

FIT TO FIGHT FIRE
FIT TO FIGHT FIRE
Podcast Intro 'The Firefighters Call' by Ger Devine www. gerarddevinepoetry.comWe are a community built on the foundation of Faith, Family, and Fire.We believe in hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, inspiring us to train our minds and bodies daily. It is an honor to serve our communities, leading us to pursue our craft in a way that honors the oath and all those who came before us. We are fighting the celebration of mediocrity one act at a time.Join the Community at www.patreon.com/fittofightfire and start getting your workout of the day today!
Episodes
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Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 38min
Jeff Rothmeier - JOY IN THE PAIN
Jeff talks about his desire to honor God in all he does and how faith guided him through a season of adversity to find joy in the pain. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 36min
Rick Swales - AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
I talk to Rick about his journey into the fire service, his faith, the Georgia Smoke Diver Program, and how age is just a number.We dive into the importance of fitness, mindset, and consistent training and how trust is built through shared suffering.Join the Fit To Fight Fire Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/fittofightfire For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Jun 14, 2023 • 5min
Dear Out-Of-Shape Firefighter
Dear out-of-shape firefighter, I'm writing to you as your conscience, hoping we could reconnect you to why you were here or maybe even connect you for first time. Too many have ignored your current physical state. Some have even supported and strengthened your excuses. I know this may not be a comfortable conversation for you, but the responsibility in front of all of us is more important than your own personal feelings. Join the Fit To Fight Fire Community! For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspirational message, monthly training, and much more!https://www.patreon.com/fittofightfire For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 23min
James Geering - BEHIND THE SHIELD
James Geering is the host of the Behind The Shield Podcast, and over the years and on more than 700 episodes, he has spoken with subject matter experts in the areas of sleep deprivation, mental health, shift work, fitness, and many more topics that affect the health and wellness of firefighters. In this episode, we talk about shift work, the best work schedule for firefighters, mental health, toxic leadership, fitness, and much more.You will want to listen to our conversation if you want to improve any of the areas mentioned in your fire department. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

May 3, 2023 • 1h 16min
Anthony Gillan - INJURY CHALLENGES IDENTITY
Tony talks about his recent injury and how that challenged his identity as a firefighter and strengthened his faith, as well as how important it is to have brothers in your life who will encourage and lift you up. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Apr 22, 2023 • 58min
Don Sapp: Life with Jesus and his "It's Nothing But Work" Mentality.
This is a great conversation with Don Sapp. He talks about his "nothing but work" mentality and how that led him through his career. However, the greatest thing that ever happened to Don was finding a relationship with Jesus, because it changed him and the way he saw the value in others. From life in the fire service, to divorce, and Jesus Changing his life, Don talks about it all. He does a fantastic job at being transparent and using his mistakes to help others see the truth. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Apr 12, 2023 • 3min
VITAMINS FOR THE MIND 2 with Corley Moore
Corley will be contributing to the Vitamins For The Mind series, and in his first one, he talks about learning, one of The 9L's, from his book, The 9L's.You can purchase a copy of The 9L's on Amazon! For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 18min
Jim Moss - HONORING GOD
Jim Moss is the author of Firefighter Functional Fitness and Firefighter Success and hosts the podcast Firefighter Success. In Episode 11, we talk to Jim about leaning into God's word and will for our lives when it comes to making tough decisions, as well as how Jim's faith has allowed him to lead in a way that honors God. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 14min
Jay Bonnifield - DIGGING DEEPER INTO FAITH
Jay talks about how his anger was getting in the way of his marriage and how digging deeper into his faith helped him as a husband, father, and firefighter. Jay shares how being broken leads to a deeper level of faith and humility. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Apr 1, 2023 • 1h 3min
Zach King - SEASONS OF FAITH
Zach King shares his faith journey and how different seasons of life have shaped his faith to where it is today. Zach talks about how he had questioned religion in the past and how he sees his faith today. For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.


