05/16/2026
“Earn sh*t first, then people will belive who the hell you are.”
🫵🏼🏴☠️🤙🏼
Everybody wants to be “known” now.
Everybody wants to be on the circuit.
On podcasts.
Posting clips.
Chasing followers.
Trying to become “instafamous.”
But very few are actually willing to put in the WORK first.
This man right here was one of my instructors when I was coming up… and one thing he NEVER chased was attention.
He chased competence.
Experience.
Reps.
Respect earned the hard way through years of sweat, smoke, sacrifice, and consistency.
That’s the difference.
If you’re doing this job for recognition, fame, likes, or to become some social media personality… you’re doing it for the wrong reasons and you’re part of the problem.
The fire service doesn’t need more influencers.
It needs more GOOD FIREMEN.
A good mustache and a podcast don’t make you competent.
Putting in the work when nobody is watching does.
Earn your seat at the table.
Do the work FIRST.
Then let your reputation speak for itself.
G🏴☠️🏴☠️D