20 years in the fire service taught me that strength is built under pressure, not comfort.
I share fitness, BJJ, travel, my dogs, and mindset lessons from the firehouse to everyday life—turns out time under tension applies to more than lifting weights.
09/03/2026
I run past this bench almost every day. It's a good reminder that help is out there and that your story isn't over;
Post pics of any su***de prevention and awareness stuff in your town.
***deawareness #988
09/01/2026
September is Su***de Awareness Month
We spend a lot of time talking about cancer, cardiac deaths, and line-of-duty deaths. We should probably be just as willing to talk about what happens when the uniform is hanging in the locker. One national study found **46.8% of firefighters reported suicidal thoughts, 19.2% made a plan, and 15.5% reported an attempt** during their careers.
We’re still not particularly good at admitting when things aren’t going well. Check on your people when something seems off, and don’t make them convince you they’re struggling before you take them seriously.
If you’re the one struggling, talk to somebody early—peer support, a clinician, a friend, or **988**—because waiting until things are unbearable is a terrible mental-health plan.
***deawareness
08/31/2026
I saw this the other day and was kind of thrown off by how obtuse it was regarding certain mental health diseases and the perpetuation of mental health disease being a choice.
I would never tell someone with cancer to walk it off. Once we can acknowledge that the brain is fact an organ capable of disease just like the skin, lungs heart, etc and that these diseases do sometimes need treatment with medication, we will be able to improve the mental health of our society.
08/29/2026
The mental health benefits of being around dogs has been proven time and time again. Bring em back!
h/t Alamo Area Fire Photography LLC
08/28/2026
Let us know how you're doing. No wrong answers.
Share this post and see how your people are doing!
08/26/2026
It's National Dog Day! Let's see those puppers in the comments!
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08/25/2026
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Finally went to the psychiatrist today to do something about this ADHD I've been raw do***ng since my teen years. Better late than never.
08/21/2026
Haven't done one of these in a while! Let us know how you're doing. No wrong answers.
Share this post and see how your people are doing!
08/20/2026
Not saying the fire service has its priorities mixed up, but...hoodies aren't the #1 killer of firefighters in the fire service...
Let's focus on physical fitness first before we worry about a hoodie or something that wasn't bought from the portal...
Let's bring fitness, pride, and moral back to the fire service.
08/17/2026
Happy Monday! You got this.
What did everyone do this weekend to better themselves?