The Standard Issue

What makes people perform at the highest levels? What causes others to quit? How do you find a job that doesn’t feel like a job? Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

It’s all things mental health with  All Clear Foundation  and its founder, Rhonda Kelly. From stress to anxiety to relationships to suicide, we touch on various aspects of mental health pertaining to the first responder community. For access to mental health resources such as those discussed on the show, follow the links below. Relationship Retreats RESPOND Online ResponderStrong Clinician Directo...

Have we oversold the college experience? Is it worth all the debt? Do we just not want to have a job that requires risk or hard work?

One of our  Patreon  members wrote us asking for advice on how to deal with a crew leader who is not setting the best example with his actions.

Trevor Gordon is a firefighter with Sacramento (CA) Metro Fire District and the founder of  Coffee Table Tactics , a social media page that is focused on west coast style firefighting tactics.

Standard Issue: Next door bombmakers and dogs suspected of arson…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news! Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

How do you prepare for a fire academy and what can you expect as a recruit? Listen to our most recent  Patreon  episode and find out!

Zac Varela is an engineer with East Metro (CO) Fire Rescue. Back in 2017, Zac came on our podcast for Episode 018 (Engineering For Leaders), and returns to the show to talk more engineer shop. Head over to our  Patreon  to catch our bonus episode with Zac as well as more episodes and exclusive content.

Jarred “Bear” Fiorda is a MMA fighter and the founder of  Free MMA Gyms , a non-profit martial arts gym that is free for anyone. Bear is back in the octagon on Friday July 8th for the  Fury FC Prelims .

Zack Golditch was in high school when he attended The Dark Knight at Century 16 Theaters in Aurora 10 years ago. After surviving a gunshot wound to the neck, he went on to play college football and spent some time in the NFL before becoming a firefighter.

Instructors, Mentors, Leaders…Do we listen to them when they are loud? Are they in control when they raise their voice? Are there circumstances that excuse the dressing-down of other members?

Standard Issue: Firehouse drug rings, gloomy days in Cleveland, ambulance active shooter, and hidden cameras…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news! Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Outward Bound USA  is the leading provider of outdoor education programs that allow young people to explore their personal potential, since 1962. Ben Fickett was the Director of Admissions for Colorado Outward Bound School, and we talk to him about how he went from New Hampshire to college football in Utah to his current sales and marketing position with Outward Bound. Hear more from Ben and find...

We’re going to back to January 2021 when Cody McGinnis came on our show and discussed what it means to be the “Senior Man” and the responsibilities that come with the position.

We have to stay in the moment when parenting our children. Raising kids goes by fast, so it’s important to be intentional with our time surrounding them. Brandon Douglas, a Standard  Patreon  member, talks about an experience of his when he realized he needed to be more intentional.

Is being a firefighter what you thought it would be? And for those not in the fire service, what do you think the fire department’s responsibilities are as a taxpaying citizen? We love this job, but are we getting spread too thin? Sneak Peak Wednesday! Listen to this bonus episode found only on our  ⁠Patreon⁠ . For more content like this, visit  ⁠The Standard⁠  to join!

Chris Alstrin is a film director and cinematographer who has worked for such brands as Disney, Nike, National Geographic, and Red Bull. We talk about climbing and what it’s like to be on film sets like ‘Free Solo’ and how storytelling through a lens became his passion. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Julian Serrano is a firefighter with Palm Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue. He founded  Prepared To Fight Fire  and is a Florida Smoke Diver. We discuss mentorship, mindset, and the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

What makes a good instructor, coach, mentor, or teacher? It starts with leading out front. Matt Chan is back to discuss his new role as a fire academy instructor. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Standard Issue: Drunk in command, puma rescues, and dick weights…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news! Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Kate Stalowy and Cherie Chan join us to talk about relationships and marriage. We discuss what it’s like to be married to a firefighter, including the challenges of the schedule and the stresses that result from some of the things we experience on the job. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Matt Jones played professional baseball for seven years, spending time as a catcher in the Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, and Angels organizations. He played as high as AAA and retired in 2021.Matt now owns and operates  One6 Performance  – a training facility out of Colorado – that is focused on the development of youth, high school, and college level athletes. We discuss coaching, camaraderie, entrepr...

Jason McCarthy founded  GoRuck  with the purpose of not only bridging the gap between civilian and military life, but also to provide a community centered around fitness and high standards. GoRuck is also hosting the Sandlot Jax fitness festival in April in Jacksonville, Florida. Find out more  here . Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Joe Falcone is a Captain with Delray Beach (FL) Fire Rescue. He competes in various ultra races every year and we talk about the benefits of competing, and also the challenges of having to balance marriage and family with competition. We also discuss aspects of the fire service such as peer support, retention and morale, and working out on duty. Find more episodes like this one and extra content b...

Matt and Cherie Chan join us to talk about all things personal and professional, including fitness, business, firefighting, and marriage. Matt is a firefighter with North Metro (CO) Fire Rescue and he and Cherie are the faces of  TrainFTW . Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.