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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp111, Unconscious Competence with Forest ReederEpisode 111, Unconscious Competence, with Forest Reeder
In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Fire Chief Forest Reeder, who brings 47 years of experience in fire service leadership, training, and authorship. Chief Reeder unpacks the concept of "unconscious competence"—the ability to perform critical tasks instinctively under pressure—and explains how rigorous training builds that readiness. We explore how fire service tactics have evolved with evidence-based practices, and how cultural shifts in the firehouse affect team cohesion and trust. From SCBA and ladders to leadership at every level, this conversation highlights the importance of staying groun...2025-05-031h 16
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp110, Lead, learn & live with Stu Esh & Marcus Haynes
In this episode, we sit down with two seasoned fire professionals — Deputy Chief Stuart Esh of Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Dept. and Firefighter/Paramedic Marcus Haynes of Phoenix Fire—to unpack a pivotal fireground event that shaped their careers.
Back in 2009, a structure fire in a Buckeye trailer park led to Marcus suffering significant burns and forced both men to reevaluate how they approached tactics, leadership, communication, and fire dynamics. Stu, a relatively new captain at the time, reflects on how experience gaps and unclear pre-fire communication contributed to the chaotic moments on scene. Marcus candid...2025-04-2157 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 109, Embracing Change with Chris SleigherEpisode 109 – Embracing Change with Chris Sleigher
In this episode, we’re joined by Battalion Chief Chris Sleigher—who spent 17 years as a captain and isn’t afraid to shake things up. We dive into why change in the fire service can feel like pushing a boulder uphill, and why staying curious (instead of just comfortable) is key to evolving our profession.
Chris shares his take on how change should be rooted in evidence-based practices—not just tradition or opinion—and isn’t shy about discussing some of the more controversial ideas he’s brought to the table. From...2025-03-231h 12
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.108, Burn the Ships w/ Steve OrsiniIn episode 108 our guest, Steve Orsini, shares his passion for firemanship and the work of being a firefighter. His message, summarized in my words are; be better, study your craft and take your job seriously. Orsini has served in the coast guard, as a firefighter on the east coast and now out here in the Valley of the Sun; he is on a mission to share his commitment to firemanship and service. We discuss all of this and so much more, please enjoy.
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp107, No Quit with Glynn RossFire apparatus accidents are typically bad, for a myriad of reasons that are outside of what I want to share about this episode. Suffice it to say that the ramifications of emergency vehicle collisions can be horrific to say the least. Glynn Ross, had one such accident while responding to an emergency, travelling a road, and through an intersection, he had navigated “a thousand times before”. The accident wrecked him physically and has altered the trajectory of his career and life.
Accidents like this are tough physically and mentally but as we learn from Glynn, “there is no qui...2025-01-131h 40
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp 106 The Right Hand Man, w/ Kevin RocheMany years ago, I met Kevin Roche as we moved through the halls of the PFD. As a new guy in the department, I had no idea who I was talking to and left feeling welcome and encouraged to be a member of this fine organization. Sometime later I came to know that he was the right-hand man to Fire Chief Alan Brunacini, which makes sense as he is studious, funny, smart and deeply committed the fire service. His contributions to the fire service are vast and his understanding of our contemporary challenges are well informed. In episode106 we...2024-12-0158 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp104, No Good Dudes with Noah KatzMany years ago, Noah Katz, our guest on Ep 104 rolled into fire station 39 where he and I discussed the virtues of playing hockey and fighting fire. Since that time, I have fanboyed over Noah’s career as a professional hockey player, amazed by the grit and perseverance an accomplishment like that requires. This attitude has parleyed into a fantastic fire service career and, no surprise, an intense focus on training and professionalism. In Ep 104 we talk about Noah’s hockey career, his journey onto the Phoenix Fire department, leadership, training and more. Please enjoy!
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.101 w/ Kris KazianWhen Kris Kazian and I sat down to record episode 101 he offered to prepare me an egg and cheese omelet with a side of bacon before we got started. Now, I am not one to pass up a meal and it would be rude to decline this kind gesture, right? So, I accepted his offer, sitting down to a delicious omelet but also an introduction to the true nature of service that epitomizes Kazian’s character.
