The 5-Tool Firefighter

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798218107604: Amazon.com: Books The 5-To...

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of the initial hose line selection and stretch for effective fire suppression and efficient engine company operations. As they say, "as the line goes, the fire goes..." The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798218107604: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefight...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798218107604: Amazon.com: Books The 5-To...

On this episode, Nick discusses the tasks of an engine company using the acronym "WASSPOC" to breakdown the objective of the engine company and it's importance for all fire companies to have a basic understanding of the engine company for effective fire ground decision-making and operations. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. https://www.fireengineering.com/fdic/halton-at-fdic-international-2022-you-were-worth-it/ https://www.fireengineering.com/hangouts/bobby-halton-a-man-of-service/ The Book:...

On this episode, Nick sits down with Chief Arjuna George to discuss his recently released book, "Burnt Around the Edges". Nick and Arjuna discuss areas of the book, share stories and discuss the importance of taking care of yourself on and off the job, identifying burnout and handling stress.  Arjuna George CEC - Principal of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting Burnt Around The Edges Silver Arrow...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798218107604: Amazon.com: Books The 5-To...

On this episode, Nick discusses the truck company size up "LOVERS_U" and breaks down it's importance for all firefighters working on the fire ground. It's not only truck company firefighters who need to know this vital tool but all firefighters of all ranks operating on the fire ground. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Hig...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798218107604: Amazon.com: Books The 5-To...

On this episode, Nick sits down with Chief Steve Prziborowski to discuss "Courage Under Fire Leadership. Steve discusses how this topic goes well beyond the fire ground and utilized in and out of the fire house. This is a beneficial topic for all fire officers and for firefighters who aspire to one day set up to the ranks of fire office on any level.  Code 3 Fire Training & Education - Ho...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798218107604: Amazon.com: Books The 5-To...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by...

On this episode, Nick discusses how cold-water therapy is a beneficial recovery tool for firefighters to recover after calls, training and for overall wellness. https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/blog/2021/8/18/1izz3v094fhhhbu7rgfwl4nffylgyj The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798218107604: Amazon.com:...

On this episode, Nick discusses how to avoid regression to become a well-rounded 5-tool firefighter. Regression is something we all fall into when in times of despair and stressful situations. By working to avoid reverting to we are working to resist standing still and adapting and evolving to the changes all around us. https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/blog/2021/8/18/1izz3v094fhhhbu7rgfwl4nffyl...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by...

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of stretching and flexibility and why it is important for first responders to stretch and its impact on everyday life. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by Nicholas Higgins, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandno...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by...

On this episode, Nick discusses how to bad habits bring down good firefighters and how to overcome complacency and eliminate bad habits to become a well-rounded firefighter.  The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by Nicholas Higgins, Paperback | Barnes & Noble...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by...

On this episode, Nick discusses how to build trust in yourself, your crew, your supervisor and those you serve. Trust is something that could be easily obtained but once broken, difficult to get back. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by Nicholas Higgins, Paperback...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by...

On this episode, Nick discusses how to "re-present" yourself to represent your department.  The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by Nicholas Higgins, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) Support Us: The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune....

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by...

On this episode, Nick discusses WHY understanding truss is so important to being a well-rounded firefighter and a small history on how truss impacted the fire service. All About Truss, Part 1 — The Firehouse Tribune The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by Nicholas Hig...

The Friday Mindset is a very quick weekly episode where Nick presents motivation and inspiration to accomplish your goals and mentality prepare for the goals in life - in and out of the fire service and being a first responder. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5-Tool Firefighter by...