And so we begin.

Welcome to Fourhall — a space where we explore what it really means to show up as a firefighter and the reality of walking through the fire hall doors and choosing, every day, to be part of this work.

This project begins with the fundamentals of firefighting. Each episode of the podcast works through the core training material, building the foundation every firefighter needs. On Substack, you’ll find the companion pieces: deeper dives into the topics, resources to carry further, and reflections drawn from conversations that don’t always make it onto the pod.

Fourhall isn’t only about tactics. It’s about culture, trust, resilience and the quiet work of carrying both the weight of the job and the responsibility to one another. It’s about asking the questions that matter — how we show up, how we treat people, and how we keep showing up again.

Why Fourhall, why now?

At its core, Fourhall is a companion podcast and resource for new recruits — a way to make the fundamentals easier to absorb without feeling buried.

But it’s also about something bigger: creating space for deeper conversations on the physical, mental, and emotional sides of the job.

The community we’re building

Fourhall is a space for honesty, curiosity, and respect. It’s a place for deeper conversations about the work — from tactics and training to culture and mental health.

What you’ll find here

Posts here accompany each new episode of the Fourhall podcast and expand on what you hear in the show.

• Episode show notes with key takeaways and links

• Extra resources that complement and extend each topic

• Honest reflections on culture, trust, resilience, and mental health in the fire service

Hosted by Cory Ashworth — a career firefighter with a background in broadcasting, and a deep belief that culture, trust, and health matter just as much as tactics.

For more training tools and support, visit fourhall.substack.com

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