for the fire service, the tools he is creating to help firefighting operations, and - as always - Family Firefighter Survival.

See the Williams Key for yourself here:
www.williamskey.com

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!        

Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!
www.FlameDecon.com

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com

Find me on Social Media!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast    
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Jan 27, 202301:08:28
#92 - Anti Goals
Jan 20, 202330:59
#91 - AFG Strategies - with Brandon Fletcher

#91 - AFG Strategies - with Brandon Fletcher

Join me as I get into some amazing tips and tricks with my friend Brandon Fletcher (Chief Fletcher - 901) about AFG Strategies for Success.  Chief Fletcher is one of those who volunteer their time to evaluate and score the applications that are received by AFG - part of the process that determines if your grant is selected - which means he knows better than many what works and what usually doesn't.

We don't go over all of the steps to make sure you spelled your name right or have your SAM account - you can get that anywhere. We focus on the narrative section, priority lists, and what evaluators are actually looking at and for.  Stay tuned through to the entire episode for tips all the way till we sign off.  Whether you are applying this year or in future years, this is one episode you will want to download to listen to and reference more than once.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!              

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!
www.FlameDecon.com

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com

Find me on Social Media!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast    
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Jan 13, 202302:16:02
#90 - Standards vs Excellence - with Logan Watts
Dec 30, 202201:38:08
#89 - Our 2022 Christmas Lists - with Rob Ridley
Dec 23, 202201:43:41
#88 - Choosing a Successor
Dec 16, 202256:08
#87 - Senior Statesman - with Dennis Reilly
Dec 09, 202201:36:39
#86 - The Pregnancy Files - 1st Trimester

#86 - The Pregnancy Files - 1st Trimester

Are you guys ready for a new episode series?? I introduce to you: The Pregnancy Files.

When I found out I was pregnant back a few months ago, I scoured the internet for tips and advice on firefighter pregnancies - but was pretty unsuccessful.  Yes, there were some resources out there, but nothing on what I wanted to know.  So, I decided to take it into my own hands - If I couldn't find what I was looking for, I was going to make something for the next firefighters who have them same questions as I do.

Join me in real time as I navigate the emotions, questions, and hard decisions that come with being pregnant as an active firefighter.  Stay tuned in the coming months for episodes that continue the journey - all the way through the finish line and beyond.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!      

For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!
www.FlameDecon.com

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com

Find me on Social Media!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast    
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Dec 02, 202256:27
#85 - Firefighter Reproductive Health - with Dr. Sara Jahnke

#85 - Firefighter Reproductive Health - with Dr. Sara Jahnke

I'm back from a small hiatus due to moving houses, but I'm ready to record in full force! This week, Dr. Sara Jahnke joins me in an amazing talk all about firefighter reproductive health.  With talk on pregnancy, miscarriages, sperm, hormones, and more - this podcast is not just for the ladies out there, or even just those looking to have kiddos around.  Hormones affect all of us - so come learn something new with me.  Let's dig in.   To find out more from today's episode: www.Science-Alliance.org (use code "coupling" to sign up for 1 year of free membership!!!) Email Dr. Sara Jahnke: jahnke@ndri-usa.org Watch Fire Engineering Webcast with Sara Jahnke As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with. Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know! For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! www.FlameDecon.com Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com Find me on Social Media! Facebook:  www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast     YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg
Nov 18, 202240:32
#84 - Fireflix and Chill - Backdraft 2
Oct 28, 202248:39
#83 - Ramblings of a Firewife... Again
Oct 14, 202237:03
#82 - Changing Opinons
Oct 07, 202221:52
Crew 1st Culture Podcast - Episode 119

Crew 1st Culture Podcast - Episode 119

Bonus Episode time!!!

I was so honored to be asked by Jeremy Sanders to be a guest on the Crew 1st Culture podcast!

"I'm joined today by my friend Taylor Anderson host of the Couplings Fire Podcast. Taylor talks about her journey that has brought her into the fire service and into becoming a podcast host. I enjoyed giving her the opportunity to be on the other side of the microphone this time and loved hearing her story."

