tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64246411303940532792024-03-25T16:18:32.166-07:00Fireground FitnessRayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.comBlogger2301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-75729050665682421562024-03-25T16:14:00.000-07:002024-03-25T16:17:28.779-07:00Ep99 A Hero's Journey with Heather MarquesWhen you walk into a room and see Heather Marques for the first time one is immediately struck by the energy radiating off this talented fire service leader. She exudes a selfless confidence which is truly warranted and immediately qualified when she speaks. As you will hear in episode 99 Marques has a great knowledge, passion and commitment concerning the business of firefighting and is working hard to help the next generation of Firefighters. Marques’ began traveling the world right out of high school, taught herself Spanish, wrote a history book for her agency, has a family and completed her Master’s Degree in the Navel Post Graduate School. We discuss all this and so much more. <div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">When you walk into a room and see Heather Marques for the first time one is immediately struck by the energy radiating off this talented fire service leader. She exudes a selfless confidence which is truly warranted and immediately qualified when she speaks. As you will hear in episode 99 Marques has a great knowledge, passion and commitment concerning the business of firefighting and is working hard to help the next generation of Firefighters. Marques’ began traveling the world right out of high school, taught herself Spanish, wrote a history book for her agency, has a family and completed her Master’s Degree in the Navel Post Graduate School. We discuss all this and so much more. Please enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">A little more about our guest….<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Chief Heather Marques, M.A. is a Division Chief of Medical Services for an all-risk fire department in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her agency’s district covers over 500 square miles and runs about 48,000 calls for service a year, providing fire suppression, ALS emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education. She oversees all medical operations, training and certification, special events and the tactical medicine teams. Heather is trained as a Nationally Registered Paramedic, a hazmat specialist, a confined space rescue technician, water rescue specialist, and teaches at the fire academy. She also teaches paramedic level courses and is a certified instructor and lead skills evaluator and Certified Chief Officer with the California State Fire Marshal. <a name="_Hlk148004599"> </a>Heather holds an associate degree in photography, an associate degree in paramedicine, and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley. Heather is a graduate of and Class Speaker for the Los Angeles Fire Department Leadership Academy. She holds a Master’s Degree in Security Studies from the Center for Department of Homeland Security at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Her thesis is titled <i>Working Fire: Recruitment and Retention of Women Firefighters</i>. She is the author of a history book,<i> Alameda County Fire Department</i>, (Arcadia Press, 2015) and published in the Harvard Public Health Review: </span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Establishment of Human Trafficking Reporting Protocols, Mandatory Specialized Training, and the Development of a Human Trafficking Liaison Officer (HTL0.)</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">She has developed a statewide training module to address human trafficking education for the California fire service. Heather is committed to First Responder Health and Wellness and cancer prevention. She is Vice-President of the Alameda County Fire Chiefs EMS Section, Treasurer of the Nor-Cal Cal Chiefs EMS Section, and a member of the IAFC (International Association of Fire Chiefs) and WFS (Women in the Fire Service.) She serves as Chair of the California State Fire Association (CSFA) Strategic Planning Committee. Heather speaks regularly including presentations at the National Fire Academy as well as Fresno Training Symposium, CSFA’s CTEX, Fire Shows West, the AZ Command Symposium, and the HIDTA Narcotics Task Force.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">____________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br /><b>If you would like to contact today’s guest...<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">IG:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"> yosoylavikinga<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">FB:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"> Heather marques<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">LinkedIn:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"> Heather Marques<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Your host can be reached at:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">IG: @firegroundfitness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">FB: @fireground fitness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524" style="color: #954f72;">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><br /></p></div>
<iframe title="E99 The Hero's Journey with Heather Marques" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=vvaru-15c0fec-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" loading="lazy"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-43933047239536889152024-02-04T13:51:00.000-08:002024-02-04T13:51:11.653-08:00Ep 98 I don't have all the answers with Tammy Cifra<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">With just under 20 year on the job Tammy Cifra has reached the breakover point where she has now spent more than half of her life on the job. Many would argue that she has given her due, but not Cifra, she is full steam ahead, now serving in her “dream job” as the lead Recruit Training Officer for the Glendale Public Safety Regional Training Center. She joins us on episode 98 as she recovered between academy classes, we talked about her career, her love for travel and so much more, please enjoy!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">A little more about our guest…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">__________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Tammy Cifra is a Captain for the City of Glendale Fire Department in Arizona.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>She started on the job in 2004 with her dream department and hasn’t looked back. She is a nationally registered paramedic, hazardous material technician as well as a technical rescue technician. She is Fire Instructor 1 &2 certified and has taught<span class="apple-converted-space"> Zero Impact Period</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> at Arizona State Fire School for the past 3 years</span>. She is part of a local cadre consisting of members of different fire departments from across the valley that focus on techniques and skills related to proper line selection, hose deployment, forcible entry, and water application. She served as a Recruit Training Officer at the academy for 3 classes and is now currently the Lead Recruit Training Officer for the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">__________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br /><b>If you would like to contact today’s guest...<o:p></o:p></b></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">IG: bemyherorun<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">FB: Tammy Cifra<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><strong>Your host can be reached at:</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">IG: @firegroundfitness<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">FB: @fireground fitness<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524" style="color: #954f72;">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><iframe title="Ep98 I don't have all the answers with Tammy Cifra" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=bvmq6-156ee27-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" loading="lazy"></iframe></p>
