The C.A.N. Report

In this brief interview, I had a chance to sit down with the board members of the Monadnock Fire Conference. The board wanted to be bring back the training facility that was so popular back in the '50s. The Southwest of the state does not have a training facility, for firefighters living in the southwest, they have to travel to Concord NH, which is over an hour away. Having this training facil...

In this episode I sit down with Chris Gray of Truck Company Manifesto and Joe Bourquin of OSA Group LLC. We dive into who Chris and Joe are, the services they provide and the lessons that they learned through the years. Both Chris and Joe have a long lasting friendship and help provide training on various subjects...from EV emergencies to Crowd Control mitigation. Chris and Joe have been NE FOOLs...

Jared Robison is a dedicated firefighter with over 22 years of experience in the fire service and is the of owner/Lead Instructor for Elite Fire Training. Jared began his career in 2003 as a volunteer with the Gordon County Fire Department and was hired full-time in 2006. In 2023, he transitioned to the Cartersville Fire Department, continuing his passion for service, training, and mentorship. Thr...

Joe Lasko is on the Whitman Fire Department. He is passionate and driven. Joe has a great story about what drives him to succeed. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe at the New England FOOLs Northeastern Fire Summit in Wells, Maine. Joe talks about how the loss of his father inspired him to become a paramedic and to continue on to making it in the fire service. We talk about the love of the job, bei...

WOW!! We hit 40! I can't thank you all enough for the support and words of encouragement. I truly wouldn't be here if it wasn't for all of you. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life and for trusting me to deliver solid content to all of you. I figure there is no better way to celebrate our 40th Episode than to set it off with Ash Shapiro of Capital City industries. Ash and I...

On this episode of The CAN Report, we are getting "Fully Involved" with Chief Lisa Albino and Chief Cristina Schoeck Co-Directors of Camp Fully involved. Camp Fully Involved is a physically challenging, aggressive hands-on, live-in week long summer camp directed towards young women between the ages of 14 (and having completed the 8th grade) and 20 who are interested in exploring the care...

Ryan Conley is the owner of Carna Bunker Gear and is a 10 year firefighter on the Cape Coral Fire Department. Ryan holds a Masters of Science in Exercise Science and health promotion concentration in exercise. Physiology from FAU. He is a speaker for FF Health, Safety and Performance and a Tactical strength and conditioning specialist. Ryan saw an area where he could improve the gear that we need...

We're going south for this episode! I had the privilege and honor to meet some fine Southern fellas at the Northeastern Fire Summit in Wells,Maine. During the summit I met Travis, Jacob and Evan and they are were awesome. Totally engaged into the presentations and loved what New England had to offer. I immediately needed to know more about these guys. Evan,Jacob and Travis helped to start a ne...

Daniel “Chunk” Nelms is a second-generation fireman, currently working in the Nashville (TN) F.D., where he is currently assigned to 32 Truck on the eastside of the city. Chunk has also served as a volunteer in various departments since his childhood, from Rookie up to Training Officer. Chunk brings 20 years of fire service experience from small town volunteer fire departments to a large urban met...

Nathan Harpster or as many might know him by his instagram handle: NaterVision, has been helping firefighters get in shape with his work out routines on instagram. Nate is a family man with two daughters and a wonderful wife. He's been on the job for 20 years in Phoenix and was a volunteer for 5 years in a small town called Grand Island New York, where he fell in love with the craft and profession...

Chief Clyde Gordon was on of the many fantastic presenters that made the experience at the NorthEastern Fire Summit in Wells,Maine one not to be forgotten. Chief Gordon is extremely passionate about making the fire Service better for others. Chief Gordon's presentation is filled with life lessons that he learned while coming up in the fire service for the City of Houston. Chief talks about the...

Matty Johnson is a very amazing and humble brother. Matty Johnson is a firefighter from Florida as well as a FOOL member. Matty presented his story of his struggle with addiction and how it actually killed him. His presentation is raw and real. It takes a lot of courage and balls to speak to a room full of strangers and talk about the lowest points in your life. Warning..this video and audio has b...

