The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

My guest this week is none other than Mike Greco. He is a very opinionated firefighter and not afraid to share his mind.  Our planned topics were truck operations and tactics, as well as how to be a leader in the modern fire service. Of course the best laid plans by the Scrap are always beautifully derailed by the best audience in the world, and they delivered this time around!  

Joined on this episode by Chief Michael Paschal and I am excited for all that we got to discuss. It seems like every class I attend in my home state he is always there. Even with his decades of experience he is still a student of the game. He has forgotten more than I know about fireground strategy and tactics and it was an awesome discussion. Of course the questions from the audience always bring the heat.  Enjoy an amazing episode!!!

WOW, what an episode!  One of the most requested guests for the Scrap... Chief Candace Ashby. We discuss the six most common organizational issues. Leadership from the bottom up. Why the disconnect exists between the men and women on the line and the brass in the office. How to stop the blame cycle and start being effective. How to make an impact and lead positive change. This of course is just what we have planned, the audience always brings their own magic to the Scrap, and we look forward to their questions.  See you this Monday, April 1st live at 8pm cst!!!

Joined on this episode by one of the best in the business, RJ, Robert James.  It was a good time as we dove into his mindset and approach to training. Engine work, truck work, FF rescue and survival,  concepts and special operations.  Of course the best laid plans by me and the guest are always wonderfully derailed by the phenomenal questions from the audience and that is what makes it so much fun.  Was a great episode!

In this episode, Paul Capo discusses firefighter rescue and survival, truck operations, and instructional methodologies. The conversation delves into the evolution of technology in rescue techniques, efficient firefighting equipment bags, enhancing firefighter orientation, optimizing fire department operations, and the importance of mentorship in the fire service.

Joined on this episode by one of my best friends in life, my confidant and my brother, the one and only Dane Yaw. We discuss how you can manufacture and build pride, ownership and tradition in your department. The challenges that come with it. We talk about his mindset towards training and the impact that culture has on training, especially with new recruits. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, and of course the audience absolutely took over and sent their great questions like they always do!  Enjoy!!!!!

The podcast discusses bridging the gap between Fire Conferences and Fire Departments, eradicating rookie humiliation, and prioritizing mental toughness in the fire service. They also cover leadership transitions, martial arts training lessons, and the importance of reading books for personal growth.

Joined on this episode by the artist formerly known as Smoke Daddy! We discuss how busy he has been, and what all is in the works for FDIC, and Fire Engineering. The upcoming publications, and all of the challenges associated with them! Leadership, culture and motivation were on the agenda, and of course all the questions from the audience. It was an amazing episode... enjoy!

This podcast episode delves into the four stages of competency in firefighting, leadership challenges for young officers, and crew identity. The audience actively engages with the host, and the episode concludes with a preview of a fire conference in Dallas and the promotion of the Vigilante Program for supporting the show.

Joined on this episode by the one and only Clyde Gordon. If you don't love this man, it is only because you do not know him. I was excited for this conversation and he completely blew those expectations out of the water.  Of course we talked about training, and discuss the lessons he has learned over the years. As always the best laid plans of the Scrap were taken over by the always awesome audience and their questions.