<iframe title="Ep98 I don't have all the answers with Tammy Cifra" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=bvmq6-156ee27-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" loading="lazy"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-87738661154552317932024-01-21T17:50:00.000-08:002024-01-21T17:50:22.167-08:00Episode 97 Flame and Fortune with Rick Bucher<div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Years of fast paced adventures, motor, road and mountain bike racing, rock climbing, and the everyday stress of climbing in and out of fire trucks and running calls takes a toll. Sometimes this is an obvious injury, a crashed bike leading to a broken ankle, a fused spine, or any number of orthopedic maladies that trouble Firefighters. Just as often, though, we can sustain injuries that go unseen, the result of managing innumerable emergencies and carrying unresolved grief, leaving trauma and scars that are hidden from the naked eye. These insidious injuries can be as devastating, or worse, to one’s health and career. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Rick Bucher, has been down this road and on Ep.97 we discuss his experience with all of the seen and unseen trauma as well as his mental illness and the suicide attempt that got him on the road to recovery. Rick’s story is hard to hear, but it is important that we listen and work to recognize the signs of mental health issues. If we say “I got your back!” It has to mean that I know what I am looking for and I am not afraid to advocate for your life. Take a listen. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">A little more about our guest…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">__________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Rick Bucher had a normal enough childhood, but his life has been extraordinary since. An adventure sports athlete, racer, and instructor, Rick served as a firefighter/paramedic in Scottsdale, Arizona for 27 years. After narrowly surviving a rock-climbing accident, motorcycle wreck and a suicide attempt, he went on to receive treatment for PTSD and is now working to increase awareness of mental health issues in the public safety arena. He also went on to find his biological family after decades of unanswered questions about who he was and where he came from. Eliminating the stigma of stepping forward for help and providing support for those who do is his new passion and he tours the country following opportunities to share his story, speaking to groups and spreading a message of hope, resilience and unity in the face of trauma. His story is a remarkable tale of redemption and a reminder of the power of the human spirit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">__________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br /><b>If you would like to contact today’s guest...<o:p></o:p></b></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">IG: rickbucher603<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">FB: Rick Bucher<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">To schedule Rick to speak in your organization reach out to: rickbucher603@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><strong>Your host can be reached at:</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">IG: @firegroundfitness<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">FB: @fireground fitness<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524" style="color: #954f72;">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div>
<div><br /></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" loading="lazy" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ud45r-1558f1c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; height: 150px; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ep97 Flame and Fortune with Rick Bucher" width="100%"></iframe><p> </p>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-19321666972332581052023-06-25T21:16:00.021-07:002023-06-25T21:45:05.854-07:00Episode 93 Firstgevity w/ Paige ArnoneRunning from her childhood trauma by diving from planes, Paige Arnone, is a fascinating person. Her journey led her to the yoga mat where she found physical wellness and a path to mental health as well. In episode 93 we discuss all these things and so much more, enjoy! <div><br /></div><div>A little more about today’s guest: </div><div><br /></div><div>Paige Arnone Founder, Firstgevity
AZPOST CERTIFIED & E-RYT 500
With years of experience working directly with first responders, Paige Arnone, founder of Firstgevity, knows firsthand the unique challenges these brave individuals face and the toll it can take on their mental and physical health. </div><div><br /></div><div>Her journey with yoga began when she struggled with debilitating anxiety and panic attacks from childhood traumas. Yoga taught her how to take back control of her life, and it has since become her mission to give back to those who have always protected her. </div><div><br /></div><div>Paige's ultimate goal is to support the development of a new generation of first responders who are physically healthy and mentally strong, able to easily handle challenging conditions. Paige's passion and dedication to helping first responders thrive and creating a stronger and more resilient community for all are at the heart of Firstgevity's mission. </div><div><br /></div><div>__________________________ </div><div><br /></div><div>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! </div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to contact today’s guest... </div><div><br /></div><div>Firstgevity.com </div><div>Email: paige@firstgevity.com </div><div>IG: Firstgevity </div><div>Facebook: Firstgevity </div><div><br /></div><div>Your host can be reached at: </div><div>IG: @firegroundfitness</div><div>FB: @fireground fitness </div><div>Twitter: @firegroundfit </div><div> Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</div><div><br /></div><div>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=xnw3e-144072e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ep. 93 Firstgevity w/ Paige Arnone" width="100%"></iframe></div>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-83760993567986003452023-04-30T21:04:00.002-07:002023-04-30T21:04:51.859-07:00Episode 92 Slow and Low with Greg Morales<p> “Slow and low that is the tempo”, the deep rhetorical prose crafted by the Beastie Boys perfectly sums Ep.92’s guest, Greg Morales. A true native Phoenician, Morales grew up on the west side of town right across the street from fire station 24. Into old cars, hard work and brotherhood, G Mo, is old school in all the right ways and leans into the next generation, mentoring and shining a light on the path for would be firefighters. We talk about all these things and so much more, enjoy!</p>
<p>A little more about our guest…</p>
<p>Greg Morales, born and raised in Phoenix Az. Husband, father of three. 27 years employed by the City of Phoenix, 17yrs with the Phoenix Fire Department. 13yrs as a Firefighter, 3yrs as an Engineer, now a Captain, Technical Rescue/ Hazardous Materials technician. Capt. Morales also serves as the current Vice President of the Valley Hispanic Bomberos. A local non profit here in the Valley that is rooted in community involvement and mentorship to the next generation of firefighters. </p>
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<p>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br />If you would like to contact today’s guest...</p>
<p>Valley Hispanic Bomberos 501c3 </p>
<p><a href="http://www.vhbomberos.org/">www.vhbomberos.org</a> </p>
<p>Email <a href="mailto:-vhb@vhbomberos.org">-vhb@vhbomberos.org</a> </p>
<p>Instagram @vhbomberos</p>
<p>Facebook @valleyhispanicbomberos</p>
<p>YouTube @Valley Hispanic Bomberos </p>
<p><strong>Your host can be reached at:</strong></p>
<p>IG: @firegroundfitness</p>
<p>FB: @fireground fitness</p>
<p>Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a></p>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=pqnvi-13f6d16-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ep. 92 Slow and Low with Greg Morales" width="100%"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-18139237075482317002023-04-16T18:21:00.004-07:002023-04-16T18:21:54.058-07:00Episode 91, Dr./Chief Kane Nixon<p> In the business of firefighting injury is a real concern and can befall us at any time. Often, injury will change the direction of our lives, stop us from running, make us more cautious when lifting or cause us to focus, strengthening and shoring up areas of weakness. It can alter our path in ways we may never consider, opening doors and changing our path forever. </p>
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<p>This is part of the story we discuss in Episode 91 in my sit-down with Deputy Chief Kane Nixon Ed.D.. In our chat Nixon shares his journey in the fire service, how an unexpected injury, and a cheeky physician, turned him toward education. We discuss this and so much more, please enjoy!</p>
