The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

Joined by Fit to Fight Fires very own, John Spera. We  discuss how you define firefighter fitness, the physical demands of the job, why firefighters are out of shape, promotions and fitness... it rapidly turned into one of the most raw and heartfelt interviews I have been a part of.  An absolutely amazing Scrap!

Joined by Ron Moore with the University of Extrication. We discussed everything extrication, electric vehicle response, rescue size-up, airbags, technology advancements, blankets and and of course all the stuff the audience threw our way! I did not think a rescue guy would destroy the Next five questions, but judge for yourself! (he did)

Joined by Stephen Runyan (AKA Tommy Gunn) to talk about what and who built him, recruitment being more than checking boxes, the word safety! --- all of this plus everything the audience threw our way. Was an awesome evening, enjoy the recording!

Joined by search expert Justin McWilliams, the podcast explores topics such as the mindset and approach necessary for being on a fire department team, the UL study on rescue and surge size up HVAC systems, search techniques and victim removal considerations, the importance of data in the fire service, challenging traditional search practices, the impact of words and jargon in the fire service, and preferences between being on the nozzle or first in on V.E.S.

To make up for last nights facebook outage. Bobby Eckert is stepping in to drop some fire and knowledge bombs. Make time to be here this evening!  We discussed everything from search to VES, to Engine OPS and Tactics. The audience as always absolutely crushed it with questions for Bobby. Enjoy!

Joined by the awesome Jay Bonnifield to discuss all things fire attack.... streams, hose, nozzles, application! It was an amazing scrap,  another great time and audience absolutely crushed it with their questions and comments!

Joined by Keith Niemann to talk about developing a training mindset and how to impact the culture of your department. His take on leadership and mentoring and all the great questions the audience threw our way! 

Joined by the legend himself Bill Gustin! Been trying to make this one happen for a while... and it is finally here! Was a great time as we discussed changes in the fire service, and hurricanes, and leadership and hose packages! The audience was on point with solid questions and comments. It was a Scrap for the ages!

Joined by Chad Butzine to discuss leading and growth in the fire service. Topics included, accountability, expectations, investing in your firefighters, leadership vs. management, mentorship, and desk chiefs. Plus everything that the audience decided to throw our way!

Joined by the one and only Dena Ali to talk about the effects of sleep on human beings, especially when it comes to first responders. The suicide topic that no one ever likes to discuss, and resiliency in the modern fire service. All of this plus everything the audience threw our way! It was another amazing scrap!