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FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

38 episodes

1 month ago

In this episode of the Fit to Fight Fire podcast, Brent Cooper shares his journey from a young boy dreaming of becoming a firefighter to a seasoned professional who has faced numerous personal and professional challenges. He discusses the impact of his family life, the importance of faith in shaping his identity, and the struggles he faced with his brother's drug addiction. Brent emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, accountability, and community support in overcoming adversity. He al...

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In this episode of the Fit to Fight Fire podcast, Brent Cooper shares his journey from a young boy dreaming of becoming a firefighter to a seasoned professional who has faced numerous personal and professional challenges. He discusses the impact of his family life, the importance of faith in shaping his identity, and the struggles he faced with his brother's drug addiction. Brent emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, accountability, and community support in overcoming adversity. He al...

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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (20/38)

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Brent Cooper - TRUSTING GOD THROUGH ADVERSITY

In this episode of the Fit to Fight Fire podcast, Brent Cooper shares his journey from a young boy dreaming of becoming a firefighter to a seasoned professional who has faced numerous personal and professional challenges. He discusses the impact of his family life, the importance of faith in shaping his identity, and the struggles he faced with his brother's drug addiction. Brent emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, accountability, and community support in overcoming adversity. He al...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Blake Stinnett - FAITH IS NOT FAITH UNTIL IT'S TESTED

In this episode of the Fit the Fight Fire podcast, Blake Stinnett shares the profound impact of faith, adversity, and personal growth. Blake shares his journey from the fire service to ministry, the challenges he faced when feeling called to leave a job he loved, and the life-altering accident that tested his faith. Through pain and recovery, Blake emphasizes the importance of community support, the power of prayer, and finding purpose in difficult times. The conversation highlights how adver...

3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Nate Sturm - PURPOSE IN THE PAIN

Nate Sturm talks about a LODD that his fire department experienced that brought about the dark season of life that almost tore his family apart. Nate shares how alcohol was the downfall and how his faith in Jesus Christ lifted him and his family from the darkness and into the light, giving purpose to the pain he endured. I am inspired by Nate’s transparency and vulnerability, which are shown in our conversation Takeaways - Nate Sturm has 24 years of experience in the fire service...

10 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

In this episode, I sat down with Marcos and Logan to discuss our vision for The Crucible and how it all came together. We discussed what The Crucible is and what it's not. This conversation will give you a clear view of The Crucible's purpose and why it is so important to us.The application closes today at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. If you are wondering if you have what it takes to complete The Crucible, the only way to find out is to apply and try. What is The Crucible? We will d...

12 months ago

22 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Brad Conrado - IDENTIFIED IN CHRIST

Brad shares how a grab made, made him challenge where he was putting his identity and how firefighters who follow Christ can lead their firehouse lives. We talk about how identifying as a firefighter first can leave us feeling lost when our careers are over. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefigh...

1 year ago

58 minutes

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Joshua Dukes - PRIORITIZE PAIN

In episode 30, I talk with Joshua Dukes about several seasons of adversity that he weathered with his faith in the Lord. Joshua shares the challenges faced when his 19-month-old son Trucker Dukes was diagnosed with cancer and how Trucker inspired so many during his battle with cancer and continues to today after his passing. We talk about how standing up for his beliefs led to his termination from the job he loved as a firefighter and how he continues to give all the pain he endured thro...

1 year ago

2 hours 28 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Josh Burchick - FORGED & UNBROKEN

This is an incredibly powerful episode where Josh talks about his crew's performance during an RIT/RIC activation for the late Nathan Flynn. Josh shares how years of mental and physical training came together for his crew so they could do everything possible to rescue one of their own.Josh's perspective, backed by data, sheds light on the staggering physical demands that firefighters face in their line of duty. His work underscores the undeniable strain on their minds and bodies, making it a ...