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<p>A little more about our guest…</p>
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<p><strong>Dr. Kane Nixon Ed. D., M.Ed., NRP, TLO</strong></p>
<p>Dr. Kane Nixon is a thought leader who helps public and private industry leaders improve their work cultures by building resilience in their employees. Kane travels around Arizona and the United States, speaking about ethics, leadership, and wellness. Kane is the Deputy Chief of Logistics & Planning for the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, where he oversees Support Services, Planning, Technical Services, and Emergency Management. Kane has been in the fire service since 2001. Kane is a Nationally Registered Paramedic, Health and Safety Officer, Threat Liaison Officer, and served in multiple officer roles with IAFF Local 3573. Kane has extensive experience in not-for-profit management, serving as the founder and President of the North County Firefighters’ Charities for five years and the Arizona State Director for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Kane holds three Associates Degrees, a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management and Public Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, both from Northern Arizona University. In 2021, Kane defended his Dissertation titled Arizona Chief Fire Officers’ Opinions Regarding Firefighter Behavioral Health Problems: Causes and Help Approaches, conferring a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership. Kane continues his mission to progress the fire service forward with his passion for firefighter wellness through research, writing, and speaking on the topics of firefighter fitness, cancer, and behavioral health.</p>
<p>Kane is the Chairman of the Scholars Group Panel for the Science Alliance. The Scholars Group provides opportunities for networking, mentorship, and contributions to the body of literature with the aim of investigating and promoting evidence-informed first responder research. Kane is Adjunct Faculty and the Director of Firefighter Fitness and Conditioning at Glendale Community College, holding several certifications, including Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Kane has a passion for serving others and does so as an Arizona State Advocate for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Everyone Goes Home Program, District Representative for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, and regularly volunteering at St. Mary’s Food Bank. Kane is happily married to his wife of eleven years and has two beautiful daughters, ages 10 and 16.</p>
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<iframe title="Ep. 91 Dr./Chief Kane Nixon" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3m5js-13e4745-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-79335260257546670732023-04-02T15:48:00.005-07:002023-04-02T15:48:47.679-07:00Episode 90, Broken Crayons, w/ Carlos Aviles<div>I truly love hearing about other people’s journeys as it provides such valuable insight. It provides important perspective as we all struggle with something and realizing that you are not alone, it all becomes just a little more tolerable. <div><br /></div><div>I really appreciate today’s guest, Fire Chief Carlos Aviles, who honestly and vulnerably shared his story. We discussed the growth he gained through adversity, Aviles’ time in the Army reserve, his pathway into the fire service and finally into the office of Fire Chief. </div><div><br /></div><div>Aviles wife once told him that “broken crayons still color”. This is advice that we all need to hear from time to time. Please enjoy this episode!</div><div><br /></div><div>A little more about our guest…</div><div><br /></div><div>Chief Carlos Aviles is a 22-year Army Veteran with combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and an 18-year career firefighter. In 2004 after an initial 16-month deployment to Iraq, he pursued a career in the fire service and in 2005 was hired by the St. Augustine Fire Department. He is still an active reservist with the US Army Reserve as a Senior Advisor to the 418th MP Detachment. </div><div><br /></div><div>In 2016, he was appointed Fire Chief for the City of St. Augustine where he still serves today, Chief Aviles also serves as the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator.</div><div>He is on the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Board of Directors, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Board of Directors, and currently chairs the state of Florida’s Firefighter Standards and Employment Council as well as the Florida Fire and Emergency Incident Information System Technical Advisory Panel.</div><div><br /></div><div>Link from today’s episode </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.matteroffact.tv/florida-community-face-life-and-death-with-fewer-firefighters/">https://www.matteroffact.tv/florida-community-face-life-and-death-with-fewer-firefighters/</a></div><div>__________________________</div><div>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to contact today’s guest...</div><div><br /></div><div>Email: <a href="mailto:caviles@citystaug.com">caviles@citystaug.com</a></div><div>IG: the_904_chief</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your host can be reached at:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>IG: @firegroundfitness</div><div>FB: @fireground fitness</div><div>Twitter: @firegroundfit</div><div>Email: <a href="mailto:raynegray@firegroundfitness.com">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ggdpv-13d1cd7-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ep.90 Broken Crayons w/ Carlos Aviles" width="100%"></iframe></div>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-30407453183550154422023-03-19T17:06:00.005-07:002023-03-19T17:06:55.684-07:00Episode 89 RLTW w/ Matt ShieldsSometimes when you meet a person you sense a little something that sets them apart from the gen pop. The way they carry, or present, themselves - maybe an uncommon sense of comfort in a room full of senior members, the assortment of military tattoos unashamedly inking across the forearms, the dogged determination demonstrated every time they are presented with opposition. Finding all these uncommon virtues in one person is rare for sure. Add to that a humble and quiet professionalism you find yourself talking to Captain Matt Shields. <div><br /></div><div>I have known Shields for many years and yet it wasn’t until we sat down to record a podcast that I began to truly appreciate Shields and how he became such a competent and hard charging individual. In episode 89 we discussed his upbringing in the northeast valley, his journey into the ARMY ranger regiment and the fire service. We discuss all this and so much more, enjoy! </div><div><br /></div><div> HOOAH! Now… go get some! </div><div>__________________________ </div><div><br /></div><div> A little more about our guest… </div><div><br /></div><div> Matt Shields was born and raised in Cave Creek, Az. He is married with 4 daughters and lives just north of the valley on a couple of acres. Matt is currently a Captain Paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department assigned to Engine 960 B-Shift. Matt assists the department with the development and instruction related to Engine Operations, Violent Incidents, and EMS. Prior to his time with the Phoenix Fire, Matt served four years in the Army from 2003-2008. He passed the Ranger Indoctrination Process and was selected to 1st Ranger Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment as an airborne infantryman. Matt completed four combat deployments, two to Afghanistan and two to Iraq, were he performed a wide range of duties including- Direct action raids, Combat search and rescue, Site exploitation, and various other jobs.</div><div><br /></div><div>__________________________ </div><div><br /></div><div>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! </div><div><br /></div><div>Our guest can be reached at </div><div>Matthew.shields84@gmail.com </div><div><br /></div><div>Your host can be reached at: </div><div>IG: @firegroundfitness </div><div>FB: @fireground fitness </div><div>Twitter: @firegroundfit </div><div>Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
