42 episodes
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters Keep the Promise
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4.6 • 75 Ratings
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Keep the Promise host TJ shares strategies and tactics to survive - and thrive - on and off the job. Discover how to fuel your body, mind, and spirit so you can have the energy to perform on scene and to live your best life on your days off. For over a decade, TJ has worked in all facets of the fire service, and he candidly shares his wins, his losses, and all the lessons learned in the process. You'll learn how to injure-proof your body, nutrition, recovery, physical fitness, mental stamina, firefighter strategy and tactics, how to deal with the stresses of the job, how to be a better firefighter at home, and how to lead a long and fruitful career where you can make a difference in the lives of others. It's a mix of interviews, special guests, and solo shows you're not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe, and get ready to Keep the Promise you made your community.
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042. Battling the Fears Within: A Firefighter's Tale of Imposter Syndrome [Part 1]
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Keep the Promise Podcast, host TJ welcomes back Lieutenant Brian Yonkin from the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, a previous guest known for his discussions on cooking, leadership, and firefighting. This episode explores Brian's personal experiences with imposter syndrome, especially within the context of the fire service. Brian shares his journey from being a cook to becoming a fire lieutenant, the challenges he faced, including dealing with panic...
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041. This Job Is Supposed to be Fun - Fire Athlete [Part 2]
Send us a Text Message.In Part 2 of our series with Joff Fierro from Fire Athlete, we explore firefighter training, culture, and the commitment to excellence within the fire service.🔥 Joff and TJ describe the trials and triumphs of the firefighter testing process and the arduous path to earning a coveted spot on the fire department roster. Joff sheds light on the grueling and often lengthy testing process that aspiring firefighters must endure to be hired onto the fire department. From physic...
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040. Let's Give Them That Flame They Used to Have - Fire Athlete [Part 1]
Send us a Text Message.In Part 1 of our series with Joff Fierro from Fire Athlete, we spark a conversation on firefighter fitness, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and transformative power of prioritizing health and well-being within the fire service.🔥 Join your host, TJ, as he and Joff explore the unique hurdles firefighters face when striving to maintain peak physical condition amidst the demands of the job.🏋️♂️ Joff sheds light on just how quickly fire service life can overwhelm a fire...
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039. Your Breathing Is A Stress Response - Joey Scrivani [Part 2]
Send us a Text Message.In Part 2 of our series with Joey Scrivani, we dive deeper into the realms of self-care, resilience, and personal growth within the firefighting community.🔥 Join TJ as he embarks on a journey with Joey, exploring innovative approaches to self-care and resilience. From float therapy and breathing exercises to journaling and identity separation, this episode offers a treasure trove of tools and insights to empower firefighters on their path to well-being.🌊 Joey unveils th...
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038. We Don't Understand Trauma - Joey Scrivani [Part 1]
Send us a Text Message.In Part 1 of our two-part series with Joey Scrivani, we embark on an eye-opening exploration of trauma, PTSD, and resilience within the firefighting community.🔥 Join your host, TJ, as he and Joey delve into the territory of firefighter trauma. Together, they confront the harsh reality that many firefighters struggle to understand the profound impact of trauma on their mental and physical well-being.🌟 Prepare to be enlightened as Joey shares his firsthand experience with...
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037. It's Okay To Be Passionate About The Job - Dave Angelo [Part 3]
Send us a Text Message.Join us for the conclusion of our three-part series with Dave Angelo on Keep the Promise! In this episode, we journey deeper into the heart of the firefighting brotherhood, exploring the bonds that transcend distance, the pride passed down through generations, and the essential qualities of successful leadership within the fire service.🔥 TJ and Dave delve into the remarkable ways in which the firefighting brotherhood unites firefighters across state lines and beyond. Fr...
Customer Reviews
Like sitting around the firehouse table
Great podcast. I am only a few episodes in and each one feels like you have been invited to sit at the firehouse table to discuss important issues in the world and fire service. Looking forward to listening to the rest.
Not just another podcast
Great work.
A great lesson
When I go into the leather shop to work on my projects I make sure that I put this podcast on because it help me think and relax. I make sure to keep up with every episode and take as much as I can from them because as a young firefighter, there is a lot to learn.