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On the Fireground Fitness podcast we host firefighters and allied professionals and discuss the life lessons learned on and off the fireground. How we become more effective and successful in high stress and difficult situations, life in a nut shell? Sitting down at ”the kitchen table” and talking it out!
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Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Firefighters have a long history of telling stories. We call them "war stories"! Often they are told to decompress from a stressful event and sometimes to share knowledge but typically its to get a laugh! Which, when it's done right, accomplishes both of the first two purposes.
Ep. 27 features Nick Baskerville; a Firefighter from Northern Virginia and storyteller on a mission. Nick strives to use storytelling as a tool to deepen the learning experience in the classroom. A talent that all instructors should strive toward. When He is not in the classroom he finds himself on stage weaving tales and telling jokes. A couple of which he shares with us! Check it out!
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IG: @storytellingonpurpose
FB: @nick Baskerville
www.stop365.blog
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IG: @firegroundfitness
Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Giving back is a big part of fire service tradition and Christopher Baker fully embraces this tradition. Serving 14 on the job, while also volunteering his time with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the National Fire Heritage Foundation as well as running his own "Future Firefighter" mentoring group. And if that's not enough he's currently sitting on an IFSTA validation committee for the 8th edition of the "Fundamentals of Firefighting".
In episode 26 we covered a tremendous amount of topics but spent most of our time talking about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's "everyone goes home" campaign. A topic worthy of your time, check it out!
You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever you get your podcast content. So, please search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. So, get on iTunes, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!
If you would like to contact today’s guest or follow his journey...
IG: @cbaker245
FB: @Christopher Baker
Instructorchrisbaker.com
Your host can be reached @
IG: @firegroundfitness
Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
The beginning of 2020 is the perfect place to start a conversation about diet. The year is new and and we are all reinvigorated in our efforts to get our health and life in order! In episode 25 Krista Moreland, a collegiate athlete, turn school teacher, turn Mom, turn diet and nutrition coach, shares with us her thoughts, ideas and experiences. The conversation revolves around food. How it controls us and how important mindset is. If we are to successfully manage our health and life we have to be honest and take control. Krista offers some ways in which you and I can do just that! I promise you will not be disappointed!
You can find Fireground Fitness wherever you get your podcast content. So, please search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. So, get on iTunes, subscribe, rate and review the podcast!
If you would like to contact today’s guest or follow her journey...
IG: @kmoremacro
Or kmoremacro.com
Your host can be reached @
IG: @firegroundfitness
Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
There are some corners of the fire service that remain a mystery to many and the "Squad" is one such area. In episode 24 we talk with Creston Ludlow, a Phoenix firefighter that serves on a the Squad! He shares his thoughts on heavy rescue work, training, cancer prevention and more. Give it a listen and enjoy.
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If you would like to contact today’s guest or follow his journey...
IG: @ghostsquad
@firewipes
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IG: @firegroundfitness
Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Motivation is fleeting! So, understand your purpose and you will be driven rather than motivated. Episode 23 with Ely Rivera will inspire you to find your purpose. Captain Rivera came to the states as a young child and was thrown right into elementary school not speaking a word of English. The struggle was real!!
The example of hard work that was provided for him by his father set the tone for his work ethic today and much more. Take a listen and enjoy!
You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever you get your podcast content. So, please search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. So, get on iTunes, subscribe, rate and review the podcast!
If you would like to contact today’s guest or follow his journey...
IG: prfuego359
Your host can be reached @
IG: @firegroundfitness
Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
At 15 years old Captain Patrick O'Neill lost his mom in a sudden and tragic scuba diving incident. Since that time he has managed to find his path through the grief and along the way complete college, start a family and a successful career in the fire service. In Ep. 22 Patrick shares his difficult and inspirational journey helping us all to understand that tragedy does not have to define you. If you can gain perspective you will see that you have choices. And you can choose to thrive.
Give the episode a listen and I hope that it provides you some perspective.
GetSome!
Rayne
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Darrell Wiseman (DW) is an amazing dude. He dives in serious, deep, ocean waters, rivers rafts, travels the world and will let you know you're loved by teasing you relentlessly. He will also stand firm on important issues and be first to offer council and support.
When I invited him to come on the podcast I had a vision of us talking about his world travels and diving with huge ocean mammals. However, true to his character, DW wanted to talk about career planning! A final act of mentoring to his brother and sister firefighters as he retires from the profession.
Never one to shine the light on himself, through out the episode 21 DW mentions many of his mentors and friends who have lead him throughout his career. We discuss the role of a technical safety officer, career progression, planning and goal setting and much more.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
GetSome!
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You can reach this episode's guest...
Email spops957@gmail
IG @DBwiseman1230
FB Darrell B Wiseman
You can contact Fireground Fitness...
Email Raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
IG @firegroundfitness
FB @firegroundfitness
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Night and day, 24/7, the radio crackles with dispatches launching first responders into the field to render aid to our communities. Who are these trusted public servants that facilitate the rapid response of critical services? In Episode 20 we hear from Kimberly Brophy a veteran dispatcher who serves in the Phoenix Regional Dispatch center. Kimberly discussed how a 911 call becomes a dispatch and how tactical radio operators manage these events. She also shared some of the challenges and rewards found in a career of service. This conversation offers insight into the world of our unsung heros; the fire dispatcher. Check it out!
Enjoy the podcast!
GetSome!
Support the podcast by following us on social media. Then listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
You can contact Fireground Fitness...
Email Raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
IG @firegroundfitness
FB @firegroundfitness
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Greg Hawk is retiring from the fire service in 2 years, but he has yet to slow down and there's no sign that it's even possible for him. In Episode 19 Greg and I sat down for the 2nd time (If you're paying attention you may notice that I have had several repeat guests on the podcast. What can I say, I like talking to my brothers) to discuss, life on the squad, depression, training, professionalism and much more.
Give it a listen and enjoy!
Please check out the below links to some of the pages and topics mentioned in episode 19.
Forcible entry training prop we discussed - www.FirehouseInnovations.com
IG pages:
Follow Greg:
@last3years
@hawksalvage
Follow the Squad 44:
@ghostsquad44
Follow the haters ;-) :
@cancel_thesquad
Contact your host Rayne Gray:
raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
IG - @firegroundftness
Twitter - raynegray@firegroundfit
FB - fireground fitness
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All that being said...Whatever you do, keep leaning in to your work and life, stay in the game and do not hold back. Wake up every morning and get after it!
Go on now, GetSome!
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
When I sat down with Chris Pearce I really wanted to talk about his father's Line of Duty Death and how that impacted him. And we did, but we went for an hour before we got there! Chris and I spent several years working together at fire Station 12 which may explain why he and I can't get to the main point with out our conversation meandering a bit!
In Episode 18 Chris and I rapped about Special Operations on Camelback mountain, leadership, training, trust and we wrapped our conversation with a very honest and candid conversation about the Line of Duty Death of Ricky Pearce. Chris' dad died when he was just 6 years old and this has shaped him as a man, father and Firefighter. Chris is such a solid and well rounded Fire Captain and he has a perspective that is well worth hearing.
Enjoy the podcast!
GetSome!
Support the podcast by following us on social media. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
You can contact Fireground Fitness...
Email Raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
IG @firegroundfitness
FB @firegroundfitness