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The Standard Issue
by Craig Stalowy and Tom Johnson
Wake. Work. Win. Along with some firehouse kitchen table laughs.
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Standard Issue 6.12.26
Standard Issue: We discuss toxic workplaces, a hot mic, and live fire science experiments.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 6.5.26
Standard Issue: We talk about traveling, the three types of firefighters, and appreciation and perspective within your own department.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 5.22.26
Standard Issue: We discuss the book 'Legacy' and the importance of self-reflection for successful leadership. We also talk about working out on shift...Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 5.15.26
Standard Issue: We talk about putting the right people in the right seats and accountability. Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 5.8.26
Standard Issue: We are back with an emergency episode with Katelyn Stalowy. After our last episode we got flooded with feedback and needed to make part [email protected]
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Standard Issue 5.1.26
Standard Issue: Craig sits down with his incredible wife, Katelyn, to discuss the highs and lows of being married to a first responder. Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard ReIssue: Pat & Dave McGrail
Standard ReIssue: Throwback to when we interviewed Denver Fire Department father/son combo Pat & Dave McGrail.
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Standard Issue 4.17.26
Standard Issue: Shop talk with Zac Varela. Probies, driving, and more...Text or call us at 720-967-7798 to have your questions answered on the show!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 4.10.26
Standard Issue: We answer questions from listeners on leadership, and we put to rest the "slow is smooth" conversation. Text or call us at 720-967-7798 to have your questions answered on the show!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 4.3.26
Standard Issue: We interview Denver Fireman James Purrazzo and talk all things mentorship. Text or call us at 720-967-7798 to have your questions answered on the show!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 3.27.26
Standard Issue: We are surprised with an impromptu call-in guest, Eric Stalowy. We are all over the map on this one. Enjoy! Call or text us at 720-967-7798.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 3.20.26
Standard Issue: We answer questions from guests. Call or text us at 720-967-7798.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer.
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Standard Issue 3.13.26
Standard Issue: One Mile March, mental resilience, and how to prep for a promotional exam. Call or text us at 720-967-7798.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 3.6.26
Standard Issue: We answer phone messages from listeners and talk about USA Hockey. Don't forget to give us a shout with any questions. 720-967-7798.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 2.27.26
Standard Issue: We discuss death in the academy, the trifecta for a good firefighter, and Craig's idea for an OnlyFans account. Call us at 720-967-7798 if you've got something to say!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 2.20.26
Standard Issue: We have our first caller! We discuss mentoring and also the biggest red flags of dating male and female firefighters. What do you think we missed?Call us at 720-967-7798 if you've got something to say!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 2.13.26
Standard Issue: Firefighter competition, public servant credibility, and social media breaks....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!Call us at 720-967-7798 if you've got something to say!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 2.6.26
Standard Issue: Protesting, recruitment, crew drafts, and an update that will blow your mind....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!Call us at 720-967-7798 if you've got something to say!Come see us live February 7, 2026!https://aurorafirefoundation.org/Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 1.30.26
Standard Issue: Police vs. fire pranks, the 42 hour work week, and what makes a great team....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!Call us at 720-967-7798 if you've got something to say!Come see us live!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foundation-fire-symposium-leadership-tactics-tradition-tickets-1978160954666Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 1.23.26
Standard Issue: We "wrap up" Baltimore County, discuss bad life habits, fight aging with flatulence, and present the top 25 things pulled out of people in 2025!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 1.16.26
Standard Issue: Tom and Craig talk about ego vs. quiet professionalism, and how science can finally put to rest the cat in tree rescues. We also debut our new phone number so listeners can call in their questions. We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 1.9.26
Standard Issue: Friend of the show Zac Varela is back to talk all things fire service, and clear the air about his last visit.We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 1.2.26
Standard Issue: New Year's resolutions, FDNY Commissioners, and weed in the fire service....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 12.26.25
Standard Issue: We appeared on the All Clear Podcast and discussed fire department culture, training, and our biggest mistake in the fire service.We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 12.19.25
Standard Issue: Baltimore County hazmat update, science about high intensity workouts, and how important it is to keep good people in your circle....that's what currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 12.12.25
Standard Issue: Baltimore County Fire craziness, hot girl privilege, and the results of unchecked hazing....that's what currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 12.5.25
Standard Issue: 72 hour fasting, road rages, helicopter rescues, firehouse leadership, and recruiting college athletes.We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 11.28.25
Standard Issue: We talk about fake Thanksgiving, and debate one fireman's post on "7 Facts In The Fire Service." We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 11.21.25
