We hear a lot about how we get to choose our mindsets and how we should see the good in everything and every situation we're involved in. That's all great but is it reality?

This week on the Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast we have the honor of speaking with Jeremy Sanders of Crew 1st Culture and we dive deep into how things like the growth mindset and separating from the negativity actually work. This is a conversation you aren't going to want to miss.

In this episode we cover:

Why having foundations can help you in the darkest of times and can increase your resilience as a firefighter or emergency responder

What sort of mindsets Jeremy wished he would have had from the beginning of his career and why they are the secret sauce for yourself, those you lead, and those you instruct

What's next for Crew 1st Culture including his podcast and how human performance is the common thread for his success

22 years of career experience. Creator of Crew 1st Culture which was born in 2019. The thing about humans is we are biologically wired to seek comfort & security. But in life there are going to be hills & hurdles we will encounter that will test our courage, perseverance & faith. It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop. It’s been a while since Jeremy’s blessed the microphone so needless to say I truly was humbled when I asked if he would come on to share his journey for others to hear. One of my favorite quotes from Jeremy is this “ Never give your identity to something than can be given away.”

We’d like to take this time to introduce our next guest and first repeat guest on the podcast! Our good friend and mentor Jeremy Sanders!

We’re beyond excited to have Jeremy back on and can’t wait to let him share some more knowledge! Tune in to his episode August 6th and be sure to send in some questions!

In Episode 25 Ric Jorge and I talk to Jeremy Sanders about a difficult season of life he endured and how he found strength in his weakness. Jeremy shares how his faith helped him continue to move forward and how the adversity he faced refined him into the man God needed him to be.

Jeremy Sanders has been a firefighter for the City of Edmond in Oklahoma for 21 years and currently serves at the rank of Captain. He lives near Tulsa with his wife Erika who he shares 8 kids with and 1 grandson. In 2020 Jeremy created Crew 1st Culture and the Crew 1st Culture Podcast in which he shares the importance of the pursuit of daily personal growth. This daily growth has helped him to not only become a better firefighter and officer but also a better dad and husband at home.

Jeremy's Articles:
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https://www.fireengineering.com/commentary/the-art-of-changing-and-protecting-culture/#gref

Joined on this episode by the one and only Jeremy Sanders. We are going to discuss building and maintaining that "Crew first culture", as well as how you overcome adversity and stay fired up? What it takes to keep grinding, as well as everything that the audience decides to throw our way! It looks to be an awesome scrap, and I am excited! Will see you live this coming Wednesday, August 9th, live on facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn

The podcast's "From the Field" series delves into discussions on mental resilience, personal transformation, and the impact of yoga on first responders and individuals. In the episode guests, including firefighters and instructors from Developing Tactical Resilience, share their personal experiences and transformations through yoga and mental resilience training.

The episode highlights Nate's profound introduction to the Yoga for First Responders program. Initially skeptical about yoga, he found the program relatable and impactful, helping him address stress, vulnerability, and personal growth. This led to a significant shift in his mindset and approach to life.

Moreover, the episode showcases yoga as not just a physical practice but also a mental and emotional discipline. The guests discuss how yoga, often seen as peaceful, can also be likened to a martial art, emphasizing strength, resilience, and focus similar to disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Ric Jorge shares his journey with yoga, starting with a recommendation from his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor to strengthen his hips. Through consistent practice, he experienced physical and mental benefits, including improved body dynamics and mental clarity, highlighting the transformative power of yoga.

Overall, the "From the Field" series explores mental resilience, personal transformation, and the impact of yoga on first responders and individuals. It showcases how practices like yoga can enhance physical and mental well-being, foster resilience, and promote personal growth and transformation.

On this episode, Tom sits down with Jeremy Sanders to discuss his podcast & blog "Crew 1st Culture" and discussions revolving around culture of your crew and personal life.

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Leave it better than you found it has been the main tenet of crew 1st cultures mission since day one. Jeremy and Pip’s friendship started several years ago. This week's episode includes topics concerning, family, life, balance, leadership and the fire service.

Jeremy recently attended The Metro Atlanta Fire Firefighters Conference and took part in the Tactical Resiliency program. He speaks about the importance of the class to all firefighters giving you not just the how it is run, but the why. Just more reasons to ask yourself the question. What’s My Size Up.

Jeremy can be contacted on Instagram @crew1stculture or his email crew1stculture@yahoo.com

In this powerful episode, Olivia Mead and Eric Brenneman from Yoga for First Responders join Jeremy Sanders from the Crew First Culture podcast to discuss the importance of breath work and breathing techniques. They dive into the science behind these techniques and provide valuable insights on when and why to use them. Whether you're a first responder or someone looking to enhance your mental and physical resilience, this episode is a must-listen. Press play to begin your training.

Captain Jeremy Sanders of Edmond Fire Department and Crew 1st Culture joins the New Dogs, Old Tricks crew and discusses culture and starting off in the fire service.

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Jeremy Sanders believes whole heartedly that the culture within an organization is what drives it to excellence. His platform, Crew 1st Culture, is all about lifting each other up and creating an environment of growth in experience and leadership. This episode builds off of his podcast episode 122 in which Jeremy (Sanders) discusses the topic who actually stands in the way of growth and success of your company. We typically blame those with few years and a bad attitude for the lack of growth within our fire companies. However, it is the higher up, complacent firefighters that stopped learning and growing that stymies' an organization. The 25 year seat filler or the officer who promotes and stops learning. Those are the ones who limit growth and creates a toxic culture of status quo and complacency. Jeremy and Jeremy break down this topic and look at ways to better promote the job so that we keep moving forward. If you lack drive and growth, just get out of the way. Do not hold your people back and limit the potential for those around you. The public needs us. Jeremy Sanders is passionate about the betterment of the job and he makes that known through his passion forward podcasts and training sessions. Jeremy is making the job better because he fights to better himself and those around him. Crew 1st Culture is a movement and one I can get behind!!

