What would you say if you had five minutes with the version of yourself from ten years ago?

In this episode, we get honest; no polish, no highlight reel. We talk about the lessons that didn’t come from textbooks or promotions, but from mistakes, hard calls, broken expectations, and moments that forced growth.

The kind of advice you only earn through time, humility, and experience.

This episode is for the younger version of us, and for anyone standing where we once stood, thinking they have to have it all figured out.

If you’re willing to listen to the hard truths now, you might save yourself years of learning them the hard way.

Pull up a seat. This one hits close to home.

In this episode of From the Cab, we take a hard look at attitude: how it shapes the culture of a crew, the effectiveness of a leader, and the trust of the people around us.

The right attitude can elevate a shift, steady a team under pressure, and turn adversity into growth. The wrong one? It can poison morale, kill momentum, and hold everyone back.

This isn’t about fake positivity or motivational clichés. It’s about ownership, self-awareness, and understanding that your attitude is either part of the solution or part of the problem.

Because in this job, and in life, you don’t control every situation.

But you always control your attitude.

In today’s fire service, the kitchen table isn’t the only place conversations happen anymore—they’re happening online, loud, fast, and often without context.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the phenomenon of Facebook firemen and what it represents in modern fire culture.

We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly, as well as public criticism, pile-ons, and armchair quarterbacks.

This isn’t an attack, and it’s not blind praise. It’s a real conversation about accountability, professionalism, and remembering that there are real firefighters and real families behind every post, video, and comment.

Like, listen, follow, and leave us a comment. We would love to hear what you all think.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by the one and only Chevis Sexton. A former Captain with the Irmo Fire Department, Chevis now serves as a Captain with the South Spartanburg Fire District.

Chevis is a firm believer in servant leadership and putting others before self. He is a strong advocate for balancing the needs of his people with the department’s mission—without sacrificing the growth, advancement, or integrity of either.

When we say we had a blast recording this episode, that might be an understatement. This is one you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to check out our Instagram to grab one of our new T-shirts and stickers.

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Conflict is inevitable in the fire service and in life—but how we handle it defines our culture, our relationships, and our leadership. In this episode of From the Cab, we break down the sources of conflict inside the firehouse, why it escalates, and how strong leaders turn tension into growth instead of resentment.

From communication breakdowns and personality clashes to organizational stress and leadership challenges, we explore practical strategies for addressing conflict with clarity, humility, and courage

This episode hits hard, tells the truth, and gives our people the tools to walk back into the firehouse and workplace better equipped to handle the conversations we all avoid—but desperately need.

Whether you’re a rookie, CEO, or a leader responsible for shaping culture, this episode gives you actionable ways to navigate conflict before it becomes an insurmountable problem.

Today, we’re honored to welcome a very special guest—our brother, Nick Macken.

Nick has spent nearly 20 years in the fire service and truly embodies what it means to serve. If you know Nick, you know he’s a consummate professional—someone who brings pride, humility, and purpose to everything he does.

He’s married to the incredible superwoman, Sarah, who also happens to be the number-one From the Cab super fan. Together, Nick and Sarah spread an infectious positivity everywhere they go. And when they’re not out changing the world, they’re running Southern Suds Laundromat, where they treat every customer like family.

This episode is the definition of what family—inside and outside the firehouse—is all about.

Be sure to check out Southern Suds, The Riley Project, and our Instagram for some sweet merch!

Today, we discuss how to honor the culture we came from while still modernizing for the department we need today.

Check out our Instagram page for our new merchandise out today!

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It’s been a minute. Between calls, projects, and all the chaos that comes with the job, we’ve been extremely busy. But we’ve got good news....

From the Cab is officially back and better than ever!

In this episode, we get back into the swing of things and even have a few special guests drop in to say hi.

We’ve got new conversations, new guests, and the same raw honesty that started it all. This season, we’re diving deeper into the stories, struggles, and successes that define life in the fire service and beyond.

So buckle up, slide that headset on, and join us back in the Cab where the real conversations happen.