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Fire & Iron

54 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

Two firefighters search for the knowledge and tools needed to help them become better husbands, fathers, leaders, and people.

Self-Improvement Education firefighting leadership marriage personal development fatherhood self development personal responsibility discipline
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Episodes

Relentless preparation leads to reflexive performance

April 06, 2022 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MB

Matt shares his thoughts on preparation and how it relates to reflexive performance.

Have you acknowledged what you are doing right?

March 21, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.17 MB

In this week's Question worth asking, Ryan reminds us to acknowledge the things we are doing well.

Don't make this careless mistake with your life

March 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

Matt and Ryan talk about something we need to be very mindful of and how it impacts every aspect of our lives.

Have you taken full responsibility for your life?

March 09, 2022 18:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MB

In this week's QWA Matt reflects on accepting responsibility and creating a plan to improve your life.

Peer support requires authenticity with Steve Diaz

February 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Matt and Ryan welcome special guest retired Battalion Chief Steve Diaz to the podcast. Steve Diaz is a recently retired Battalion Chief with a career of over 30-years in the fire service.  Steve's passions include providing behavioral health options to first responders, consulting as an Intake Coordinator for Freedom Retreat, conducting critical incident stress management, employee assistance programs, substance abuse options, and fire chaplaincy. Steve has an Associate of Science degree in...

How long can you put off becoming who you want to be?

February 21, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.53 MB

Thoughts on this quote by Epictetus "Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer."

How long can you afford to put off becoming who you want to be?

February 21, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.53 MB

Thoughts on this quote by Epictetus "Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer."

The most valued qualities of a great partner

February 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the results of a poll that asked our listeners what qualities they value in their romantic partners.

How do you react to pressure?

February 07, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.21 MB

In this week's questions worth asking Matt talks about the idea of being under pressure and how we can change our perspective on what it means.

QWA: How do you react to pressure?

February 07, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.21 MB

In this week's questions worth asking Matt talks about the idea of being under pressure and how we can change our perspective on what it means.

Create a crew 1st culture with Jeremy Sanders

January 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Today Jeremy Sanders joins us on the podcast. Jeremy Sanders has served for 19 years on a suburban career fire department in central Oklahoma where he currently holds the rank of Captain. In 2020 he created Crew 1st Culture and the Crew 1st Culture Podcast in which he shares the importance of the pursuit of daily personal growth. This daily growth has helped him to not only become a better firefighter and officer but also a better dad and husband. He is married to his beautiful wife Erika, t...

What is the why?

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MB

New to Season 2 is "Questions worth asking". A short episode where we share an idea and ask a question meant to prompt thought and reflection. Posted every other week between our full length episodes. This week we ask "What is the why?"

QWA: What is the why?

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MB

New to Season 2 is "Questions worth asking". A short episode where we share an idea and ask a question meant to prompt thought and reflection. Posted every other week between our full length episodes. This week we ask "What is the why?"

Finding meaning after tragedy with Frank Ebner

January 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

We welcome Frank Ebner to the podcast where he shares his story of being involved in one of the most tragic fires in fire service history and how he has learned to heal through offering peer support to others.

What will YOUR legacy be?

January 10, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MB

New to Season 2 is "Questions worth asking". A short episode where we share an idea and ask a question meant to prompt thought and reflection. Posted every other week between our full-length episodes. This week we ask "What is your legacy?"

QWA: What is your legacy?

January 10, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MB

New to Season 2 is "Questions worth asking". A short episode where we share an idea and ask a question meant to prompt thought and reflection. Posted every other week between our full length episodes. This week we ask "What is your legacy?"

Lessons we learned in 2021

January 03, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Matt and Ryan kick off season two by discussing lessons learned in 2021 and what they hope to achieve in the upcoming year.

Could you do more?

December 06, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Matt and Ryan talk about the potential within each of us.

Fire & Iron Update

November 18, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MB

A quick update on the Fire & Iron Podcast.

Stressed, anxious and overwhelmed...

November 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Ideas for dealing with the times we feel overwhelmed by all of our responsibilities in life and how to prevent stress from slowing us down.

Firefighter Resiliency: Tools for Mental Health

October 26, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss firefighter resiliency. 

Who could you be?

