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This episode is a portion of Jeremy’s new program titled, “Winners Win”, A Program by a Recovering Loser. Presented at the First In Fire Conference in Little Rock, AR on September 12, 2025, this segment of the complete program discusses accountability, leadership and going all in. The entire program will be posted at a later date.

In this episode of "Frontline Mindset," host Rob sits down with Luci Labriola-Cuffe, Deputy State Fire Administrator for New York State. Luci shares her inspiring journey from childhood experiences with fire emergencies to becoming a trailblazer in the fire service. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of leadership, the importance of mental health in first responders, and the evolving landscape of fire service training and community risk reduction. Tune in for an insightful conversation about resilience, accountability, and the future of firefighting.

From Recruit Construction to Work Life Balance, this episode between Jeremy and The Shimek is becoming a weekly therapy session for Jeremy. Alot of great nuggets in this episode.

In this episode, Mickey breaks down the term “taxpayer” in its truest form—where it came from, what it really means, and why it still matters on today’s fireground. From cellar fires to cockloft conditions, taxpayers demand a different level of awareness and discipline. We’ll dive into survival techniques, tactical considerations, and the realities of operating in commercial buildings where one wrong step can change the outcome. This isn’t theory—it’s street-level talk on how to stay alive and stay effective when the game shifts from residential to commercial.

Bobby Eckert joins Jeremy on the podcast for episode 426. The leader of Eckert Fire Tactics, his passion cannot be denied when it comes to his commitment to training firefighters. Focusing on realistic training, Bobby and his crew are known for going all in on their students. Bobby has never been one to shy away from hard conversations and addressing the toxicity in the fire service. Admittedly, he has had personal struggles that he has had to focus on and he is making progress everyday. His willingness to be frank about what he has been dealing with can certainly help others who might be in a similar situation. Being so public, it certainly shines a light on him whether he wants it or not. Just like his training perspective, if his real life situations and lessons can help another firefighter, he is all in. A long time friend and early guest on the podcast back in August 2018, Bobby continues to make an impact on the fire service. 

Richard Ray, a Battalion Chief with the Durham, NC Fire Department and long time volunteer firefighter talks with Jeremy about his recent article in Fire Engineering magazine. His passion for the fire service spans decades and he reminisces about his early years being influenced by his grandfather and then, his father. Today, his children are now the fourth generation in the fire service and Richard is proud of the family’s love for the fire service. Thinking back to a time when he became and instructor, an encounter with Andy Fredericks set the table for his passion for teaching and making an impact on others. 

Mickey sits down to talk about the weight of memorials in our fire houses. He stresses the responsibility of maintaining them, knowing the stories of the brothers who came before us, and teaching the next generation that September 11th is not a celebration — it’s a day of remembrance.

Mickey sits down with Etan Blatt from the 34.3 Foundation — an organization built on honoring sacrifice, restoring pride, and giving new life to firefighters who may feel lost. The conversation dives into the rebirth the Foundation offers for those searching for purpose, while also showing the newest members of the FDNY what it truly means to be a New York City firefighter. They talk about patriotism through the lens of September 12 — the day after, when resilience and brotherhood defined the job — and how those lessons still carry weight today. Etan and Mickey also break down the 34.3 Foundation Run: the powerful tradition of running from Long Beach to the Trade Center on September 11, as well as the new 3.43-mile run in Long Beach — both uniting the community, raising support, and keeping the spirit alive.This episode is about tradition, rebirth, and the responsibility we all carry to keep the standard alive.