About Episode 34: In this episode, David J. Soler shares the best way/how to wear a portable radio so that it is protected and ready when we need it.  In some departments, the importance of properly carrying and protecting your portable radio is not stressed enough. If we look at videos of firefight...

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About Episode 033: In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Captain Erik Wood about getting up to speed as a new fire officer.  We all know it takes more than lieutenant’s bars to lead a crew effectively.  Making decisions on the fireground, running drill night, and keeping your own skills ...

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About FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #032 In this episode, we learn the 4 things we need to know about Autism as firefighters.  Autism is growing rapidly and 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with autism.  Firefighters are inflicting unknown pain unto these patients because of ...

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About this Episode 031: Whether you are a firefighter or an officer, getting a new firefighter up to speed is essential.  In this episode, I talk with Lt. John Hayowyk, Jr. about ways to do just that in both volunteer and career departments.  Topics include: Understanding and embracing your initial ...

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About the Firefighter Toolbox Podcast Episode #30: In this episode, I talk with Mark von Appen of Fully Involved about what it takes to be a great firefighter and a true leader in the fire service. Topics include: The value of learning for a lifetime and from everyone The positive and negative aspec...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #029 Authority Interview with Chief Bobby Halton, Editor In Chief at Fire Engineering Magazine About this Episode: Intro Provided by:  Mark vonAppen from FullyInvolved In this episode, I interview  Fire Engineering’s Editor In Chief and t...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #028 Interview with Chief Jim Murphy About this Episode: Intro Provided by:  David Jeffers, Morrisville FD (VT), 2014 Fire Class from Holland, MI In this episode I interview Chief Jim Murphy on what it takes to be a great firefighter and leader...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #027 Interview with Dr Onieal About this Episode: Intro Provided by:  FDNY Battalion Chief Mike Meyers and  Baltimore City FD Captain Josh Fannon. In this episode I interview Dr Onieal on what it takes to be a great firefighter and leader.  We ...

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Are You Smarter Than A Probie? Game Show About the show: The Firefighter Toolbox’s “Are You Smarter Than A Probie?”  game show. Where firefighters are asked questions from the FFI and FFII books and exams. Listen in and see if you are smarter than a probie and if today’s firefighte...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #025 Interview with Alan Brunacini About this Episode: Intro Provided by:  Ryan Pennington of ViewsFromTheJumpseat.com  and Frank Viscuso, author of Step Up & Lead. In this episode I discuss several important aspects of being a great firefi...

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