The C.A.N. Report
autor: Mike Goldstein
Episode 135 Brendan McDonough-From Tragedy to Recovery
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Welcome to The CAN Report Project! The channel dedicated to real conversations about fire service leadership, firefighter culture, toxic leadership, officer development, and modern fire training.
This isn’t surface-level motivation.
This is about fixing what’s broken inside the firehouse.
On this channel,
we cover:
Fire service leadership development
Toxic leadership in the fire service
Firehouse culture reform
Firefighter mental health & resilience
Accountability in the ranks
Officer and company officer growth
Modern fireground tactics & training
Ending complacency in the fire department
Building strong, positive department culture
If you’re a firefighter, company officer, chief officer, or aspiring leader who believes the fire service must evolve — this channel is for you
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- Episode 135 Brendan McDonough-From Tragedy to Recovery · 1 h 57 min · Epizoda 135In this episode, Brendan McDonough shares his powerful story of survival, grief, and recovery after the Yarnell Hill Fire claimed the lives of 19 of his brothers. He discusses…
- Episode 134 "Carrying the Fire" with Jason Yerkovich · 1 h 15 min · Epizoda 134In this Episode, I had an opportunity to learn more about Jason Yerkovich, a battalion chief with nearly two decades in the fire service, as he talks through the path that took…
- Episode 133 Jason Sautel "The Rescuers Story" · 1 h 17 min · Epizoda 133In this episode, Jason Sautel shares his inspiring journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a firefighter and a man of faith. He discusses the impact of trauma, the…
- Episode 132 with Rob Masters · 1 h 47 min · Epizoda 132What happens when two firefighters from different backgrounds connect over shared experiences? In this episode, Mike Goldstein welcomes Rob Masters to discuss their journeys in…
- Episode 131 with Carter Shaw · 2 h 20 min · Epizoda 131This conversation follows Mike Goldstein and guest Carter Shaw as Carter shares his path through fire service, military service, and the devastating loss of his lieutenant and…
- Episode 130 with Dylan Brown-The Unmasked Firemen · 1 h 16 min · Epizoda 130In this episode, Mike Goldstein sits down with Dylan Brown, the founder of The Unmasked Fireman, for a straight-up conversation about fire service culture, fitness, humility, and…
- Episode 129 Leadership & Accountability with Chief Clyde Gordon · 1 h 26 min · Epizoda 129In this episode, I sit down with Chief Clyde Gordon for a wide ranging interview about his time in the fire service, including more than three decades with the Houston Fire…
- Episode 128 Fighting for the Truth Jordan LaPoint · 1 h 12 min · Epizoda 128In this episode I sit down with Jordan LaPoint as we unpack a messy fight over leadership, staffing, and accountability in a Michigan fire department. Jordan explains how a…
- Episode 127 Living Rad with TJ and Sarah Prieur · 1 h 7 min · Epizoda 127In this episode I sit down with husband and wife coaching team Sarah and TJ Prieur about the systems, habits, and mindset shifts that helped them move from overwhelm and fight or…
- Episode 126 Linda Crane owner of Salty Sirens Training · 1 h 6 min · Epizoda 126Linda Crane is a Colorado firefighter/EMT, founder of Salty Sirens Training, and a national fire service instructor dedicated to developing competent, confident, and resilient…
- Episode 125 from Volly to the Big Apple with Jon Kasouf · 1 h 10 min · Epizoda 125In this episode of The CAN Report, I sit down with Jon Kasouf of Big Apple Fire Tactics for a deep conversation about the journey from volunteer fire service to the FDNY, the…
- Episode 124 Anthony Gillan Broken Necks and Brotherhood · 1 h 16 min · Epizoda 124In this episode, Anthony Gallane shares his inspiring journey of overcoming a traumatic spinal injury, the importance of brotherhood in the fire service, and leadership lessons…
- Episode 123 Defying the Odds with Jazmyen Alston · 1 h 9 min · Epizoda 123In this episode, I sit down with Jazmyne Alston, a firefighter /EMT from Douglas County Fire and EMS, as she shares how she found her calling in emergency services after starting…
- Episode 122 with Jonathan Brumley · 1 h 19 min · Epizoda 122In this episode Jonathan Brumley, Lieutenant with the Denver Fire Department, talks us through engine company fundamentals, hose and nozzle selection, and the realities of…
- Episode 121 with Chief Frank Viscuso of Step Up and Lead · 1 h 14 min · Epizoda 121In this episode, I sit down with retired Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, failure, and the fire service culture that shapes both…
- Episode 120 Fighting Through the Flood..Eric Wuensch · 1 h 35 min · Epizoda 120In this heartfelt episode, Eric Wuensch shares his powerful journey through traumatic events, departmental changes, and the importance of mental health, family, and brotherhood…
- Episode 119 with Rob Ramirez- "Just a kid from a Miami" · 1 h 15 min · Epizoda 119In this episode, Rob Ramirez, a passionate firefighter and instructor from Florida, shares insights from his nearly 25-year career, including building a new department in…
- Episode 118 "Go get 'em Brothers!" Ian Horowitz of Brotherhood Buffs and The Energy Drink · 1 h 19 minIan's journey began as a volunteer firefighter at just 16 years old. Inspired by the Scouts, he sought a community that would fill the void left by a tumultuous childhood. "I…
- Episode 117 Fully Involved with Mark Von Appen · 1 h 13 min · Epizoda 117In this episode, Mark Von Appen shares insights on leadership, operational integrity, and the importance of culture in firefighting. Discover practical advice on building trust…
- Episode 116 with Louie Disney · 1 h 6 min · Epizoda 116In this episode, Louie Disney shares his remarkable journey from a motorcycle accident and addiction to becoming a resilient firefighter, mental health advocate, and fitness…







