The Fire Up Program exists to give men the tools they need to walk boldly into the storms of life and come out the other side stronger and better equipt to live a full life, enabling them to care for those they are responsible for and be the men they are meant to be. We have found through our own trials in life, that there are things that work and things that do not. We want to come alongside you and share with you the lessons we have learned. We endeavor to pass these lessons on to you through honest and often raw talks on our own experiences, highlighting mistakes made and the paths we found through. Our cadre members are all professional firefighters and some of us are also veterans of the military with combat experience in Special Operations and the Infantry. The program is informed and driven by many of the experiences we have garnered in these roles, but it is for all men, regardless of occupation or background. Whatever you do for a living you will enjoy and benefit from your time in the program. We strive to create an environment that will foster deep and lasting friendships. Some of the closest bonds in life are found between people who have gone through a crucible together, whether that be a harrowing combat experience, fighting a structure fire, or something as simple as sharing in an arduous physical task. While we cannot bring you into combat with us or fight a fire together we can face physically challenging tasks together, as a team. We tailor the physical side of our program to each individual, in order to make it challenging regardless of the current level of fitness or pre-existing injuries. The physical aspects of the program will challenge you, without singling you out, embarrassing you, or pushing you too far beyond your capabilities.

Responded to fires and traffic accidents in order to mitigate risks to life and property Responded to medical emergencies to render life-saving interventionsResponsible for the maintenance, proper use, and tracking of $1.5M+ in firefighting and medical rescue equipment Taught specialty skills to new hires and peers in the classroom and through hands-on trainingStayed current in all certifications and licenses through ongoing training

Host and producer of The Fire You Carry Podcast, running consistently for 2 years with over 75,000 downloadsProducer duties included recording, editing, and sound-mixing on Hindenburg ProCreated and updated corresponding Instagram presence and website (thefireyoucarry.com)Managed guest invites and oversaw production meetings to determine podcast subject matter

Drove and operated heavy equipment, and tractor-trailer trucks achieving job site goalsResponsible for the maintenance and operation of asphalt construction and transportation equipmentAssisted with excavation, earth-moving, rigging, and concrete work.Held meetings with clients to discuss general contracts, purchase orders and subcontract agreementsMaintained high levels of quality construction during 16-hour shifts both in daylight and darkness

Managed and produced large format printing jobs for the construction industry Worked with architects and construction supervisors to print and track changes in blueprints for large-scale projectsOperated and maintained large format printers, industrial paper cutters, folding machines, and the various computer programs required for their operation

Operated as a Forward Observer team leader within a Ranger Platoon. Achieved multiple deployments into Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War On TerrorDecorated for actions during combat and trainingOrganized and taught courses on indirect fire support operationsPlanned and controlled multiple levels of air support during combat operationsOperated and maintained radio equipment, weapons, and vehicles with values in excess of $1M