Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn: 1- How you can start preparing and becoming a better fire officer. 2- What it takes to be a leader in the fire service. In this firefighter training episode, Frank Viscuso guides us as we take the reigns on our journey to become the leader the fire service deserves and needs. We discuss in depth How and why we should invest in our future. Surrounding ourselves with people that will push us to be better. The 4 best ways to learn How to bec...
Jul 01, 2014•59 min
Jun 24, 2014•31 min
Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn: 1- The whys and hows in using Enhanced Water Streams (EWS) in the fire service. 2- How Enhanced Water Streams (EWS) helps in improve safety for our fire service personnel. In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Chief Shawn Oke Co-Founder of Kill The Flashover about Enhanced Water Streams and why this is the future of the fire service. Questions that get answered: What are the main differences between wetting agents vs foam? Wha...
Jun 17, 2014•54 min
Jun 10, 2014•35 min
Jun 03, 2014•36 min
May 27, 2014•36 min
In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Capt Bob Farrell about the creation of the Halligan bar, Pro Bar, Shove Knife, Saws, Maxximus Halligan, and many more that Capt Farrell created or knows the story behind it. We also talk about awesome stories throughout his career, 9/11, how the coffin cut, trench cut and so much more was created and named. This is a once in a lifetime interview and it's one of my favorites. Capt Farrell's career spans the times in the 60's & 70's known as "T...
May 20, 2014•52 min
In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Dr. Karlie Moore of Fit For Duty Consulting and a Contributor with Firefighter Toolbox about the 5 common exercises that most of us do and that are hurting us or are going to hurt us. This means we should be avoiding these exercises! Let's learn which ones they are and what we should do instead. Exercises to avoid are sit-ups, calf raises on a machine with the weight on our shoulders, and more....
May 12, 2014•41 min
May 06, 2014•34 min
In this Firefighter Training Episode… In this firefighter training episode, we train on how to gear up fast and effeciency every time. Just like professional athletes have a specific “routine” for getting mentally focused and prepared for their shot/performance, great firefighters... The post 035- How To Gear Up Even Faster appeared first on FireFighterToolBox .
Apr 29, 2014•38 min
About Episode 34: In this episode, David J. Soler shares the best way/how to wear a portable radio so that it is protected and ready when we need it. In some departments, the importance of properly carrying and protecting your portable radio is not stressed enough. If we look at videos of firefight... The post 034- The Best Way How To Wear Our Portable Radios appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Apr 22, 2014•32 min
About Episode 033: In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Captain Erik Wood about getting up to speed as a new fire officer. We all know it takes more than lieutenant’s bars to lead a crew effectively. Making decisions on the fireground, running drill night, and keeping your own skills ... The post 033- How To Get Up To Speed As A New Officer appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Apr 15, 2014•26 min
About FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #032 In this episode, we learn the 4 things we need to know about Autism as firefighters. Autism is growing rapidly and 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with autism. Firefighters are inflicting unknown pain unto these patients because of ... The post 032- 4 Things We Must Know About Autism As Firefighters appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Apr 08, 2014•34 min
About this Episode 031: Whether you are a firefighter or an officer, getting a new firefighter up to speed is essential. In this episode, I talk with Lt. John Hayowyk, Jr. about ways to do just that in both volunteer and career departments. Topics include: Understanding and embracing your initial ... The post 031- How To Get Up To Speed As a Firefighter appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Apr 01, 2014•24 min
About the Firefighter Toolbox Podcast Episode #30: In this episode, I talk with Mark von Appen of Fully Involved about what it takes to be a great firefighter and a true leader in the fire service. Topics include: The value of learning for a lifetime and from everyone The positive and negative aspec... The post 030- Fully Involved with Mark vonAppen appeared first on FireFighterToolBox .
Mar 25, 2014•30 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #029 Authority Interview with Chief Bobby Halton, Editor In Chief at Fire Engineering Magazine About this Episode: Intro Provided by: Mark vonAppen from FullyInvolved In this episode, I interview Fire Engineering’s Editor In Chief and t... The post 029- Authority Interview- Fire Engineering & FDIC Chief Bobby Halton appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Mar 18, 2014•59 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #028 Interview with Chief Jim Murphy About this Episode: Intro Provided by: David Jeffers, Morrisville FD (VT), 2014 Fire Class from Holland, MI In this episode I interview Chief Jim Murphy on what it takes to be a great firefighter and leader... The post 028- It Takes Heart To Be A Great Firefighter appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Mar 11, 2014•38 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #027 Interview with Dr Onieal About this Episode: Intro Provided by: FDNY Battalion Chief Mike Meyers and Baltimore City FD Captain Josh Fannon. In this episode I interview Dr Onieal on what it takes to be a great firefighter and leader. We ... The post 027-Leading From The National Fire Academy appeared first on FireFighterToolBox .
