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Just a Little Salt: A Father and Son Reflect on Life, Laughter, and Lessons from the Firehouse

In this heartfelt episode of Just a Little Salt, Chris Spaulding sits down with his son, Cody, to explore a lifetime shaped by fire service. Chris recounts how a family tragedy set him on this path over three decades ago, sharing stories that blend humor and hardship—from prank wars and raw chicken mishaps to the heavy toll of witnessing trauma. Father and son reveal the deep bonds that grow in firehouses, lessons in discipline, persistence, and the importance of mental health awareness in a demanding profession. They also discuss the challenge of balancing career and family, reflecting on…

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