It's not what they do, it's what I do: Frontline Truth - Forged by the fire podcast, Episode 20

Why do firefighters start hating the job they once loved? In this podcast episode, Dave (22 years, Army to Police to Senior Firefighter) and Swannie (35 years, Senior Firefighter & Union Secretary) break down, moral injury, strikes, burnout, and how to hold your values under pressure.If you're a first responder, parent, or anyone fighting to stay resilient — this one is for you. Real stories, no polish. In this episode: - Why we joined: helping people, calm in chaos, brotherhood - The strike pain: stoppages and why it hurts our values - "It's not what they do, it's what I do" — radical responsibility on shift - Practical crew tools: dinners, gym finishers, pizza nights with families, leaving it at the door  - Moral injury explained vs PTSD + two stories Swannie & Dave still carry 20 years later. - How to come back to your compass without burning bridges. 🎙️ Forged by the Fire Podcast — honest conversations around the BBQ about  resilience ,  mental health , identity and purpose. 👉 Subscribe for more frontline stories