The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

Weekly Scrap #202 - Mike Lombardo, Perspective through the ranks

Jul 18, 2023

Mike Lombardo, experienced firefighter, discusses rising through the ranks and the 21 LODD's in Buffalo fire. Topics include training, basement fires, misconceptions about fires, challenges of locating and extinguishing fires, prioritizing safety, large incidents, rescuing someone with a broken ankle, dangers of basement fires, frustrations of working as a firefighter, and realistic firefighter training scenarios.

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Raffle Reminder, Sponsor Announcements, and Introduction to Chief Michael Lombardo

The Perspective of Chief Lombardo

06:38 • 15min

Training and Certification in the Firefighting Industry

Search Drills in Firefighting

27:57 • 20min

The Changing Nature of Fires

Challenges of Locating and Extinguishing Fires

54:58 • 13min

Prioritizing Safety and Search in Firefighting

01:08:23 • 10min

Multiple Streams and Audience Participation

01:17:53 • 2min

Large Incidents and Lessons Learned

01:19:54 • 3min

Rescuing Someone with a Broken Ankle: Tools, Techniques, and the Importance of Planning

01:22:57 • 2min

The Challenges and Dangers of Basement Fires

01:25:09 • 21min

Challenges and Frustrations of Working as a Firefighter

01:45:41 • 12min

Discussion on various topics including network beginnings, meeting Jimmy, and being anal about stuff

01:57:26 • 1min

Realistic Firefighter Training Scenarios

01:58:53 • 21min

Fire Inspections vs. Prevention

02:20:01 • 9min

Wrapping up and Expressing Gratitude

02:29:26 • 5min