The Can Man Radio Show

We welcome veteran firefighter and educator Ric Jorge to the show to discuss the study and practice of stress inoculation, physiology of the brain, and family stability within the fire service. Ric also coauthored Developing Firefighter Resiliency with David Gillespie and Bob Carpenter, discussing how to achieve success by better understanding how firefighters learn their craft. Developing Firefighter Resiliency is available for purchase through Fire Engineering Books. Click on the link below to purchase your copy. https://fireengineeringbooks.com/developing-firefighter-resiliency/

A Gathering of Brothers on this Episode, as Nick Peppard, Jacob Johnson, Andy Starnes, and myself host Chief Jason Corthell of the Cypress Creek Fire Department and Founder of Iron Clad Wellness in Texas to the Show.  Listen in as Jason shares the story of how he became a proponent and advocate for First Responder Mental, Spiritual, and Physical Health. Jason is a Powerful Man who shares a Testimony that is Impactful to All Who Serve, reminding us all that we are Our Brothers and Sisters Keepers and that It's Ok, Not to Be Ok. If You or Someone You Know needs Help, Say Something! Help is Available! To Learn More about Jason's Organization Iron Clad Wellness, go to:  Ironcladwellness.com

We Welcome a Good Friend, Brother, and Mentor, Captain Scott Chappell, to the show, taking a walk down memory lane, sharing where it all began and where we are now, both 28 and 22 years later.  An Accomplished Officer, Instructor, and Member of the Florida Smoke Diver Cadre, Scott shares his Personal Growth, Values, Lessons Learned, and the Moral Compass that has guided him throughout his 28 years of Service as a Florida Firefighter.  Join us for some Fellowship and Reflection in this Phenomenal Episode. 

We welcome Brother Jim Moss, author of Firefighter Success and Host of the Firefighter Success Podcast, to the show. I can't thank Jim enough for sharing his work and devotion to helping firefighters rise to achieve their goals in fitness and professional growth. You can purchase Firefighter Success or listen to Jim's Podcast by clicking on the link below!  https://www.firefightersuccessbook.com/

We welcome our Brother and Mentor, Chief Jacob Johnson, to the Show! An influential mentor in our profession, Chief Johnson is most famously known for his slogan " Do Your Damn Job." I first met Chief earlier this year when he joined us on Episode 27, where he opened up on the importance of reflection and imparting a level of humility and passion related to mentoring the future of our profession. As we lovingly say, "We're going to Church," this episode is one for the books!  Be sure to check him out on Facebook and at the many conferences coming up this year! There is no doubt our Brother will be back on to Preach the Gospel of Mentoring down the road! 

Brother Herb Tyler of National Rescue Consultants and the Train to Live Podcast joins us and shares perspectives on success, training, and the importance of praising your crews.  For more information on NRC's courses, including USAR, Advanced Survival School, and Man vs. Machine, go to: https://nationalrescueconsultants.com/  Follow the Train to Live Podcast on YouTube and Facebook.  @NATIONALRESCUECONSULTANTS

We Welcome Brother Ron Givens, making his Podcast Debut, to discuss Training and Leadership aspects, with a bit of Pride and Ownership added. Ron is a veteran firefighter, educator, and officer here in Florida with a passion for training and mentoring that I had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand earlier this year. Be sure to follow SUAT (Shut up and Train) on Facebook and Instagram. You can also check out his website for more information on SUAT and the many classes he teaches at: https://www.suatfire.com

We welcome Brother Bassel Ibrahim to the show, chatting about his life in the fire service and his work as both a company officer and educator in our profession. A Veteran Firefighter of 17 Years, Bassel serves as a Lieutenant with the Orlando Fire Department. Bassel is an accomplished firefighter who is a Certified Florida Smoke Diver and Cadre Member. He is also one of the most Passionate Educators on the topic of RIT operations, teaching one of the most popular classes at the Orlando Fire Conference, "One Bad Day." Listen in as Bassel shares his experiences, both good and bad, and shares why we, as fire service leaders, need to continue to strive for excellence and consistently demonstrate humility and appreciation for our craft.

Three Podcasts Join Forces to Create The Can Man-Make Due-Build Your Culture Podcast. In this special Crossover Episode, Nick, Sean, Pablo, Anthony, and I hold table talk about the state of the modern-day fire service, both the good and the bad. The Show will be available on all three platforms for fans to enjoy! Make Due: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1506163 https://www.facebook.com/makeduepodcast Build Your Culture: https://www.facebook.com/BuildYourCulture/

While at Bearers of The Oath, we open the mic's and have a passionate discussion with Brothers Sean Duffy, Pablo Gener, Jacob Johnson, Blake Stinnett, Tony Gillian, and Daniel Purcell. Thank you, Shane Bentley and Lee Humphrys, for making this conference happen and welcoming some of the best and most passionate instructors in the business.

We welcome back our friend, retired Deputy District Chief Steve Chikerotis, to discuss the correlation between mentoring and the mental health issues we face during our careers.

We welcome our friend and lifelong educator Chief Gary Ludwig back to the show to discuss his book Fully Involved Leadership. Dedicating over 40 years to the fire service, Chief Ludwig wrote Fully Involved Leadership as a reflection and practice of leadership in the fire service. Each chapter provides an opportunity to learn more about leadership practices and applications, helping to better your performance as an emerging leader. You can find Fully Involved Leadership on both Amazon and Audible.

