Couplings Fire Podcast

Alas, one more interview that was recorded last year but never ended up getting published. Well, it's about time. Bill Grossnicklaus feels like an old friend, though we've only known each other for a couple of years. If you're looking for a hands-on, into the job, tech rescue loving Nebraska fire chief - you've come to the right place. Starting at basic ropes, going into grain bins, swift water, diving, and more - you're in for a ton of information this week. We end the episode with a great segment of Family Firefighter Survival - going over so much, including how balancing our time away from family may have an impact on our kid's views on the fire service. ____________________________________________ 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #technicalrescue #swiftwaterrescue #diverescue #grainbinrescue #rescuecrew #nebraskafirefighter #nebraska

Join me for Car Chronicles.   This episode, we're getting into Saying No. Do we stretch ourselves too thin that we leave ourselves ragged and in no shape to give anyone our best? I have some thoughts.  Let's dig in. 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, but the content is straight from my heart.  No notes - just solid stream of consciousness and a look into how my brain works & processes topics. ____________________________________________ 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #carchronicles #no

Episode 109 - Tacoma F.D.

🍿It's time for another Fireflix & Chill.🍿 Let's get into a TV show this time: Tacoma F.D. Join us every month or two (or whenever we want to chill) for a new installment on this series where we will pick a fire movie/show, 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 show we should watch? Let us know! ___________________________________________________ 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #fireflixandchill #movienight #firemovie #TacomaFD

🔥New Episode Drop🔥 Pessimism is a common thread in the first responder industry - and sometimes I get so sick of it! We have the privilege to do this job, so let's act like it. __________________________________________________________________________ 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast

🔥Part 2 with Kyle Straight!🔥 This episode, we get into all things F.O.O.L.S. (Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society). What are they about, is there a chapter near you, how do you join, and even more questions will be asked and answered. Be ready for plenty of rabbit trails - Kyle and I just can't help ourselves! __________________________________________________________________________ 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #FOOLS #fraternalorderofleatherheadssociety

Episode 106 - Available Now

🔥New Episode Drop!🔥 Today, I dig out an interview I recorded last summer that sadly never ended up getting published. Well, it's about time. Kyle Straight joins me to talk shop on fire life and go into some of our favorite conferences we've attended. We end the episode with a great segment of Family Firefighter Survival - going over so much, including how *not* to get divorced while going to paramedic school. ___________________________________________________________ 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast

It's been a minute.... I've been gone a while and much longer than I would have ever thought, but God's been doing work in the trenches that required my full attention. Come with me on a journey through my version of Faith, Family, Fire and why I'm coming back to the podcast world. 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #faithfamilyfire #taylorsversion #volunteerfirefighter #firefamily #femalefirefighter

Couplings fire podcast RETURNS SATURDAY! 💛🔥 It's been a while. Let's get up to speed this weekend on where I've been. Available on all major podcast platforms.

🔥New Episode!🔥 I'm a few days late than usual, but such is life with a 5 month old. Part 2 with David Pruitt is available now! 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. 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #texasfirefighter

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! 📆Find my favorite fire conferences here: https://linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast 📆 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #texasfirefighter

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! 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #texasfirefighter

🔥New Episode!🔥 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 LLC ©. 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. 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- anchor.fm/couplingsfirepodcast 💟Connect with Fire Wife Life at www.firewifelife.org.💟 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: Couplings Fire Podcast 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #firewife #firewifelife #firefamily

I'm in a place where I know I need to recommit to things: from the podcast to my family, church to the fire department. Getting back into the swing of things when you've been away for so long can be daunting. Sometimes all it takes are small steps every day to get back to where you were. Let's dig in. 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast

🔥Fresh Episode🔥 You know the saying: "If you do a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Yep - it's another one of those episodes - I have a different take on this common phrase. I say: If you do a job you love, you'll work HARDER than you ever have in your life. With that love comes drive, frustration, fulfillment, and strain. Let's dig in. 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast

Let's get deep. Have you ever felt an overwhelming, neverending, reckless love? The kind of love that chases you down to bring you back home - no matter how far you've stepped off the path? The fire service is top notch at going to great lengths to save Mrs. Smith, but what about our own? What about the firefighter who everyone has already written off? You know who I mean: the firefighter always causing problems, making all the wrong choices, and on their way out the door. They deserve someone to go the extra mile for them - and they deserve that someone to be you. Let's dig in. 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #podcast

🔥Now Playing!🔥 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 Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #podcast

Happy Revenge of the 5th, everybody! Yep - that's right - I had to take advantage of all the Star Wars references with my podcast returning to its' regularly scheduled weekly episodes. Join me this week as I go over a little of how motherhood is going, some struggles adjusting to this new life, and a look at where the podcast is headed. 👕Get Official Podcast Merch at couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com (link in bio!)👕 🔥For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout!🔥 www.FlameDecon.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. ⁠ 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! ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app -or- link is in bio!⁠ ⁠ 👍 Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: @CouplingsFirePodcast ⁠ ⁠ 📧 Send an e-mail at: [email protected] #firefighter #firefighterpodcast #podcast

Happy May the 4th, fellow Star Wars fans! It's been a rewarding and eye opening break on maternity leave, but I'm excited to be back at it again. Return of the Podcast coming at you tomorrow on Revenge of the 5th!