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From marriage to parenting to getting old, we talk about the realities of all of these...with a little humor.

Matt Green has been working in law enforcement for over 18 years and has spent some of that time as a K-9 officer. We discuss how the job has changed over his career and what it's like to train and work with a police dog.

Standard Issue: Ambulance fires, cemeteries, and fire department morale…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!

We recap the 100 mile trail race in Colorado that has over 15,000 feet of elevation gain. Craig crossed the finish line in just over 29 hours.

Bring your gear, bring your gloves and hood, bring your SCBA…all of it! Two full days of fire skills and camaraderie. Come train with us October 22nd & 23rd in Denver, CO!

Olivia Mead is the founder/CEO of Yoga For First Responders and collaborated with The Standard during our 24 hour H.O.T. (hands-on training) class at Portland Firemanship in 2020. YFFR is a non-profit that is changing the way first responders and military personnel train their minds and bodies.

What makes people perform at the highest levels? What causes others to quit? How do you find a job that doesn't feel like a job?

It's all things mental health with All Clear Foundation and its founder, Rhonda Kelly. From stress to anxiety to relationships to suicide, we touch on various aspects of mental health pertaining to the first responder community.

Have we oversold the college experience? Is it worth all the debt? Do we just not want to have a job that requires risk or hard work?