We welcome music aficionado and Deputy Fire Chief Steve Prizborowski to the show to discuss his life and achievements surrounding his 25-year fire service career. Chief Prizborowski has been active in the world of academia, teaching leadership principles at conferences such as FDIC, penned articles and several books about leadership, and preparing for the promotional process; and has an uncanny way of running into rockstars while out for a jog. You can find out more about Chief Prizborowski, his books, and access to several free tips on leadership and career development at: https://www.code3firetraining.com/

We welcome the trio of brothers who make up Brigands Co. to have a few drinks and discuss their lives, military careers, and following in the footsteps of their fathers 30 years active in the fire service. Dylan and Connor Curtis, alongside their partner and mentor RJ Casey, are brothers who were cut from the same cloth, serving in two of the finest special operator communities in the military, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and RJ, who is an active reservist with the Air Force as a PJ, with 30 years of service. Go check out Brigands Co. to learn more about their work in consulting, feature film, and their pursuit of supporting veterans in creating a life after service. www.brigandsco.com IG: @brigands_co

Best known as Chik to his friends, we welcome veteran Chicago firefighter Deputy District Chief Steve Chikerotis to the show as we discuss life, leadership, and the importance of mentoring in the fire service. Chik also shares his work in the motion picture industry, where he started as a consultant during the filming of Backdraft, and today, as a producer, writer, and actor on the hit NBC show Chicago Fire. We thank Chik for taking the time to come on the show and are already planning a second episode dedicated to expanding on the mentoring process and the mental health and wellness issues we face as a profession. Check out his book "Firefighters from the Heart" available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firefighters-Heart-Stories-Lessons-Learned/dp/1418014230 Chicago Fire will return for its 9th season this Novemer on NBC.

We welcome Florida Smoke Diver Chief Don Campbell to the show as we discuss the history of the Florida Smoke Diver Program and the rebirth of the program in 2013. If you would like to know more about the program, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaSmokeDivers/

We Welcome Chief's Chad Miller and Brian Lloyd of Tulsa Fire to discuss the journey to the creation of the very first Oklahoma Smoke Diver Program. If interested in the program, go check them out at: http://www.oklahomasmokediver.com/

Finally, after a long time coming, we bring on one of the "OG" members of The Can Man Network, Seamus McGuinness! Together, we discuss career perspectives and his journey to Oklahoma Smoke Diver 1.

In this episode, we welcome our friend Chief Gary Ludwig back to share and reflect on his latest book "401 Things Veteran Firefighters Can Teach you. This book is a reflection of not only Chief Ludwig's 43-year career but incorporates the experiences of seasoned veteran firefighters who believe that sharing knowledge equals success.  You can find 401 Things Veteran Firefighters Can Teach You at: amazon.com and audible.com as well.  You can learn more about Chief Ludwig by visiting: www.garyludwig.com  War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. “music by audionautix.com.” Feel Good and Heading West audionaitix https://www.soundtrap.com/ https://freesound.org/s/410539/ https://freesound.org/s/405109/

We Welcome Chief Marc Bashoor, Executive Editor of Fire Rescue 1 and Public Safety Director for Highlands County Fire Rescue, Florida. He is an accomplished leader, actor, and author. Today, we discuss the importance of knowing how the 1st amendment applies to what we say as public servants and how it can alter the path of your career and reputation.  War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. “music by audionautix.com.” Feel Good and Heading West audionaitix https://www.soundtrap.com/ https://freesound.org/s/410539/ https://freesound.org/s/405109/

We welcome our friend Herb Tyler of National Rescue Consultants to the show for an in-depth conversation about leadership and why we often fail to solve "The Simple Things" when they occur in our house.  War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Feel Good and Heading West audionaitix https://www.soundtrap.com/ https://freesound.org/s/410539/ https://freesound.org/s/405109/

Featuring Firefighter, Comedian, and Coffee Connoisseur, Jason Patton, of Fire Department Chronicles. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Brotherhood in the fire service and why it still matters.  For more information about Fire Department Coffee, you can visit: www.firedeptcoffee.com  War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Feel Good and Heading West audionaitix  https://www.soundtrap.com/  https://freesound.org/s/410539/ https://freesound.org/s/405109/

In this episode, we welcome Fire Chief and IAFC President, Gary Ludwig on to discuss the IAFCs PPE initiative and his collaborative efforts with the IAFF as they lobby Congress and the White House to increase the national stockpile of the much needed, front line PPE.  For more information on the IAFC or to learn more about what you can do to prepare for the aftermath COVID-19 and the potential financial concerns, you can visit both the:   https://www.iafc.org  https://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/legislative-issues/action-center fbclid=IwAR3PYe40eD20wvIOZwkYvvQgSsfTN8PBJUWEKvAeAimtN5zhooy3zow_FmE   For more information about Chief Gary Ludwig, or to purchase a copy of Fully Involved Leadership,  please visit:  https://www.garyludwig.com   War  Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.  Feel Good and Heading West audionaitix  https://www.soundtrap.com/  https://freesound.org/s/410539/ https://freesound.org/s/405109/

In this episode, we chat with my friend, Mark Treglio, of the IAFF about the current state of events and the COVID 19 PPE shortage and its current effect on the fire service. 

War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. “music by audionautix.com.”

Feat. James Geering of Behind the Shield Podcast War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.  "music by audionautix.com.”

War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "music by audionautix.com.”

Special guest Marie Gumà PsyD (ABD), of Brite Life Recovery. We discuss the aspects of mental health and addiction. War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Feel Good and Heading West audionaitix

Featuring Tom Bull Hill. War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "music by audionautix.com.”

Talking about mentorship with Chris Baker of The Future Firefighter on this special crossover episode of The Can Man Radio Show. War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. music by audionautix.com.”

Featuring Bob Baird of the US Forest Service. War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Feel Good and Heading West audionaitix

War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. “music by audionautix.com.”

War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "music by audionautix.com.”

Episode 3 / ft. Mark Goldfeder

Perspectives on who we are. War Were Declared by Regular Gonzales is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

I take this opportunity to introduce myself, my background, and share some perspectives on life decisions and commitment.