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<div><br /></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=m78ej-13bef5d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ep. 89 RLTW w/ Matt Shields" width="100%"></iframe></div>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-25978734711195309772023-03-05T18:25:00.004-08:002023-03-18T11:29:19.649-07:00Episode 88, Luck is Not a Strategy with Frank Leeb<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Last week was the 2023 Phoenix Firefighters Symposium hosted by the United Phoenix Fire fighters. It was a great opportunity to hear to a variety of speakers sharing thoughts and ideas from across the fire service. I share that to tell you that in 2024 you need to attend; but also how this created a unique chance to sit down in person with our guest Chief Frank Leeb. After Leeb gave a fantastic presentation to the symposium crowd he still had energy left to slap on a pair of headsets and keep talking shop! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">In episode 88 we discuss how Leeb found the fire service, the importance of training culture, the lessons learned in the wake of the tragic Twin Parks fire and so much more. Listening to Chief Leeb is a lesson in passion, commitment and professionalism, enjoy! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">A little more about our guest…<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Chief Frank Leeb has served the FDNY since 1992. He has served the department in several staff positions including the Chief of Safety, Chief of Training and the Chief of the Fire Academy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fire service administration from SUNY Empire State and a master’s degree in security studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS). Frank has been a member of the FDNY since 1992. Frank has also been a member of the East Farmingdale Fire Department since 1983 (Long Island NY). He has served as an advisory panel member for UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute’s (FSRI) “Study of Coordinated Attack in Acquired Structures” and is a principal on the NFPA Technical Committees 420, 1585, and 1710. He was also the keynote speaker for Firehouse Expo in 2022 and was a presenter at the 2022 U.S. Fire Administrator Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">__________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br />If you would like to contact today’s guest...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:Firstresponderconsultant@gmail.com" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank">Firstresponderconsultant@gmail.com</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Your host can be reached at:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">IG: @firegroundfitness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">FB: @fireground fitness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
<iframe title="Ep.88 Luck is Not a Strategy with Frank Leeb" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=turhh-13ab441-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-40232840781171855352023-02-19T20:56:00.013-08:002023-02-19T20:58:41.224-08:00Ep87 Set the Brake with Josh StefancicOne of the coolest parts of hosting the FGF podcast is talking to firefighters from my hometown and across the country. Hearing what is important to them in their communities, and in their firehouses, really broadens my own thinking. This is the whole point of this FGF project - to grow our collective understanding. <div><br /></div><div>Episode 87 with Fire Chief Josh Stefancic is another great episode were we talk to a firefighter from “another town”. And while “the circus may be different, the clowns are the same” and this is what really bonds us together, we are in this business for the same purposes and mission. Stefancic and I talked about so many great things and then we pushed record and captured a great podcast as well! We discussed management, mentoring, education, and the critical importance of relationships. </div><div><br /></div><div><b> A little more about our Guest… </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Josh Stefancic, a native of the Chicagoland area, has been a full-time fire service professional since 2001, most recently serving as the Fire Chief for the Safety Harbor (FL) Fire Department since 2018. Josh is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program, sits on the NFPA 1700 committee, and is currently the vice chair of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA).
Josh received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2001, and his Master's Degree from OSU in Fire and Emergency Management Administration in 2008. He also has a Master’s in Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University, and serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs' Association.</div><div><br /></div><div>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jry3p-1397bb4-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ep87, Set the Brake with Josh Stefancic" width="100%"></iframe></div>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-2134990445406457492022-09-29T20:46:00.003-07:002022-09-29T20:46:43.903-07:00Episode 86, Natervision<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Nate Harpster and I sat down to talk about milking alpacas, ice baths, breath work, discipline, injuries, sleep deprivation and so much more! Tune in and enjoy. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Mentioned in this episode: </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Nate Harpster, learn more about today’s guest on <a href="https://firegroundfitness.podbean.com/e/ep12-work-hardening-and-the-family-farm-with-nate-harpster/">episode 12</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ben Dubin, Breath work: <a href="https://firegroundfitness.podbean.com/e/ep49-breath-is-life-w-ben-dubin/">episode 49</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://xendurance.com/?ref=gmHcm%2fcU4J16yWRCgr7p1EgnnNFsN%2bFbkCTczPxKnuWnO%2fOn%2fXnsPiuvpyNtUfQBMq7Y5cctLOcPilUkP%2bln1r8Pqc2dVv3vQ%2fwhqkTst%2f8%3d">Xendurance</a></div><div>__________________________</div><div>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to contact today’s guest...</div><div>IG: Natervision</div><div>FB: Nathan Harpster</div><div> </div><div>Your host can be reached at:</div><div>IG: @firegroundfitness</div><div>FB: @fireground fitness</div><div>Twitter: @firegroundfit</div><div><br /></div><div>Email: <a href="mailto:raynegray@firegroundfitness.com">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qwuvj-12d7787-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Episode 86, Natervision" width="100%"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-22657218787712479212022-09-23T09:27:00.002-07:002022-09-23T09:27:35.577-07:00Episode 85 Outlaw Strength with Eric McCormack<p> My learning has always come with scars. It has never been easy or intuitive, rather it has always been by trial and error. I have come to understand that life teaches us many things and often it takes perspective, distance and time away from something before we truly grasp the lesson.</p>
<p>While talking with Eric McCormack, our guest on Episode 85, I realized that I am not alone in this understanding. He shared wisdom he has gathered during his journey, reminding us that life is hard and it is in these trials that we find learning, growth and joy. Often it takes people coming into our lives that illuminate a path, engendering a whole new view and sending us in a new direction.</p>
<p>This is how Eric landed in Phoenix and fully leaned into his mission to support the health and wellness of Public Safety “athletes”. In this episode we discuss all of this and so much more, enjoy!</p>
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<p>My name is Eric McCormack, but some of you may know me as Outlaw Strength. From an early age physical fitness has been an important factor in my life. Now, with over 25 years experience in personal training and 13 years of law enforcement, I’m happy to be working with the Mountain Ops team @mtnops on their mission to improve the lives of individuals and families by giving them the tools to achieve their ultimate level of health and performance. </p>
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<p>I have developed a system over the last 25 years that gives people a clear path on how to truly improve their overall health—which is to live a long productive life. There is so much fog and darkness in our world and I want to bring some light that gives people the tools to start taking control of their temple and change the trajectory of the obesity epidemic our society is currently facing. I know if we work together we can bring balance into their lives with spiritual, mental and physical connection.</p>