Before we finished our meal, we were neck deep in a thoughtful conversation about leadership and organizational dynamics. When we finally hi...2024-07-291h 12
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp. 100 The PanelWow, today we are dropping episode 100! By some comparisons that is not very many episodes, but when I think of what it has meant to me personally then it all sinks in. The value is in the relationships and edifying conversations that have been had with each guest. The random and amazing interactions I have had with folks like yourself who listen to the FGF podcast for a variety of reasons.
Today, in celebration of the 100th episode I sat down with four of my friends, all former guests, to look back at a few remarkable quotes fr...2024-05-201h 53
The Value ScriptArizona's Best - Rayne Gray (Part 1)In this episode we bring in the amazing Rayne Gray, Host of the Fireground Fitness podcast where they host firefighters and allied professionals and discuss the life lessons learned on and off the fireground. How they become more effective and successful in high stress and difficult situations. We talk about his background, motivation, ways of discipline, and so much more.
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Welcome to The Value Script, we look to bring you something of value to take with you each episode to either better yourself or even those around you. Engage with others...2024-04-2734 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayE99 The Hero's Journey with Heather MarquesWhen you walk into a room and see Heather Marques for the first time one is immediately struck by the energy radiating off this talented fire service leader. She exudes a selfless confidence which is truly warranted and immediately qualified when she speaks. As you will hear in episode 99 Marques has a great knowledge, passion and commitment concerning the business of firefighting and is working hard to help the next generation of Firefighters. Marques’ began traveling the world right out of high school, taught herself Spanish, wrote a history book for her agency, has a family and completed her Mas...2024-03-251h 33
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp98 I don't have all the answers with Tammy CifraWith just under 20 year on the job Tammy Cifra has reached the breakover point where she has now spent more than half of her life on the job. Many would argue that she has given her due, but not Cifra, she is full steam ahead, now serving in her “dream job” as the lead Recruit Training Officer for the Glendale Public Safety Regional Training Center. She joins us on episode 98 as she recovered between academy classes, we talked about her career, her love for travel and so much more, please enjoy!
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp97 Flame and Fortune with Rick BucherYears of fast paced adventures, motor, road and mountain bike racing, rock climbing, and the everyday stress of climbing in and out of fire trucks and running calls takes a toll. Sometimes this is an obvious injury, a crashed bike leading to a broken ankle, a fused spine, or any number of orthopedic maladies that trouble Firefighters. Just as often, though, we can sustain injuries that go unseen, the result of managing innumerable emergencies and carrying unresolved grief, leaving trauma and scars that are hidden from the naked eye. These insidious injuries can be as devastating, or worse, to...2024-01-221h 25
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEP96 Oscar Mike with Mike O’Neill"Oscar Mike" is old school Marine Corps parlance that means you are “on the move”, and nothing describes our guest better. Mike O’Neill has worked his way through the ranks of the fire service, working in multiple agencies and developing a vast depth of KSA’s. In Ep. 96 we discuss O’Neill’s journey through the USMC and into the fire service, his new role as a Battalion Chief and so much more! Please enjoy.
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp95 Facing off with Chief Chuck RyanWhen you grow up playing ice hockey on the east coast the city of Tucson might as well be on another planet. However, life has a way of surprising us and in episode 95 Fire Chief Chuck Ryan shares how, after a full career in Virginia, collegiate hockey and serving as a lawyer he landed in Tucson Arizona. We discuss these things as well as the state of the fire service, leadership and so much more. Please enjoy!
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Chief Chuck Ryan was appointed as Tucson’s 28th Fi...2023-12-181h 13
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp 94 Buzz in the VortexBuzz Lechowski, episode 94, began his fire service journey near his childhood home in Chicago and the northwest suburbs in 1994, becoming an EMT and starting on his fire science degree. Having split time in Arizona during his teens, it didn’t take long for him to gravitate back west to Sedona. Attending Yavapai College, he started volunteering with the Sedona Fire District and became a career Firefighter/EMT in 1999. Continuing his education, he became a Paramedic in 2000, completed his bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, and a Master’s degree in Communication from Arizona State University.
While with Sedona F...2023-12-041h 25
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp. 93 Firstgevity w/ Paige ArnoneRunning from her childhood trauma by diving from planes, Paige Arnone, is a fascinating person. Her journey led her to the yoga mat where she found physical wellness and a path to mental health as well. In episode 93 we discuss all these things and so much more, enjoy!
