Welcome to Episode 113 (even if Doug thinks it's 109)!

This week the crew dives into:

✅ Doug’s Backwoods Adventures

• Tractor life with straw hats and “Farmer Fran” overalls

• Why people think he’s from Louisiana

• The infamous “nip slip” picture that may or may not exist

✅ TikTok Trends & Firehouse Fun

• Brainstorming a TikTok challenge with photos and song matches

• Planning one-shot video stitches for the podcast page

• Lip-syncing failures and robot dance competitions

✅ Extreme Heat, Firefighting & Rehab Units

• Talking real heat waves across the country

• Richmond’s 3-alarm fire in brutal conditions

• How departments deploy Mobile Service Units (MSU) and rehab squads

• Real-world practices like misting fans, cooling buses, and mandatory rest

✅ Hydration Deep Dive with Megan Lautz of Rescue.RD

• Unkie’s epic PowerPoint presentation

• Practical firefighter hydration tips:

  • 90–125 oz daily fluid goal

  • Caffeine myths (it’s okay in moderation)

  • Cold drinks help lower core temperature

• Food hacks: hydrating fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, oranges

• Black pepper on cantaloupe? The debate rages

✅ Coffee Talk (Black vs Flavored Creamer Wars)

• Team black coffee vs team hazelnut

• Legendary quotes: “Flavored coffee creamer ruined the fire service”

• Doug: “Just like my soul”

✅ Personal Stories & Callouts

• Remembering LODD in North Carolina and Alicia Monahan’s anniversary

• Candid admissions of heat exhaustion on scene

• Sharing rehab protocols from different departments

✅ Special Shoutouts

• Megan Lautz at Rescue.RD for all the hydration wisdom

• Unkie Seasoning — get that Chipotle rub

• The Burn Box crew for awesome monthly surprises

✅ Calls to Action!

• Drop a comment: Are you black coffee or cream & sugar?

• Share your department’s rehab protocols for hot days

• Post yourself doing the robot and tag us for a special prize!

• And of course — FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT wherever you listen or watch.

This episode is packed with laughs, real fireground strategies, hydration hacks, and enough Southern storytelling to make you sweat.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube!

Special Guest:
🎙️ Chief Darick Fisher – Navy veteran, retired DOD Fire Chief, small business owner, and published author

In This Episode:
The guys sit down with long-time friend and mentor Darick Fisher to talk about:

• 🔥 His journey from Navy engineer to DOD firefighter and fire chief

• 🧠 What retirement really looks like (“I’m just as busy now, I just don’t punch a clock!”)

• 💬 Why leadership is about empowering others — not barking orders

• 🧍‍♂️ Being your own kind of leader: “Lead by example — your example.”

• 🙌 His clothing brand, FAT Apparel (Faithful. Accountable. Teachable.)

• 📖 His book Beyond the Doors — and the power of purpose-driven storytelling

• 🧠 The meaning behind his “PAR Check” shirts and devotionals on mental wellness and accountability

Key Quotes:

"You don’t need a title to lead — just character."
"Retired doesn’t mean stopped. I still live to make a difference every day."
"We’re not here to be served. We’re here to serve — and that’s how you leave a legacy."

Highlights:

• The importance of mentorship in and out of the fire service

• Fighting fires in dungarees in the Navy 😳

• How a simple men’s group inspired a movement

• And yeah…Unkie might get emotional 🥲

Where to Find Chief Fisher:
📖 Featuring his book Beyond the Doors

👕 faithfulaccountable.com – Clothing, merch & resources

📲 Follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Etsy, and more

🎥 WATCH the full video podcast on Spotify & YouTube
💬 Like, comment & share to support the show
📦 Bonus: Comment on Episode 110 for a chance to win Matt’s June Burn Box!

#TheCoolFiremanPodcast #Episode112 #FaithfulAccountableTeachable #DarickFisher #FirefighterLeadership #RetiredNotDone #BeyondTheDoors #FireServiceWisdom #PARCheck #LeadByExample

🎙️ Hosts: Matt, Doug, Unkie, and Brian

📅 Episode Drop: Friday, July 20th

In this lively episode, the crew is back with full firehouse chaos — and that means turkey calls, wizard hats, and a little metric system drama.

Highlights include:

• 🦃 Doug just can’t help himself and drops another turkey call. Natural talent or firehouse curse? You decide.

• 🎩 Unkie shows off his 100oz Taylor’s Tins mug... on his head. The Tin Man lives!

• 📏 The guys roast Doug for hating kilometers. Who needs the metric system anyway?

• 🚓 And the age-old debate — who’s responsible for traffic control on car wrecks? Fire or PD?

All this while hyping the release of Episode 111, dropping Friday. Tune in, laugh with us, and don’t forget to subscribe!

💬 COMMENT ON YOUTUBE or SPOTIFYWhat’s your take on the traffic debate? And how would you rate Doug’s turkey impression?

📦 Don’t forget: You could still win this month’s Burn Box giveaway!