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WhatMakesUsFire

WhatMakesUsFire

Josh Q.

WhatMakesUsFire is a podcast that sheds light on the lives of Firefighters, Civil Service Members, Active/ Retired Military Personnel, and all those that surround them. Searching for what is within every one of them that drives them to make the choice to sacrifice of themselves for others. Even when Every. Single. One. of them is completely and un-mistakenly different. We will dive into the backgrounds, philosophies, hearts, and minds of all that consider themselves part of WhatMakesUsFire! We DO NOT shy away from the mental health aspect of our jobs. We are in the business of killing the stigma of talking about our mental health out loud, and unapologetically. Join us as we "Start The Conversation" towards making our mental health OK.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best WhatMakesUsFire episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to WhatMakesUsFire for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite WhatMakesUsFire episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

WhatMakesUsFire - Tex - "Welcome To The Ship Show"
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02/16/22 • 186 min

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On this episode we have my friend Tex, better known on his social media as TexasInfidel88. I invited Tex onto the show to share his journey through the crazy thing we call life. Growing up an adopted child, going into the NAVY, then realizing he was suffering from a mental health issue. Tex shares how he manages his mental health, and honestly allows me to challenge his perspective on how he may continue to treat, and work through his issues. Please welcome my friend Tex, the guy with a crap ton of user names.
@texasinfidel88 on TikTok

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WhatMakesUsFire - J. Scales - Becoming The Change
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03/24/21 • 117 min

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WhatMakesUsFire Family,
On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Josh Scales, better known as Officer_Scales on his social media platforms. And if you don't know who he is now, just wait, you will.
Scales dives into his background and what it was like for him as a young black man, living in a rough part of town, and making the choice to become a Police Officer. He explains the trials he had to overcome from the community he lived in, and then the mental health aspects that came with the job.
Scales has used his faith to guide him, and now, teaming up with a few other large social media influencers that are LEOs as well. He has become part of, and is building something that is meant to change the world we live in. He is "Becoming The Change".
WMUF Family Please give a warm welcome to Mr. Officer_Scales

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WhatMakesUsFire - TikTok Live Q&A

TikTok Live Q&A

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03/04/21 • 105 min

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WhatMakesUsFire Family, on this episode of the podcast we try something a bit different and new. I decided to try going Live on the social media site TikTok , and record a live Q&A session for the show. Let us know what you think, and how you think we can make this work a little better. The questions were good, and my responses were open and honest. I hope you enjoy this experiment of an episode. Lets get it!!!

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WhatMakesUsFire - 9/11/2001 Thoughts

9/11/2001 Thoughts

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09/11/20 • 31 min

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This is a quick episode to show my feelings on what happened that day. Nothing more.

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WhatMakesUsFire - James M. - Chief Nitro

James M. - Chief Nitro

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08/10/22 • 123 min

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. James M. better known on social media as @ChiefNitro.
A retired NAVY Veteran, Chief takes us on a ride with his story of past experiences in the military, with his family, and how he has found a way to work through everything with the most positive outlook on life anyone would be envious of.
WMUF Family please help me welcome Mr. Chief Nitro
Social Media @chiefnitro
Support the show : www.whatmakesusfire.org

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WhatMakesUsFire - Deputy Dane - The Proud Pig
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05/03/23 • 105 min

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On this episode of the podcast we have the popular Deputy Dane from social media! He sits down with me and we dive into an array of topics with really no break in-between. If you ever wondered what its like to listen to two guys throwing idea after idea at each other, this is the show for you.
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome Mr. Deputy Dane, "The Proud Pig"
Follow @deputydane on TT and @deputy_dane on IG.
Support the show and the nonprofit by visiting www.whatmakesusfire.org

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WhatMakesUsFire - Kurt - Not Your Typical Firefighter
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08/23/20 • 102 min

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In this episode of the PodCast, we welcome Mr. Kurt Woolridge.
A fellow Firefighter and Paramedic, Kurt shows us that looks can be deceiving when it comes to what you think a Firefighter is supposed to look like. With his love for the job, and tenacity to become a better brother within the Fire service, Kurt displays that the Heart of a Firefighter is a huge part of What Makes Us Fire.
WhatMakesUsFire Family Please Welcome Mr. Kurt Woolridge.

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WhatMakesUsFire - Josh Q. - It's Time For My Story
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09/03/23 • 111 min

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On this episode of the podcast I finally sit down and share the ugly, harsh, and hard to hear truth that is my story. However, as difficult as it to tell this story, it is what sparked and help create what is now WhatMakesUsFire.
Here, I am hoping to be what I have asked so many others to be on this show. Open, honest, and "naked" in the truth.
I do this in the hope that my story helps ignite someone else to take the first steps in becoming the best version of themselves.
Its a journey, are hard fought journey to becoming whole with who you are and who you truly want to be in this life. Through hardship, trauma, and stress we can truly become the greatest versions of ourselves if we just allow ourselves to grow and learn through them.
Hopefully, just maybe, my story can help you do just that.
This is my story, the story of what exactly WhatMakesUsFire is, and how the mission WILL change our world for the better.

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WhatMakesUsFire - Lo - "I Really F*#$'d Up."
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03/22/22 • 183 min

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mrs. Lauren D. Lane, better known as Lo to her friends. Her and I sit and talk about hitting rock bottom and how that is what was needed to start making a change in our lives. Dark humor, finding yourself within the job, and really finding yourself are all things Lo had to figure out for herself, and the journey wasn't all that pleasant. Please help me welcome Lo, to the WMUF Podcast.
Find Lo on social media with the tag @laurendowdlane
Help the WMUF Podcast & Non-Profit at www.whatmakesusfire.com

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WhatMakesUsFire - Dylan Gray - If Not A Million, Let It Be One
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04/13/22 • 177 min

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Dylan Gray, better known on social media as @dylangraymusic37.
Dylan joins us on the show to share his story of his past, and how he continues to work through his mental health struggles from it. He has found a passion in music to share his story in hope he can help millions. However, he knows that if it's not going to be a million, then let it be just one.
WMUF family please help me welcome Mr. Dylan Gray

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FAQ

How many episodes does WhatMakesUsFire have?

WhatMakesUsFire currently has 74 episodes available.

What topics does WhatMakesUsFire cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Ptsd, Army, Mental Health, Ems, Family, Podcasts, Firefighter and Military.

What is the most popular episode on WhatMakesUsFire?

The episode title 'Joe Short - Piercing The Veil' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on WhatMakesUsFire?

The average episode length on WhatMakesUsFire is 137 minutes.

How often are episodes of WhatMakesUsFire released?

Episodes of WhatMakesUsFire are typically released every 7 days, 11 hours.

When was the first episode of WhatMakesUsFire?

The first episode of WhatMakesUsFire was released on Aug 3, 2020.

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