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The Cool Fireman Podcast

The Cool Fireman Podcast

著者： Matt Brian Adam Doug and Freddy
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概要

 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.Matt, Brian, Adam, Doug, and Freddy 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • How Volunteer Fire Departments Can Win on Social Media: Trust → Support → Recruitment (K-Bill)

    How Volunteer Fire Departments Can Win on Social Media: Trust → Support → Recruitment (K-Bill)
    2026/02/23

    In this episode, the crew sits down with K-Bill from Social FD to talk about the reality of social media in today’s fire service—especially how it impacts volunteer recruitment, retention, and community trust. From “Facebook warriors” and negativity in comment sections, to meeting the next generation where they are (yes… even Twitch), this one hits culture, standards, and how we can do better without tearing each other down publicly.

    • Why Social FD exists and the problem it’s trying to solve for volunteer departments

    • How social media can build trust → support → recruitment

    • The uncomfortable truth: everyone’s an “overnight expert” online (and it’s hurting the fire service)

    • Why departments shouldn’t ban everyday station content—the next generation lives online

    • A real talk discussion on standards vs. public shaming (beards/NFPA/social media pile-ons)

    • How to correct mistakes the right way: educate internally, don’t embarrass externally

    • The crew rips Legacy Fire Cards live and talks using them to engage rookies and kids

    • Snail Mail highlights + community shoutouts, including powerful mental health feedback

    • The Burn Box (housekeeping segment shoutout)

    • Unkie Seasonings (plus a fun giveaway tease tied to brisket tags)


    • “Trust builds support, and support builds recruitment.” — K-Bill

    • “A simple post can save a life.” — K-Bill

    • “We’re tearing the fire service down with these arguments publicly.” — K-Bill

    • “Educate first, then advocate.” — Brian

    • “We’re the custodians of the fire service.” — Freddy

    • “It’s not what you say—it’s how you say it.” — Brian

    Social FD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping volunteer fire departments with:

    • Online engagement support

    • Free website hosting tools

    • Social media scheduling/posting help

    • Guidance on using content to build community trust and recruitment

    Find K-Bill / Social FD:

    • socialfd.org/links (all platforms + resources)

    Also mentioned:

    • Thinline Rock Station (online radio for first responders)

    • Saturday nights (5–7pm CST) you can catch K-Bill featured on-air

    • Honor Guard uniform opinions (ascot + blouse belt hate = strong consensus 😂)

    • Listener shares first Honor Guard detail experience and learning etiquette fast

    • Powerful mental health responses: encouragement to normalize getting help early

    • Patreon and merch mentions sprinkled throughout (plus “Sorry, Rhett” moments)

    If this episode hits home, share it with:

    • A volunteer department that needs community support

    • A chief/admin team debating social media policies

    • A new firefighter who needs encouragement and culture done right

    And as always: be kind, build people up, and keep the tradition strong—without becoming the comment-section NFPA police.

    What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeSponsors / Housekeeping MentionsKey Moments (Approx. Timestamps)Quotes Worth PullingGuest Info: K-Bill (Social FD)Community / Snail Mail HighlightsCall to Action
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    1 時間 16 分
  • #146 Honor Guard in the Fire Service: Professionalism, Tradition, and Doing It Right

    #146 Honor Guard in the Fire Service: Professionalism, Tradition, and Doing It Right
    2026/02/16
    The crew kicks things off in classic “kitchen table” fashion (yes… with an unfortunate shart confession) before shifting into a respectful, meaningful conversation about Honor Guard in the fire service—why it matters, what professionalism looks like, and how departments can build/strengthen their own teams. Along the way: sponsor shoutouts, a moment of silence for two fallen firefighters, and a trick-question flag trivia that gets Matt good.In This EpisodeCold Open: The “Literal Sh*t ShowUnkie admits to a wet fart situation (aka: shart), sparking a round of “we’ve all been there” stories.Brian loses his appetite mid-conversation.Doug officially welcomes everyone to the literal “shit show” that is the podcast.”Housekeeping & UpdatesPatreon ShoutoutsNew Patreon members welcomed:Ricky BirdBig Bob Penrod (Doug’s new nickname for him)B. Stapleton (the crew debates what the “B” stands for—Brandon? Bradley? Bryce? Broseph? Bart?)Merch UpdateMerch is moving: shirts, hoodies, hats, and now embroidered hats are rolling out.Big thanks to everyone who’s ordered.Sponsor ShoutoutsUnkie’s SeasoningsUnkie will be at Virginia Fire & Expo in Virginia Beach (Feb 19–21)Hanging around heavy hitters like Taylor’s Tins, National Fire Radio, and more.Burn BoxThe crew highlights recent box items (hoodie, stickers, mask bag).“If you’re on the fence, jump off and get one.”Potential New Sponsor IdeaThe crew makes a strong case for Dude Wipes becoming a sponsor… for obvious reasons.Moment of SilenceThe team honors two recent losses in the fire service:Firefighter Michael Mejia (National City FD) — passed from complications of a severe illness.Firefighter Howard Bennett (60) — fell into the icy Delaware River while inspecting a fireboat at Wiggins Park Marina.Main Topic: Honor Guard in the Fire ServiceThe crew emphasizes Honor Guard as a prestigious, humbling, high-respect role.Doug shares that Honor Guard may be the most important work he does in his career.Doug lays down a core philosophy:Honor Guard should be professional, tactful, and executed quietly.Cadence screaming or making it “about you” defeats the point.Unkie shares frustration with “Marine Corps cadence” style pageantry in civilian settings.Doug’s pet peeve: ascots (“Victorian era nonsense” 😂)Matt shares a probationary-day moment:At a Memorial Day ceremony, he placed a wreath… and saluted his Captain instead of the flag.Crew compares Matt to “Officer Doofy.”Unkie hits the crew with trivia:Trick question: What degree does the American flag angle during Present Arms?Answer: It doesn’t. The U.S. flag does not bow—only other flags do.Brian nails it. Matt gets smoked.Bonus trivia:Texas is the only state flag that can be displayed at the same height as the U.S. flag (as explained in the episode).Ricky Bird praises the importance of recent mental health episodes.Kenny Mitchell encourages using the episode for roundtable training and discussion.Doug shouts out Chelsea from “Hold the Line at Home” for sharing mental health content.A listener shares they were admitted to a psych facility after letting things build up—crew praises the honesty and reinforces:“It’s okay to not be okay. It’s not okay to stay not okay.”“Welcome to the literal shit show…” — Doug“You shouldn’t be heard.” — Doug on Honor Guard professionalism“Ditch your bricks.” — Doug (throwback phrase that may become merch)How does YOUR department run Honor Guard?Drop it in the comments—structure, training, uniforms, pay/OT, recruiting, etc.What’s the worst (or weirdest) Honor Guard/Class A uniform detail you’ve seen?Keep it respectful… but let’s hear it.
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    58 分
  • Firefighter Mental Health Awareness — The Power of the Pause w/ Greg Rudiger