1 year ago

1 hour 10 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Stratton West - TRAGEDY TESTS FAITH

Episode 28 Tragedy Tests FaithOn December 14, Stratton had to say his final goodbyes to his daughter Kingsley. Stratton and his three children were involved in a head-on car accident on his way to a fire department Christmas party, resulting in Stratton and his three children being sent to multiple hospitals. Stratton’s daughters were both in critical condition with Kingsley passing away. Stratton shares how his faith has helped him endure the loss of a child and his ability to wake...

1 year ago

1 hour 22 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Chris Snow - SELF DESTRUCTION INTO GOD'S CONSTRUCTION

Chris Snow - SELF DESTRUCTION INTO GOD'S CONSTRUCTION Chris shares how his reckless life led him to prison, addiction, and affliction. We talk about living as a follower of Christ in the firehouse, giving our pain purpose, and locking arms with a small group of brothers you can lean on through transparency and authenticity. This episode shows us all that we are all broken; some of us just do a better job hiding it. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a work...

1 year ago

1 hour 10 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Scott Vadakin - SHOTS FIRED

In Episode 26, I talk to Scott Vadkin about losing a child and how his faith gave him hope during life's darkest season. It is a story of heartbreak, devastation, and divine intervention. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so ...

2 years ago

1 hour 44 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Jeremy Sanders - STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS

In Episode 25 Ric Jorge and I talk to Jeremy Sanders about a difficult season of life he endured and how he found strength in his weakness. Jeremy shares how his faith helped him continue to move forward and how the adversity he faced refined him into the man God needed him to be. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of li...

2 years ago

1 hour 18 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Marcos Orozco - BACKSEAT SUCCESS

In Episode 24, I talk to Marcos Orozco about starting over at a new fire department, how fitness positions you for opportunities beyond the fireground, overcoming alcoholism, and how being a career backseat firefighter is a successful career. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the sam...

2 years ago

56 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Marc Maikoski - BE HERE NOW

Ric Jorge and I talked to Marc about the pain he has carried over his career and how helping others has been the greatest way for him to give his pain purpose and share the power of Jesus in his life. He shares how we all need to find our tribe but must do the work required first. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community...

2 years ago

1 hour 27 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Robert Wynne - TURN TO ME

Robert Wynne shares an inspiring comeback story. He talks about being abandoned by his father, his drug addiction, stabbed seven times in prison, and how his relationship with God brought him to the fire service. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best versio...

2 years ago

1 hour 34 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Robbie Townsend - RESILIENT

Robbie talks about his challenges with mental health and how his faith was the foundation of his way back to peace. He also shares how the GSD program provided him with the training ground to build the resilience necessary to overcome life's challenges.If you want to reach out to Robbie = robbietownsend@ymail.com For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surroun...

2 years ago

54 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Can I take CBD? - RESPOND WELLNESS

Why do we believe in CBD?We talk about how CBD positively impacted our lives, leading us to create Respond Wellness and begin the mission of helping our brothers and sisters with some of the challenges we face as firefighters.Head on over to respondwellness.com to learn more. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-mi...

2 years ago

32 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Ric Jorge - GOD FIRST

Ric Jorge had a difficult season of life that led him to God. From doing and dealing drugs to losing close friends, Ric was a rough man with dark plans. It's a journey that started dark and has brought abundant light, with Jesus being the leader of his life. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters ...

2 years ago

1 hour 13 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

David Rhodes - GSD LEADERSHIP

On Episode 18, I had the opportunity to talk to Fire Engineering Editor-in-Chief David Rhodes. We spoke about t-shirt management seven years later, how the Georgia Smoke Diver leadership model would serve the fire service well, and what the Georgia Smoke Diver program provides firefighters beyond the job. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to sur...

2 years ago

1 hour 29 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Brian Abbott - STAND UP

I talked to Brian Abbott about his attempted suicide and how an accumulation of calls, fire department culture, and his demons led to a decision to end it all, and the words "Stand Up" put him on a path of healing and resilience through his faith in Jesus. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on...

2 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE

Jeff Rothmeier - JOY IN THE PAIN

Jeff talks about his desire to honor God in all he does and how faith guided him through a season of adversity to find joy in the pain. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the high...

2 years ago

1 hour 37 minutes