Matt and Ryan welcome special guest retired Battalion Chief Steve Diaz to the podcast. Steve Diaz is a recently retired Battalion Chief with a career of over 30-years in the fire service. Steve's passions include providing behavioral health opt

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How long can you put off becoming who you want to be?

Feb 21st, 2022 3m 39s

Thoughts on this quote by Epictetus "Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer."

The most valued qualities of a great partner

Feb 14th, 2022 1h 9m

Matt and Ryan discuss the results of a poll that asked our listeners what qualities they value in their romantic partners.

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How do you react to pressure?

Feb 7th, 2022 9m 1s

In this week's questions worth asking Matt talks about the idea of being under pressure and how we can change our perspective on what it means.

Create a crew 1st culture with Jeremy Sanders

Jan 31st, 2022 1h 29m

Today Jeremy Sanders joins us on the podcast. Jeremy Sanders has served for 19 years on a suburban career fire department in central Oklahoma where he currently holds the rank of Captain. In 2020 he created Crew 1st Culture and the Crew 1st Cul

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What is the why?

Jan 24th, 2022 7m 30s

New to Season 2 is "Questions worth asking". A short episode where we share an idea and ask a question meant to prompt thought and reflection. Posted every other week between our full length episodes. This week we ask "What is the why?"

Finding meaning after tragedy with Frank Ebner

Jan 17th, 2022 1h 26m

We welcome Frank Ebner to the podcast where he shares his story of being involved in one of the most tragic fires in fire service history and how he has learned to heal through offering peer support to others.

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What will YOUR legacy be?

Jan 10th, 2022 7m 33s

New to Season 2 is "Questions worth asking". A short episode where we share an idea and ask a question meant to prompt thought and reflection. Posted every other week between our full-length episodes. This week we ask "What is your legacy?"

Lessons we learned in 2021

Jan 3rd, 2022 53m 26s

Matt and Ryan kick off season two by discussing lessons learned in 2021 and what they hope to achieve in the upcoming year.

Could you do more?

Dec 6th, 2021 58m 56s

Matt and Ryan talk about the potential within each of us.

Fire & Iron Update

Nov 18th, 2021 5m 2s

A quick update on the Fire & Iron Podcast.

Stressed, anxious and overwhelmed...

Nov 1st, 2021 1h 13m

Ideas for dealing with the times we feel overwhelmed by all of our responsibilities in life and how to prevent stress from slowing us down.

Firefighter Resiliency: Tools for Mental Health

Oct 26th, 2021 47m 41s

Matt and Ryan discuss firefighter resiliency.

Who could you be?

Oct 19th, 2021 1h 7m

Matt and Ryan discuss the idea that we have the ability to become more than we currently are.

The healthier solution to unexpected adversity

Oct 11th, 2021 1h 4m

Matt and Ryan have a conversation about how to handle adversity in a healthier way.

Plan, Implement, Observe & Recalibrate

Oct 4th, 2021 1h 4m

Matt and Ryan talk about recalibrating and how to pivot when your actions aren't producing the desired result.

Live and lead Intentionally with Jim Moss

Sep 27th, 2021 1h 6m

Matt and Ryan welcome Fire Captain and bestselling author Jim Moss to the podcast.Jim Moss is a Fire Captain/Paramedic for the Metro West Fire Protection District in St. Louis County, Missouri. His fire service passions include leadership, trai

How would your crew define leadership?

Sep 20th, 2021 1h 3m

Matt and Ryan discuss the idea of asking your crew how THEY define the qualities of a good leader and how to incorporate those traits into your leadership style.