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With years of experience working directly with first responders, Paige Arnone, founder of Firstgevity, knows firsthand the unique challenges these brave individuals face and the toll...2023-06-261h 16
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp. 92 Slow and Low with Greg Morales“Slow and low that is the tempo”, the deep rhetorical prose crafted by the Beastie Boys perfectly sums Ep.92’s guest, Greg Morales. A true native Phoenician, Morales grew up on the west side of town right across the street from fire station 24. Into old cars, hard work and brotherhood, G Mo, is old school in all the right ways and leans into the next generation, mentoring and shining a light on the path for would be firefighters. We talk about all these things and so much more, enjoy!
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp. 91 Dr./Chief Kane NixonIn the business of firefighting injury is a real concern and can befall us at any time. Often, injury will change the direction of our lives, stop us from running, make us more cautious when lifting or cause us to focus, strengthening and shoring up areas of weakness. It can alter our path in ways we may never consider, opening doors and changing our path forever.
This is part of the story we discuss in Episode 91 in my sit-down with Deputy Chief Kane Nixon Ed.D.. In our chat Nixon shares his journey in the fi...2023-04-171h 14
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.90 Broken Crayons w/ Carlos AvilesI truly love hearing about other people’s journeys as it provides such valuable insight. It provides important perspective as we all struggle with something and realizing that you are not alone, it all becomes just a little more tolerable.
I really appreciate today’s guest, Fire Chief Carlos Aviles, who honestly and vulnerably shared his story. We discussed the growth he gained through adversity, Aviles’ time in the Army reserve, his pathway into the fire service and finally into the office of Fire Chief.
Aviles wife once told him that “broken cray...2023-04-031h 32
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp. 89 RLTW w/ Matt ShieldsSometimes when you meet a person you sense a little something that sets them apart from the gen pop. The way they carry, or present, themselves - maybe a clear sense of comfort in a room full of senior members, the assortment of military tattoos unashamedly inking across the forearms, the dogged determination demonstrated every time they are presented with opposition. Finding all these uncommon virtues in one person is rare for sure. Add to that a humble and quiet professionalism you find yourself talking to Captain Matt Shields.
I have known Shields for many y...2023-03-201h 13
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.88 Luck is Not a Strategy with Frank LeebI recently attended the 2023 Phoenix Firefighters Symposium hosted by the United Phoenix Firefighters. It was a great opportunity to hear a variety of speakers sharing thoughts and ideas from across the fire service. I share that to tell you that in 2024 you need to attend; but also how this created a unique chance to sit down in person with our guest Chief Frank Leeb. After Leeb gave a fantastic presentation to the symposium crowd he still had energy left to slap on a pair of headphones and talk shop!
In episode 88 we discuss how Leeb found the...2023-03-061h 12
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 86, NatervisionNate Harpster and I sat down to talk about milking alpacas, ice baths, breath work, discipline, injuries, sleep deprivation and so much more! Tune in and enjoy.
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Ben Dubin, Breath work: episode 49
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You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or...2022-09-301h 08
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 85, Outlaw Strength with Eric McCormackMy learning has always come with scars. It has never been easy or intuitive, rather it has always been by trial and error. I have come to understand that life teaches us many things and often it takes perspective, distance and time away from something before we truly grasp the lesson.
While talking with Eric McCormack, our guest on Episode 85, I realized that I am not alone in this understanding. He shared wisdom he has gathered during his journey, reminding us that life is hard and it is in these trials that we find learning, growth and...2022-09-191h 15
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 84 Fire AthleteFirefighters have an amazing capacity to solve problems and make things better. Adrian and Joff, our guest on episode 84, are doing just that with their fitness program Fire Athlete. Their mission to craft an easily accessible and targeted training program for firefighters and allied pros is on point. In today’s episode we discuss their personal journey in the fire service as well as what inspired the creation of Fire Athlete and how it helps firefighter fulfil the mission. Tune in and enjoy!
A little about our guests:
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 83 What’s my Calling with Aaron CulwellHave you ever considered where you got your work ethic? My baby-faced Brother, Fire Chief Aaron Culwell, a true Sooner, born and raised in Norman Oklahoma, has thought through this question. In episode 83 Culwell shared his findings with us. He also shares how his faith shaped the direction of his life, leading him to the fire service, the Air Force, and a life committed to public safety. Give it a listen and enjoy!
