TMFK! and Huckybear sit down with Chris Maleta, a firefighter, paramedic, and founder of Carry the Flag USA. Chris shares the story behind his mission-driven brand—how a simple moment at a 9/11 stair climb turned into a movement to honor service, sacrifice, and resilience. The guys dig into the parallels between firefighting and the military, the hidden toll of trauma, the bond of brotherhood, and what it means to carry the flag for your crew, your family, and your country.
From war stories and firehouse calls to small-town politics and personal loss, this conversation is raw, real, and full of laughs. If you’ve ever wondered what keeps first responders and veterans pushing forward—this one’s for you.
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Guest Info
Chris Molita is a firefighter and paramedic who founded Carry the Flag USA, a brand and movement born from a moment of reflection at a 9/11 memorial stair climb. His mission is to inspire Americans to “carry the flag” for something greater—family, community, and the next generation
firefighter podcast, veterans, first responders, 9/11, Carry the Flag, service and sacrifice, brotherhood, mental resilience, leadership, military mindset, Alone and Unafraid, Chris Molita, duty, courage, heroism, firefighter stories, Carry the Flag USA
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