Mar 04, 2014•49 min
Are You Smarter Than A Probie? Game Show About the show: The Firefighter Toolbox’s “Are You Smarter Than A Probie?” game show. Where firefighters are asked questions from the FFI and FFII books and exams. Listen in and see if you are smarter than a probie and if today’s firefighte... The post 026-Are You Smarter Than A Probie? Game Show appeared first on FireFighterToolBox .
Feb 25, 2014•25 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #025 Interview with Alan Brunacini About this Episode: Intro Provided by: Ryan Pennington of ViewsFromTheJumpseat.com and Frank Viscuso, author of Step Up & Lead. In this episode I discuss several important aspects of being a great firefi... The post 025- Long Term Leadership with Chief Alan Brunacini appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Feb 18, 2014•42 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #024 Hoarder Firefighting: What We Need to Know! Interview with Ryan Pennington About this Episode: Intro Provided by: Battalion Chief Mike Meyers, FDNY Hoarding has been becoming a growing concern in our communities. How does this affect us ... The post 024- Hoarder Firefighting: What We NEED to know! appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Feb 11, 2014•42 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #023 Interview with City Administrator Bill Shanahan About this Episode: Intro provided by Dillon Messina, Tampa, FL What is like being a city administrator? We, as firefighters, get frustrated with the politics and the city/town officials. ... The post 023- Politics, The Mayors Office and the Fire Service appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Feb 04, 2014•30 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #22 Interview with Chief Dennis Rubin About this Episode: Intro Provided by: Robert Simmons, Chief of training for US army Fire and Emergency Services in South Korea Listen in to hear about Chief Rubin’s opinion on what it takes to be a g... The post 022- Rube’s Rules For Leadership And Survival appeared first on FireFighterToolBox .
Jan 28, 2014•42 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #021 A Discussion with Buffy Schilling about firefighter health and fitness About this Episode: Intro Provided by: Chief Rob Fling, Dix Hills Vol. Fire Dept, Dix Hills (Long Island), NY In this episode David talks with Buffy Schilling about fir... The post 021- Keys to Firefighter Fitness & Health appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Jan 21, 2014•31 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #008 Interview with Joe Starnes of The Kill The Flashover Project About Joe Starnes: Joe has over 34 years in the fire service and he is the Co-Founder and Manager for the Kill-The-Flashover Project . Joe is also the past chief of the Sandy Rid... The post 008-Kill The Flashover Project with Joe Starnes appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Jan 14, 2014•40 min
Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #20 Interview with Chief Christopher James About this Episode: (After this exclusive interview, we felt Chief James did an outstanding and honest job of sharing what it takes to be a great leader and chief. Therefore, I titled the interview a... The post 020 – Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Great Chief? appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Jan 07, 2014•48 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #19 Interview with Captain Andy Starnes About this Episode: Intro Provided by: Jerry Miller, Baltimore County Fire Department, Maryland On this episode Captain Andy Starnes joins us to talk about the brotherhood of the fire service and what i... The post 019 – Bringing Back The Brotherhood appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Dec 31, 2013•33 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #18 A lesson with Joe Starnes About this Episode: In this episode Joe Starnes from Kill The Flashover Project comes back to share a lesson he has learned through the years of research with Kill The Flashover Project. It’s amazing how much... The post 018- The Fire Stool with Joe Starnes appeared first on FireFighterToolBox .
Dec 17, 2013•47 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #17 Interview with Dr Karlie Moore About this Episode: Intro Provided by: David Jeffers, Morrisville Fire Dept, Morrisville, VT What are the biggest mistakes firefighters make with their health and how can we avoid it? That’s the key th... The post 017 – The 5 Biggest Mistakes Firefighters Make with their Health appeared first on FireFighterToolBox ....
Dec 10, 2013•37 min
FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #16 Interview with Robert Simmons, Department of Defense Assistant Fire Chief of Training About this Episode: Intro Provided by: Captain Josh Fannon, Baltimore City Fire Department There are a lot of places our training and being a firefighter... The post 016 – Protecting Those Who Defend America appeared first on FireFighterToolBox .
Dec 03, 2013•43 min