Our guest introduces himself:
I am an experienced Fire Chief with the Will Rogers Airport Fire Department in Okl...2022-08-121h 05
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayStrategic Decision Making Part 4 of 4 - IAP and DeploymentSo often we discuss how we make time sensitive decisions in fast evolving emergency events. This applies clearly on the fireground where rapid and smart decisions can be the difference in rescue and fire suppression. Frankly, we are making critical decision in our lives all the times - the skill transcends the fireground.
Good fireground decision makers easily arrive at concrete plans and execute clearly and definitively! Years of experience and training lead to this capability.
Strategic decision making is a skill and while experience is important it is also paramount that we are actively w...2022-08-0326 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayStrategic Decision Making Part 3 of 4 - Risk Management and strategySo often we discuss how we make time sensitive decisions in fast evolving emergency events. This applies clearly on the fireground where rapid and smart decisions can be the difference in rescue and fire suppression. Frankly, we are making critical decision in our lives all the times - the skill transcends the fireground.
Good fireground decision makers easily arrive at concrete plans and execute clearly and definitively! Years of experience and training lead to this capability.
Strategic decision making is a skill and while experience is important it is also paramount that we are actively w...2022-07-3126 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayStrategic Decision Making Mini Series 2 of 4So often we discuss how we make time sensitive decisions in fast evolving emergency events. This applies clearly on the fireground where rapid and smart decisions can be the difference in rescue and fire suppression. Frankly, we are making critical decision in our lives all the times - the skill transcends the fireground.
Good fireground decision makers easily arrive at concrete plans and execute clearly and definitively! Years of experience and training lead to this capability.
Strategic decision making is a skill and while experience is important it is also paramount that we are actively w...2022-07-2934 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayStrategic Decision Making Mini Series 1 of 4So often we discuss how we make time sensitive decisions in fast evolving emergency events. This applies clearly on the fireground where rapid and smart decisions can be the difference in rescue and fire suppression. Frankly, we are making critical decision in our lives all the times - the skill transcends the fireground.
Good fireground decision makers easily arrive at concrete plans and execute clearly and definitively! Years of experience and training lead to this capability.
Strategic decision making is a skill and while experience is important it is also paramount that we are actively w...2022-07-2619 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 82, What up Dawg, with Ben BelleuvreFire station 25 is situated in one of the more interesting burrows on the west side of Phoenix. This multi-company house is incredibly busy and the firefighters stationed there choose 25 for that very reason. A little over 19 years ago I rolled into 25 on assignment to complete my last probationary rotation and there I met today’s guest, Ben Belleuvre. Ben is a Firefighter in France and he came to Phoenix to learn the PFD way and study how we fight fire. He spent three months running calls on every rig at 25, every day, every hour. So, one day I took him...2022-07-121h 03
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 81, Not done learning with Ardell DelizDo you ever stop and reflect on the many experiences that have shaped and formed who & what you’ve become? As you consider this, recognize that you have survived 100% of the most difficult and challenging days you’ve faced thus far. Carry this forward as you ponder the many adventures and learning opportunities that lay in wait.
In episode 81 Ardell Deliz and I did just this and discussed the many lessons learned growing up in Puerto Rico, moving to the United States, becoming a Firefighter, Captain, and mentor. Then looking to the future and recognizing how much more...2022-06-271h 15
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp 80, Your momma was right, eat your veggies! with Megan LautzNo one wants to talk about diet! It’s a hard topic, as with religion and politics, there are as many ways to “eat optimally” as there are people with opinions. We have anchored these opinions in facts drawn from firehouse kitchen table talks and other compelling anecdotal evidence. In full transparency, I have tried every plan – Carb loading, Zone, Atkins, Keto, Paleo, Carb cycling, and my all-time favorite – the See food diet. I have long argued that we are each an experiment of one and we must listen to our own bodies and eat accordingly. The problem I run into is...2022-06-021h 07
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 79, ”TikTok you don’t Stop” with Ashley LoschI have had the pleasure of chatting with our guest, Ashley Losch, a few times over the years and finally had the opportunity to get her on the podcast. In episode 79, Losch and I discuss a variety of things, including vulnerability. A topic most of us turn away from, Losch leaned in, sharing her thoughts on how it impacts our communication and capacity as a team. We got into her work as a PIO and the challenges and opportunities we face when we share the fun and funny side of our world. We discussed all this and so much...2022-05-161h 04
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.78, One Life to Live with Colin KennedyEvery one of us on this earth travels a different path during our journey. Some walk a straight and uniform trail and others find themselves navigating rocks and bushes while going down the path less traveled. Our guest today, Colin Kennedy, has taken a unique path finding himself living in Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and traveling to many others countries before he landed in United States and the PFD. He’s a native Irishman, a father, a Firefighter, a Paramedic instructor, a Husband and so much more. In episode 78 we discuss all these things, please enjoy!
