On this episode, Nick discusses what flow path is, methods of identifying flow path and how engine and truck companies should operation within the flow path.

Nick also discusses why it is important to understand building construction, fire behavior and reading smoke all play into understanding and working in the flow path.

On this episode, Nick sits down with returning guest Lt. Lee Throckmorton (retired) of Groundworks Hybrid Performance to discuss fitness and its impact it has on fire ground situational awareness.

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of continual growth as a firefighter and how and why it is importance to implement growth in all aspects of your life in order to become success as a firefighter. Nick further discusses how the full circle of the 5-Tool Firefighter is implemented into your fire service career and personal life and what makes it a continual process.

On this episode, Nick ponders the question "are you an asset or a liability?" Nick discusses why it is important to be the asset to yourself first and foremost before you can be the asset to your crew.

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