Nick - The Poppa Bear Firefighter

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.

On this episode of the podcast we have my good friend Joe Short, better/ formally known on social media as VeilPierce. 
Joe takes us on a ride with the story of his past and how he managed to grow and learn from it. Diving into his military experience, faith, and personal growth, this mans story is bound to help some who may believe there is no way out. I am very grateful for Joe's candidness and honesty throughout this interview, and I truly hope you take a serious listen to how someone can overcome some of life's biggest challenges.
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome Mr. Joe Short to the show.

Follow him on social media @joe.short

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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.

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Nick, better known as "Poppa Bear" or @Poppa_Bear_1.0 on social media.
Poppa and I, discuss his 36 years in the fire service and how it has changed for him. He also shares his battle with mental health issues, and how he has found a way to overcome them.
Poppa shares his story without hesitation, all in hopes of helping someone who may be moved by his story.
Please help me welcome The Poppa Bear Firefighter.

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On this episode of the podcast we have my friend, my brother, Chris U. He is better known to his friends as Umbe.
Chris has been a life long friend and brother, with stories to tell. He is a NAVY Veteran, father, a new entrepreneur, and board member of The WhatMakesUsFire Foundation.
I invited him on to share his history with us and the battle with his demons.
WhatMakesUsFire Family, Please help me welcome OUR Brother Umbe. 

On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Brandon DeFoure. A career Firefighter and part-time Cop. 
Brandon and I talk about what it is like for a young individual, such as himself, to enter into the Civil Service world at a young age, and how it effected him. Since Brandon started in the civil service at such a young age he seems to have a pretty good idea of what to expect, when it wasn't expected.
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome my friend Brandon to the show.

Brandon's Social Media - @bwdefoure343

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On this episode of the podcast we have Air Force Veteran, successful business owner, and author, Mr. Bob Taylor.
Bob's writing of From Service to Success is a cornerstone of The Patriot Promise™ Foundation, which he founded to help drive down the rate of suicides among veterans and to provide a clear path forward as our warfighters transition into a new mission and new purpose following their service. The Patriot Promise™ Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is establishing non-profit ventures run 100% by veterans and offering veterans the ability to learn new skills in the workplace while also learning to enhance their lives through a training program based on the book. But, its first priority is to get 100,000 of From Service to Success into the hands of veterans through donations from the public.
patriotpromise.org

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Al Wright, better known as @The_Hurtun_Alburton on social media.
Al takes us on a crazy ride/ story about his life, and how loving unconditionally can sometimes lead to disaster. He is a suicide survivor, making a change to hopefully make a change in the world. He shares his story in hopes he can help save someone from making the terrible choice he made only 3 years ago.
WhatMakesUsFire Family please help me welcome Mr. Al Wright.

@The_Hurtun-Alburton
@WhatMakesUsFire 
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On this episode of the podcast, we have a returning guest, Mr. Jason Patton of Fire Department Chronicles and Fire Dept. Coffee. Most know Jason from his YouTube videos highlighting the funny situations we as Firefighters deal with on a daily basis. However, what some may not know, he is a very large voice in the advocacy for mental health within the Civil Service. This episode we talk on how we can start making a change on the culture currently within our Civil Service.
WMUF Family please help welcome back Mr. Jason Patton.

Social Media @FireDeptChronicles & @ FireDeptCoffee

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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
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