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"By Firefighters, For Firefighters." We will work to bring the best guests to you as frequently as we possibly can. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

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    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


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    FireNuggets Podcast - 074 - Ross Chapman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:54


    Ross serves as a Battalion Chief with the Arlington Heights (IL) Fire Department. Ross is a Squad Leader with  Illinois Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 and formerly the technical and training coordinator for the MABAS Division 1 technical rescue team.  Ross has been working in the rope and specialty rescue arena for the past 15 years, currently is the Special Projects Manager and a SPRAT Level 3 Rope Access Supervisor with Elevated Safety.  Ross enjoys spending time with his family, Crossfit and competing in Ironman triathlons and other endurance events.  He has a master's degree in emergency services management and a bachelor's in Fire Service Management and is a certified. Urban Search and Rescue Specialist through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.Huge thank you to our sponsors as always - Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.

    FireNuggets Podcast - 073 - Matt Chan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 50:17


    We sit down with an absolute stud. Matt is a company officer with the North Metro (CO) Fire Department. He's also a winner of the Titan Games and was the runner up in the Crossfit Games, only having finished behind four time winner Rich Froning.We talk about fitness, nutrition, department standards, and much more. Please check out his business - TrainFTW - https://www.trainftw.com/We hop you enjoy the show!As always, a big thank you to our sponsors - Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.

    FireNuggets Podcast - 072 - Melanie Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 54:33


    We sit down with one of the strongest ladies we've ever met. Melanie had to endure a very difficult situation of losing her husband Brad Clark as a LODD on October 11, 2018.Since this tragedy she has fought vehemently to ensure there are more strict move over laws.She was instrumental in getting Brad on a license plate for Virginia, which is now on thousands of cars.Please listen and learn from her story.Thank you Melanie, we appreciate you, your strength, and your love for Brad and the fire service.

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    FireNuggets Podcast - 071 - Framework #0 - Jay Bonnifield & Nick Papa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 22:57


    We're starting something a little new! Jay Bonnifield and Nick Papa will be doing a "Spin off" show. Give the show a listen to see what they'll be up to!Enjoy!

    FireNuggets Podcast - 067 - Bill Carey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 54:01


    A great episode with our good friend Bill Carey. We dive into Bill's history, what he's currently doing, and many other topics.Bill manages a website focusing on Data on firefighter line of duty deaths. See here - https://data-not-drama.com/Huge thank you to our sponsors, Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.We hope you enjoy the show!

    FireNuggets Podcast - 070 - Lars Axelsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 114:09


    We sit down with a great guest from across the pond and have a great conversation. We discuss:His fire service journey.What goes into designing and building live fire training facilities and live fire training.His new multi-part webinar series called Standard Operating Guideline - Residential Interior Operations.Fire Dynamics, specifically attack, how speed is typically more important than flow, that prior to knockdown our baseline should be anti-ventilation, how the stairs are the most important part of any room, and his intrigue and investigation into Ultra High Pressure Attack.Lastly, training!You can find out more about Lars at his website here - https://swedishfirenerd.com/A huge shout out to our sponsors as always!Key Fire HoseElkhart BrassVanguard Safety Wear

    FireNuggets Podcast - 069 - Dustin Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 59:45


    We sit down with our good friend Dustin to talk about his career, passion, family, and much more.Dustin is an excellent resource when it comes to Search and Rescue Operations.We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did!Thank you to our sponsors, Vanguard Safety Wear, Key Hose, and Elkhart Brass.

    FireNuggets Podcast - 068 - Todd Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 69:01


    We sit down with an excellent man. Todd Edwards (Atlanta Fire - Ret.). We talk about training, career, spouses, and much more.We hope you enjoy getting to know Todd like we do.Thanks to our sponsors, Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.

    FireNuggets Podcast - 066 - Preston Lyons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 64:20


    We sit down with our buddy Preston from the Relentless Rejects podcast. We talk about leadership, family, some articles he has written, and more!We hope you enjoy the show!A huge thank you to our sponsors: Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.