Next up on The CAN Report we have Eric Wheaton of Winter Park Florida. Chief Wheaton has been spreading the good word far and wide on CAN confidence. Eric is passionate about truck work, leadership, split search, health and fitness and most of all Family. I had the privilege of taking Eric Wheaton's classroom presentation at FDIC this year and if you have the opportunity to ever take his HOT c...

My next guest on The CAN Report is Joe Johnson. Joe is a man of faith, loves forcible entry, the lawless axe, firemanship and brotherhood. He truly believes in the power of Christ and the power of a strong family. I had the privilege to meet Joe in person at Bearers of the Oath, Joe is unapologetically himself and has a unique way of expressing what he is passionate about. Joe is a skillful firema...

Sometimes you just need to get your story out. It's not all about tactics and strategies, but personal struggles and success. My platform rose from the ashes of my failures and struggles in life and in my career. I have met many people who have had some of the same issues that I have had. Each personal experience is different, but the lesson is the same. Strength,determination and growth. I am...

The weekend of March 14th, The New England FOOLs hosted the Northeastern Fire Summit in Wells,Maine. I had an opportunity to sit down with David McElroy who is the NH Director and Cancer Mentor of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Not only does David work for FCSN, he serves as the Safety officer for the Northwood Fire Department as well. David talks about his own battle with cancer and how...

Make sure you're sitting down for this one...better yet...Gear up and get some reps in! Marcos Orozco brings the heat!! Marcos Orozco is passionate, driven, educated and humble! The man doesn't no the meaning of the word quit. Marcos has been dedicating his mind and body to the fire service and to make others better. Marcos has been doing workouts in his gear for over 15 plus years and has created...

I had the honor of being invited to the Northeastern Fire Summit in Wells,Maine, hosted by the New England FOOLS. While I was there, I had the pleasure of meeting incredible people from all over New England, including Canada, Mississippi and New Jersey. One of those incredible people where Chris Gray. Chris Gray is a Battalion Chief for Central Falls Fire Department in Rhode Island. BC Gray starte...

Chief Erik Thomas is the fire Chief for the Atkinson Fire Department. Chief Thomas has had a lengthy career before starting his new journey as a fire Chief for the town of Atkinson. I've had the pleasure of working with Erik for many years and then eventually becoming good friends. Erik is a wealth of knowledge, open and honest. He has been someone that I have turned to for advice on many occasion...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Keenan Hagerty. Keenan is a solid and motivated young man. Keenan started with the Junior Firefighter Program while in High School. As soon as he started he knew he wanted to be a firefighter. Keenan hit the ground running, with the Junior program. He soon was promoted to an Officer for his charter and then selected to be a Junior Officer for the NH Emergency...

Alex Rafeld is a backstep firefighter for the Columbus Division of Fire. He has 7 total years on the job, 6 years career, and 2 years working for Columbus. He serves on the E board of the Central Ohio FOOLS as the chapters training coordinator. He has a passion for training and honing his craft, especially when it comes to engine operations. Lastly, he runs the Project Backstep Facebook page where...

I get to sit down with Rob Policht of Flow and Vent. Rob is dialed in as they come. Truly humble and down to earth. Rob and I talk about...well pretty much...EVERYTHING. It was great a conversation, and we certainly hope you all enjoy it. Thank you Rob for being on the show and for being so dedicated to the craft. Make sure you listen to Flow and Vent podcast on Spotify as well.

Episode 23 with BC Jeff Stone. Chief Stone has over 30 years of experience in the fire service. He is as humble as they come and is a forever student of the fire service. On this episode, I have a chance to talk with Jeff about the lessons that he learned while coming up in the fire service and what he continues to learn today. Jeff loves giving back what he has learned and truly believes that it'...

On this episode of the CAN Report I sit down with Chief Klose and discuss an important topic that we all should be aware of...what happens during an LODD and how to prepare? Chief Klose is currently a team leader and the benefit specialist for the Granite State Fire Service Support Team. A team of volunteers that assist municipal organizations when they have a Line-of Duty Death. Chief Klose resea...

Will Thalheimer is Lieutenant of the Derry Fire Department. Will currently runs the Recruit and Orientation program for Derry. Will is a National Fall Firefighters Foundation Everyone Goes Home Advocate and on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend Command Staff. Will has written for Fire Engineering and Firefighter Nation Magazine. He has a strong belief that we need to reme...