Becoming Ronin Podcast – #12 – Firefighter John Haney, Overcoming Tragedy, Mental Health, The Road Back

In today’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Firefighter, John Haney. Smitty and OB ask questions about John’s 26 years of experience as a veteran firefighter. John shares some amazing stories; including a tragic line of duty death, getting carbon monoxide poisoning, and the road back to learning how to walk again. John shares heartfelt experiences that teach us all above the bravery and courage of firefighters.

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[0:00] Intro

[1:09] Rapid Fire Questions

[4:03] The Surprising Truth About Firefighters

[10:07] Misconceptions About The Fire Service

[15:00] Advice From A Veteran Firefighters

[19:55] Funniest Fire Calls

[22:37] Most Memorable Calls

[27:10] The Worst Night Of John’s Life

[53:40] Smitty Makes A Terrible Joke

[56:00] How Your Ego Can Hold You Back

[1:06:40] The Worst Excuse