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LIVETHEFUELPrep and Defend with Firefighter Chris RuanoHotshot Life, Fire Fitness, Injury Comebacks, and more:
Chris Ruano currently serves on and leads teams in the Wildland and Municipal Fire-Service in Southern California. Having served as a Forest Service Hotshot and more recently, as a leader on Wildland and Municipal fire crews; “Roo” is especially passionate about fitness leadership and training methods. He draws his unique perspective from serving over 23 yrs in the Fire-Service. Chris is on a mission to build and equip firefighters and their leadership to be the most Capable, Functional, and Durable personnel on the fireground and beyond.
"I am currently mentoring and coac...2022-03-111h 04
PREP and DEFENDBecoming a Firefighter - The Preparation Journey - Megan Caranchini🚒 What are the Steps to Become a Firefighter? Check out this episode of the Prep and Defend Show and hear Megan Caranchini share about her preparation journey.If you or anyone you know is interested in a Fire Service Career, you'll definitely want to share this episode of ;👨🏻🚒 - the Prep and Defend Show - a Fire Service, Fitness, and Leadership PodcastThis Video Podcast is Hosted by Fire Service Mentor Chris Ruano.Watch on YouTube 🔗in BioGUEST: Megan Caranchini shares her strategies and insights for being a well rou...2021-12-2752 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.70 Prep and Defend w/ Chris RuanoFrom wildland to urban structure, firefighting takes thoughtful and engaged leadership. In episode 70 Captain Chris Ruano and I discuss the demands that exist on the fire ground and how to prepare oneself for the rigors and expectations of the job.
Chris Ruano currently serves on and leads teams in the Wildland and Municipal Fire-Service in Southern California. Having served as a Forest Service Hotshot and more recently, as a leader on Wildland and Municipal fire crews; “Roo” is especially passionate about fitness leadership and training methods. He draws his unique perspective from serving over 23 yrs in th...2021-11-081h 00
The Fire You Carry060: The Fire Up Program With Chris Ruano Of Prep & Defend. Exciting Announcement Of A Life Changing Live Event We Are Working On.In this special episode, we are partnering with Chris Ruano of the Prep and Defend Show! Together the three of us have a great conversation about how The Fire You Carry helped Chris launch his own podcast. Chris shares how his recent injury has been a blessing in disguise. And finally, we talk about our upcoming weekend live event for men, known as The Fire Up Program. This weekend event will be a Fire Service inspired experience that will provide opportunities for men to: Overcome physical challengesPush through mental roadblocksLearn leadership perspectives from fire service leadersDevelop personal leadershipIgnite the...2021-10-2533 min
Forged by FIRE with Ryan RodriquezEpisode 141 - Prep and Defend with Chris RuanoChris Ruano works in the southern California region as a Captain, where he is dedicated to the tactical approach to firefighting and doing what it takes to be physically capable to do the job.
Being a firefighter in southern California offers a dynamic challenge of not only being well-versed in structural firefighting, but there is a BIG emphasis on and a need for wildland firefighting tactics and strategy. With "seasonal" fire threats that demand firefighters to have dynamic resiliency when it comes to physical performance, Chris offers some insight as to how we can in...2021-09-1054 min
PREP and DEFENDKevin Welsh - Pursuing Fire Goals and Daily Routine Tips🤔What to expect from this show with guest Kevin Welsh;Mindset Strategies for setting career and personal goals. What it takes to obtain a Fire Department JobMorning and Evening Routine Tips to Dominate your DayKevin speaks about his experience of leaving a real estate and pursuing a Fire Service career and the Mentors and steps that got him to where he wanted to be. 🔎Here's a brief look at Kevin and who he is;10 year Municipal FireFighter in the Los Angeles AreaPodcast Co-Host - the Fire You Carry PodcastHusband and FatherAvid Functional Athlete and High...2021-08-0850 min
PREP and DEFENDBrandon Dunham - Grassroots Wildland Firefighters and Leaving a Fire Career for FamilyOn this show we hear from Brandon Dunham on the topics of :the Tough Decision of leaving behind a Fire CareerGrassroots Wildland Firefighters - who they are and what they're up to. “Brandon Dunham is a former wildland firefighter for both the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service. He has 11 years between the two agencies, and has served on helitack, engine, and hotshot crews during his time with the agencies…He retired from wildland firefighting in 2019, but continues to serve the fire community by creating The Anchor Point Podcast, and also serving...2021-08-0159 min
PREP and DEFENDFatherhood, Mentorship, and Becoming a Man - with Michael Bulloch - Man of MasteryOn this show we talk to avid Spartan and Crucible Athlete Michael Bullock about the importance of providing for a right of passage for young men and especially our our sons. We also discuss how Michael bounced back from a serious back injury and how to get through tough times alone when you are isolated from team members.Michael Bulloch - a father, husband, author, and corporate consultant, specializing in business strategy, process, and technology for start-ups and growth stage businesses as well as large enterprise transformation projects. By all standards I’ve been highly su...2021-07-2550 min
PREP and DEFENDLeading Complete Firefighter Fitness Through Humility with NOLE LILLEYOn this show Nole Lilley shares with us about "the Fire He Carries" and ways that he continues to lead physically and how so many in the Fire Service family are being helped by the topics and guests on his podcast. Nole is a husband and father of 4 living in the mountains of Southern California. Following military service as an Army Ranger, Nole is currently a truck company firefighter serving in Whittier California. Topics discussed are; Physical Fitness LeadershipMental Wellness in the Fire Service Firefighters Find Healing through episodes and guests on his "Th...2021-07-1849 min
PREP and DEFENDThe Price of Preparation - Don't Underestimate Firefighter Physical FitnessWhat if you had an opportunity to achieve a career goal but you were physically unable to perform at the level needed? What is the cost of showing up to a challenge or opportunity physically unprepared?On this episode, host Chris Ruano will share from his perspective as leader of different types of Training Academy programs the fire service. Chris will share about how witnessing several unprepared candidates miss a career opportunity inspired him to help prepare future candidates by making his first training program (Academy Prep) available to the public.Learn more about this and...2021-07-1116 min
PREP and DEFENDJustin Mahaffey- Wild.Fit.Life.805 - Building a Firefighter Fitness BuisinessIn this episode we chat with U.S. Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Justin Mahaffey. Justin is a wildland firefighting veteran and he is now launching his brand - Wild Fit Life 805 with the mission of spreading his passion of fitness in the Fire Service and sharing that with as many as possible.You can view his site and product at this link ....Wild Fit Life 805🛡 Prep and Defend links 🛡much more Tactical Fitness content at;👉 VenturAthlete.comIf you want to join other Tactical Athletes with our daily Training Workouts 2021-07-0442 min
PREP and DEFENDTyler Andrade - Success in Business, and Fitness and now a Wildland FirefighterTyler Andrade delivers and amazing and inspiring interview about hard work and humility.As a highly motivated Entrepreneur and Athlete, Tyler shares his unique perspective and experience of going way outside of his comfort zone and joining a Wildland Firefighting Crew. Tyler shares how he prepared himself mentally and physically and what is working for him as he gets used to the crew life.There is a reason we made this Episode #1, don't miss this one!You can find Tyler at ... Absolute Flex AppealYou can follow Tyler on...2021-07-0448 min