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The Firefighting Foundations mini-series is a focused collection of episodes designed to lay down the essential building blocks of our craft. It’s not a complete manual, and it doesn’t claim to be — instead, it delivers a powerful, practical base of knowledge built on science, tactics, and mindset. Whether you’re stepping onto the drill yard for the first time or you’ve been on the job for decades, this series is packed with tools, truths, and takeaways you can apply immediately to the fireground and your overall career.
Across these episodes, we’ll explore the “why” behind our decisions, the science behind our tactics, and the mindset that drives high-performance teams. From understanding heat transfer and fire behaviour to sharpening observation skills and decision-making under pressure, each module reinforces what matters most: working smarter, staying safer, and never stopping the pursuit of mastery. Because the best firefighters keep learning and the strongest teams keep improving these foundations aren’t just for recruits they’re for anyone committed to excellence in the job we get to do.
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By Pete Wakefield5
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The Firefighting Foundations mini-series is a focused collection of episodes designed to lay down the essential building blocks of our craft. It’s not a complete manual, and it doesn’t claim to be — instead, it delivers a powerful, practical base of knowledge built on science, tactics, and mindset. Whether you’re stepping onto the drill yard for the first time or you’ve been on the job for decades, this series is packed with tools, truths, and takeaways you can apply immediately to the fireground and your overall career.
Across these episodes, we’ll explore the “why” behind our decisions, the science behind our tactics, and the mindset that drives high-performance teams. From understanding heat transfer and fire behaviour to sharpening observation skills and decision-making under pressure, each module reinforces what matters most: working smarter, staying safer, and never stopping the pursuit of mastery. Because the best firefighters keep learning and the strongest teams keep improving these foundations aren’t just for recruits they’re for anyone committed to excellence in the job we get to do.
Access all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HERE
Join me on the United for 9/11: Memorial Stair Climb – Atlanta 2026 HERE
Podcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HERE
PODCAST GIFT - FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE
A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.
Send us a text
Support the show
***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.***
Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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