Welcome to The CAN Report Project! The channel dedicated to real conversations about fire service leadership, firefighter culture, toxic leadership, officer development, and modern fire training.
This isn’t surface-level motivation.
This is about fixing what’s broken inside the firehouse.
On this channel,
we cover:
Fire service leadership development
Toxic leadership in the fire service
Firehouse culture reform
Firefighter mental health & resilience
Accountability in the ranks
Officer and company officer growth
Modern fireground tactics & training
Ending complacency in the fire department
Building strong, positive department culture
If you’re a firefighter, company officer, chief officer, or aspiring leader who believes the fire service must evolve — this channel is for you
This conversation follows Mike Goldstein and guest Carter Shaw as Carter shares his path through fire service, military service, and the devastating loss of his lieutenant and close friend, Kyle Hines, to suicide.
The episode turns a personal tragedy into a practical warning about what to look for, how departments miss signs, and why peer support and therapy cannot be an afterthought.
Carter Shaw brings firsthand experience from the fire service, the military, and a deeply personal recovery process.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
01:59 Carter Shaw's background and journey into the fire service
04:00 What draws people to the fire service and the mindset required
06:02 The challenge of separating personal life from firefighting
09:01 Signs leading up to the suicide of Carter’s lieutenant
14:06 The traumatic call and its impact on Carter and his team
20:06 The warning signs and mental health struggles of Carter’s lieutenant
23:55 Department response, debriefing, and resources available
30:05 The importance of mental health support and seeking help
39:58 Carter’s personal recovery and ongoing mental health journey
49:55 Resources for first responders and their families
57:11 Final thoughts and message of hope and support
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22 Sept 2026
Episode 130 with Dylan Brown-The Unmasked Firemen
In this episode,
Mike Goldstein sits down with Dylan Brown, the founder of The Unmasked Fireman, for a straight-up conversation about fire service culture, fitness, humility, and leadership.
Dylan shares how his page became a place to talk honestly about the job, the good and the bad, and why he believes accountability starts with the person in the mirror.
They also dig into smoke diver training, staying grounded after hard-earned accomplishments, and how social media can either build up or drag down the fire service. If you care about becoming a better firefighter without losing your edge, this one is worth your time.
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15 Sept 2026
Episode 129 Leadership & Accountability with Chief Clyde Gordon
In this episode, I sit down with Chief Clyde Gordon for a wide ranging interview about his time in the fire service, including more than three decades with the Houston Fire Department. The conversation centers on the leadership lessons Chief Gordon learned the hard way, the responsibility officers have for training and accountability, and how modern tactics must adapt to midrise, townhome, and short staffed operations.
Chief Clyde Gordon shares personal stories from the fireground and from his life outside the job, including the loss of a firefighter that reshaped his leadership style and the impact the fire service had on a young man named Rodney who later became part of his family. It is an honest, practical conversation about standards, courage, and why doing the right thing matters more than being liked.
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