Special Guest:
🎙️ Chief Darick Fisher – Navy veteran, retired DOD Fire Chief, small business owner, and published author
In This Episode:
The guys sit down with long-time friend and mentor Darick Fisher to talk about:
🔥 His journey from Navy engineer to DOD firefighter and fire chief
🧠 What retirement really looks like (“I’m just as busy now, I just don’t punch a clock!”)
💬 Why leadership is about empowering others — not barking orders
🧍♂️ Being your own kind of leader: “Lead by example — your example.”
🙌 His clothing brand, FAT Apparel (Faithful. Accountable. Teachable.)
📖 His book Beyond the Doors — and the power of purpose-driven storytelling
🧠 The meaning behind his “PAR Check” shirts and devotionals on mental wellness and accountability
Key Quotes:
"You don’t need a title to lead — just character."
"Retired doesn’t mean stopped. I still live to make a difference every day."
"We’re not here to be served. We’re here to serve — and that’s how you leave a legacy."
Highlights:
The importance of mentorship in and out of the fire service
Fighting fires in dungarees in the Navy 😳
How a simple men’s group inspired a movement
And yeah…Unkie might get emotional 🥲
Where to Find Chief Fisher:
📖 Featuring his book Beyond the Doors
👕 faithfulaccountable.com – Clothing, merch & resources
📲 Follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Etsy, and more
🎥 WATCH the full video podcast on Spotify & YouTube
💬 Like, comment & share to support the show
📦 Bonus: Comment on Episode 110 for a chance to win Matt’s June Burn Box!
#TheCoolFiremanPodcast #Episode112 #FaithfulAccountableTeachable #DarickFisher #FirefighterLeadership #RetiredNotDone #BeyondTheDoors #FireServiceWisdom #PARCheck #LeadByExample
