Couplings Fire Podcast

"Anyone Can Cook" - I love this quote from Ratatouille.  But what does it mean?  Can anyone really cook?  How does this have any ties into the fire service?  Join me and all of my quirks as we dig into this topic.

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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Yep, that title caught you, didn't it?

This week, let's get into the top points I took from my experiences in high school & college band that helped shape me into the firefighter I am today, and the reminder of what I want to be.

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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www.FlameDecon.com

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Join me and Adam Haywood from Independent Fire Training as we go into all things rotary saws!  This subject is so niche, how and why did Adam decide to create a training company based off of this tool?  Find out with me.

Some of the subjects we touch on this week: Formative moments in our careers, why being a passionate instructor matters, how do you find out more about those nice subjects you're passionate about, why we love online lectures, rotary saws (uh, duh!), Family Firefighter Survival, and.... water cans??  Yes. Water cans.  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!
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If you've been around the fire service for any length of time, I can almost guarantee you've heard the phrase "Water boils from the bottom."  It's empowering, inspiring, and makes us feel invincible.  Now, I don't think this is a bad phrase, but I do have a bone to pick with it and those of us (yes - me included) who use it.  Are we truly understanding & vocalizing what this phrase entails before we use it as advice?  Is who you're giving the advice to comprehending what you're telling them?  Does any of that even matter?  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!
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This week, my friend Brandon Fletcher (Chief Fletcher 901) joins me for one of the most unscripted episodes ever.  When I told him rabbit trails were encouraged, he took that to heart - and I'm thankful he did!

Where did we go?  Pursuing knowledge, never stop learning, make it happen, jealousy, resentment, quality over quantity, applying leadership principles of volunteer leadership to the career side, morale is a metric, change is required, Family Firefighter Survival and SO MUCH MORE.  Come with us on this adventure.

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!
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We're in the middle of some longer guest episodes and I wanted to give you something short, but very powerful to think about today: Do you take the time to "enjoy the sunsets"?

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!
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Find me on Social Media!
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Are you ready for something NEW?!  This episode marks the beginning of a brand new series on the podcast: Fireflix and Chill.  

Would it surprise you to know that I have not seen very many fire movies and shows?  I know, I know - I'm so into this fire life, it doesn't make any sense.  Dude, I had never seen Backdraft before we recorded this episode!  Oh yes...I said WE: Welcome back one of the OG's of the podcast - my husband, Chris!

Join us every month or two for a new installment on this series where we will pick a fire movie, watch it, and record our reactions & opinions to share with you all.  Do you agree with what we think?  Is there something we should have discussed, but didn't?  What's the next movie we should watch? Let us know!

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!
[email protected]

Find me on Social Media!
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

This week, Corley Moore from Firehouse Vigilance joins me on the podcast to dig into - well, just about everything.  I thought I loved rabbit trails and chasing squirrels... Corley is right there with me!

Consistency, Introvert Power, Navigating Conflict, Promotion, Death by 1000 Cuts, Tradition, Family Firefighter Survival, and more..... The topics are real, the people are down to earth, and we are just speaking our minds.  Come join us as we fight complacency with vigilance.

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!
[email protected]

Find me on Social Media!
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

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!
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As this episode comes out, I'm currently at Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake in Missouri - no doubt having an absolute blast.  While I was packing a few days ago, the quote I have on my folio that I keep my notebook in for conferences caught my eye: "Kick down doors for others to walk through."  

Yeah, it can seem silly to have this quote written on my folio for others to see, but this quote has an incredible meaning in my heart.  This quote has helped push me to who I want to be and who I am on my way to becoming.  No - it's not the macho, "I'm awesome and follow me".  It's also not girl power, "I'm a girl in the fire service and I have to pave the way."  This quote has a much deeper meaning than any of that.  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!

[email protected]

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