    FireNuggets Podcast - 065 - Tactical Tribute #2 - Firefighter Rescue Survey 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 91:06


    We sit down with the Firefighter Rescue Survey for a second time. we discuss what has been happening with the survey to mostly include data collection. Near the end we touch on some tactics as well.You can check them out here - www.firefighterrescuesurvey.comAlso, a huge shoutout to our sponsors - Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.Lastly... Thank you to Dinges Fire Company for supporting our tactical tribute which is allowing us to donate money to the Gary Sinise Foundation.

    FireNuggets Podcast - 064 - Tactical Tribute #1 - Kyle Romagus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 91:15


    We sit down with our good friend Kyle Romagus to discuss some engine company tactics. This was our first live show and it was for a good cause. While we talk Engine Company tactics, we were raising funds for Next Rung. They're an excellent group of people who are helping firefighters across the country who are hurting. You can see more on them here - https://www.nextrung.org/ We hope you enjoy the show and thank you to our traditional sponsors - Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safetywear. *If you wish to see the video, it's available on our FireNuggets Youtube channel.*

    FireNuggets Podcast - 063 - Mile High Firefighter's Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 60:44


    We sit down with the team from the MHFC. Cody McGinnis who has run the conference for many years is stepping down (but still helping out) from running the show. Tyler Smith is stepping in. We sit down to talk about the conference. What lead them to start it, what it looks like this year, and much more. Please check out their website for more updates - https://milehighfirecon.com/ Thank you, and we hope you enjoy the show!

    FireNuggets Podcast - 062 - David Quick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 51:57


    David Quick is a 30-year veteran of the fire service and is a lieutenant with the Manchester (NH) Fire Department assigned to Engine Co. 11. He is a lead instructor in the department's recruit school, where he teaches engine company operations. David is a technical panel member of the current FSRI "Fire Dynamics and Firefighter Tactics in Multi-Story Residential Structure" study. In addition, he consults with fire departments across the county on fire attack package design.  David is a senior staff instructor at the New Hampshire Fire Academy and he holds a bachelor's degree in Fire Science from the University of New Haven.  He is the owner of 603 Fire Service Consulting & Training, LLC.   Thanks again to our sponsors: Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.

    FireNuggets Podcast - 061 - Jerry Tracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 191:57


    We sit down with an absolute legend! Chief Jerry Tracy was with the FDNY for over thirty years. He retired as a Battalion Chief in Queens. He was the charter Captain for Squad 18. He was Andy's Captain. He's written a book on high rise operations (the link is below). He has taught at FDIC, was the keynote speaker there, and was the recipient of the Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you to our sponsors, Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear! Here's the link to his book on High Rise - https://www.amazon.com/High-Rise-Buildings-Understanding-Vertical-Challenges/dp/1593705808 We hope you enjoy the show!

    FireNuggets Podcast - 060 - Eric Saylors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 124:17