Standard Issue: Tom and Craig talk about extended fasting, elk hunting, and at what age are you no longer a creep.We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 11.14.25
Standard Issue: We talked with Ryan Harris about his experience with communication breakdowns on the fireground. which led to false reports of a victim. We also discuss his plan to increase accountability on the fireground through data. Ryan Harris is a Fire Captain, MICRB State Certified Instructor, USMC Veteran, and Founder & CEO of Fireground Analytics, a data-driven consulting firm that helps fire departments improve operational performance through measurable benchmarks, post-incident analysis, and quality assurance systems. His work bridges the gap between time, tactics, and outcomes—turning fireground chaos into actionable data.Links & Handles:Website: FiregroundAnalyticsInstagram: @fireground_analyticsYouTube: @TheEducatedFirefightersFacebook: Fireground Analytics
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Standard Issue 11.7.25
Standard Issue: Tom and Craig sit down with Zac Varela to talk about AI controlled fire trucks, controlling unruly patients, and taking your wife's last name. "Parental discretion advised." (Don't say we didn't warn you.)We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 10.31.25
Standard Issue: Stolen fire trucks, water leaks, and what we really need to be worrying about....that's what currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 10.24.25
Standard Issue: Tom and Craig talk about fire service culture, hunting, and politics.We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 10.17.25
Standard Issue: Mile High Fire Conference and playing a game called "hazing or not"....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 10.10.25
Standard Issue: The anxious generation, family time, and returning to high standards....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 10.3.25
Standard Issue: IAFF Firefighter Memorial, no-nonsense cops, and energy drink stereotypes....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 9.26.25
Standard Issue: Lines in the sand, debates and opinions, Gen Z, and butt sniffing....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Flag Pole Battle(8:45) Charlie Kirk(15:00) Gen Z Priorities(21:45) Butt Sniffing
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Standard Issue 9.19.25
Standard Issue: Censored episodes, safety culture, cops vs. fireman, and Monday morning quarterbacking....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) We Got Censored(4:00) Safety First?(11:15) Fireman Vs. Cops(16:30) Recruiting Lies
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Standard Issue 9.12.25
Standard Issue: 9/11 stair climbs, deconditioned co-workers, and staging for calls at a bar....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Climbing Stairs In Gear(9:00) Overweight & Obese Firefighters(20:30) From Crew Partying To 911 Call
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Standard Issue 9.5.25
Standard Issue: Bear encounters and officer expectations....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!We have a new partnership with Fluid. Use "TheStandard20" at checkout.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 8.29.25
Standard Issue: Biggest Loser, Portland Fire, and fire department admin spots....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 8.22.25
Standard Issue: Ding dong doorbell ditching, Police Chiefs finally holding people accountable, and how to train the next generation of firefighters....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Doorbell Pranks(5:30) Parent Prosecutions(13:00) Clueless Dads & Running In The Rain(21:30) Fire Escapes & Recruit Training
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Standard Issue: Ross Chapman
Ross and Craig review their 40 for 40 race and the transition into the Chief role. Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 8.8.25
Standard Issue: Horrible policies, dispatch issues, and high performance regardless of gender....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Sick Time Home Visits(8:50) Offensive Testosterone(14:45) Gender-Blind Standards(17:20) Dispatch Requests
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Standard Issue 8.1.25
Standard Issue: Tom and Craig cover everything from stealing money to stealing hose lines. From being too fat to fly to too fat to fight fire....that's what's currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Robbing The Patient(3:15) Stealing The First Due Hose Line(8:15) Taller Wealth(12:15) Lift Assist Up Stairs(18:50) Forcible Entry(21:00) Too Fat To Fight Fire
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Standard Issue 7.25.25
Standard Issue: Italian EMS, Idaho ambush, Battalion Chief cuts, and interesting ladder techniques....that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Craig's Italy Recap (12:20) Idaho Fire Chiefs(22:00) Get Rid Of BCs?(27:20) Secure That Ladder
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Standard ReIssue: Fire Service Generations
We revisit our conversation from a few years back with Bill Kraus and his son, Ben. We talk about working in the fire service for the same department, as well as competition, camaraderie, and the importance of surrounding themselves with better people.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 7.11.25
Standard Issue: Crooks setting themselves on fire, horrible fire training, and the best pursuit challenge video so far....that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 7.4.25
Standard Issue: Tom and Craig discuss the recent Chicago Fire defensive mode strategy. Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!
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Standard Issue 6.27.25
Standard Issue: Firefighters turned arsonists, chief jokes, and NFPA standards....that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Arsonist Poor Planning(7:00) Chief Jokes(15:05) Mediocre Standards
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Wake. Work. Win. Along with some firehouse kitchen table laughs.
HOSTED BY
Craig Stalowy and Tom Johnson
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Wake. Work. Win. Along with some firehouse kitchen table laughs.
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