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<p>As a direct to consumer business, I will be aiding in content creation and empowering our customers, but never neglecting the opportunity to connect, face to face, with customers and as things being to ’normalize’, we hope to host classes, boot camps and build a brand experience that we’re proud to share with elite partners, athletes and whoever else the Lord puts in our path.</p>
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<p>I have been blessed to have worked with Cameron Hanes @cameronrhanes for over the last decade and have built a name for myself in the fitness industry, however my mission is to reach millions—or possibly billions— and share my love and passion for health and fitness. The mission for Mtn Ops, aligns with my core values in what I truly believe is a winning strategy for us to find success in improving the quality of life of every person we come in contact with. </p>
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<p>Let’s get to work and Conquer More together.</p>
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<p>Eric McCormack “Outlaw strength”</p>
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<p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p>
<p><a href="https://outlawstrength.net/">https://outlawstrength.net/</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.bulletproof.org/">https://www.bulletproof.org/</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dexafit.com/locations/arizona/tempe">https://www.dexafit.com/locations/arizona/tempe</a></p>
<p><a href="https://mtnops.com/">https://mtnops.com/</a></p>
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<p>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br />If you would like to contact today’s guest...</p>
<p>IG: outlaw_strength</p>
<p>FB: Eric McCormack</p>
<p>On the web: <a href="https://outlawstrength.net/">https://outlawstrength.net/</a></p>
<p>Email: eric@outlawstrength.net</p>
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<p>Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
<iframe title="Ep85, Outlaw Strength with Eric McCormack" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qfv9p-12c8325-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-91426861822516162872022-08-25T19:35:00.016-07:002022-08-25T19:46:16.213-07:00Episode 84 Fire Athlete
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Firefighters have an amazing capacity to solve problems and make things better. Adrian and Joff, our guest on episode 84, are doing just that with their fitness program Fire Athlete. Their mission to craft an easily accessible and targeted training program for firefighters and allied pros is on point. In today’s episode we discuss their personal journey in the fire service as well as what inspired the creation of Fire Athlete and how it helps firefighter fulfil the mission. Tune in and enjoy! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>A little about our guests:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Adrian is Fire Athlete's Head Coach. He has been Captain with his Fire Department for 15 years. Prior to that, he worked for Gila River EMS for 4 years achieving the rank of Battalion Chief, and B.I.A. for 2 years on a Wildland Firefighter Crew as a Squad Boss. With over 20 years in a wide range of areas within the Fire and EMS service, Adrian has a well rounded and real understanding of the physical demands of all aspects of the Fire Service and EMS.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Jonathan "Joff" Fierro has been with the Phoenix Fire Department for 3 1/2 years and has been working under Adrian for 2 years as a mentee in firefighter physical fitness. Through the new age use of social media, Joff has made it his goal to help share the knowledge and experience he has gained in what it takes to become a firefighter starting from ground zero.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">__________________________</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">If you would like to contact today’s guest...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">IG: fire.athlete</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">FB: fire.athlete</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Your host can be reached at:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">IG: @firegroundfitness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">FB: @fireground fitness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Twitter: @firegroundfit</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</span></div><div><br /></div></div>
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Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-22476380700867414472022-08-11T20:38:00.007-07:002022-08-11T20:39:47.001-07:00Episode 83 What's My Calling with Aaron Culwell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you ever considered where you got your work ethic? My Baby-Faced Brother, Fire Chief Aaron Culwell, a true Sooner, born and raised in Norman Oklahoma, has thought through this question. In episode 83 Culwell shared his findings with us. He also shares how his faith shaped the direction of his life, leading him to the fire service, the Air Force, and a life committed to public safety. Give it a listen and enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Our guest introduces himself:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am an experienced Fire Chief with the Will Rogers Airport Fire Department in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Previously, held the position of Deputy Fire Chief at a municipality outside of the Tulsa Metro Area. Additionally, I am currently serving as an Assistant Fire Chief with the United States Air Force Reserves at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Personally, I am working on my own professional growth through Oklahoma State University Master’s in Fire and Emergency Management Administration Program and I am participating in the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. I had the opportunity recently sit on the 8 th Essentials Validation Committee with IFSTA, was awarded Fire Instructor of the Year by the Fire Instructors of Oklahoma Organization, I received the Executive Fire Officer designation from the Oklahoma State Fire Marshals Commission and gained my Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer designations from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. At home I am a loving father of a wonderful seven-year-old daughter who has just as much of an adventurer’s heart as I do. We hike, climb, hunt, and fish as often as possible. I am blessed to have two patriotic brothers, one serving in Colorado, and another serving in Virginia who recently had a set of twins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">__________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>If you would like to contact today’s guest...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">IG: aculwe123</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FB: Aaron Culwell</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">LinkIn: Aaron Culwell, CFO,CTO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Your host can be reached at:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">IG: @firegroundfitness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FB: @fireground fitness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Twitter: @firegroundfit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><p><br /><br /></p>
<iframe title="Episode 83 What’s my Calling with Aaron Culwell" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=nsbig-129796c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-32174580052400234692022-07-29T06:38:00.007-07:002022-08-11T20:41:17.850-07:00Strategic Decision Making Mini Series Parts 1 through 4 (added as they drop)<div><p>So often we discuss how we make time sensitive decisions in fast evolving emergency events. This applies clearly on the fireground where rapid and smart decisions can be the difference in rescue and fire suppression. Frankly, we are making critical decision in our lives all the times - the skill transcends the fireground.</p>
<p>Good fireground decision makers easily arrive at concrete plans and execute clearly and definitively! Years of experience and training lead to this capability. </p>
<p>Strategic decision making is a skill and while experience is important it is also paramount that we are actively working to develop the practical skillset. </p>
<p>In this mini series, Chris Stewart (FGF episode 5) and your host, Rayne Gray, spend 4 episodes unpacking the strategic decision making process. It may be surprising that a process that takes 10-20 seconds on the fireground can take 2 hours to dissect on the podcast. Maybe we are just long winded, but we thought it was important to discuss why strategic decision making is important, the component parts and how to execute when shit gets real. </p>
