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Outward Bound
Outward Bound USA is the leading provider of outdoor education programs that allow young people to explore their personal potential, since 1962. Ben Fickett is the Director of Admissions for Colorado Outward Bound School, and we talk to him about how he went from New Hampshire to college football in Utah to his current position with COBS.
Standard ReIssue: The Senior Man
We’re going to back to January 2021 when Cody McGinnis came on our show and discussed what it means to be the “Senior Man” and the responsibilities that come with the position.
Intentional Fatherhood
We have to stay in the moment when parenting our children. Raising kids goes by fast, so it's important to be intentional with our time surrounding them. Brandon Douglas, a Standard Patreon member, talks about an experience of his when he realized he needed to be more intentional.
Spread Too Thin
Is being a firefighter what you thought it would be? And for those not in the fire service, what do you think the fire department's responsibilities are as a taxpaying citizen? We love this job, but are we getting spread too thin?
Rock & Film
Chris Alstrin is a film director and cinematographer who has worked for such brands as Disney, Nike, National Geographic, and Red Bull. We talk about climbing and what it’s like to be on film sets like ‘Free Solo’ and how storytelling through a lens became his passion.
Smoke Diving
Julian Serrano is a firefighter with Palm Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue. He founded Prepared To Fight Fire and is a Florida Smoke Diver. We discuss mentorship, mindset, and the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon.
Recruit Ready
What makes a good instructor, coach, mentor, or teacher? It starts with leading out front. Matt Chan is back to discuss his new role as a fire academy instructor.
Standard Issue 4.5.22
Drunk in command, puma rescues, and dick weights…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
Fire Wives
Kate Stalowy and Cherie Chan join us to talk about relationships and marriage. We discuss what it’s like to be married to a firefighter, including the challenges of the schedule and the stresses that result from some of the things we experience on the job.