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 77, Behind the Mic with Jim FrazierAfter 30 years behind the microphone in the Phoenix Regional Dispatch Center, Alarm Room Supervisor, Jim Frazier has a little something to say about public safety and how this job impacts us. Born into a public safety family, both Jim and his twin brother Joe followed suit and landed careers in the fire service. In episode 77 Frazier explains how challenging it can be to assist callers just using your words. How learning to listen carefully is the quintessential skill set, when the difference between what is said and what is not, may separate life from death. The role of a p...2022-04-1357 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 76, Joy in Firefighting with Chief Collin DeWittWhile discussing his 40 years in the fire service, Ret. Fire Chief Collin DeWitt, remarks, “men are that they may have joy.” After a lifetime of community service, dealing with trauma, drama, toil and trial, one might find it difficult to find joy. However, when you listen carefully to DeWitt you begin to realize that it’s all about perspective. In episode 76, Dewitt shares some of the challenges and changes he faced as he was coming up in the fire service and how he and his contemporaries overcame the difficulties, ultimately, finding satisfaction and joy. Please enjoy!
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp. 75 Storm Stick with Jason MillerAs a young marine we used to chant a cadence, “born in the woods and raised by a bear, double set of dog teeth, triple coat of hair”. While nothing about this typifies our guest, Jason Miller, it rang through my head as he told me of his upbringing in the fire service. He knew from a young age what he wanted and right out of high school he “got in” and by his own account was “raised by the fire department”. Or rather by “bears” for sure!
Miller landed in the PFD and has built a wonderful...2022-03-1459 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 74, Ace Service with Reda Riddle-BiglerOn the volleyball court and the fireground, hustle, focus and teamwork are valuable traits that lead to trust and success. Our guest, Deputy Chief Reda Riddle-Bigler, has leveraged these traits as she worked to become an Div. 2 all American collegiate volleyball player, Coach, Firefighter, award winning community leader and the first Female shift commander in the Phoenix Fire Department.
In episode 74 we discuss how she has been shaped in life by all of these experiences and much more, enjoy!
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Reda Riddle-Bigler is a 21-year member of...2022-02-141h 05
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.73 Serve, Guard & Lead with Eric TerreWhen you look at a person’s resume you presume that it will neatly summarize what they are all about. The places they’ve been employed, the work they have managed, the institutions where they were educated, clean and simple. I find this to be true with most folks. But the main reason I enjoy doing this podcast is that it reveals more than the surface info you get from a resume. Turn on the mic, ask a few questions and people share a deeper look into what makes them tic and who they really are. The interesting stuff.
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.71 Culture and Community with Scott RazoRazo has a pretty standard story, played a variety of sports in high school, got the fire bug and landed a wildland opportunity, found a mentor and worked his way into a major metro fire department. However, Razo, by all accounts, is anything but “standard” and like all stories the magic is in the details.
In Episode 71 we talk through some of those details as Razo unpacks his journey. He shares the powerful impact that his first Fire Chief had on him and his thoughts about service, leadership and the critical role of the Senior Firefighter. As you w...2021-11-291h 17
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.69, Lessons learned on the beat with Chris PerezAn eternity ago I met a young Chris Perez, working together at REI, hiking, biking, going to school and starting our young families. We had a lot in common and became fast friends. Perez graduated and became a local police officer, serving in every possible capacity (see below). In Episode 69 Commander Perez and I discuss some of the lessons learned during his storied career and how we still have many things in common, the most obvious being our desire to be firefighters, I mean public servants. Enjoy the episode.
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The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.68, 50 years of learning with Dennis ComptonDuring my career I have had several opportunities to sit in lecture halls and listen to Chief Dennis Compton share some of the wisdom he has gleaned over 50 years in the fire service. He taught us that one should “never sacrifice a relationship for an outcome”, that we need to “become politically competent”, and be aware of what behaviors and procedures that we “institutionalize.”
