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The Cool Fireman Podcast

The Cool Fireman Podcast

By: Matt Brian Adam Doug and Freddy
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The Cool Fireman Podcast brings you into the world of firefighting with hosts Matt, Doug, Unkie, Brian, and Freddy. We tackle topics that matter most to firefighters—career growth, safety, mental health, and the everyday challenges on and off the job. Featuring real talk, expert guests, and a bit of humor, this is where the fire service connects, learns, and shares stories. Whether you're a firefighter or simply interested in the life of one, join us for conversations that are as informative as they are engaging.Matt, Brian, Adam, Doug, and Freddy Career Success Economics
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  • #110 Honoring Jay Lyons – Firefighter, TikTok Creator & One of the Cool Firemen
    Jun 13 2025

    This week’s episode is unlike any other. We pause the usual firehouse banter and storytelling to honor and reflect on the life of someone who truly embodied what it meant to be a “Cool Fireman.”

    Jay Lyons—known to many as @he_fights_fire on TikTok—was more than a content creator. He was a passionate firefighter, a devoted father, a loving partner, and a brother to so many in the fire service. Tragically, Jay passed away last week while on vacation, and his loss has deeply impacted our podcast family and the fire community as a whole.

    In this special tribute episode:

    🔥 Unkie shares personal memories of meeting Jay at SAFRE and reflects on how Jay reignited his love for training.
    🔥 Brian, Doug, and Matt talk about the ripple effect Jay’s passing has had across departments and friendships.
    🔥 We discuss the importance of leaning on faith, family, and brotherhood in times of grief.
    🔥 We replay Episode 69, Jay’s original guest appearance—his first-ever podcast—so listeners new and old can hear directly from the man himself.
    🔥 Information on a GoFundMe for Jay’s family and updates on efforts to bring him home from overseas are discussed. (Link in bio/show notes if available)

    🙏 Join us in a moment of silence, and take a second to reflect on what makes this job—and this community—so special.

    💔 Jay was only 25. But in that short time, he made a lasting impact.

    How You Can Help:
    If you’d like to support Jay’s family, please check the link. Any amount helps.

    https://gofund.me/8fa5c7be


    🎧 Listen now. Share. Remember.
    Let’s all strive to be more like Jay—dedicated, kind, passionate, and funny as hell.

    #TheCoolFiremanPodcast #JayLyons #FirefighterTribute #HeFightsFire #ThinRedLine #Brotherhood #FireServiceFamily #LineOfDuty #HonorAndRemember #FaithFamilyFire


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    1 hr
  • #109 True Story: The West Pharma Explosion and the Fire Chief Who Led the Response
    Jun 6 2025

    🚨 Complacency Is Creeping In... 🚨
    Have we convinced ourselves that nothing big can happen again? That regulations alone will save us?

    🔥 This week on The Cool Fireman Podcast, Brian questions the mindset that's settling into the fire service—and we bring the perspective of someone who lived the worst-case scenario.

    🎙️ Chief Deral Raynor, Incident Commander during the West Pharmaceuticals explosion in 2003, joins us to share what really happened during the 6-day incident that shook the fire service.

    🗓️ New episode drops TOMORROW!
    This one’s a reminder: complacency kills.


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    Email: thecoolfireman@gmail.com

    TheCoolFireman.com for merchandise and more

    Instagram: @thecoolfireman

    Tiktok: @thecoolfireman

    YouTube: @thecoolfireman


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    #TheCoolFiremanPodcast #FirefighterPodcast #ComplacencyKills #ChiefRaynor #WestPharmaceuticalsExplosion #StayVigilant #FireLeadership #IncidentCommand #PodcastDrop #FireServiceLessons

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #108 Big Coins, Bigger Opinions
    May 30 2025

    📦 Sponsored by: Unkie Seasoning — Use code DAD25 for Father's Day!

    In this episode, the crew gets off to a classic, chaotic start as Doug unboxes his latest FD Collectors Club coin live on the show. They dive deep into everything from coin girth to grocery store fire lane etiquette — yep, it gets heated. The gang debates whether fire trucks should park in the red while shopping and reacts to the viral TikTok clip that stirred up some serious comments online.

    🔹 Topics Covered:

    • 🔥 Unboxing FD Collectors Club coins — Houston FD & Vincennes, Indiana

    • 🚒 Should firefighters park in the red at grocery stores?

    • 👨‍👧‍👦 Life updates on Freddie and Nick — family, priorities, and support

    • 💬 Listener feedback and social media controversy

    • 🧠 Critical thinking in EMS and the importance of pre-planning

    • ❤️ Why we love the job: helping people, playing with water, and the camaraderie

    • 👮‍♂️ Firefighter commentary caught on bodycam – what’s too far?

    • 🩺 The reality of EMS-heavy workloads in today’s fire service

    • 🏥 Community paramedicine and managing frequent callers

    • 🧯 The evolving role of firefighters in a changing world

    🔹 Quotes of the Day:

    “Fire trucks belong in fire lanes. It’s called branding.”
    “Be respectful. And have an answer if someone asks.”
    “Never grow up and you get to play with water — that’s the fireman life.”

    The team takes a brief pause to honor fallen firefighters across the nation.

    Have thoughts about parking the engine up front? Or how your department handles medical vs. fire calls? Let us know on Instagram or drop a comment on our latest TikTok post!

    Memorial Day reminder to never forget why we enjoy the freedoms we do. Also, Doug’s building a massive pole barn — you’ll hear about trusses, trailers, and Facebook Marketplace deals you didn’t know you needed.

    🎧 Listen Now:
    Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your earful of firehouse banter.

    🚨 Moment of Silence💬 Sound Off🔥 Closing Notes:

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    52 mins
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