The 5-Tool Firefighter

By Nicholas Higgins

Welcome to the 5-Tool Firefighter Podcast where we discuss how to become a well-rounded firefighter and a well-rounded individual. You'll learn from many professionals in and out of the fire service.... more

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How many episodes does The 5-Tool Firefighter have?

The podcast currently has 202 episodes available.

The 5-Tool Firefighter episodes:

May 10, 2022 Combating Stress - Episode 12
On this episode Nick discusses the topic of combating stress based on his article written in The Firehouse Tribune. Nick discusses what stress is, where it comes from and how to manage it along with personal stories of stress management in his life.
Combating Stress — The Firehouse Tribune
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
18min
May 02, 2022 Crew 1st Culture with Jeremy Sanders - Ep 11
On this episode Nick sits down with Jeremy Sanders of Crew1stCulture to talk about his time as a firefighter and now fire officer. Jeremy discusses how he prepares new recruits and transfers onto his crew, his vision of a strong engine company and important ways to train hose lines and hose advancement for real-life scenarios. Nick and Jeremey discuss this and more on this entertaining and extremely important episode.
Crew 1st Culture
Instagram: @Crew1stCulture
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
50min
April 25, 2022 Firefighter Success with Jim Moss - Ep 10
On this episode Nick sits down with Jim Moss, firefighter/company officer and author of "Firefighter Success: 20 C's to Firefighter Excellence" and co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: "Firefighter Functional Fitness" with Chief Dan Kerrigan to discuss the books Jim wrote, his career as a firefighter, how he continues to learn, train and inspire generations of firefighters through life lessons on and off the job. Jim discusses his views on firefighter fitness and how it plays into his role as company officer and how he utilizes the 20 C's to stay on the path of success.
Bio: Jim Moss is a fire captain and paramedic for the Metro West Fire Protection District in St. Louis County, Missouri. His fire service passions include leadership, training, and mentorship. Along with Chief Dan Kerrigan, Jim is the co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: Firefighter Functional Fitness, available at FirefighterFunctionalFitness.com.
Jim is a contributor to Fire Engineering Magazine and FirefighterToolbox.com. He has shared his message at FDIC International, Firehouse, the International Society of Fire Service Instructors, the National Volunteer Fire Council, International Association of Fire Chiefs, and with fire departments nationwide.
Firefighter Success (firefightersuccessbook.com)
Amazon.com: Firefighter Functional Fitness: The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and Longevity eBook : Kerrigan, Dan, Moss, Jim, Jahnke Ph.D., Sara A., Soler, David J: Kindle Store
Instagram: @FirefighterSuccess
Facebook: @FirefighterSuccess
Twitter: @FireSuccessBook
Email: [email protected]
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
51min
April 18, 2022 Family & Fire: The Couplings Fire Podcast - Ep 9
On this episode Nick sits down with Taylor Anderson of the Couplings Fire Podcast to discuss the podcast especially her segment on family and firefighting. Taylor also discusses her motivation behind the podcast and the driving forces that keep her inspired and motivated to keep producing shows.
Couplings Fire Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Instagra: @couplingsfirepodcast
Couplings Fire Podcast - YouTube
Nebraska Society of Fire Service Instructors - Home (nsfsi.com)

The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
59min
April 11, 2022 Be Adaptable. Overcoming and Adjusting to Change - Episode 8
On this episode, Nick discusses why being adaptable is the 5th and final attribute of being a well-rounded firefighter. Nick further discuses, where "change" comes from and how we can train to become adaptable and how to pivot our decision-making based on changes around us.
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
18min
April 04, 2022 Aerial Positioning and the Shorthand Aerial Operator w/guest Ryan Johnston - MAINE-IAC Training - Episode 7
On this episode, Nick sits down with Ryan Johnston of Maine-iac Training to discuss his article in Fire Engineering "Aerial Positioning on College Campuses" and his article "The Shorthanded Aerial Operator" in Firefighter Nation. Ryan further discusses a cardiac emergency he went through, how he's dealt with the issue, his recovery and his hopes to raise awareness in the fire service.
Ryan Johnston is a 24+ year career firefighter and a 30+ year volunteer firefighter, I am the owner of Maineiac Training, a small training group that prides ourself on providing realistic, experience-based fire training. Ryn is currently the Rescue Technician on A shift at the Waterville Maine Fire Dept. Ryan is a Lieutenant with the Oakland Maine Fire Department
MAINE-IAC Training (maineiactraining.org)
Aerial Positioning on College Campuses (fireengineering.com)
The Shorthanded Aerial Operator (firefighternation.com)
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
55min
March 29, 2022 Fit for Duty. Fit for Life. The Benefits of an Overall Healthy Body & Mind - Episode 6
On this episode, Nick discusses why "fit for duty" is chapter 5 of the book and why having taking care of yourself both physically and mentality is not only highly beneficial for you on the fire ground but for your overall well-being.
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
25min
March 22, 2022 Building a Culture of Situational Awareness Around Us - Episode 5
On this episode, Nick discusses why "situational awareness" is chapter 3 of the book and why having situational awareness is vital to your role, the roles of your crew and why they are both vitally important to the sucess and well-roundedness of a firefighter of all levels on and off the fire ground.
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp
...more
26min
March 17, 2022 Importance of Firematics - Episode 4
On this episode, Nick discusses why "firematics" is chapter 2 in the book and why these key areas are vitally important to the sucess and well-roundedness of a firefighter of all levels.
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp

...more
21min
March 10, 2022 Before Anything Else...DISCIPLINE Matters - Episode 3
On this episode, Nick Higgins discusses the WHY of the Discipline portion of self-leadership and why it was so important to cover in the book under "Leadership".
The Book:
The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune
The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books
Support Us:
The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com
- FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Firehouse Tribune
- FHTribune YouTube Channel - The Firehouse Tribune - YouTube
Origin USA - 10% off Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel using promo code 'FHTribune' at checkout - Origin USA - Handcrafted in America, Without Compromise. (originmaine.com)
5-Alarm Task Force Corp. - 5-ALARM TASK FORCE CORP. - 5-Alarm Task Force Corp

...more
12min

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How many episodes does The 5-Tool Firefighter have?

The podcast currently has 202 episodes available.

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