    Firefighter Mental Health Awareness — The Power of the Pause w/ Greg Rudiger
    2026/02/09
    SummaryIn this episode, the guys welcome back Greg Rudiger (Resilient Another Day / The Radcast) for a real, needed conversation about mental health in the fire service—and why we must start talking to recruits and new members early, not just after 15–20 years of calls, stress, and life piling up. The crew covers how peer support, resiliency tools, spirituality, and the “power of the pause” can help firefighters stay in the fight—at work, at home, and into retirement.Greg returns (first appeared on Episode 75) for Episode 145.Matt sets the tone: firefighters are killing themselves—and we need to stop acting like it’s not real.The crew agrees this topic should be in fire academies nationwide, not treated as an afterthought.Patreon updatePatreon is growing fast: 12 members (with a recent surge of new sign-ups).The team discusses possible perks like watching the podcast live during recording via Riverside.New subscribers shout-outsTyler Carson (free member)Tyler AdamsJesus & SophiaSocial FD (paid supporter)MerchNew flagship merch drop: shirts/hoodies/hats/long sleeves + specialty designs.Discount code mentioned: “Episode144” for 15% off (limited time).SponsorsUnkie’s SeasoningsBurn Box / FD Collectors ClubPlus love for Blue Collar FiremenGreg breaks down the shift toward a proactive approach:If firefighter survival training is 75% prevention, why isn’t mental health training the same?They’re teaching recruits common language + tools before they ever hit the street:Stress continuum (blue/green/yellow/orange/red)Breath work / mindfulnessWork-life balance, sleep, nutrition, exercisePeer support resources and appsThe goal: normalize “Cap, I’m not okay” and make it safe to say.Brian brings up the tension:Some firefighters reject the mental health conversation as “victim mindset.”Greg responds: it’s not about weakness—it’s about leading with love, listening, and meeting the human.Also discussed: the “weaponization” concern—people claiming mental health issues to avoid accountability—without dismissing anyone who truly needs help.Greg’s point hits hard:You don’t carry one tool on the rig—you carry a toolbox.Same for wellness: breath work might work today, but tomorrow it might be running, faith, calling a buddy, stretching, ocean time, etc.The theme: sometimes you have to sit in the uncomfortable long enough to move through it.The crew emphasizes not being afraid of silence—on the mic and in real life.The pause helps you:respond instead of reactrecognize what you’re feelingBrian shares scripture and the Footprints poem to underline the spiritual dimension:Faith isn’t “religion as performance”—it’s spiritual grounding and support.Greg ties it into wellness: the spiritual pillar is often the missing piece.Shared theme: we’re not meant to carry it alone.Freddy raises a huge point:Retirement can be dangerous for mental health—loss of structure, identity shift, isolation.Greg explains what they’re doing:retiree peer support groupsintentional check-ins (personal phone/email, not “department HR”)spouse inclusionmonthly breakfasts and continued connectionMatt addresses a correction from a listener regarding PAH exposure discussion from Episode 144:Clarifies the study measured urinary metabolites, not dermal skin measurements.Reinforces the key takeaway: SCBA use (even for engineers in the hot/warm zone) reduces exposure.Comment: How are you “par checking” your people?What tools are you using—peer support, faith, exercise, breath work, counseling, retirement groups?If you’re struggling: reach out to someone (your crew, peer support, or the podcast team).Merch: https://the-cool-fireman.myshopify.com/collectionsGreg / RAD: resilientanotherday.comSocial: @stay.rad10 (IG/TikTok)Greg RudigerFounder: Resilient Another Day (RAD)Co-host: The RadcastOffers: resiliency training + help building peer support frameworks (“can’t be a prophet in your own town” support)
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    1 時間 13 分
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