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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 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.
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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!
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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
Holler at me on any venue you choose, do not hesitate to reach out and share your questions, comments or words of wit! Feedback is welcome!
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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
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Every now and again you meet someone that transcends your expectations. In Episode 17 we have the chance to rap with two such dudes, Michael Caro and Travis Swartzlander. These Brothers in arms are cut from the same cloth - Firefighters by day, Brazilian Jujitsu practitioners in the afternoon and competitive west coast swing dancers at night.
We took the opportunity to discuss all of the above as well as Caro's company, Canejo Valley Advanced Wellness Medical Group. A great conversation with a couple of solid Brothers. Check it out as well as the link and pages below!
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Check out today's Guests
Micheal Caro can be found at
on IG @cvadvancedwellness
on FB @conejo Valley Advanced Wellness
Travis Swatzlander can be found at
IG @that_ninja_trav
IG @ninja_wcs_int
FB @travis swartzlander
youtube - ThatNinjaTrav
https://www.youtube.com/user/travswartz/featured
You can contact Fireground Fitness...
Email Raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
IG @firegroundfitness
FB @firegroundfitness
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Motivational quotes have a real power in our lives. They can create emotion and inspire action, cause deep contemplation and consternation. In Episode 16, Austin and I got together and shared a few of our favorites and discussed their meaning and application.
Here are the main quotes we rapped about. There are others sprinkled in as well. Check it out and let me know which one is your favorite.
“He who is waiting on the battlefield wins"
-Sun Tzu
"Leaders will let you fail with out making you feel like a failure"
- General Stanley McCrystal
"You don't make men safe by making them weak. You make men safe by making them strong and disciplined."
-Jordan Peterson
“No plan survives enemy contact, you may start off fighting your plan, but the enemy gets a vote”
- Col. Tom Kolditz
“2% of your time is spent dealing with tactical situations and 98% of your time is spent dealing with human situations. And human situations are driven by emotions.”
– AVB
“Fail early, fail fast, fail often”
- Author Unknown
"If you want something you have never had, you have to do something you have never done."
- Thomas Jefferson
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
- Theodore Roosevelt
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Dr. Kerry Ramella has spent the better part of her adult life working with firefighters. It has been her life's work to focus on the dark side of public service - Researching the negative aspects of the job, how firefighters cope, manage and break down. Her work has brought about great insight into how we can better care for our fire family and keep ourselves mission ready as well.
In episode 15 we discussed the signs and symptoms of poor mental health, how we can build resiliency and a mind - body connection. We also talked about some of the trends throughout the fire service and how some fire departments are responding.
This conversation barely scratches the surface of what we need to know to be mentally bomb proof however, its a great start, pointing to many resources and ideas to get us started.
Check out some of the resources mentioned in this episode:
Firestrong.org
PScrisissolution.com
If you have any questions or comments for me, feel free to contact me:
Email@: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
IG: @firegroundfitness
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Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
In Episode 14 I sat down with one of my BJJ training partners, Matt Bryant. Matt is a Cal Fire Engineer with about 15 years on the job. He strongly believes in leadership and training. Our conversation covered both of these topics but also included talk about staffing models, complacency, sleep deprivation and much much more.
During our conversation Matt mentioned that he and members of his battalion read and discuss many books and podcasts. He specifically named a few and I wanted to share them, so please see below:
Matt Bryant can be found on IG @MLB24fire
Podcast
Jockopodcast.com
Books
Extreme Ownership - by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
The way of the warrior Kid - Jocko Willink
Fearless - by Eric Blehm
The Book of Five Rings - Miyamoto Musashi
Fitness challenge
https://30forthekids.com/register-4-challenge
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In strenth
Rayne
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
So summer is coming to an and everyone is heading back to work and school. As we drove home from our summer adventure I took the opportunity to sit down with the "kids" to reflect on vacation, growing up around the fire service - how it has influenced them and what its like being 20ish.
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Rayne