Forged & Unbroken

Today we are joined by Tim Anderson of Anderson Rescue Solutions, creator of the Multi-Loop ARS Strap. We discuss his time in the Philadelphia Fire Department, the 2018 LODD of Lt. Matt LeTourneau and Tim's role in the operation, the evolution of ARS, the numerous saves of his equipment, and human performance on the fireground. Tim is a wealth of knowledge and a humble servant. Please check him ou...

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I had the awesome opportunity to sit and speak with Firefighter Chris Thompson. He has well over two decades of experience, most of which in the Special Operations Community. We discuss his role, as well as the entire MD HART team, as they operated in Western North Carolina rescuing 83 people, 20 cats and dogs, and delivered over 100 cases of food and water over 29 missions in a 10 day period. Wha...

Forged & Unbroken Fire | Physical and mental wellness, charity, and support for FFs. | Patreon Daily Workouts Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U Early Access to F&U Podcast Early Access to In-Extremis Readiness Podcast Weekly Mobility Videos for Injury Prevention and Rehab Misc Research, Reading, and Listening. ⅓ of Profits go back to public safety charities and causes every qu...

with his dedication to researching heat stress, fatigue, cortisol, decision-making, and so much more for firefighters and military members. The podcast covers a broad range of topics as Dr. Coehoorn effortlessly brings the science to what we experience on the fireground. This will change your entire mindset for fire service readiness. Biography Dr. Coehoorn is the Director of the PhD in Rehabilita...

Forged & Unbroken Fire | Physical and mental wellness, charity, and support for FFs. | Patreon Daily Workouts Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U Early Access to F&U Podcast Early Access to In-Extremis Readiness Podcast Weekly Mobility Videos for Injury Prevention and Rehab Misc Research, Reading, and Listening. ⅓ of Profits go back to public safety charities and causes every qu...

I'm so grateful I've had the opportunity to connect with Zach Troublefield out of the suburbs of Charlotte, NC. On this episode, he discusses his 2023 mayday during a single family house fire, the conditions, the burns he suffered, and the aftermath of dealing with such an incident. He's an open book and he gives us a front row seat with the rawness and realness only someone who experiences this t...

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This week I have the opportunity to speak with Suzanne Kuser of Albemarle, Virginia. Together, we had the amazing experience of speaking at the Training Days Conference in Alexandria, VA in September of 2024. We discussed "Optimizing Firefighter Resiliency," essentially, the hard work required to develop resiliency skills to further your mental and physical wellness. We cover a ton of topics like...

Forged & Unbroken Fire | Physical and mental wellness, charity, and support for FFs. | Patreon Daily Workouts Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U Early Access to F&U Podcast Early Access to In-Extremis Readiness Podcast Weekly Mobility Videos for Injury Prevention and Rehab Misc Research, Reading, and Listening. ⅓ of Profits go back to public safety charities and causes every qu...

I was joined by Hank Henline, owner of Hasty Rescue Products and creator of the Hasty Rescue Strap. We discuss firefighting in the historic city and County of Frederick, MD, the LODD that spurred the creation of the HRS, firefighter survival, and so much more.

Forged & Unbroken Fire | Physical and mental wellness, charity, and support for FFs. | Patreon Daily Workouts Weekly Growth Mindset Podcast, only on F&U Early Access to F&U Podcast Early Access to In-Extremis Readiness Podcast Weekly Mobility Videos for Injury Prevention and Rehab Misc Research, Reading, and Listening. ⅓ of Profits go back to public safety charities and causes every qu...

JJ, Juice, John K Johnson has given me the honor of his time and is here to preach the good word. I first met JJ at Training Days in Alexandria, VA, and his humble spirit, Godly demeanor, mentorship, and over 40 years of firefighting experience shines through in this one. We cover a lot of ground in a short time. We cover topics like faith, family, a near-miss after a comrade fell into a roof on a...

Click the link to join the community! patreon.com/user?u=89578184 When in in-extremis situations, there are many metabolic and emotional parameters at play. We are rarely “just” in a physical test, or rarely “just” in a psychologically stressful incident. Both our physical prowess and our mindset are intermingled and at use while on the fireground, amplifying each other at once. While we discussed...

Dr. Laura King is a personal friend and a one-of-a-kind human being who love to mountain bike, travel, and get outdoors. She has already help tons of firefighters with sleep, muscle and nervous system injury, immunity, energy, and so much more using traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Listen in as we discuss her journey to this medicine, how it's help her and others, nutrition for the fi...

On the heels of IER 010 - Heat Strain and Acclimation, we will discuss Heat Acclimation Solutions using hot water immersion and hot sauna techniques for a healthier body and more durability on the fireground, all backed by research. Please like, share, subscribe the @forged_and_unbroken_fire podcast and check out our IG pages @in_extremis_readiness. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89578184

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Hey everyone, in this episode we sit with my dear friend, Barry Floyd, endearingly known as B-Rock. He has 27 years in the fire service, and we discuss his upbringing in Baltimore City, how he stayed away from the street life in the 80’s, but how he also experienced that side of it when he was shot in the head at the age of 18. Through a year-long recovery, it’s what inspired him to join the fire...

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In this episode, I have the distinct opportunity to sit with Mike Nasti of Tip of the Spear Leadership. Mike comes with a wealth of experience on the fireground and firehouse floor, hailing from a busy metro department in the Mid-Atlantic. We discuss leadership topics such as how to know when you are ready to promote, what people underestimate when taking a leadership position, what/where do you t...

In this episode, we set the tone for what is required for the fire service and the physical demands. We operate in the unknown, so I discuss the "Hopper Challenge" and to specialize in not specializing. Like, share, subscribe.

In this episode we discuss how you must pass through the 3 levels of the continuum before gaining mastery. Too often we try to skip steps. You need to become the utility fielder before you can become the master, especially when it comes to in-extremis readiness.

Tune in this week as I have the distinct privilege to talk with Logan Broberg of Rogue Firemanship Training. We discuss fitness in the fire service, discipline, resiliency, and mental toughness, especially in the face of adversity or in that Central Florida heat! Check out all of his amazing work at these links: https://roguefiremanship.com https://www.instagram.com/roguefiremanshiptraining/

In this episode of In-Extremis Readiness, we discuss the timeline of experience gained, and how virtuosity - doing the common, uncommonly well will lend itself to overcoming the overwhelming majority of obstacles we face.

I am so honored and stoked to have TJ Prieur on the podcast. In this episode, we dive into fatherhood, marriage, knowing thyself, embracing struggle, and building resiliency through daily discipline of doing the hard things. He is an absolute sage, a calming presence, and is leading a value-added life. This episode is rich with principles for betterment in our lives. In Episode 2, we will dive int...