New pieces of equipment come out all the time in the American Fire Service, but nothing has created as much interest as the HEN Nozzle in a long time. Not only has it been stirring interest but it is also endorsed by some very big names in the fire service. With the sheer number of questions I was receiving about the nozzle, I decided to have Ray on to talk about the nozzle, and his involvement with it. This is of course just one topic, and as always the audience took control and determined the ...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Joined on this episode by my friend and mentor, the one and only Brian Crush!!! This episode hade me super excited for this discussion. From his perspective on the current state of the fire service, to the future as he sees it. Of course we discussed Firefighter Rescue Survey and the data so far. How he feels about his newly constructed training facility and all the research he put into it over the years. And as usual... everything the audience threw our way! What an awesome scrap!!!
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Joined on this episode by Reginald McKnight to discuss all aspects of training especially when it comes to new recruits. We will deep dive into the challenges of training in todays world. How he goes about developing a training program. What they look for in instructors. Why training is important, how to develop and mold the probationary firefighter into the next generation of leaders. We discuss leadership, the next generation and purpose. Of course the audience took over like always and absolu...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Joined on this episode by the one and only Paul Shoemaker. Paul is passionate about Electric Vehicles and Lithium ion batteries! We go deep diving into considerations and concerns for this evolving aspect of our craft. Off gassing, UHSS components, the sheer amount of water we are using, and how we can be more effective. And of course the audience had a ton of great questions that Paul crushed! This is a topic that everyone wants more information on and you do not want to miss this Scrap!...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Joined on this episode by none other than my brother Bassel Ibrahim, to talk about one bad tour. Thinking outside the box. How to have a playbook, but remain flexible. Resiliency and taking on challenges. How to deal with crew rotation, especially when it is for positive reasons. How to develop a bench, and the difference between qualified and certified... it was amazing discussions, and that does not even begin to touch on everything the audience threw at Bassel and he crushed in answering!...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Joined on this episode by the one and only Frank Leeb. Many know him as the Deputy Chief of safety from the FDNY, I know him as a friend and mentor. The timing of this show could not be better as he just released his debut book, the brand new "Cornerstones of Leadership on and off the fireground." We discuss the stories in the book, what brought it about, his philosophies on culture and leadership... and as always, the part that makes the Scrap so much fun, the audience questions and interaction...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Joined by my good friend Brian Richards to discuss the new generations of firefighters and how to engage and bring them on board. We plan to deep dive into their perspective and why certain aspects that older generations take for granted seem foreign to them. It was an awesome and interesting discussion, especially when you throw in the audience and all of their questions. Enjoy a great perspective from a great dude.
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Was very excited to have this conversation with Jeff Rothmeier— had a blast discussing his book that just came out this year: "Mastering the Craft." We discussed his military background and how that shaped the mindset of the book. His special operations background. His studies in organizational culture and the power it has in an organization. The mentor that he sought out and how it impacted his teaching. Plus as always, everything that the audience threw our way! It was an amazing episode....
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Joined on this episode by Hornet Fire training himself, Chief Jonah Smith. Super excited to talk about all things engine. Company/Chief Officer Leadership, we discuss Lou Holtz and the impact he had on Jonah. Then as much info as we could cram in about Firefighter Rescue Survey. As always the best laid plans and topics were aided by the phenomenal audience. Enjoy the Scrap!
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Joined on this Episode by the one and only Clay Magee. We dove down rabbit holes on various firefighting topics including: Consistency in leadership, recognizing needs, not enforcing styles, the power of the mentor, imposter syndrome, the importance of helmet cams, and so much more. Not to mention, as always everything the audience threw at us! It was a great Scrap! Rate and review and don't forget to share it!
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of the Scrap is Chief Jason Hoevelmann. This was a fantastic conversation about leadership and culture. I think every firefighter who wants to lead in any way shape or form should listen to this episode at least annually. there are so many nuggets inside this episode.
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Joined by my brother from Canada James Johnson. Tried to have him on the Mega Scrap for Building Construction, but of course life got in the way the day of the broadcast. Well he's back and we dive into all sorts of topics, including, leadership and culture. Questions and discussions about new trends in building construction, what it means for the fire service battlespace. Then we talk about another passion of James' which is his love of Jiu-Jitsu and the benefits of it for firefighters. All of ...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Went live with Cody Trestrail to talk about the return of Firemanship, July 14-19, 2024. Unbelievable what Brothers In Battle are going to pull off once again. Registration goes live November 27th (Cyber Monday) at 10am. Cannot wait!!!!
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This is a must listen if you have any part in developing or influencing the SOG's, Procedures, or Tactics for your departments Active Shooter Response. Eric Saylors brings the key takeaways from the seven-year active shooter response study at EMSAAC in San Diego. And the knowledge from over 200 drills he ran and measured. He fields questions and opened my eyes to so many things that I did not know we were getting wrong! Excellent podcast with a lot of relevant data! And of course as always the A...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Joined on this episode by the one and only Jeremy Sanders. We discussed building and maintaining that "Crew first culture", as well as how you overcome adversity and stay fired up? His keys to leadership, including the most important quality a leader can possess. What it takes to keep grinding, as well as everything that the audience decided to throw our way! It was an awesome scrap, enjoy!
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr
Joined by Charlie Dall on this episode of the Scrap! This one was an awesome one! We talked about the power of culture, safety vs. risk, victim minded decision making, Incident priorities, using water, and so much more! Of course as always the best questions came from the audience!
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 47 min
On this Scrap, the other brother! The one and only DJ Stone. We discuss the Suburban fire problem, our attempts to be the Jack of all trades master of none. How sub-urban methods are a hodgepodge of tactics strategies and methods. Finding what works and adapting. Building systems for success of the weakest link. What is the easiest way to reach victory of performance and so much more as the audience did therer job and completely took over the show!
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 49 min
Joined on this episode by the one and only Mike Lombardo. We discuss his perspective as he rose through the ranks. The 21 LODD's that Buffalo fire had in his time on the job. Training items from the individual tasks and skills to the focus from the fire service. Basement fires, and of course this is just what is planned, and does not include all the audience through our way!
Jul 18, 2023•2 hr 35 min
Short explanation of #201.
Jul 16, 2023•7 min
The big 200!!!! Bringing back my hero, my mentor, my friend the one and only Curt Isakson. Be warned that this one could goes on for a while. To be honest I do not remember half of what we talked about as I load up this video. I know that it was an immensely great time. Set aside a few hours because we are the lucky ones, and it's worth the risk, and of course people before water... all this and so much more. Enjoy!
Jul 15, 2023•3 hr 47 min
Joined on this episode by the one and only Clark Lamping! Was an awesome episode as we discussed so much from his wheelhouse, starting with high-rise ops, and mega-area building response, to handling and preparing for huge planned events, as well as hostile MCI's. There is so much we covered that of course does not take into account all the audience brought to the table!
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Joined by the one and only Ryan McCormick for this episode of the scrap. The last time we tried to have this discussion some tornadoes through his town caused us to reschedule. On this episode we got to dig into the why of this profession, the power of the micro-conferences, passion and sharing... and of course all the audiences questions and discussion! What an amazing Scrap!!!!
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Very special guest Anthony Avillo on this episode of the Scrap! Topics include the new edition of his Fireground Strategies book, with new topics to cover such as Active Shooter command considerations, civil disturbance, lithium ion incidents... not to mention the wealth of knowledge that is his experience- plus all the audience threw our way!
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Joined by the one and only Mike Salzano for this 196th episode of the Weekly Scrap. We discuss his keys to success for officers, earning respect, developing others, communication, size-up... and as always, the audience decided to throw so many questions into the mix! It was an amzong scrap!
Jun 13, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Joined on this episode by JJ Cassetta to discuss all things fire! We plan to discuss his journey and the all of the people that have impacted him in his fire service career. We talked buffing, and photos, and training. Of course everything that the audience threw our way! Was an awesome Scrap.
Jun 05, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Joined on this episode by Jeff Eckert out of Philly! We discuss changing Culture, fighting back against those who want to take the aggression out of the fire service, Younger people making rank very fast, the lack of senior firefighters... and that of course does not include all of the questions from the audience! It was an amazing scrap!
May 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Joined by the one and only Todd Edwards. Excited to talk to him about developing a size-up mindset, fire tactics, training philosophy, incorporating family into the fire life and as always everything that the audience threw at us! Was very excited for this one, and it did not dissapoint!
May 21, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Joined by none other than Bob Pressler himself to focus on talking about the basics, a little about nozzles, VES, and the current mindset, how long do we have to make firefighters... and of course everything that the amazing live audience threw our way. If you were there live, you already know how great it was! Enjoy!!!!!!
May 14, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Joined by the incomparable Chis Naum to discuss so much about the fireground. We talked about the impact of the built environment on todays fireground decision making, the FACTS "First-Arriving, Construction, Tactics, Safety" Tactical windows of Operations, and so much more. Then of course everything the audience threw our way! It was a very good episode, with tons of information to b gleaned!
May 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Because of last minute real life stuff, Mike Terpak had to reschedule... so we get a last minute fill in by none other than the man the myth the mustache... Kyle Romagus!!!! He absolutely crushed it with engine nerd talk and so much more!
May 03, 2023•1 hr 48 min
