FireNuggets Podcast

Jake Ryks is a firefighter/EMT/hazmat specialist with the Saint Paul, MN, Fire Department (SPFD), appointed to Rescue Squad 1 - HazMat 1. His involvement in department training includes engine, truck and squad company functions, advanced automotive extrication, and RIT. Ryks serves as an assistant hazmat coordinator for the SPFD, coordinating all HazMat training for the city, and is a trustee for...

Nick sits down with some fantanstic people in the Bay Area to discuss the job. We hope you enjoy the show! Thanks as always to our sponsors: Elkhart Brass Key Hose Vanguard Safety Wear

We sit down with Andy Starnes of Insight Fire Training. We hope you enjoy what's a very informative show! Thank you to our sponsors - Elkhart Brass, Key Fire Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear! Andy's Bio - Andy Starnes of Insight Fire Training As Owner, Chief Instructor, and Level II Thermography Certified professional, Andy leads Insight Fire Training, a globally recognized training organization spe...

We sit down with our friend Ryan to talk about his work as the training officer in Danville, IL. He's done some phenomenal work! Without a training tower available and well over 100+ vacant structures they changed not on the the building they'd train in, but the mindset about training in buildings. He also fostered relationships and has brought in numerous successful classes to his organiz...

We sit down on this podcast with Ash Shapiro with Capital City Industries. If you haven't seen what they've been doing in the fire helmet industry, you need the check it out! Go here for their website - https://www.capitalcityindustries.com/ They do everything from helmet modifications, radio straps, and much more! We hope you enjoy the show and check them out! Big thanks to our sponsors a...

Check this one out to get all of the details on Firemanship 2026! We talk about what it takes to put on a conference of this size. Along with spots still available, & much more! If you want to register or check out what you're missing... Go to the website - www.firemanshipconference.com As always... Thank you to our sponsors: Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear

Get to know Tyler Smith. He's the man in charge of the Mile High Firefighter's Conference - www.milehighfirecon.com He's also the President of Mile High Fire Training, and is an adjunct instructor with FDTN (Fire Department Training Network). He's a good dude who puts service before self and loves his family. Give it a listen, like the show, and give us a rating.. Please! Thank you...

We sit down with Nate Miller from Stow Fire(OH). We have a fantastic discussion on multiple subjects, but mostly his love for the job! A big thank you for our sponsors, Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear. Bio - Nathan Miller began his fire service journey in 2011, spending 12 years on the backstep before promoting to Lieutenant in 2022. He currently serves on an engine company with...

We sit down with JD Ducharme to discuss all things fire service and training. JD has an interesting background and has landed on a few different departments. He currently is a company officer with Western Lakes, WI on their Truck Company. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did. Pass it around and tell your friends! Thank you as always to our sponsors: Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Sa...

We sit down with Anthony Braxton from Portland Fire. Brax started his career in 2002 in the PNW. He started with Portland Fire in 2003. He's been with Truck 7 for over 18 years and is assigned as the driver there currently. Brax has taught around the country with Brothers In Battle and nationally with Global Mission Readiness. He has his own blog - https://adzdeep.blogspot.com/ He has been ins...

We sit down with our friend Helton to talk about his career, his business, and his mantra! We talk about The First Things First which is his company that talks about putting Faith, Family, Fitness, and Firefighting. We enjoyed the conversation and so will you! He has his own podcast as well - The First Things First. He's also an author! Check out his book here - https://www.amazon.com/First-Th...

Ed Hartin, MS, EFO, FIFireE, CFO retired as fire chief with East County Fire and Rescue in Camas, Washington after an over 50-year fire service career serving with urban, suburban and rural fire and rescue agencies on the east and west coasts. Ed has international training and consulting practice since 2006 and has delivered fire dynamics and command training in Europe, Asia, South America, North...

Nick Papa and Jay Bonnifield sit down with one of the best Chief Jose for a second show. They're able to pull even more out of the Chief in this one and talk more on TDG's. If you don't know what TDG's are, I'd look them up and especially the programs Chief Jose is part of. Thank you as always to our sponsors - Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear. You can also see...

We sit down with Marcos Orozco to have an in depth conversation on what drives him and what he cares about. We talk about - The difference of being into the job and good at your job. Training in gear and fitness. Training in general. And much more! As always, thank you to our sponsors, Vanguard Safetywear, Elkhart Brass, and Key Hose.

Nick and Jay sit down with Chief Jose to go over everything decision making. Chief Jose is well known for his TDG's (Tactical Decision Games). FireNuggets has hosted his games before and you can catch some of them right now via Fire Engineering too. Thanks to Chief Jose for a great show. Thanks to our sponsors: Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safetywear.

Nick and Jay sit down with Dave Quick to crush their next Framework Podcast. Dave has a magnificent mind for Engine Company Operations. He has recorded an episode with us before you could check out too! Episode #62 - Dave Quick Again, thank you to our sponsors - Key Hose, Elkhart Brass, and Vanguard Safety Wear. Enjoy!

Jay and Nick sit down with one of the best, James Johnson. If you don't know James, you should. His view and understanding of building construction along with his experience with construction in relation to the fire service is impressive. If you love this episode and want more of James, check back to our episode #16 for more! As always... Thank you to our sponsors: Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and...

What an episode! We sit down with the infamous "Billy Blatz" and have a great time! Tom retired from the Milwaukee Fire Department where he was assigned to Rescue 2. He was heavily involved with the HURT Team. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Thanks to our sponsors as always - Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.

Nick and Jay sit down with Dr. Preston Cline from MCTI. They have an incredible discussion and invoke good communication, decision making, and more! You can see more that Dr. Cline does at his website here - https://missioncti.com/ He has his own podcast as well which is a fan favorite!

Jay and Nick sit down with Brian Bastinelli from Harrisburg Bureau of Fire. In the Youtube show you can see videos and more related to this conversation as well. Jay and Nick do a fantastic job of dissecting and having great conversation with Brian. Youtube link - https://youtu.be/nezM286IPCs?si=OBAIKHzlsmQTV1lE We hope you enjoy the show! As always, thanks to our sponsors: Key Hose, Elkhart Brass...

We sit down with Eric Dreiman from the Indianapolis Fire Department. We highlight his career, talk about challenges, and discuss a lot of VES. Eric has his own podcast through Fire Engineering as well called Hooks & Hoses. You can find more information here as well as your favorite players like Spotify and Apple - https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/hooks-hoses-strengthening-the-fire-...

Ross serves as a Battalion Chief with the Arlington Heights (IL) Fire Department. Ross is a Squad Leader with  Illinois Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 and formerly the technical and training coordinator for the MABAS Division 1 technical rescue team.  Ross has been working in the rope and specialty rescue arena for the past 15 years, currently is the Special Projects Manager and a SPRAT Leve...

We sit down with an absolute stud. Matt is a company officer with the North Metro (CO) Fire Department. He's also a winner of the Titan Games and was the runner up in the Crossfit Games, only having finished behind four time winner Rich Froning. We talk about fitness, nutrition, department standards, and much more. Please check out his business - TrainFTW - https://www.trainftw.com/ We hop you...

We sit down with one of the strongest ladies we've ever met. Melanie had to endure a very difficult situation of losing her husband Brad Clark as a LODD on October 11, 2018. Since this tragedy she has fought vehemently to ensure there are more strict move over laws. She was instrumental in getting Brad on a license plate for Virginia, which is now on thousands of cars. Please listen and learn...

We're starting something a little new! Jay Bonnifield and Nick Papa will be doing a "Spin off" show. Give the show a listen to see what they'll be up to! Enjoy!