<p>part 1: What is strategic decision making</p>
<p>part 2: Size Up</p>
<p>part 3: Risk Management and strategy</p>
<p>part 4: Incident action plan and deployment </p>
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<p>I hope you find this helpful and learn a thing or three! </p>
<p>GetSome!</p>
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<p>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br /></p>
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<p>Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a></p>
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<iframe title="Strategic Decision Making Part 4 of 4 - IAP and Deployment" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=556ac-1288612-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-47441994401078608602022-07-11T20:50:00.003-07:002022-07-11T20:53:16.925-07:00Episode 82, What up Dawg, with Ben BelleuvreFire station 25 is situated in one of the busy burrows on the west side of Phoenix. This multi-company house is very busy and the firefighters stationed there choose 25 for that very reason. <div><br /></div><div>A little over 19 years ago I rolled into 25 on assignment to complete my last probationary rotation and there I met today’s guest, Ben Belleuvre. Ben is a Firefighter in France and he came to Phoenix to learn the PFD way and study how we fight fire. He spent three months running calls on every rig at 25, every day, every hour. So, one day I took him home to give him a reprieve, we have been long time friends since. </div><div><br /></div><div>In episode 82 Ben and I talk about his experience at fire station 25, the differences and similarity between firefighters around the world and the important lessons learned about firefighter maydays. Further, Ben shared his own personal experience with trying to rescue a lost firefighter and the changes that his department made in the wake of losing a brother in a commercial firefight. We talk about all of this and so much more, I hope you enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div> __________________________ <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! </div><div><br /></div><div> If you would like to contact today’s guest... </div><div><br /></div><div>IG: @bentmfdessins </div><div>FB: @ben TMF </div><div><br /></div><div>Your host can be reached at: </div><div><br /></div><div>IG: @firegroundfitness </div><div>FB: @fireground fitness </div><div>Twitter: @firegroundfit </div><div><br /></div><div>Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
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<iframe title="Episode 82, What up Dawg? with Ben Belleuvre" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=9p5xm-126fe04-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-31650690373997886202022-06-26T21:29:00.001-07:002022-06-26T21:29:28.040-07:00Episode 81, Not done learning with Ardell Deliz<p> Do you ever stop and reflect on the many experiences that have shaped and formed who & what you’ve become? As you consider this, recognize that you have survived 100% of the most difficult and challenging days you’ve faced thus far. Carry this forward as you ponder the many adventures and learning opportunities that lay in wait. </p><p>In episode 81 Ardell Deliz and I did just this and discussed the many lessons learned growing up in Puerto Rico, moving to the United States, becoming a Firefighter, Captain, and mentor. Then looking to the future and recognizing how much more there is to learn and do. Tune in and enjoy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">__________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you would like to contact today’s guest...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">IG: Ardell.deliz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">IG: Franklin_mountainbiketeam</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FB: Ardell Deliz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Your host can be reached at:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">IG: @firegroundfitness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FB: @fireground fitness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Twitter: @firegroundfit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><p><br /></p>
<iframe title="Episode 81, Not done learning with Ardell Deliz" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5k4rt-125a3c6-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-41618002859649310352022-06-02T05:36:00.001-07:002022-06-02T05:36:03.061-07:00Episode 80, Your momma was right, eat your veggies with Megan Lautz<p> No one wants to talk about diet! It’s a hard topic, as with religion and politics, there are as many ways to “eat optimally” as there are people with opinions. We have anchored these opinions in facts drawn from firehouse kitchen table talks and other compelling anecdotal evidence. In full transparency, I have tried every plan – Carb loading, Zone, Atkins, Keto, Paleo, Carb cycling, and my all-time favorite – the See food diet. I have long argued that we are each an experiment of one and we must listen to our own bodies and eat accordingly. The problem I run into is my body is saying “you need sugar!” and while I recognize this is not the best thing, I struggle to stay ahead of the cravings.</p>
<p>So, in the quest to broaden my knowledge and reimagine that which I thought I knew, I sat down with Registered Dietician Megan Lautz. Her days are spent helping the Firefighters in her agency understand healthy nutrition and what she says should not shock you. Eating healthy is really simpler then we make it out to be. Give a listen to episode 80 and see if there are any things you can change to improve your health. You are an experiment of one, listen to your body and make adjustments – just be suspicious when it’s crying out for jelly doughnuts. You know dang well that’s not the path.</p>
<p>Getsome!</p>
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<p><strong>A little more about our guest…</strong></p>
<p>Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F</p>
<p>Megan Lautz is a Registered Dietitian and strength coach with a Master's in Sports Nutrition. Megan’s mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. </p>
<p>Prior to joining Fairfax Fire in 2021, Megan worked with Montgomery County Fire and Police from 2017-2021. While a civilian, Megan has strived to understand the challenges firefighters face when trying to stay healthy. She has trained for and passed CPAT, completed 24-hour ride-alongs, and is heavily involved in fire recruit training and nutrition. Megan provides healthy dinner demonstrations, nutrition roundtable discussions, workouts, and mobility sessions to career firefighters out in the field. </p>
<p>Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram. A free Firehouse Dinner Recipe Book is available on her website RescueRD.com.</p>
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<p>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br />If you would like to contact today’s guest...</p>
<p>IG: rescue.rd</p>
<p>FB: Rescue RD – Megan Lautz</p>
<p>On the web: rescuerd.com</p>
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<p><strong>Your host can be reached at:</strong></p>
<p>IG: @firegroundfitness</p>
<p>FB: @fireground fitness</p>
