The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

Joined this evening by Jon Metz and Jeremy Olsen, authors of the book Firehouse Pranks and Antics. We discuss humor in the firehouse and what they discovered as they researched and interviewed firefighters from across the country.  Of course they give their suggestions on books every firefighter should read as well as their answers to the five questions.

Joined by Eric Wheaton of VentEnterSearch.com to discuss issues facing the modern fire service, truck work, coordinating tactics, fire service culture... and a ton of fun as we dive deep down rabbit holes and answer viewer questions.  Eric crushes everything thrown his way including the five questions for firefighters!  Enjoy the episode...

Joined by the incomparable Aaron Fields to discuss all things training and learning related in the fire service. Got to ask him a lot of questions on his methodology and intentionality in his approach to training.  Included a three-minute-per question lightning round!  Plus his book suggestions and the five questions for firefighters.

Joined on this episode by Rob Policht who is the man behind Flow and Vent and there progressive fire and emergency services education through discussion, academics, and training. Some cool discussions, and of course, all of your questions!

Joined on this episode of the Scrap by Mike Terpak, one of the most knowledgeable brothers I have ever met when it comes to fireground size-up, and operations. Had some great  conversation, and some great questions from the audience that sent us down some rabbit holes! Mike gives us his book suggestions and his answer to the five questions for firefighters.

Joined by Rob Ridley of National Fire Radio to have discussions about any and all things fire related. Starting with fireground culture and how to best preserve and propagate traditions in the fire service... and then devolving into whatever discussions we find interesting!  Tons of audience interaction and of course the Five Questions.

Joined on this episode by John Lovato to talk about all things fire service culture related. From training culture, to impacting the morale and effectiveness of your crew.  As always we field everything the audience can ask and comment on! Then we will get John's reading suggestions and the five questions for firefighters!

Joined by David Mellen of Valor Fire Training.  Chasing squirrels and running down rabbit holes with Dave as we talk about realistic fire training, mindset and culture!  Of course we will find out what he thinks we should read, and the five questions!

Joining me this  evening is Jay Bonnifield... looking to talk about hose, fire flow, flowpath, training, mindset... culture and whatever the audience throws our way! His picks for books firefighters should read, and of course the five questions.

Joined by Shannon Stone on this episode to talk about his Nuggets from the Right Seat and deep dive into leadership topics.  What has been called one of the best Scraps to date, and I think it is definitely in the discussion!  Chief Stone crushes it throughout the entire episode.  Plus his books, and his answers to the 5 questions for firefighters.

Joined by Bill Carey of FirefighterNation.com and FireRescue Magazine. It is  a great conversation as we dive into firefighter LODD data... focusing on the Data not Drama and whatever rabbit holes we can explore!  Along with questions and comments from the audience, Bill's book suggestion and the 5 questions for firefighters.

Joined this week by Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio. Had a great conversation as we jumped down rabbit holes and went off on tangents about the culture and history of the fire service, how we preserve it while moving forward, and who will be the stewards of the future. What he is reading (not books)... his answers to the five questions, and of course all the questions and comments the audience...

Very excited to have on Dr. David Griffin of On A Mission. We talk about Excellence, Leadership, Growth, Overcoming Adversity, Tragedy, Triumph, Culture and Mindset... and that does not even include the questions and comments that the audience brings! Chief Griffin gives his book suggestions, and as always the five questions for firefighters.

Joined on this episode by Jake Barnes of the 3 Point Firefighter podcast. To deep dive into Pride, Training and Physical Fitness.  A really fun conversation with a lot of good topics covered.  As always the guest shares what books he suggests, the five questions for firefighters... and all the questions and comments that the audience could throw our way!

Live on location in Navarre Beach Florida, sight of the North Florida Fire Expo.  Joined by Nick Peppard, Sean Duffy and DJ Stone.  We dig into BC Stone's recent rescue that went viral on social media.  And we discuss mindset, motivation, and tactics as a lead in to the conference.   (The questions for the audience that had no microphone were edited out)

Joined by Shawn Donovan on this episode of the Scrap to discuss getting value out of drilling, overcoming challenges and keeping it realistic and relevant.  And of course the five questions for firefighters

Joined  by Kyle Romagus ... to go completely nerd mode on nozzle operations! This is one badass conversation you do not want to miss.  If you miss it... McDonalds is hiring.

Joined by Shane Bentley with Bearers of the Oath on this episode.  He comes on to talk about the Honor Code that he wrote as well as the Bearers of the Oath Conference coming up.  Then he unloads a shotgun blast of information about building a strong culture and leadership.  And of course, his reading suggestions and the five questions for firefighters.

On the Scrap this Saturday is David Woodward... founder of the Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake. Coming on to talk about his passion for training, collaboration and the lessons he has learned along the way. It is a fun conversation complete with audience comments, David's book suggestions and of course the five questions.

Joined on this episode by Jeremy Hurst, Co-creator of the LIFT conference down in Louisiana. Here to talk about his passion for training, filming, and his personal project focused on tenacity of the brotherhood. he has his suggestions for firefighter reading, and his five questions for firefighters!

Joined on this episode by Chris Tobin and Lex Shady to talk about all things building construction, from main street, to suburbia and everything in between. They field the audiences questions with mastery, then suggest books all firefighters should read.  And as always the five questions for firefighters.

Joined by none other than Chief Ike, for a fun conversation this evening. Will be talking about tactics, leadership, motivation, embracing the guilt... he gives his book suggestions for firefighters to read, and as always his answers to the five questions for firefighters.

On this episode of the Scrap the guest is James Geering, author of the book "One More Light." and host of the phenomenal "Behind the Shield" podcast. Will be discussing physical and mental fitness and James perspective about thriving in an uncertain world. And of course t viewer questions and comments!

Joined by guest Garrett Rice on this episode of the scrap. Coming on to talk about leadership, commitment to training, culture building... and then get's bombarded with viewer questions, which he handles very well.  Then he suggests his books that firefighters should read, and as always... the five questions for firefighters.

Joined by Daryl Liggins on this episode of the Scrap to talk about fire hose, nozzles, and the challenges of implementing change. As always looking forward to viewers throwing questions at us. We will get Daryl's suggested reading, as well as his answers to the five questions for firefighters!