The 5-Tool Firefighter

On this episode, Nick sits down with Megan Lautz of "Rescue RD" to discuss healthy eating habits for first responders on and off shift in order to improve their nutrition for optimal performance. https://www.rescuerd.com/  Instagram: rescue.rd The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The 5...

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 sits down with Josh Chase of Jump Seat Leadership to discuss his book, "Jump Seat Leadership", the experiences behind the book and all things leadership. The Chase Collective (thechasecollectivellc.com) Instagram: jumpseatleadership The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books...

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 sits down with EJ Henniger of "Building Firefighter Development" to discuss his work with building systems and fire protection systems and their importance to firefighter growth and success along with much more! EJ will be speaking on this topic at the 2022 Firehouse Expo in Columbus, OH. Building Firefighter Development (buildingfirefighters.com) Twitter: @BldgFFDev The Book...

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 a thorough size-up (3 parts), preplanning and training are vital tools for all firefighters to have a solid understanding in. This is based on Chapter 3 - Firematics - Size-Up, in the book "The 5-Tool Firefighter". The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books The...

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 fire behavior is a vital tool for all firefighters to have a solid understanding in. This is based on Chapter 3 - Firematics - Fire Behavior, in the book "The 5-Tool 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 b...

The Friday Mindset is a very quickly 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 Support Us: The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com - Station Talk - Powered by The Firehou...

On this episode, Nick discusses why understanding fire behavior is a vital tool for all firefighters to have a solid understanding in. This is based on Chapter 3 - Firematics - Fire Behavior, in the book "The 5-Tool 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 Firefig...

The Friday Mindset is a very quickly 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 b...

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of understanding company operations on the fire ground and how sometimes you made need to pivot and do the work of other companies in order to complete the mission.  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 H...

The Friday Mindset is a very quickly 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 b...

On this episode, Nick sits down with Bill Dungey of The Wedge to discuss resiliency, his company "The Wedge", a platform to help others focus on self-improvement of mind, body and craft. We discuss this and more!  Instagram: @sixfoxtrot Website: The Wedge – Time. Effort. Pace. Cadence. (timeandeffort.ca) The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter...

The Friday Mindset is a very quickly 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.  Instagram: @frontlineoptics Website: Frontline Optics (frontline-optics.com) The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefight...

On this episode, Nick sits down with Mike Ettenburg of Frontline Optics, a sunglass company owned and operated by first responders to discuss his company. Nick and Mike talk about how the company was founded, his balance of being a full-time firefighter and small business owner geared towards first responders and his vision for the company's growth. Instagram: @frontlineoptics Website: Frontline O...

This is a previously recorded episode from The Firehouse Tribune's Kitchen Table Web Series. On this episode of the KTWS, Nick and Tom sit down with Paul Shoemaker of Next Level Extrication to discuss his work with Ion lithium batteries, electrics cars and the fears of the fire services with working with this changing and advanced technology in today's society.     Instagram: @nextl...

On this episode Nick discusses why it is important to invest in yourself and various way to go about doing so.  The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazon.com: Books Support Us: The Firehouse Tribune - www.thefirehousetribune.com - FHTribune Kitchen Table Web Series - Kitchen Table Web Series — The Fir...

On this episode Nick sits down with Jon Vought, firefighter/paramedic and owner of Rescue 1 CBD to discuss all things CBD, his company and how it is a game changer for firefighters and their longevity.  Rescue 1 CBD • THC Free CBD for Firefighters & First Responders The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 97987520485...

On this episode Nick discusses parapet walls and their pro's and con's and how to work with them on the fire ground. This episode is based on chapter 2 of "The 5-Tool Firefighter" Firematics - Building Construction - Type 3 Ordinary (brick & joist) Construction. The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 9798752048593: Amazo...

On this episode Nick discusses hybrid building construction. Nick discusses the pros and cons of this type of building construction with respect to it under fire conditions. This episode is a multipart episode which is based on chapter 2 of "The 5-Tool Firefighter" Firematics - Building Construction The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins,...

On this episode Nick discusses type 5 (lightweight)) building construction. Nick discusses the pros and cons of this type of building construction with respect to it under fire conditions. This episode is a multipart episode which is based on chapter 2 of "The 5-Tool Firefighter" Firematics - Building Construction The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefi...

On this episode Nick discusses type 4 (heavy timber - mill construction) building construction. Nick discusses the pros and cons of this type of building construction with respect to it under fire conditions. This episode is a multipart episode which is based on chapter 2 of "The 5-Tool Firefighter" Firematics - Building Construction The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribu...

On this episode Nick discusses type 3 (ordinary - brick/joist) building construction. Nick discusses the pros and cons of this type of building construction with respect to it under fire conditions. This episode is a multipart episode which is based on chapter 2 of "The 5-Tool Firefighter" Firematics - Building Construction Parapet Walls — The Firehouse Tribune The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Pap...