Next Rung

05/23/2026

Being there for the community is our #1 mission, but what about the team beside us? 🤝 Taking care of our fellow firefighters is just as crucial.

How do you support your crew’s well-being on and off the line? Check out this insightful read from Blake Stinnett🔥➡️ https://ow.ly/yycn50Z3jCO

05/23/2026

05/18/2026

It’s ok to be tired. Take a deep breath, consider it all joy, and keep moving forward.

05/16/2026

Come see us if you’re in the area!

🔥 SPEAKER REVEAL – DAY 2 🔥

The guesses were rolling in… and now it’s time to officially introduce our next speaker for the Fired Up: Leadership Conference 👇

👤 Blake Stinnett

Blake brings more than a decade of fire service experience, but more importantly, he brings a mission-driven heart for serving the people beside him every single shift.

His message centers around something every firefighter understands:
We say “FOR THEM” when talking about the citizens we serve… but what about the firefighters standing next to us?

Blake challenges the fire service to change its mindset—to intentionally pour into our crews, fight for those still with us, and make sure our brothers and sisters know they are valued, cared for, and never alone.

🚒 12 years in the fire service
🙏 Passionate about faith, leadership, and brotherhood
🧠 Founder of Next Rung, a nonprofit dedicated to firefighter and first responder mental health
⚒️ Cadre member with Bearers of the Oath

Blake’s story, passion, and authenticity are impacting firefighters across the country, and we are honored to have him joining us.

Please continue to keep Blake and his family in your prayers as he recovers from an on-duty injury.

👥 If Blake or Next Rung has impacted you personally, drop a comment below. Your story may help someone else.

🔥 This is going to be a message the fire service needs to hear.

05/16/2026

🔥 SPEAKER REVEAL – DAY 3 🔥
It’s time to officially introduce our final speaker for the Fired Up: Leadership Conference 👇
👤 Shane Bentley
Shane is a devoted man of faith who loves the LORD wholeheartedly and strives to lead every aspect of his life with purpose and integrity.
Whether it’s with family, friends, or those around him in the fire service, Shane is known for leading with strength, kindness, humility, and compassion. He is the kind of person who is always willing to lend a helping hand, put others before himself, and encourage those who may need it most.
His passion for serving others and making a positive impact is evident in everything he does. Shane represents the kind of servant leadership our fire service and communities need more of today.
🙏 Faith-driven
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-oriented
🤝 Servant leader
🔥 Passionate about pouring into others
We are honored to have Shane joining us for the Fired Up: Leadership Conference and know his message will challenge, encourage, and inspire those in attendance.
👥 If Shane has impacted your life in some way, drop a comment below and show him some love.
🔥 This conference is shaping up to be something special.

05/16/2026

CON-SIS-TEN-CY 🔑

05/15/2026

It doesn’t have to be emotional, just call your brother and check in on them.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Don’t be surprised, just keep moving forward.