Best with Mark McCurdy Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 24 - Wear Your Seatbelt 56:47

1M ago56:47

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss a recent conversation with a Probationary Firefighter, your self worth, what the "new generation" is doing well and a call to action to pass on your knowledge before the window closes. If you are interested in 1 on 1 promotion plans or coaching, contact me and we will set up a program. Also available for gr…

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Episode 23 - L.A. Firestorm 1:10:16

2M ago1:10:16

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the recent devastating Firestorms in Los Angeles. Lessons learned and areas to consider. As well as influences causing the long break. The Fire You Carry episode referenced in the show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1H7MBXc0JwBsw6DxZioV2p If you are interested in 1 on 1 promotion plans or coaching, co…

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Episode 9 - Staying Connected With Friends & Family And Dealing With Anxiety 1:44:27

9M ago1:44:27

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss Mike's recent experience with a concert at SoFi Stadium, suffering from anxiety and the need to stay connected with friends and family. We discuss ways to stay connected and check in with those friends and family members. We continue on with the pick your 80's movie feature - 1983. Two brothers who grew up …

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Episode 8 - Staying In The Moment 1:36:05

11M ago1:36:05

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about updates from previous episodes, feeling like an imposter, staying in the moment and some simple ways to help with these feelings. We continue on with the pick your 80's movie feature - 1982. Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about growing up in the 80's/90's, married life, fatherhood, their ch…

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Episode 7 - Mother's Day & L.A. Landmark Dodger Stadium 1:37:21

1y ago1:37:21

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss Mother's Day and one of our favorite Los Angeles landmarks - Dodger Stadium. We continue on with the pick your 80's movie feature - 1981. Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about growing up in the 80's/90's, married life, fatherhood, their childhood and the need for men in their families and socie…

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Episode 22 - Death By Salt Shaker 41:38

1y ago41:38

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the importance of attention to detail... This is a clean episode intended for kids as well. With two tween daughters in sports, the emphasis is on how the small things can add up and the importance of attention to detail. Original article published in Fire Rescue 1 magazine, Jan. 2017. If you are interes…

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Episode 6 - She's Here... 1:43:23

1y ago1:43:23

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss the birth of Mike's daughter, catch up after a few weeks, Mark's recent family cruise vacation and a new feature at the end of the show regarding 80's movies... Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about growing up in the 80's/90's, married life, fatherhood, their childhood and the need for men in t…

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Episode 21 - Control Your Future 1:01:33

1y ago1:01:33

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss ways to control your future...PACE yourself for promotion and ways to be successful when you do promote. Topics include: - Don't be concerned with what others are doing - Setting goals - Do more than the minimum to get promoted These are a few of the areas discussed... If you are interested in 1 on 1 promot…

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Episode 5 - Musician Networking, Home Prepping and Time Travel to a Video Store 1:29:10

1y ago1:29:10

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about networking as a musician and other areas of life, jumping off and doing that one thing that you have been thinking about, home preparation and protection as well as a visit to a still existing video rental store... Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about growing up in the 80's/90's, married li…

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Episode 4 - Video Rental Stores, CD's & Parental Influence 1:36:37

1y ago1:36:37

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Send us a text In this episode we take a walk down memory lane and talk about video rental stores, CD's and walking the Mall as a teenager. From there we talk about how much influence you have on your children and an update on the near due date... Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about growing up in the 80's/90's, married life, fatherho…

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Episode 3 - Raising Good People, Pagers and Mike's Musical Beginning 1:26:14

1y ago1:26:14

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about raising your children to be good people, pagers and the comedy with secret messages. Mike tells the story of how he picked the drums as his instrument of choice in 7th grade... Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about married life, fatherhood, their childhood and the need for men in their famil…

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Episode 2 - Becoming a Father and the Rose Parade 1:19:06

1+ y ago1:19:06

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about first days of being a father, the family business, growing up in Pasadena,CA and our experiences with the Rose Parade and the anti - Rose Parade event... Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about married life, fatherhood, their childhood and the need for men in their families and society... Plea…

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Intro Episode 1:48

1+ y ago1:48

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Send us a text Hello and welcome to the intro episode of this brand new podcast...Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about married life, fatherhood, their childhood and the need for men in their families and society... Please leave any comments, suggestions or thoughts via email at: [email protected] Mike's Instagram account: https…

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Episode 1 - Introductions and Birthing Class Experience 1:35:46

1+ y ago1:35:46

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Send us a text In this first episode we talk about the reasons for starting this show, finally pushing record, where we grew up in Los Angeles, Mike's path to being a father soon and his experience in a birthing class along with other first show topics... Two brothers who grew up in Los Angeles talk about married life, fatherhood, their childhood a…

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Episode 20 - Legacy 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the kind of legacy you want to leave... Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: [email protected] Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefireofficerproject "What Brothers Do" by Michael Everett B…

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Episode 19 - The Mission 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about The Mission of the Fire Service...and the importance of keeping that the goal as the Company Officer. (excuse the annoying fan noise from my computer) Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: [email protected] Website: http://www.thefireoffice…

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Episode 18 - Morale 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about morale and some suggestions on how to increase it and improve on what you are already doing... Interviews are a go !! Listen till the end for info about the process and how to connect with the show... Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: thefireofficerp…

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Episode 17 - Work / Life Balance 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the Work / Life Balance for firefighters. Some ideas and tips that have helped me in my career... Interviews are a go !! Listen till the end for info about the process and how to connect with the show... Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: thefireoffic…

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Episode 16 - Operational Mindset 1:30:30

