The C.A.N. Report

This 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 close friend, Kyle Hines, to suicide. The episode turns a personal tragedy into a practical warning about what to look for, how departments miss signs, and why peer support and therapy cannot be an afterthought.Carter Shaw brings firsthand experience from the fire service, the military, and a deeply personal recovery process. Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:59 Carter Shaw's background and journey into the fire service04:00 What draws people to the fire service and the mindset required06:02 The challenge of separating personal life from firefighting09:01 Signs leading up to the suicide of Carter’s lieutenant14:06 The traumatic call and its impact on Carter and his team20:06 The warning signs and mental health struggles of Carter’s lieutenant23:55 Department response, debriefing, and resources available30:05 The importance of mental health support and seeking help39:58 Carter’s personal recovery and ongoing mental health journey49:55 Resources for first responders and their families57:11 Final thoughts and message of hope and supportFrontline Strong-https://fst5.org/NextRung-https://www.nextrung.org/First Responder Center For Excellence-https://firstrespondercenter.org/The Energy Drink-Use Nozzle Tov for 20% offhttps://theenergydrink.com/

In 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 leadership. Dylan shares how his page became a place to talk honestly about the job, the good and the bad, and why he believes accountability starts with the person in the mirror.They also dig into smoke diver training, staying grounded after hard-earned accomplishments, and how social media can either build up or drag down the fire service. If you care about becoming a better firefighter without losing your edge, this one is worth your time.https://theenergydrink.com/

In 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 Department. The conversation centers on the leadership lessons Chief Gordon learned the hard way, the responsibility officers have for training and accountability, and how modern tactics must adapt to midrise, townhome, and short staffed operations.Chief Clyde Gordon shares personal stories from the fireground and from his life outside the job, including the loss of a firefighter that reshaped his leadership style and the impact the fire service had on a young man named Rodney who later became part of his family. It is an honest, practical conversation about standards, courage, and why doing the right thing matters more than being liked.Visit The Energy Drink, Use the discount code NOZZLE TOVto receive 20% off your orderhttps://theenergydrink.com/Visit Industrial Protection Services for all of your fire service needs in the New Hampshire Area.https://ipp-ips.com/

In 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 proposed fire district, personnel actions, and a hostile work environment led to multiple resignations and a legal battle that is still unfolding.We discuss what it looks like when a department loses trust from the inside out, why members stay quiet, and what happens when speaking up puts your career at risk. Jordan also shares why he ultimately resigned, what the remaining staffing looks like, and why the community could feel the consequences most.Visit The Energy Drinkhttps://theenergydrink.com/Enter Nozzle Tov for 20% off

In 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 flight into a more intentional family and professional life. They also unpack TJ’s traumatic fireground experiences, how those calls affected his nervous system, and why mindfulness, communication, and structure matter so much for first responders and their families.In this interview, Sarah and TJ share how clarity, boundaries, and daily routines can reduce chaos at home and at work. They also explain how their coaching approach blends practical structure with mindset, trauma awareness, and family-centered living.Visit The Energy DrinkEnter Nozzle Tov and get 20% offhttps://theenergydrink.com/https://ipp-ips.com/Honor Captain Joshua Lairdhttps://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/joshua-d-laird/