Sep 30, 202201:21:44
#81 - Come As You Are
Sep 23, 202224:17
#80 - This One Time at Band Camp
Sep 16, 202229:58
#79 - Rotary Saws - with Adam Haywood
Sep 02, 202201:29:57
#78 - Water Boils From the Bottom
Aug 26, 202215:59
#77 - Make It Happen - with Brandon Fletcher
Aug 19, 202201:40:01
#76 - Enjoy the Sunsets
Aug 12, 202215:08
#75 - Fireflix and Chill - Backdraft
Aug 05, 202201:13:55
#74 - Fighting Complacency with Vigilance - with Corley Moore
Jul 29, 202201:48:21
Bonus Episode - Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake Interviews

Bonus Episode - Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake Interviews

Join me as I talk with some amazing people in the fire service at Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake 2022 - at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.

Everyone in these mini episodes:  
- David Mellen & Ben Burbridge with Valor Fire Training   
www.valorfiretraining.com
- Andy Soccodato with The Water Theives   
www.thewaterthieves.com
- Kathy Edwards & Tracy McCart with Fire Wife Life   
www.firewifelife.org
- Kyle Straight with Brew City FOOLS   
www.brewcityfools.com
- Dennis Reilly with First Line Fire Service Training   
www.facebook.com/CHFDBC1303
- Jeremy Sanders with Crew 1st Culture    
www.crew1stculture.com
- Chris Kessinger with Citizens First Fire Training    
www.citizensfirstfiretraining.com
- Adam Haywood with Independent Fire Training    
www.independentfiretraining.com

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com

Find me on Social Media!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast
Youtube: www.youtube.com

Jul 22, 202201:23:15
#73 - Kick Down Doors for Others to Walk Through
Jul 15, 202219:46
#72 - Bridging Family, Fire, and Fitness - The Pips

#72 - Bridging Family, Fire, and Fitness - The Pips

I was joined by Pip & Tracey (aka Mrs. Pip) and we had FUN. The rabbit trails are endless - and these are when you know things are coming from the heart, and some of the best conversations can be had.

What happens when both spouses are in the "helping" world? Have you always been into fitness? Are family workouts easy? Do changes & problems come up after 18 years of marriage? How do you begin to work through those? Is Instagram like reality? Are balances of personalities needed in not just marriage, but friendships and work relationships too? We go through all of those questions and more.

This episode has no official Family Firefighter Survival section - instead, the entire episode encompasses this segment of the show.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                                     

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!                              

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com    

Find me on Social Media!
Facebook:  
www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast    
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Jul 08, 202202:02:56
#71 - Monday Morning Quarterbacking
Jul 01, 202235:37
#70 - Rescue 1 CBD - with Jon Vought

#70 - Rescue 1 CBD - with Jon Vought

This week, we go DEEP into something I knew basically nothing about: CBD.  Jon Vought from Rescue 1 CBD joined me for an inside look at CBD for first responders.  I had a great time and learned SO MUCH from someone who has gone above and beyond to do the research.  But - before we got into that - we take a rabbit hole down the topic of explorer programs and the amazing impact it can have on your community & fire department.

We end the episode with another segment of "Family Firefighter Survival".  Each guest episode, we will dig into how the job works & intertwines with family life, what they have learned along the way, and how they make the best of it with their family today.  One of my favorite takeaways from this week's section: Jon has a way of looking at decompressing from the job I've never heard before - and something I'm definitely going to look into.  You definitely want to listen in to hear his take.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                                   

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!                             

Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com  

Find me on Social Media!
Facebook:  
www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast    
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Jun 24, 202201:20:02
#69 - On This Episode of House Hunters...
Jun 17, 202228:57
#68 - Iowa Fire Flyer - with Lance Routson
Jun 10, 202201:43:41
#67 - Learning vs Memorizing
Jun 03, 202220:23
#66 - Taking Advantage of the Rewind
May 20, 202224:22
#65 - Dealing With Failure
May 13, 202220:41
#64 - Firehouse Libraries
May 06, 202245:58
#63 - "I'm a Good Pretender"

#63 - "I'm a Good Pretender"

It's time to stay true to the intro for the show and get into some real & deep discussions.  Earlier this week, I was driving and the song Pretender by AJR popped up on my playlist.  This song hit me SO HARD and sent me straight back to some situations where I know I've played the pretender before.  I'm here to openly admit that I've been a pretender in past situations - and a good one.  I'm not happy about it, I'm not proud of it - but, I know I need to talk about it.  I know some of you have been the pretender at times too, and maybe this episode will reach you & help you realize it's time to stare it in the face and make the conscious effort to stop.  Stop worrying about fitting in, stop worrying about being labeled, and stop worrying about impressing people.  Let's dig in.


As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                                 


Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!                                     


Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! 
couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com                                   


Find me on Social Media! 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  
Instagram: www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast    
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Apr 29, 202235:02
#62 - Let's Talk Personality Types

#62 - Let's Talk Personality Types

I think it's time to get into a little bit of Human Behavior talk.  I have a personal love for personality type quizzes (mainly to figure out what the heck my own brain is trying to tell me), so this week let's get into a few common ones.  We'll go over Type A vs Type B, Myers-Briggs, and the Enneagram.  Ever wonder what type I am in these tests? Well, you'll get those answers, as well as figuring out how these tests can be a great tool to take your leadership up to the next level.  Understanding human behavior is essential to creating a productive working environment and has every right to be a big part of the fire service.  Let's dig in.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                               

Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!                                   

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Apr 22, 202245:17
Bonus Episode - Easter Weekend Update

Bonus Episode - Easter Weekend Update

Join me for a special bonus episode as I talk about what's going on in life & an update on stickers!

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                               

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Apr 15, 202208:22
#61 - Firefighting... in Antarctica?! - with Justin Ferris

#61 - Firefighting... in Antarctica?! - with Justin Ferris

Wait - they have a fire department in Antarctica?! What's it like? How's the weather? How many people are there? What does your day look like? Is firefighting the same in that climate? Do you use different equipment? What about hydrants? How do you even get the opportunity to go down there??  Yep - those were all of my questions, and more.

My friend, Justin Ferris, joins me on the podcast this week to talk all about his year-long contract to Antarctica back in 2003.  What do you think of when you think of Antarctica? I think of the planet Hoth from Star Wars, polar bears & penguins, being a frozen block 24/7, and a single building in the middle of nowhere.  Well, I was a little right AND I was very wrong!

We end the episode with another segment of "Family Firefighter Survival".  Each guest episode, we will dig into how the job works & intertwines with family life, what they have learned along the way, and how they make the best of it with their family today.  

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                               

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Apr 08, 202201:12:43
#60 - The Power of Choices

#60 - The Power of Choices

Many of us are not only unaware of the number of choices we make in a given day, but - more importantly - how each choice we make plays an impact on our lives.  From small decisions (like what to have for breakfast) to larger decisions (like what job to take), each decision creates a new path and either sets us up for success or slows our progress.  What's decision fatigue? Are small decisions really that important? How do we go about making better decisions?  Let's dig in.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                             

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Apr 01, 202232:41
#59 - Engaging New Members - with Tom Marchiano

#59 - Engaging New Members - with Tom Marchiano

This week, Tom Marchiano joins me to talk all about engaging new members - from the application all the way to the officer's seat.  Way back in Episode 2, Chris and I went into Tips for the New Volunteer Firefighter, now join Tom & I for a great look from the senior firefighter/officer's view to make sure we set them up for success.  We jump into so many tracks of thought on this one - you definitely won't want to miss it.

We end the episode with another segment of "Family Firefighter Survival".  Each guest episode, we will dig into how the job works & intertwines with family life, what they have learned along the way, and how they make the best of it with their family today.

As always, I don’t claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I’m not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with.                                             

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Mar 25, 202201:39:13