    In this podcast with Chief Eric Saylors, a consummate pracedemic, we explore and go deep on a handful of topics, namely: succession planning, quantifying fire department return on investment, communicating with City Hall, the importance of telling a story, and, of course, IMCIs (intentional mass casualty incidents). I can promise you that you will learn something from Chief Saylors...and that you'll enjoy this episode.We mention a couple of articles and his master's thesis in the podcast, and here are the links to each of them. “Fire Departments are Not Businesses; They are Critical Infrastucture" bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=b458c3bb60aa3e818f9058fec0c4dc0748c895c245d6ddd82cc0321d4dc85a7aJmltdHM9MTczNDM5MzYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=1018509d-93d6-61e4-06bd-445f92506038&psq=“Fire+Departments+are+Not+Businesses%3b+They+are+Critical+Infrastucture&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpdW0uY29tL0Blc2F5bG9ycy9maXJlLWRlcGFydG1lbnRzLWFyZS1ub3QtYnVzaW5lc3Nlcy10aGV5LWFyZS1jcml0aWNhbC1pbmZyYXN0cnVjdHVyZS0zOWQ0NjQ3YjM3NDY&ntb=1 “Fire Departments are Response Models, Not Production Models”Fire departments are response models, not production models | by Eric Saylors | elitecommandtraining | Medium ”Quantifying the Negative: How Homeland Security Adds Value”Quantifying the Negative: How Homeland Security Adds Value - Homeland Security Affairs Bio:Eric Saylors is a Fire Chief with has 29 years of experience in the fire service and a Doctorate in Leadership from USC. He currently serves the El Cerrito/Kensington Fire Department after serving the Sacramento City Fire Department for 25 years. During his career he's held the rank of paramedic firefighter, engineer, captain, battalion chief, assistant chief, and fire chief. He's worked on an ambulance, fire engine, ladder truck, type 1 hazmat team, and heavy rescue unit. He has experience in high-rise, large commercial, Urban interface, basement, and balloon construction fires. Before promoting to the executive staff, he served as BC1, the battalion chief in downtown Sacramento.In addition to the doctorate, he has two associate degrees, a bachelor's in finance, a master's in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).He teaches Command and Control of Major Incidents and Chief's General Administration classes for the California State Fire marshal and is an instructor for Elite Command Training. He also regularly consults with fire departments in active shooter events, succession planning, leadership, and post fire analysis. He has published over twenty articles on homeland security and fire service topics. Thanks again to our sponsors: Vanguard Safety Wear, Elkhart Brass, and Key Hose! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 059 - OJ Kolodziej

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 58:50


    We sit down with our great friend OJ. We discuss multiple topics, but mainly hang around and chat about ladders. If you want to know more about ladders and ladder operations, stick around! You can find OJ on Facebook or follow Magic City Truck Academy. Thanks to our sponsors Vanguard Safety Wear, Elkhart Brass, and Key Hose for their wonderful sponsorships! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 058 - Make Due Podcast - Crossover Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 132:12


    We sit down with Sean Duffy and Nick Peppard to do a Crossover Show. We all come up with questions and present them to the group. It was a great discussion and even better time. You can catch there show here! - https://open.spotify.com/show/1mSBqgKdIVTOTLgKoQ9XUi Thank you again to Vanguard Safety Wear, Elkhart Brass, and Key Hose for your sponsorship! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 057 - Corley Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 93:39


    We sit down with Chief Corley Moore to discuss the Book of Search, The Weekly Scrap, Family, and much more. We hope you enjoy the show! Remember to follow us, give us a rating, and send it to us. We then will put you in for a raffle for a new pair of Vanguard Gloves. Thank you to Elkhart Brass for the support. Ensure to check out Brass Tack and Hard Facts for some of the best engine company videos out there. Lastly, thank you to Key Hose for the continued support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 056 - Cody Trestrail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 117:21


    We sit down with one of the best out there. Codys passion is second to none and he loves the job! We sit down and discuss his fire service history, family, Brothers In Battle, Firemanship, and much more! We hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget our sponsors! Vanguard Safety Wear - Follow us, give us a rating, take a screenshot and send it to us at info@firenuggets.com Elkhart Brass is one of our newer sponsors. Make sure to check out their Brass Tacks Hard Facts series here - http://brasstackshardfacts.com/ Key Hose - Education is Key! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 055 - Ben Shultz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 78:28


    We sit down with Ben Shultz and guest host Brian Brush. They talk back and forth on their personal and professional relationship as well as talk about training and much more. Remember... The Vote GPM Campaign is ending soon, so check it out. Thank you to Elkhart Brass for the sponsorship! Also, huge thank you to Key Hose and Vanguard Safety Wear for sponsoring us as well! We hope you enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 045 - Greg Redmond

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 65:35


    We've been sitting on this episode for a little bit, but we were finally able to get around to release it. Greg is an excellent human being. Working for a very urban fire department that sees its fair share of work. Greg also gets around and you can see him attending your local fire conference. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you to Vanguard Safety Wear for the sponsorship as always! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 054 - Justin Hanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 85:07


