In this two-man show, Matt and Brian dive deep into firehouse pride, station maintenance, and how blue-collar skills and project work have changed in the fire service over the years.

🛠️ This Week’s Topics Include:

• Why today’s firefighters don’t fix stuff like they used to (and should they?)

• The value of trades in the firehouse—and why painting a wall matters

• Old-school camaraderie vs. modern-day burnout

• A deep dive into post-shift culture then vs. now: helping each other build decks, cut lawns, and pour concrete

• How call volume, liability, and policies have changed how we maintain our stations

• Can AI ever replace a good firehouse handyman? (Hint: No)

• The return of the skilled trades and why they matter more than ever

🔥 Brian shares his wild ride at the Blackstone Social Summit, including:

• Cooking under pressure—literally

• Getting a bell and a McDonald's coffee

• How drippy, sexy eggs made for a fireground-style kitchen scramble

• Behind the scenes of content creation and collaboration with Blackstone Griddle Crew

💪 Plus:

• Matt talks about greasing his RV bearings for the first time—fireman pride at work!

• Brian opens up about the evolution of his career and why he believes we need to bring back ownership, pride, and problem-solving in every aspect of the fire service

• A real talk moment on burnout, side gigs, and what our schedules look like today vs. 20 years ago

📢 Shoutouts:

• 🎉 Rhett (age 6) – Our youngest listener! Thanks for riding with us!

• 💬 Courtney Jordan, Tanner, and Colt – Thanks for your Spotify feedback!

• 👕 FAT Apparel & The Salty Fireman – Check out the combo shirt and solo cup deal!

• 🧂Unkie’s Seasoning – Proud sponsor and firehouse favorite (even Matt’s mom’s trailer is stocked)

🧯 Sponsor Highlights:

• Unkie’s Seasoning

• Burn Box & FD Collector’s Club – July’s box includes sweet North Carolina swag!

🧠 Moment of Silence – Never forgotten. Always honored.
🗣️ “Well said.”

👨‍🏫 Leadership Class Reminder:
Catch Matt and Brian at SAFRE in Raleigh, NC on August 8th for their leadership workshop. Come say hi, bring your trade skills, and let’s talk shop.

📲 CALL TO ACTION:
We want to hear from YOU:

• Do you still take on station projects?

• What trades do you bring to the fire service?

• What’s your department’s approach to station maintenance?

Drop your comments on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or wherever you get your fire content. 💬

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