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Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:

1- How you can start preparing and becoming a better fire officer.

2- What it takes to be a leader in the fire service.

In this firefighter training episode, Frank Viscuso guides us as we take the reigns on our journey to become the leader the fire service deserves and needs.

We discuss in depth

• How and why we should invest in our future.
• Surrounding ourselves with people that will push us to be better.
• The 4 best ways to learn
• How to become a better officer on the fire ground.
• Instincts and muscle memory – why we should practice, practice, practice.
• The importance of having your resources and tactical support tools on hand.
• Ways we can prepare or train ourselves to be confident on the field
• and much more

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:

1- The whys and hows in using Enhanced Water Streams (EWS) in the fire service.

2- How Enhanced Water Streams (EWS) helps in improve safety for our fire service personnel.

In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Chief Shawn Oke Co-Founder of Kill The Flashover about Enhanced Water Streams and why this is the future of the fire service.

Questions that get answered:

• What are the main differences between wetting agents vs foam?
• What is an Enhanced Water Stream (EWS)?
• How does EWS improve efficiency in firefighting?
• What are the Pros and Cons of using EWS?
• How do these EWS solutions affect your current delivery system?
• What basic information should we look up when choosing a concentrate?
• How does EWS improve site safety?
• and much more

In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Capt Bob Farrell about the creation of the Halligan bar, Pro Bar, Shove Knife, Saws, Maxximus Halligan, and many more that Capt Farrell created or knows the story behind it.

We also talk about awesome stories throughout his career, 9/11, how the coffin cut, trench cut and so much more was created and named. This is a once in a lifetime interview and it's one of my favorites.

Capt Farrell's career spans the times in the 60's & 70's known as "The War Years"

Captain Farrell’s tenure at Engine 82 / Ladder 31 was considered the “The War Years” (1960’s-1970’s) and was arguably the busiest firehouse in the world! The conditions in the Bronxduring these times were conditions similar to war zones. Companies would respond to fireafter fire, most times non-stop. And Bob was in the thick of the action for many years.

In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Dr. Karlie Moore of Fit For Duty Consulting and a Contributor with Firefighter Toolbox about the 5 common exercises that most of us do and that are hurting us or are going to hurt us. This means we should be avoiding these exercises!

Let's learn which ones they are and what we should do instead.

Exercises to avoid are sit-ups, calf raises on a machine with the weight on our shoulders, and more.

In this Firefighter Training Episode… In this firefighter training episode, we train on how to gear up fast and effeciency every time. Just like professional athletes have a specific “routine” for getting mentally focused and prepared for their shot/performance, great firefighters...

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