Special Guest:
🎙️ Chief Darick Fisher – Navy veteran, retired DOD Fire Chief, small business owner, and published author

In This Episode:
The guys sit down with long-time friend and mentor Darick Fisher to talk about:

• 🔥 His journey from Navy engineer to DOD firefighter and fire chief

• 🧠 What retirement really looks like (“I’m just as busy now, I just don’t punch a clock!”)

• 💬 Why leadership is about empowering others — not barking orders

• 🧍‍♂️ Being your own kind of leader: “Lead by example — your example.”

• 🙌 His clothing brand, FAT Apparel (Faithful. Accountable. Teachable.)

• 📖 His book Beyond the Doors — and the power of purpose-driven storytelling

• 🧠 The meaning behind his “PAR Check” shirts and devotionals on mental wellness and accountability

Key Quotes:

"You don’t need a title to lead — just character."
"Retired doesn’t mean stopped. I still live to make a difference every day."
"We’re not here to be served. We’re here to serve — and that’s how you leave a legacy."

Highlights:

• The importance of mentorship in and out of the fire service

• Fighting fires in dungarees in the Navy 😳

• How a simple men’s group inspired a movement

• And yeah…Unkie might get emotional 🥲

Where to Find Chief Fisher:
📖 Featuring his book Beyond the Doors

👕 faithfulaccountable.com – Clothing, merch & resources

📲 Follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Etsy, and more

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