The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

Joined by Eric Wheaton of VentEnterSearch.com to discuss issues facing the modern fire service, truck work, coordinating tactics, fire service culture... and a ton of fun as we dive deep down rabbit holes and answer viewer questions.  Eric crushes everything thrown his way including the five questions for firefighters!  Enjoy the episode...

Joined by the incomparable Aaron Fields to discuss all things training and learning related in the fire service. Got to ask him a lot of questions on his methodology and intentionality in his approach to training.  Included a three-minute-per question lightning round!  Plus his book suggestions and the five questions for firefighters.

Joined on this episode by Rob Policht who is the man behind Flow and Vent and there progressive fire and emergency services education through discussion, academics, and training. Some cool discussions, and of course, all of your questions!

Joined on this episode of the Scrap by Mike Terpak, one of the most knowledgeable brothers I have ever met when it comes to fireground size-up, and operations. Had some great  conversation, and some great questions from the audience that sent us down some rabbit holes! Mike gives us his book suggestions and his answer to the five questions for firefighters.

Joined by Rob Ridley of National Fire Radio to have discussions about any and all things fire related. Starting with fireground culture and how to best preserve and propagate traditions in the fire service... and then devolving into whatever discussions we find interesting!  Tons of audience interaction and of course the Five Questions.

Joined on this episode by John Lovato to talk about all things fire service culture related. From training culture, to impacting the morale and effectiveness of your crew.  As always we field everything the audience can ask and comment on! Then we will get John's reading suggestions and the five questions for firefighters!

Joined by David Mellen of Valor Fire Training.  Chasing squirrels and running down rabbit holes with Dave as we talk about realistic fire training, mindset and culture!  Of course we will find out what he thinks we should read, and the five questions!

Joining me this  evening is Jay Bonnifield... looking to talk about hose, fire flow, flowpath, training, mindset... culture and whatever the audience throws our way! His picks for books firefighters should read, and of course the five questions.

Joined by Shannon Stone on this episode to talk about his Nuggets from the Right Seat and deep dive into leadership topics.  What has been called one of the best Scraps to date, and I think it is definitely in the discussion!  Chief Stone crushes it throughout the entire episode.  Plus his books, and his answers to the 5 questions for firefighters.

Joined by Bill Carey of FirefighterNation.com and FireRescue Magazine. It is  a great conversation as we dive into firefighter LODD data... focusing on the Data not Drama and whatever rabbit holes we can explore!  Along with questions and comments from the audience, Bill's book suggestion and the 5 questions for firefighters.