The 5-Tool Firefighter

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.

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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

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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. 

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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

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The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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On this episode Nick Higgins discusses chapter 1 of the "5-Tool Firefighter" - Leadership. Nick discusses how and why it is part of the five tools and why it the first attribute in the book. 

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)

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