Continue the conversation with Jeremy on social media, his podcast and at www.crew1stculture.com.

Episodes 003 & 004 were recorded in conjunction with Captain Jeremy Sanders and his podcast, Crew 1st Culture.

The Crew 1st Culture brand and podcast help the Firehouse Family grow and excel in their careers and lives. Jeremy and his partners and friends on this mission, who we are fortunate enough to be among, are here to discuss their passion for leadership and firehouse culture and use their life experiences to lift each other up.

Jeremy is married and has 7 kids. He and his family live on a small farm just outside of Tulsa. He has served for 20 years on a suburban career fire department in central Oklahoma, where he currently holds the rank of Captain.

In this first segment, we challenge the monotony of typical firefighter training and the necessary training to be resilient.

Stay tuned for the second half of our conversation with Jeremy Sanders on the next episode of Yoga For First Responders on air.

On this episode Nick sits down with Jeremy Sanders of Crew1stCulture to talk about his time as a firefighter and now fire officer. Jeremy discusses how he prepares new recruits and transfers onto his crew, his vision of a strong engine company and important ways to train hose lines and hose advancement for real-life scenarios. Nick and Jeremey discuss this and more on this entertaining and extremely important episode.

How do I even begin to describe this episode?

I'm joined by Jeremy Sanders from the Crew 1st Culture podcast - and we dig DEEP. Choosing what "hill to die on", doing things in your own time, finding your place, pursing daily growth, managing life as a single parent, becoming a foster parent, unique struggles of a blended family, life balance, and going over the fears we all have of opening up - this episode is a whopper. We get into amazing, deep, REAL talk. Things we don't want to admit and hard truths. The kind of conversations both of us wish we would see throughout the fire service, in the station, and in our personal lives.

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Captain Jeremy Sanders is an 18-year fire service veteran and is the host of the Crew 1st Culture Podcast.

High performing crews and successful fire departments are built upon culture. Culture is not what you say; it's what you do. And Captain Jeremy Sanders is focused on the doing.

Check out his show, find him on social media, and get engaged in creating a thriving culture within your fire station:

Jeremy Sanders from Crew 1st Culture has been part of the American Fire Service for over 20 years. His leadership training company Crew 1st Culture is based in Oklahoma USA and they teach courses on leadership, culture, and ways to overcome some of the hurdles in a firefighters career. Jeremy's mission is to develop an underground movement in the American Fire Department.

On the latest episode of the Fire & Iron podcast we are joined by fire captain Jeremy Sanders and we discuss productive ways to develop a better fire service culture from the ground up. You can find Jeremy at @crew1stculture on IG. Hope you enjoy!

Matt Stumpo is an up and coming podcast host and does a great job of hosting this episode in which we talk about the weight of leadership, what makes a good recruit, and some of my story.

We sit down to talk with Jeremy Sanders about leadership and mentoring.

Got the privilege to talk with the man who had and still has, heavy influence in my approach to the fire service overall. Great conversation on passion, personal growth, and humility within the fire service, as well as out side the station walls.

On this episode of the Weekly Scrap, Jeremy Sanders sits down to discuss Fire Nugget One Liners, and his thoughts on the modern fire service culture. We then talk about what books he believes every firefighter should read, and his answers to the Five Questions for Firefighters.

Episode 9: Underground Leadership with Jeremy Sanders that we recorded this morning is up and running! 🔥🤘🏻🎙

Jeremy Sanders has served for 19 years on a suburban career fire department in central Oklahoma where he currently holds the rank of Captain. In 2020 he created Crew 1st Culture and the Crew 1st Culture Podcast in which he shares the importance of the pursuit of daily personal growth. This daily growth has helped him to not only become a better firefighter and officer but also a better dad and husband. He is married with 7 kids and lives on a small farm just outside of Tulsa.

Fire Captain Jeremy Sanders talks about how he turned his frustrations into creating a culture where everyone can succeed. The Crew 1st Culture comes from a passion for creating a Fire House environment like he's never been a part of! It all starts with getting to know your crew members on a deep and personal level to help create a successful team. He discusses the different dynamics of being on a good crew and a crew you can hardly stand to be on.  During one point of his life while dealing with difficult times at home, he felt the thing that saved him was going to work at the fire station. He explains the balance between work and home life and it how fluctuates throughout your career. He has seen a big shift during his 18 year career and how mental health issues have been dealt with.  Jeremy is married to a full-time nurse and has 7 kids total with 5 of them living at home on the farm. He discusses what it takes to make his home life as successful as his career. Their lives are lived very intentional with everything they have going on each day.

It's hard to believe, 100 episodes!  We celebrate this podcasting milestone with none other than Jeremy Sanders from the Crew 1st Culture podcast.  Jeremy is also celebrating his 100th episode.

On tonight's episode, Chief Soller will be joined by: Chief John Sahatjian, Brooke Ames, Jeremy Sanders, and Nate Routledge.

In today’s episode, Chief Soller and Co-Host Chief John Sahatjian are joined by guest Jeremy Sanders, host of the Crew 1st Culture podcast to discuss "Respect" and "Not Pushing a Loyal Person".  This conversation was inspired by a quote that Frank Viscuso recently shared on Facebook.