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In this episode, the crew gets off to a classic, chaotic start as Doug unboxes his latest FD Collectors Club coin live on the show. They dive deep into everything from coin girth to grocery store fire lane etiquette — yep, it gets heated. The gang debates whether fire trucks should park in the red while shopping and reacts to the viral TikTok clip that stirred up some serious comments online.
🔹 Topics Covered:
🔥 Unboxing FD Collectors Club coins — Houston FD & Vincennes, Indiana
🚒 Should firefighters park in the red at grocery stores?
👨👧👦 Life updates on Freddie and Nick — family, priorities, and support
💬 Listener feedback and social media controversy
🧠 Critical thinking in EMS and the importance of pre-planning
❤️ Why we love the job: helping people, playing with water, and the camaraderie
👮♂️ Firefighter commentary caught on bodycam – what’s too far?
🩺 The reality of EMS-heavy workloads in today’s fire service
🏥 Community paramedicine and managing frequent callers
🧯 The evolving role of firefighters in a changing world
🔹 Quotes of the Day:
“Fire trucks belong in fire lanes. It’s called branding.”
“Be respectful. And have an answer if someone asks.”
“Never grow up and you get to play with water — that’s the fireman life.”
The team takes a brief pause to honor fallen firefighters across the nation.
Have thoughts about parking the engine up front? Or how your department handles medical vs. fire calls? Let us know on Instagram or drop a comment on our latest TikTok post!
Memorial Day reminder to never forget why we enjoy the freedoms we do. Also, Doug’s building a massive pole barn — you’ll hear about trusses, trailers, and Facebook Marketplace deals you didn’t know you needed.
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🚨 Moment of Silence💬 Sound Off🔥 Closing Notes:
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