2y ago1:30:30

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss Operations. These are big topics and are mainly focused on setting up a good foundation. Topics covered: Being the IC, MCI,RIT / RIC and handling a Mayday situation as the IC. Let me know your thoughts... At the end of the episode we discuss a Question From the Streets... Thanks for listening !! Please leav…

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Episode 15 - Probation 1:29:33

2+ y ago1:29:33

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss being on Probation...as a new Firefighter and in rank. Just scratching the surface on this topic, more to come. Let me know your thoughts... Topics discussed: - Testing "back in the day" - Tips for doing well on Probation - Probation in rank and more... At the end of the episode we discuss a Question from t…

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Episode 14 - Lets Talk Fire 1:34:42

2+ y ago1:34:42

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Send us a text In this episode we talk shop - a little fire talk and the following topics: - Good habits - The Old Timers - Learning curve - SOP/SOG review - Fireground discipline At the end of the episode we answer a Question From The Streets... Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at [email protected] Website: http://w…

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Episode 13 - Firehouse Reputations 1:09:35

2+ y ago1:09:35

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss how Firehouses have reputations and what you can do to make yours the best it can be... At the end of the episode we answer a Question From The Streets... Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at [email protected] Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://ww…

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Episode 12 - When is the right time to promote ? 1:00:18

2+ y ago1:00:18

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss when is the right time for you to promote. The first 10 minutes is an update and explanation for the 4 month break that occurred. Topics covered: - Motivating factors to promote - Is promoting in your future ? - Promoting in a smaller agency vs larger - Family life and prepping for the exam process If you a…

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Episode 11 - The Kitchen Table 59:56

3y ago59:56

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Send us a text In this episode we will discuss the Firehouse kitchen table. Traditions and symbolism At the end of the episode we answer a Question From The Streets... Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at [email protected] Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefireoffice…

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Episode 10 - Allow Yourself To Be New 51:45

3y ago51:45

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Send us a text This episode focuses on giving yourself time to be new. Why its okay to make mistakes and how instant gratification can ruin your ability to let yourself be new. Some new things that are available are discussed as well as a "Question from the Audience..." YouTube link to Jocko Willink video as mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/…

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Episode 9 - Update and future plans 43:05

3y ago43:05

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Send us a text Update episode - Recent events and plans for the future of this podcast and a new idea for coaching and growing this idea... We also discuss a question sent in from IG stories... Thank you for your support and as you listen please send me feed back on the topic ideas discussed. If you are interested in setting up a time to connect an…

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Episode 8: Command Presence: Part II 1:06:06

3y ago1:06:06

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Send us a text Continuation from the previous episode. We will discuss the following topic: How do we obtain incident command presence ? We will discuss ideas and situations regarding operational tactics and throw in a couple stories. This episode has given me more ideas for future episodes, so stay tuned .... Please leave any comments or suggestio…

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Episode 7 - Command Presence: Part I 1:04:38

3y ago1:04:38

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Send us a text This episode focuses on Command Presence. Topics included: (Language warning for this episode) 1. Definition 2. Examples 3. How to increase your Command Presence Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at [email protected] Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thef…

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Episode 6 - Organizing You 1:03:08

3+ y ago1:03:08

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Send us a text In this episode we focus on Organization for the Company Officer. Topics included: Time Management Command presence Morning apparatus routine Morning office routine Command Notebook How do you become a Leader ? This episode is dedicated to LACoFD Firefighter Jonathan Flagler. Engine 83. LODD 1/6/22 Follow us on Instagram to find a li…

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Episode 5 - Expectations 1:17:16

3+ y ago1:17:16

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Send us a text In this episode we focus on Expectations. - What do you expect from yourself as the Company Officer ? - What do you expect of your crew ? - What can your crew expect from you ? As mentioned in the show, pick up a copy of No Nonsense Leadership by Jarrod Sergi. https://amzn.to/3HkQYYH Please leave any comments or suggestions via email…

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Episode 4 - First Day as the Company Officer 45:28

3+ y ago45:28

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Send us a text An update and some recent news about the podcast. In this episode we will discuss what it is like Day 1 as a Company Officer. Topics included are: - Getting ready before the promotion happens - Time Management - My first day (and why I wanted to demote) - How to get ready for the front seat https://www.instagram.com/prep_and_defend w…

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Episode 3 - Early Beginnings: Starting off on the right foot 1:09:34

3+ y ago1:09:34

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss some ideas and concepts for new Company Officers. Some of the ideas discussed are: - SOP & SOG's - Reputation - "The Red Dot" - Captain Good Times We lean a little into leadership ideas and some expectations you may have for yourself or your crew has for you. Any suggestions, comments or show ideas are alwa…

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Episode 2 - The Foundation 39:24

3+ y ago39:24

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about laying the foundation towards promoting. Topics discussed are: setting goals and timelines for promotion, self assessment, how to prepare yourself for the long haul, finding a mentor and more... Stay tuned for future episodes as we build up the program and get you ready to be the Company Officer. If you …

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Remembering 9/11/01 - Bonus Episode 1:13:39

3+ y ago1:13:39

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Send us a text With the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 approaching I wanted to share an amazing story through storytelling and reading excerpts from a book called "What Brothers Do" by Michael Everett Brown. The story follows Mike Brown as he searches for his brother, FDNY Captain Paddy Brown. This is a bonus episode and one I hope you will find interest…

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Episode 1 - Introduction 22:19

3+ y ago22:19

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Send us a text Hello and welcome to the first episode of this brand new podcast. In this episode I discuss the idea behind this podcast and my background. This whole idea started with classroom setting training, which is available to anyone who would like to schedule it. One on one coaching/mentoring is available as well. Get ahold of us at the fol…

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