<p>Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a></p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">I have had the pleasure of chatting with our guest, Ashley Losch, a few times over the years and finally had the opportunity to get her on the podcast. In episode 79, Losch and I discuss a variety of things, including vulnerability. A topic most of us turn away from, Losch leaned in, sharing her thoughts on how it impacts our communication and capacity as a team. We got into her work as a PIO and the challenges and opportunities we face when we share the fun and funny side of our world. We discussed all this and so much more, enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Would you like to know more about our guest? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Ashley tells us her story.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">I grew up in Santa Monica California, graduated from Santa Monica High School and moved to Arizona to attend ASU in 1995. I grew up acting with a small theatre group and I loved being on stage. Acting gave me the opportunity to go to Japan and London to perform, all before I was14 years old. Once I moved to Arizona my acting days were over and I began focusing on what was ahead. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">After setting my sights on becoming a Firefighter I gave myself a year to get hired post college graduation or I was going to move back to California. I got hired with Glendale a year and 4 days later. I have been with Glendale for 21 years and am currently a Captain serving as the PIO. I have worked as the PIO since 2017 and with a Super Bowl on the horizon I don’t anticipate getting back to a truck any time soon. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">I have an incredible 17-year-old son who both amazes and confuses me every day. I am not sure where life is taking me, but I am trying to take the lessons I have learned from my past and apply them to my future. I have done a lot of self-reflection and therapy in the hopes that I can stay mentally strong through the inevitable challenges ahead. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">I hope to be a mentor, visionary, and trailblazer for Firefighters as I believe we have the greatest job in the world and I want everyone to stay healthy so they can enjoy it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">__________________________</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">If you would like to contact today’s guest...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">IG: glendalefire</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">FB: Glendale Fire Department</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Your host can be reached at:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">IG: @firegroundfitness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">FB: @fireground fitness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Twitter: @firegroundfit</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=zupiz-12286b3-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Episode 79, ”TikTok you don’t Stop” with Ashley Losch" width="100%"></iframe></div></div><br />Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-21736931885101734772022-04-24T14:06:00.001-07:002022-04-24T14:06:18.550-07:00Ep.78, One Life to Live with Colin Kennedy<p>Every one of us on this earth travels a different path during our journey. Some walk a straight and uniform trail and others find themselves navigating rocks and bushes while going down the path less traveled. Our guest today, Colin Kennedy, has taken a unique path finding himself living in Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and traveling to many others countries before he landed in United States and the PFD. He’s a native Irishman, a father, a Firefighter, a Paramedic instructor, a Husband and so much more. In episode 78 we discuss all these things, please enjoy!</p><p>__________________________</p><p> </p><p>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</p><p><br /></p><p>If you would like to contact today’s guest...</p><p><br /></p><p>IG: colin_the_irish_guy</p><p>FB: colin kennedy</p><p><br /></p><p>Mentioned in the episode:</p><p>The Emerald Society can be found at: </p><p>https://www.emeraldsocietyaz.com/</p><p>IG: AZFFES</p><p>FB: Arizona Fire Fighters Emerald Society</p><p><br /></p><p>Your host can be reached at:</p><p>IG: @firegroundfitness</p><p>FB: @fireground fitness</p><p>Twitter: @firegroundfit</p><p><br /></p><p>Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<iframe title="Ep.78, One Life to Live with Colin Kennedy" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=zczgg-120be7f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-58562035250753600782022-04-12T21:12:00.001-07:002022-04-12T21:12:52.560-07:00Episode 77 Behind the Mic with Jim Frazier<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After 30 years behind the microphone in the Phoenix Regional Dispatch Center, Alarm Room Supervisor, Jim Frazier has a little something to say about public safety and how this job impacts us. Born into a public safety family, both Jim and his twin brother Joe followed suit and landed careers in the fire service. In episode 77 Frazier explains how challenging it can be to assist callers just using your words. How learning to listen carefully is the quintessential skill set, when the difference between what is said and what is not, may separate life from death. The role of a public safety dispatcher is far more nuanced than one might expect, and Frazier’s experience reflects this complexity. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Personally, my appreciation for the work that our dispatchers perform has grown exponentially over the years. And today, more than ever, they receive my highest regard for the difficult and demanding work they perform behind the mic. Enjoy todays episode!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">__________________________</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you would like to contact today’s guest...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">FB: PHXfrazier</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Your host can be reached at:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">IG: @firegroundfitness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">FB: @fireground fitness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Twitter: @firegroundfit</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<iframe title="Episode 77, Behind the Mic with Jim Frazier" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=4pmxg-11fab43-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-73964940841149281322022-03-27T20:16:00.007-07:002022-03-27T21:11:15.411-07:00Episode 76, Joy in Firefighting with Chief Collin DeWittWhile discussing his 40 years in the fire service, Ret. Fire Chief Collin DeWitt, remarks, “men are that they may have joy.” After a lifetime of community service, dealing with trauma, drama, toil and trial, one might find it difficult to find joy. However, when you listen carefully to DeWitt you begin to realize that it’s all about perspective. In episode 76, DeWitt shares some of the challenges and changes he faced as he was coming up in the fire service and how he and his contemporaries overcame the difficulties, ultimately, finding satisfaction and joy. Please enjoy!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>A little more about our guest…<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1975 - Certified as one of the initial paramedics for the City of Phoenix<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1983 - Paramedic of the Year Phoenix Fire Department<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1985-2005 - Associate faculty at Phoenix college and ASU<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1985 to 1999 - Served on the board of directors for the Arizona Emergency Medical Systems<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1985 - Served on the Federal Integrated Committee of Emergency Medical Services in Washington DC to develop national ambulance standards<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1985 to 1999 - Served on the National Fire Protection Association NFPA1001 committee for national fire fighter performance standards<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1985 - Organized and implemented the first public emergency transportation system for the City of Phoenix Fire Department<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1986 - Assisted the Arizona Sonora Border Foundation in training doctors in pre-hospital care<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1989 - Certified as a hazardous materials technician<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1992 - Assisted the Hope Foundation in Costa Rica to establish an emergency medical system<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1992 - Assisted the Town Council in creating the Gilbert Fire Department<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1993 - Became a Certified Public Manager<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1999 - Assisted NATO in an International disaster drill in Kazakstan<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>1999 to 2013 - Oversaw the growth of the Gilbert Fire Department from 2 stations to 8 stations<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>2010 - As Town manager, coordinated the development and implementation of the Town's first strategic plan and managed a town wide reorganization.