On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of ventilation and a primary cut to implement when performing truck operations on a peaked roof along with safety considerations when working on peaked roofs for all firefighters.

On this episode, Nick discusses how to manage stress, tension and muscular pain through somatic exercises in order to relief the stressors of daily life and prepare your body and mind for the tasks on the job and everyday life.

Centering Breath

• Sit or lie down comfortably.

• Close your eyes and place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen.

• Inhale deeply through your nose, feeling your abdomen rise.

• Exhale slowly through your mouth, feeling your abdomen fall.

Continue this deep breathing for 2 minutes, focusing on the sensation of your breath.

Shoulder Rolls

• Sit or stand with your arms relaxed by your sides.

• Inhale and lift your shoulders toward your ears.

• Exhale as you roll your shoulders back and down.

Continue with slow, controlled shoulder rolls for 1 minute in one direction, then switch to the opposite direction for another minute.

On this episode, Nick discusses stress, its effects on our bodies and finding ways to control stressors of those of which we could identify can be controlled.

On this episode, Nick discusses how red light therapy works, it's benefits and how it is helpful for overall health and wellness for on the job and longevity.

On this episode, Nick discusses the benefits and ways to remove the limitations of success and why it is important to think about how you're living your life in order to maximize your potential.

How hard do you train? in the gym, the firehouse and in the training room.

How consistent are you with your training?

What kind of decisions do you make when choosing between the easy way and the right way?

What foods do you eat to help maximize your potential?

What foods do you avoid or what foods don't work well for you?

Do you read books or listen to podcasts conducive to personal/professional growth both fire service and non-fire service?

Are there areas in your life that you need to work on that you choose to avoid?

Are you intentional about building and maintaining meaningful relationships in and out of the firehouse?

On this episode, Nick discusses why it is more important for fire officers to show they care for their firefighter rather than showing how much they know. This is an example of caring for your crew, a foundation of true leadership

On this episode, Nick discusses why it is important to continually have that black helmet firefighter mentality throughout your career and career progression up the ranks.

On this episode, Nick discusses the history and importance of the 2 1/2-inch hoseline. He further discusses its benefits and when to consider putting it into operation on the fireground. Nick ends the episode with ways to train on the hoseline for better performance of it on the fireground.

On this episode, Nick discusses why it is important for firefighters to preform a 360-degree size-up of a structure upon arrival to the incident and why alot can be discovered during the pre-incident phase that plays dividends when responding and working on an incident. Further, Nick provides examples of what can be accomplished by performing a 360-degree size-up and various way this could be accomplished.

On this episode, Nick discusses the benefits and value of passive stretching before and during shift, before training and adding it to your daily routine especially when winding down from a stressful day in the firehouse or off.

Nick explains why passive stretching is important and how it impacts your growth, performance and mindset.