Adam McCoy

Author | Firefighter

From the firehouse to your house Stepping Up, Stepping Out

Adam McCoy is a federal firefighter, husband, and dad who writes about the real weight of the job and the real work it takes to keep showing up at home. His first book, Stepping Up, Stepping Out, was born out of years of firehouse experience, hard lessons, and honest conversations he wished someone had with him earlier in his career.

Through his writing, his family centered life, Unkie's Seasoning, and The Cool Fireman Podcast, Adam invites firefighters, fire families, and anyone feeling stuck to slow down, tell the truth, and start moving forward on purpose.

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Behind Stepping Up, Stepping Out

The why behind the pages.

When Adam started writing, he was not trying to become an author. He was trying to unload the weight he had been carrying. Those early notes became a place to put the frustration, pressure, and stories that had been living in his head and his chest for a long time.

Over time, those raw pages turned into a simple workbook — something to help him check himself, reset his priorities, and keep stepping up where it mattered most while stepping out of the patterns that were burning him out. Somewhere along the way, he realized he was not alone. There are a lot of firefighters and regular people who feel stuck, tired of the noise, and ready for something different.

Stepping Up, Stepping Out is the guide he needed for himself. Now it’s in print for anyone who needs a straight-to-the-point way to sort through the chaos, protect what matters most, and start taking the next right step.

Books

Tools for firefighters, fire families, and anyone ready for change.

Stepping Up, Stepping Out

Read it. Reflect on it. Act on it.

A straight talking look at leadership, home life, and the cost of carrying everything alone. Part story, part workbook, this book gives you questions, drills, and real world perspective to help you choose who you want to be on purpose.

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Stepping Up, Stepping Out Journal

Built to be used, not just owned.

A guided journal designed to keep the conversation going after you close the book. Daily prompts, reflection space, and practical questions to help you track your progress and mindset.

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“The firehouse will replace me the day I walk out. My kids will not.”
Adam McCoy

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Unkie's Seasoning

From The Firehouse to Your House

Unkie's Seasoning started as holiday gifts from the firehouse kitchen and turned into a small batch seasoning brand built on family, flavor, and community. From simple weeknight dinners to big cookouts, these blends are made to make cooking easier and better.

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The Cool Fireman Podcast

Real conversations about life in and around the fire service.

The Cool Fireman Podcast is where Adam and the crew talk honestly about firehouse culture, mental health, family life, and everything that happens between tones.

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What Readers Are Saying

Real voices. Real impact.

“As a firefighter, Adam’s story hits home! It gave me chills because I could relate to his story. This book gave me a lot to think about and great advice to be a better father, husband, and firefighter!”
“Powerful, honest, and exactly what people need. You feel the emotion, darkness, hope, and honesty on every page. It’s more than a story — it’s therapy. Raw, real, and absolutely worth reading.”
“Exactly the book I needed. I saw myself in so many of the situations he wrote about. It gave me chills in the best way. Highly recommend.”
“Captivating and practical from start to finish. The opening pulled me right in and the workbook sections gave me a real guide. I’m not even a big reader, but this book had my full attention.”
“Chapter 6 brought me to tears. The honesty, the heart, the drills, the resources — all of it. My husband and I are already using the Life Size Up question in our home. Amazing book.”

From The Firehouse to Home

A look behind the scenes.