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>2011 - Acquired and organized construction of the Town of Gilbert's 9/11 memorial<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>2011 - Received Mayoral Award for Excellent from the Town of Gilbert<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>2013 to 2015 - Served as Navajo County fire administrator to assist and reorganize fire districts within the county<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>2021 - Arizona State Fire Service Hall of Fame<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>__________________________<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>If you would like to contact today’s guest...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><div><br /></div>IG: Collin_DeWitt<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>FB: Collin DeWitt<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>Email: collindewitt270@gmail.com<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><div><br /></div>Your host can be reached at:<div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>IG: @firegroundfitness<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>FB: @fireground fitness<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table>Twitter: @firegroundfit<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"></table><div style="text-align: left;">Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=kia9e-11e2ecf-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Episode 76, Joy in Firefighting with Chief Collin Dewitt" width="100%"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-91121411345066696402022-03-13T22:24:00.009-07:002022-03-13T22:25:31.888-07:00Episode 75 Storm Stick with Jason Miller<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As a young marine we used to chant a cadence, “born in the woods and raised by a bear, double set of dog teeth, triple coat of hair”. While nothing about this typifies our guest, Jason Miller, it rang through my head as he told me of his upbringing in the fire service. He knew from a young age what he wanted and right out of high school he “got in” and by his own account was “raised by the fire department”. Or rather by “bears” for sure! </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Miller landed in the PFD and has built a wonderful career, serving on the line as a firefighter and company officer for 27 years. Recently, he took the step to become a command officer, and a credit to his KSAs, he landed at the top of the heap. While soon-to-be-Chief Miller looks out for his folks in the fire house with great care his vision extends further. His development of the storm stick, a clever gross decon tool to aid in the battle against exposure to carcinogens, Miller demonstrates his stewardship for the fire service at large. In episode 75 we discuss all of this and so much more. Please enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">__________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If you would like to contact today’s guest...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">IG: stormstickdecon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">FB: stormstick</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">WWW: stormstickdecon.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Email: info@stormstickdecon.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Your host can be reached at:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">IG: @firegroundfitness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">FB: @fireground fitness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Twitter: @firegroundfit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</div><div><br /></div></div>
<iframe title="Ep. 75 Storm Stick with Jason Miller" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ujkut-11cf662-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-17313807850363160242022-02-14T06:12:00.004-08:002022-02-14T06:13:23.412-08:00Ep 74, Ace Service with Reda Riddle-Bigler<p> On the volleyball court and the fireground, hustle, focus and teamwork are valuable traits that lead to trust and success. Our guest, Deputy Chief Reda Riddle-Bigler, has leveraged these traits as she worked to become an Div. 2 all American collegiate volleyball player, Coach, Firefighter, award winning community leader and the first Female shift commander in the Phoenix Fire Department.</p>
<p>In episode 74 we discuss how she has been shaped in life by all of these experiences and much more, enjoy!</p>
<p>A little more about our guest: </p>
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<p>Reda Riddle-Bigler is a 21-year member of the Phoenix Fire Department and has worked in all ranks from Firefighter up to her current role as Deputy Chief. Riddle-Bigler has had many unique opportunities within the fire service to include working as the Public Information Officer (PIO), serving on the Peer Support Team, Recruitment co-chair, and President of the Valley Women's Firefighter Society.</p>
<p>Riddle-Bigler has a passion for mentorship and has found herself doing this in a variety of ways to include teaching Fire Science at the local high schools, organizing youth camps in the valley, and mentoring those who are considering a career in the fire service. Riddle-Bigler also has a passion for training, both physically and mentally and in her current position as a Shift Commander she has the opportunity to teach, as well as continuously learn, each and every day.</p>
<p>Riddle-Bigler has a degree in Public Administration and is currently working on a master's degree. Riddle-Bigler believes “that if it doesn't challenge you then it doesn't change you.” Riddle-Bigler also said “I spend a third of my life in this profession, but my biggest joy comes from my family, my husband Rob, and children Alyssa, Brody, and Chase.”</p>
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<p>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!<br /><br />If you would like to contact today’s guest...</p>
<p>IG: vw_firefightersociety</p>
<p>FB: Valley Women’s Firefighter Society</p>
<p>WWW: vwfirefightersociety.com</p>
<p><strong>Your host can be reached at:</strong></p>
<p>IG: @firegroundfitness</p>
<p>FB: @fireground fitness</p>
<p>Twitter: @firegroundfit<br /><br />Email: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6424641130394053279/9177726544435469524">raynegray@firegroundfitness.com</a></p>
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<iframe title="Episode 74, Ace Service with Reda Riddle-Bigler" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=k9rcm-11a746f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&btn-skin=7"></iframe>Rayne Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808531443009436830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424641130394053279.post-86576283861124595552022-01-23T19:15:00.006-08:002022-01-23T19:16:27.256-08:00Episode 73 Serve, Guard & Lead with Eric Terre<p>When you look at a person’s resume you think it may neatly summarize what they
are all about. The places they’ve been employed, the work they have managed, the
institutions where they were educated, clean and simple. I find this to be true
with most folks. But the main reason I enjoy doing this podcast is that it
reveals more than the surface info you get from a resume. Turn on the mic, ask
a few questions and people share a deeper look into what makes them tic and who
they really are. The interesting stuff.</p><p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>As I looked over Eric Terre’s dossier, today’s guest for episode 73, I found
this truth to remain. Terre’s resume shows that he is an infantry Captain in the
Army National Guard, he pipelined through ROTC graduating Arizona State University
and is a Firefighter on top of all that. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>But our conversation peeled back the layers and revealed interesting truths
about Eric, starting with his run as a champion Men’s Physic athlete. So, we
unpacked this and so much more, enjoy!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are
located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and
greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the
podcast or shoot me an email!<br />
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If you would like to contact today’s guest...<o:p></o:p></p>
<p> IG: ericterre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>FB: Eric Terre<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong>Your host can be reached at:</strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>IG: @firegroundfitness<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>FB: @fireground fitness<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Twitter: @firegroundfit<br />
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