In this powerful episode of the Yes We Can podcast, host Kira Anderson sits down with Charlie Metzinger, the St. Louis Fire Department Captain, 20-year veteran firefighter, and founder of The Hero Network.

Charlie's story is one of resilience, service, and giving back. Raised in St. Louis by a firefighter father, Charlie faced unimaginable challenges when his parents struggled with substance abuse during his teenage years. Living on his own since age 16, he pushed through adversity to earn his degree from Webster University and follow in his family's footsteps of public service.

Now a Captain at the busiest fire station in Missouri, Charlie has dedicated his life to serving the St. Louis community. Through The Hero Network, he's helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local causes and given first responders new opportunities to provide for their families.

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