True North F.O.O.L.S Presents - Traditions on Tap Podcast

On this episode of TNF- Traditions on Tap Podcast , we join the True North FOOLS as we bring Traditions on Tap to the floor of the Smoke is Showing Conference , sitting down with instructors, guests, and FOOLS members from across the fire service for conversations on tradition, training, brotherhood, and the culture that keeps the job alive. A sincere thank you to our sponsors for making these int...

On this episode of TNF- Traditions on Tap Podcast , we sit down with Matthew Ball , whose journey into the fire service began long before he ever stepped onto a fireline. What started as a passion for photographing his local fire department quickly grew into a career goal of becoming a Wildland firefighter with the MNRF (Ontario). In 2023, Matthew attended Southwest Fire Academy, earning his OFM c...

In this episode, we sit down with Craig, the driving force behind the fire service media brand Hooks & Halligans . With nearly two decades of experience on the fireground, Craig’s journey started back in 2006 with nothing more than a scanner—and soon after, a camera. What began as a solo passion has grown into a dedicated team capturing the raw reality and deep-rooted traditions of the fire se...

TNF-Traditions on Tap Podcast: Episode 3 Eric proudly serves with Canada’s southernmost fire department, bringing five years of hands-on experience, dedication, and deep-rooted pride in the fire service. Known for his commitment to the job and the people around him, he represents the kind of firefighter who shows up ready—every single day. Beyond the truck, Eric is an active member of True North F...

TNF- Traditions on Tap Episode #2 with the New England F.O.O.L.S In this episode of Traditions on Tap , the True North F.O.O.L.S sit down with the New England F.O.O.L.S to talk shop, share stories, and dive deep into the journey of building their chapter. From the early days to where they are now, this conversation highlights the grit, tradition, and brotherhood that define the F.O.O.L.S culture....

TNF- Traditions on Tap Episode #1 with Blake & Craig Price, between the two of them, you’re looking at decades of experience spanning volunteer halls, career departments, technical rescue, and fire service training across New Brunswick. From Truck 4 in Moncton to Rescue Company 4 in Saint John, and through their work with Fire Training Associates, these guys aren’t just showing up they’re shap...