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. 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...

On this episode Nick discusses type 1 (fire resistive) & type 2 (non-combustible/limited combustible) building construction. Nick discusses the pros and cons of these two types of building construction with respect to them 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-T...

On this episode, Nick sits down with Anthony Maddox, owner of OUT Emergency Services, LLC. to discuss his mission with raising awareness for the LGBTQ Community within the first responder community and beyond. Anthony talks about his struggles with coming out and how since coming out has transformed his life. A truly inspiring message.  LGBT Awareness - Out Emergency Services The Book: The 5-...

On this episode, Nick sits down with Farris Fakhoury to discuss his book "The Happiness Perspective: Learning to reframe our physical trauma into hope, happiness and connection". Farris is a physical therapist who has helped people of all walks of life build back their lives after a traumatic incident or sickness. He discusses his encounters with his patients in his book and details stories of wha...

On this episode Nick discusses the importance of realistic style training and why it is important to practice how you preform. Nick shares insights of stories of this topic which is based on an article published to The Firehouse Tribune. Prepare to Perfrom — The Firehouse Tribune The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas J.: 979875...

On this episode Nick sits down with Andi Clark of 911 Lifestyle to discuss burnout and how it affects first responders along with her work to help first responders deal with and overcome burnout. We discuss this and more!  Police Training - Prevent Burnout & Fatigue - 911 Lifestyle by Andi Clark andi@911lifestyle.com Instagram: newgenerationpolice WHOOP | Your Personal Digital Fitness and...

On this episode Nick discusses the topic of combating stress based on his article written in The Firehouse Tribune. Nick discusses what stress is, where it comes from and how to manage it along with personal stories of stress management in his life. Combating Stress — The Firehouse Tribune The Book: The 5-Tool Firefighter Paperback — The Firehouse Tribune The 5-Tool Firefighter: Higgins, Nicholas...

On this episode Nick sits down with Jeremy Sanders of Crew1stCulture to talk about his time as a firefighter and now fire officer. Jeremy discusses how he prepares new recruits and transfers onto his crew, his vision of a strong engine company and important ways to train hose lines and hose advancement for real-life scenarios. Nick and Jeremey discuss this and more on this entertaining and extreme...

On this episode Nick sits down with Jim Moss, firefighter/company officer and author of " Firefighter Success: 20 C's to Firefighter Excellenc e" and co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: " Firefighter Functional Fitness " with Chief Dan Kerrigan to discuss the books Jim wrote, his career as a firefighter, how he continues to learn, train and inspire generations of firefighters through life lesso...

On this episode Nick sits down with Taylor Anderson of the Couplings Fire Podcast to discuss the podcast especially her segment on family and firefighting. Taylor also discusses her motivation behind the podcast and the driving forces that keep her inspired and motivated to keep producing shows.  Couplings Fire Podcast • A podcast on Anchor Instagra: @couplingsfirepodcast Couplings Fire Podca...