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Firehouse Morale vs. Money: What Actually Makes a Great Department?
Season 4 Episode 35
STAND YOUR GROUND: Firehouse Morale, Leadership & Elite Training
This week, Brian brings a new game to the table: Stand Your Ground. We give our answe…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Firefighter Schedule Debate: Is 24/72 the Future of the Fire Service?
Season 4 Episode 34
What started as a discussion about the best firefighter work schedule quickly turned into a deep dive into recruitment, retention, staffing, and the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
NFPA Wants Firefighters to Go Home Safe... So Why Does Everyone Hate It?
Season 4 Episode 33
Why do so many firefighters criticize the NFPA and IAFF? Is it really about unnecessary regulations, or is there more to the story?
In Episode 169 of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Truth About Firehouse Culture | Let's Play "Finish the Sentence"
Season 4 Episode 32
What makes someone the firefighter everyone wants to work with?
In this episode, Matt and Doug play "Finish the Sentence" and let the conversation tak…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
What's the BIGGEST Waste of Money in the Fire Service?
Season 4 Episode 31
Is it equipment? Training? EMS supplies? Something else entirely?
In this episode of The Cool Fireman Podcast, Matt and Brian tackle a topic every fir…
3 months ago
Firefighter Hobbies: Why You NEED a Life Outside the Firehouse
Season 4 Episode 30
What should firefighters do when they're off duty?
This week, the guys tackle a listener question from Squawk, a brand-new firefighter getting ready t…
3 months, 1 week ago
Firefighters Are Addicted to Service... But Who Takes Care of You?
Season 4 Episode 29
This week on The Cool Fireman Podcast, the crew tackles one of the biggest challenges firefighters face—and it has nothing to do with fighting fires.…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Social Media Fails in the Fire Service | Pride, Privacy & Professionalism
Season 4 Episode 28
This week on The Cool Fireman Podcast, Matt, Brian, and Adam tackle one of the most controversial topics in the fire service:
🚒 When does sharing beco…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Who Sacrifices More: Firefighters or Their Families? | True or False
Season 4 Episode 27
🚒 Would You Rather: White Shirt Edition Returns! 🚒
The boys are back with another round of firefighter debates, hot takes, and leadership conversation…
4 months ago
🔥 Firefighters Rank the HOTTEST Fire Service Takes (Some Got NUCLEAR!)
Hot Take Meter: Are We Setting the Internet on Fire?
This week, the entire crew is back together—Matt, Doug, Brian, and Unkie—for a brand-new game cal…
4 months, 1 week ago