    Justin Hanley is an Engineer with the Parker County ESD. He travels the world and competes in technical rescue competitions. He's also one of the fine fellas that run our FireNuggets Texas affiliate. Sit down and enjoy the show! Also, don't forget to check out our sponsors: Elkhart Brass & Vanguard Safety Wear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 053 - Scott Hewlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 53:30


    We sit down with Scott Hewlett of Multiple Calls Podcast. We chat about multiple things such as his podcast, training mental health, and much more. We hope you enjoy the show! You can check out Scott and his show as well as other topics he talked about at this link - https://www.multiplecalls.com/ Please give us a rating and a follow! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 052 - Jesse & Micah Horton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 94:06


    We sit down with some good dudes! Jesse & Micah Horton from Hortons & Hunt as well as the Undisclosed Agents Podcast. We pick their brains on their passion, drive, training, and the podcast. We hope you enjoy! Check out their podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/show/0eqsiiee4Z05zO1uuGzNRa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 051 - Tom Siragusa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 106:20


    We sit down with Tom Siragusa (retired) from the San Francisco Fire Department. In our eyes, Tom had a storied career where he rose through the ranks and went to some unbelievable runs. Please give a listen and if you enjoy it give us five stars. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

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    FireNuggets Podcast - 050 - Rich Renne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 51:10


    We sit down with our good friend Rich and talk about his career. We highlight engine company work that entails attack packages and bulk beds. Rich is one of the most humble and easiest human beings I've ever talked to. He's a great man. We hope you enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 049 - Chief David Rhodes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 113:27


    We sit down with Chief David Rhodes who's retired from the Atlanta Fire Department. He's also the current Editor In Chief for Fire Engineering and is the man in charge of FDIC. We had a great discussion, talking about his past in the fire service, Fire Engineering, a little bit about Georgia Smoke Divers, and mostly picking his brain about training and passion. Here are a few show notes: Chief Rhodes discussed a Crane Rescue. Two videos are below - Video 1 - https://www.google.com/search?q=atlanta+fire+department+helicopter+rescue&oq=atlanta+fire+department+helicopter+rescue&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRirAtIBCDg2NzVqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:4688e03e,vid:uo2UqDV48og,st:0 Video 2 - https://www.google.com/search?q=atlanta+fire+department+helicopter+rescue&oq=atlanta+fire+department+helicopter+rescue&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRirAtIBCDg2NzVqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:fbb5f181,vid:ttypctQm6Go,st:0 He also made a debut in a Jimmy Buffett video. Time - 2:33 Link - https://youtu.be/jjRklVfny2A?si=VqvvxJBU_SHS0A-c --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 048 - Removing Two-In/Two-Out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 60:13


    The authors of removing TITO position paper speaking about how multiple data streams converge on the same truth, that Two In/Two out doesn't work for anyone. Authors: Bill Carey Sean Duffy Chris Thompson Scott Thompson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 047 - Phil Jose

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 115:49


    We sit down with our friend Chief Phil Jose. Chief Jose has an incredible bio and continues to give daily back to the fire service we love. - Retired Deputy Chief of the Seattle Fire Department - Author of "Instructor 1 for Fire and Emergency Services" - Chief of the Year, Seattle Fire Department, 2013 - 31 Years of Fire Department Experience - Nationally known instructor for Reading Smoke, Air Management, & Tactical Decision Making - Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership - Summa Cum Laude - Co-Author of "Air Management for the Fire Service" Fire Engineering Updated 2022 - Recipient of the FDIC Tom Brennan Training Achievement Award - Keynote Speaker - Missouri University Fire & Rescue Training Institute, 2017 - And much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 046 - John Schmitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 107:20


