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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

🔥 New Episode: Beyond the Headlines Captain Wayne Jones talks culture, career decisions, and leadership in the fire service. Stay and improve the department—or move on? ow.ly/98j050YubZB

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Tax-Free Overtime: Calculating the Effects on Firefighters’ Pay - ow.ly/RQyF50YtXT6 If you normally earn $40/hour and receive $60/hour for overtime, the extra $20/hour is potentially deductible.

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Chaos is now part of the fire service landscape. Departments that harness it gain operational and strategic advantage. 🔥 ow.ly/MVvr50Yrj1H

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Dr. Lori Moore‑Merrell (former U.S. Fire Administrator) joins Igniting the Shift Within to talk wildland fire strategies, NERIS data, staffing challenges, and the World Fire Congress. Full episode: ow.ly/w74y50YqUN9

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Veteran firefighter Dennis Livoli talks firehouse family, mentorship, Boston Marathon prep, and raising funds for the Last Call Foundation on The C.A.N. Report: ow.ly/Lwkg50YoNgV

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Winter can be tough on firefighters. Short days, stress, and isolation can take a toll. On this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show, Jen Cramer, licensed therapist, shares practical ways to fight seasonal depression: ow.ly/3C9w50Ynh6Y

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

A powerful part of training often isn’t the curriculum but the connection. Training can help a firefighter through personal hardship. It can put chiefs back in gear beside their crews. It can bring agencies together over a few hours of cutting concrete and garage doors: ow.ly/5qxW50YlCsA

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Starting over in a new fire department is not easy. On The C.A.N. Report, Mike Goldstein talks with Sean Duffy of the Ann Arbor Fire Department about humility, reflection, and building a strong fire service culture: ow.ly/1VTT50YgQAi

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Strength in the fire service has always meant pushing through. But what if real leadership means speaking up? Captain Nicholle Brock of ATL Fire Rescue talks about silent suffering, resilience, & why leaders must model vulnerability if we want culture change: ow.ly/SLaN50Ye73Q

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Pre workout supplements aren’t magic. Most rely on caffeine, habit, and marketing. On Fueling Fire, dietitian Diana Nguyen explains what actually works for firefighters, how to avoid overdosing stimulants, and why carbs and hydration still win. Full episode here: ow.ly/cC1650YbMji

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🚒 Leadership isn’t just for chiefs. It’s for the firefighters showing up, learning, and leading by example. John Velez & Preston Lyons talk imposter syndrome, mentorship, and building influence without chasing the spotlight.

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Gossip kills morale. Jealousy kills trust. And stones thrown from inside the house hit harder than we think. Firemanship is not just how you stretch a line or force a door. It’s how you treat the people next to you. Lift each other up or get out of the way. ow.ly/8Xlh50Y9nJ1

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle explores what makes firefighting more than a profession. Beyond risks, it’s the relationships, rituals, and intentional connection that build resilience and a positive mental health culture. Listen here: ow.ly/VcFH50Y0IUC

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

In this clip, Brent Thorne talks honestly about how identifying only as “a firefighter” nearly cost him the relationships that mattered most. It’s a reminder that the job is important, but being present at home matters just as much: ow.ly/7mf850XRZi1

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Cheers to a safe and healthy 2026.

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Occupational disease in the fire service is not bad luck. It is exposure, repeated over years. In this clip, Tonya Herbert talks about what lives in our gear, why PFAS matters, and how decon fits into long term health. Full episode here: ow.ly/A8t250XNPjP

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Firefighters are wired to give everything to the job. That’s also how we burn ourselves out. If the job is always first, your health and your family pay the price. Using PTO isn’t quitting on the mission. It’s protecting yourself and the people who count on you: ow.ly/ce3b50XL0Uw

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

First in. No aide. No backup. Just you, the radio, and the fire. Here’s how to lead when you’re the only one wearing the white helmet: www.firefighternation.com/fire-leaders... #FireService #IncidentCommand #Firefighters

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Firefighter Nation @firefighternation.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

"The most courageous thing we can do is allow our experiences to change us." Veteran Roger Sparks shares his journey from combat to creativity, and why firefighters need to embrace vulnerability for real healing. Watch The Resilient Responder: ow.ly/9ucL50VV2TP

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