October 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the idea that we have the ability to become more than we currently are.

The healthier solution to unexpected adversity

October 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Matt and Ryan have a conversation about how to handle adversity in a healthier way. 

Plan, Implement, Observe & Recalibrate

October 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Matt and Ryan talk about recalibrating and how to pivot when your actions aren't producing the desired result.

Live and lead Intentionally with Jim Moss

September 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Matt and Ryan welcome Fire Captain and bestselling author Jim Moss to the podcast. Jim Moss is a Fire Captain/Paramedic for the Metro West Fire Protection District in St. Louis County, Missouri. His fire service passions include leadership, training, and mentorship. Along with Chief Dan Kerrigan, Jim is the co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: Firefighter Functional Fitness. Jim is a contributor to Fire Engineering Magazine and FirefighterToolbox.com. He has shared his message at FDIC In...

How would your crew define leadership?

September 20, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the idea of asking your crew how THEY define the qualities of a good leader and how to incorporate those traits into your leadership style.

Does your drive have meaning? with Mark McLane

September 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Matt and Ryan have a great conversation with Firefighter/Paramedic Mark McLane.

Live to honor them (Thoughts on 9-11)

September 06, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss what it means to be a first responder post 9-11 and our thoughts about what we've learned from this tragic event.

Eradicate the cancer of negativity

August 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss negativity and how it impacts our ability to be effective as leaders and team members.

The cancer of negativity

August 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss negativity and how it impacts our ability to be effective as leaders and team members.

Are we prepared?

August 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss how important it is to be prepared for the moments where we may be called upon to perform at our full potential.

Will you be ready for what could be your finest moment?

August 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss how important it is to be prepared for the moments where we may be called upon to perform at our full potential.

Life on the Path with Neel Yau

August 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Matt and Ryan are joined by Neel Yau, a twenty-nine-year veteran of the fire service and lieutenant with the Rochester City Fire Department in New York. 

The crucial difference between motivation and discipline

August 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the difference between motivation and discipline and how we can use both to consistently accomplish our goals.

The PAR Check

August 02, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the launch of their weekly newsletter "The PAR Check" and explain how personal accountability helps us stay on the path.

5 strategies for creating a healthy work/home balance

July 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

In this episode Matt and Ryan discuss what "balance" means for them and ways they create more balance between the demands presented by different areas of life.

10 Leadership Lessons from Maj. Dick Winters

July 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss ten leadership lessons from the legendary WWII combat veteran Major Dick Winters.

Staying Consistent

July 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss how important it is to stay consistent and ways we can adapt to adversity.

The Proximity Principle

July 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the book "The Proximity Principle" by Ken Coleman and how aligning ourselves with those we want to emulate helps us level up.

Leading in the Wildland Fire Service (Part 2)

June 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the NWCG publication titled "Leading in the Wildland Fire Service."

Leading in the Wildland Fire Service (Part 1)

June 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the NWCG publication titled "Leading in the Wildland Fire Service."

Finding Balance with Rayne Gray

June 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Matt and Ryan talk with Marine, Division Chief and host of the Fireground Fitness Podcast Rayne Gray about achieving an optimal work/home balance and the importance of empowering your people to share good ideas.

Gratitude

June 07, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the importance of reflecting on the things you are grateful for in life.

Effective Communication

May 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the importance of effective communication and things to consider when looking to improve.

Own where you are

May 24, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Matt and Ryan talk about taking responsibility for where you are and recognizing what it will take to get where you want to be.

EP05. Own where you are

May 24, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Matt and Ryan talk about taking responsibility for where you are and recognizing what it will take to get where you want to be. Show notes available on our website https://www.fireandironpodcast.com

EP04. Define your vision

May 17, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss why defining a personal vision is less about setting goals for yourself and more about articulating who it is you want to become. Show notes available on our website https://www.fireandironpodcast.com

Define your vision

May 17, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss why defining a personal vision is less about setting goals for yourself and more about articulating who it is you want to become.

EP03. Creating a growth mindset

May 08, 2021 15:58 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the process of adopting a growth mindset and ways to think differently about personal development.

Creating a growth mindset

May 08, 2021 15:58 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Matt and Ryan discuss the process of adopting a growth mindset and ways to think differently about personal development.