In episode 68 Chief Compton and I chatted about his journey into the fire service, how things have changed and how important relationships are to a healthy organization. We talked about these important topics and so much...2021-10-101h 11The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayFog Nozzle Friday 3On this episode of Fog Nozzle Friday Aaron Quinn and I discuss a few listener questions.
1) Smooth Bore or Combination nozzle?
2) What are good ways to develop mental toughness and discipline?
3) When should you retire?
Great questions and well reasoned and deeply researched answers :-) Enjoy!
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You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an emai...2021-10-0838 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 67, No clowning around with David BlauWhen people mention David Blau you hear things like “that dude’s a cage fighting monster, a straight up murderer”. So, the day I first met Blau I was a little nervous, his imposing stature and large hamhock size hands reinforce his reputation. Then he opens his mouth and delivers the most ridiculous “dad joke”, immediately putting you at ease and exposing his true identity as a caring family man and giant teddy bear. To be clear, this gentle giant, can pull your arms off and pummel you with them at will, the rep was earned, but you will have to giv...2021-09-271h 22
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.66 Backing the Badge with Angela HarrolleFrom the farm to the executive office of the 100 Club of Arizona, Angela Herrolle has made service the cornerstone of her life. A desire to travel and explore the world, led her on a journey away from the family farm in Minnesota and down a path that introduced excitement, family, tragedy, grief and love. This journey has woven her life into the tapestry of Public Safety family in Arizona and landed her in the office of the 100 Club of Arizona – whose purpose is to support the families of the men and women standing behind the badge. In episode 66 we dis...2021-09-131h 12The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayFog Nozzle Friday #2Aaron Quinn and I discuss a few of your questions:
- When you're fit, do fires stop kicking your ass?
- Do you think Crossfit is the best training modality for fireground fitness?
- Where do you see the line between cardio and weight training?
Is there a balance according to our jobs that you may have recognized?
How can I balance the two so as not to lose any weight and/or strength?
- What is actually in a Bang?
- Reflections on 9/11
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PREP and DEFENDFireGround Fitness - Planning and Adapting Fitness as Life Changes - Rayne GrayThis show is packed with insight on;Building Your Own Workout ProgramsPlanning Your Health Around "the Long-Game"Rayne Gray has been a Firefighter for over 23 years, working in every rank and currently serving as a Division Chief for the City of Phoenix. He is the host of the Fireground Fitness podcast, a US Marine veteran, an avid outdoorsman, public speaker, Father and Husband.🚒Gray has spent his life pushing the boundaries of physical discomfort, running ultradistance events of all types, climbing granite walls, getting chocked to the edge of life in Jiu Jitsu tournaments and has...2021-08-3053 min
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEp.65 the IGNITEd Firefighter with Ryan RodriquezI had the opportunity to be a guest on the Ignited Firefighter Podcast back in June of this year. It was an awesome conversation with host Ryan Rodriquez. We had so much to discuss that we needed to continue the conversation here in episode 65. Rodriquez and I discussed ego, team building, setting boundaries and so much more, give it a listen and I hope you enjoy!
A little about today’s guest:
Ryan Rodriquez been fighting fire and providing paramedicine for the last 16 years. He’s completed a myriad of certifications to inc...2021-08-231h 18
The Fireground Fitness Podcast, Rayne GrayEpisode 64, the Fight Against Human Trafficking with Austin BerrierOne of the most insidious and disturbing crimes are those committed against children and other vulnerable populations. It is so important that we understand the precursors to these crimes and what we can do to prevent them from occurring. Additionally, we need to understand what these crimes look like in our homes, in the street, and how we contact law enforcement. In Episode 64 Austin Berrier and I talk about this difficult topic, his role as a Special Agent dealing with crimes against children and how pervasive this form of criminal activity has become. This is an uncomfortable topic but...2021-08-091h 19
Enduring The BadgeHow To Have The Hard Conversations- Rayne Gray, Fireground Fitness PodcastSend us a textRayne Gray has been a Firefighter for over 23 years, working in every rank and currently serving as a Division Chief for the City of Phoenix. He is the host of the Fireground Fitness podcast, a US Marine veteran, an avid outdoorsman, public speaker, Father and Husband.Gray has spent his life pushing the boundaries of physical discomfort, running ultra-distance events of all types, climbing granite walls, getting choked to the edge of life in Jui jitsu tournaments and has stood on top of the highest peaks in the United States. 2021-06-231h 02