Welcome to Episode 113 (even if Doug thinks it's 109)!

This week the crew dives into:

✅ Doug’s Backwoods Adventures

• Tractor life with straw hats and “Farmer Fran” overalls

• Why people think he’s from Louisiana

• The infamous “nip slip” picture that may or may not exist

✅ TikTok Trends & Firehouse Fun

• Brainstorming a TikTok challenge with photos and song matches

• Planning one-shot video stitches for the podcast page

• Lip-syncing failures and robot dance competitions

✅ Extreme Heat, Firefighting & Rehab Units

• Talking real heat waves across the country

• Richmond’s 3-alarm fire in brutal conditions

• How departments deploy Mobile Service Units (MSU) and rehab squads

• Real-world practices like misting fans, cooling buses, and mandatory rest

✅ Hydration Deep Dive with Megan Lautz of Rescue.RD

• Unkie’s epic PowerPoint presentation

• Practical firefighter hydration tips:

  • 90–125 oz daily fluid goal

  • Caffeine myths (it’s okay in moderation)

  • Cold drinks help lower core temperature

• Food hacks: hydrating fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, oranges

• Black pepper on cantaloupe? The debate rages

✅ Coffee Talk (Black vs Flavored Creamer Wars)

• Team black coffee vs team hazelnut

• Legendary quotes: “Flavored coffee creamer ruined the fire service”

• Doug: “Just like my soul”

✅ Personal Stories & Callouts

• Remembering LODD in North Carolina and Alicia Monahan’s anniversary

• Candid admissions of heat exhaustion on scene

• Sharing rehab protocols from different departments

✅ Special Shoutouts

• Megan Lautz at Rescue.RD for all the hydration wisdom

• Unkie Seasoning — get that Chipotle rub

• The Burn Box crew for awesome monthly surprises

✅ Calls to Action!

• Drop a comment: Are you black coffee or cream & sugar?

• Share your department’s rehab protocols for hot days

• Post yourself doing the robot and tag us for a special prize!

• And of course — FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT wherever you listen or watch.

This episode is packed with laughs, real fireground strategies, hydration hacks, and enough Southern storytelling to make you sweat.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube!