The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

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.

Joined this week by Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio. Had a great conversation as we jumped down rabbit holes and went off on tangents about the culture and history of the fire service, how we preserve it while moving forward, and who will be the stewards of the future. What he is reading (not books)... his answers to the five questions, and of course all the questions and comments the audience could throw our way!

Very excited to have on Dr. David Griffin of On A Mission. We talk about Excellence, Leadership, Growth, Overcoming Adversity, Tragedy, Triumph, Culture and Mindset... and that does not even include the questions and comments that the audience brings! Chief Griffin gives his book suggestions, and as always the five questions for firefighters.