Nicholas Higgins

The 5-Tool Firefighter

Welcome to the 5-Tool Firefighter Podcast where we discuss how to become a well-rounded firefighter and a well-rounded individual. You'll learn from many professionals in and out of the fire service.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.thefirehousetribune.com

Author

Nicholas Higgins

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.thefirehousetribune.com

Latest episode

Oct 20, 2026

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Episodes

Friday Mindset 46 - Clean Your Side of the Street 01.07.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical...

You Are What You Eat - Episode 71 26.06.2023

On this episode Nick, discusses the importance of a nutrition for firefighters and why it is important to base your daily nutritional intake around nutrient dense foods and proper hydration. This episode is based on a portion of the 5-Tool Firefighter Book and Tactical Workbook - "Fit for Duty". The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Friday Mindset 45 - The Pain of Discipline 24.06.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical...

Training Your Replacements - Episode 70 21.06.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses the benefits and importance of training your replacements as leaders, what it truly means and how to begin doing so. The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbook...

Friday Mindset 44 - Listen More Talk Less 16.06.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-wo...

The Benefits of Massage Therapy - Episode 69 13.06.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses the benefits and importance of massage therapy, how to incorporate into your health and wellness and different ways for at-home massage therapy. The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefi...

Friday Mindset 43 - Doubt Our Success 09.06.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workb...

Position Don't Park - Episode 68 05.06.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of POSITIONING the apparatus on every scene and WHY it is important to understand the roles of all responding apparatus on an incident in order to position your apparatus for the best tactical advantage on every incident. The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.co...

Friday Mindset 42 - Network for Success 03.06.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook...

Benefits of the 2 1/2inch Hoseline - Episode 67 30.05.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses the benefits of utilizing the 2 1/2-inch hose line in various situations on the fireground and implementing it in realistic training. The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Tactical Workbo...

Friday Mindset 41 - Take Care of Yourself 26.05.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠⁠...

The Front Bumper Line - Episode 66 22.05.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses various uses of the front bumper line and how to incorporate it into your tactical decision making on various incidents through real incident-based scenario training. ⁠ The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-To...

Friday Mindset 40 - Character 19.05.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Firehouse Pride - Episode 65 15.05.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses firehouse pride and why we take pride in the job and the importance behind carrying the pride of being a firefighter. https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/blog/2021/11/11/6847e6rx1hp1zvqt92gf3wxr6vam6u The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbo...

Friday Mindset 39 - Dictate Your Environment 12.05.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Sleep, Recovery and Bio-Hacking Tips and Tricks w/Christina Dizon - Episode 64 08.05.2023

On this episode, Nick sits down with FF and Wellness Coach Christina Dizon to discuss the importance of sleep and recovery and as first responder while Christina shares a few tips and tricks to adapt your mind into developing healthy sleep patterns on and off duty. Instagram: coach.christina.dizon Email: biohackedfirefighter@gmail.com The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Fireho...

Friday Mindset 38 - Wealth 05.05.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Building a Culture of Improvement - Episode 63 01.05.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance building a culture of improvement in the firehouse will assist in the instilment of family values, discipline, leadership and success upon your department and your own personal success. The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook ...

Friday Mindset 37 - Greenlights 28.04.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

The Importance of Fire Flow in Todays Fire Service - Episode 62 24.04.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance fire flow in today's fire service and how it has changed over the inception of modern building construction and advanced computer aid technology. The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Tacti...

Friday Mindset 36 21.04.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The...

I Got Your 6 w/Chris Torres - Episode 61 18.04.2023

On this episode, Nick sits down with Chris Torres of IGY6 Fitness and a Next Rung Board Member and Peer Support Member to discuss the Annual IGY6 Throw Down to raise fund to tackle mental health issues for first responders across the United States. Nick and Chris also discuss family, firefighting and every in between. https://www.igotyour6nyc.com/next-rung-throwdown https://www.nextrung.org/ The B...

Friday Mindset 35 14.04.2023

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 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The 5-To...

Engine Company Saws - Episode 60 11.04.2023

On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of utilizing saws as part of engine company training to further enhance the capabilities and versatility of an engine and why utilizing your resources on the engine to its fullest potential makes for a successful operation. ⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/blog/2019/8/15/p1amsaoq02s07lt2i4p1z38nmu8xof⁠ The Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperbac...

Friday Mindset 34 07.04.2023

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 ⁠⁠https://www.thefirehousetribune.com/shop/the-5-tool-firefighter-tactical-workbook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The 5-Tool Fi...

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