    John F. Schmitt is a former Marine Corps infantry officer.  In 1989 he authored Warfighting, the keystone doctrinal manual that introduced the Marine Corps' new operational doctrine of maneuver warfare and became a manifesto for the institutional reforms of the 1990s.  Warfighting has since been translated into several foreign languages and republished as a management guide for business leaders.  He subsequently authored several other high-level Marine Corps doctrinal manuals, including Campaigning, Expeditionary Operations, Planning, and Command and Control.  He invented and popularized tactical decision games (TDGs), which have become a staple of Marine Corps training and education and have been exported into other domains.  In 1994, he authored Mastering Tactics:  A Tactical Decision Game Workbook.  He has authored numerous future operating concepts for the Department of Defense.  In 1999, he and Gary Klein developed the Recognitional Planning Model (RPM), a staff planning methodology based on Klein's RPD model.  He was an independent consultant in military affairs for over 25 years before joining ShadowBox.  He resides in Auburn, Alabama, with his wife Laura, and two dogs.  His hobbies include cycling, coaching soccer, reading, and arguing with Gary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 044 - Mike Lombardo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 112:33


    We sit down with our friend and mentor Chief Mike Lombardo. Below is his bio with nearly 50 years of accomplishments. MIKE LOMBARDO is a 46-year veteran of the fire service and was the Commissioner/Chief of Department of the Buffalo Fire Department from Jan 2006 to Jan 2010. Mike was a member of the development team for the New York State Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention programs. He is a two-time Firehouse Magazine Heroism Award recipient (1988 and 1994) and the recipient of the FDIC 1999 Tom Brennan Training Achievement Award.  Mike has a BA in Public Safety from Neumann University.   In 2015 Mike was a contributor for the NFFF documentary “Giving Courage: LODD Chiefs Speak” Mike recently completing Near–Miss investigations in Scranton PA and Claymont DE, as well as completing a review of the San Francisco (CA) Fire Department leadership and a safety audit of the Boston (MA) Fire Department.  Mike spent 2 years as the North America Emergency Response Coordinator for the DuPont Corp. Mike is a member of the Board of Directors of the Fire Department Training Network where he presents and developed the Fire Command program.  Mike currently operates with the Christiana Fire Department in Delaware and the East Amherst Fire Department in New York.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 043 - Eric Haskins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 73:14


    ERIC HASKINS is a former U.S. Project Gold Snowboard Team member who competed internationally for six years in pursuit of Olympic Gold. Retiring in 2009, he played ice hockey for Boise State University while earning his bachelor's degree in exercise science, specializing in exercise physiology. Haskins is a National Strength and Conditioning Association-certified strength and conditioning specialist, a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator, and a Westside Barbell Conjugate tactical coach. He is also a senior firefighter for the Nampa (ID) Fire Protection District, currently assigned to “Roosevelt's Rough Riders” on Engine 6 and was Idaho's first graduate of the Georgia Smoke Diver program. Haskins is a co-founder of Brotherhood in Training and the head coach of Firehouse Strength & Conditioning, an online strength & conditioning program designed specifically for firefighters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 042 - Aaron Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 121:06


    We sit down with Aaron Fields to talk about what Aaron wanted to talk about. Aaron Fields is a Lieutenant with the Seattle Fire Department. He's the creator and founder of Nozzle Forward. He also teaches Drilling For Function and has written "The Rule of 3's". He was also the keynote speaker for FDIC. We asked Aaron what he wanted to talk about as he has been on multiple other shows before. He wanted to chat about linguistics and training. We hope you enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 041 - Brian Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 81:24


    We sit down with our friend Brian Olson. Brian is a back step firefighter on Truck 41 (See what we did with the episode number...) in Eagle, ID. Brian is one of the founding members of the Firefighter Rescue Survey. Brian is also on the Brothers In Battle Cadre. He's a Georgia Smoke Diver too. We discuss multiple topics including training, fitness, and more! We also discuss another podcast who had Brian on recently, the "Undisclosed Agents Podcast". Go check them out! Other than that... Remind Stephen Tyler to bring back the Refined By Fire Podcast too please. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 040 - Ryan Scellick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 57:06


    We sit down with our pal Ryan from Young Officers on Fire. We have done a previous podcast with him and Rob Fisher, but wanted to hear more of what he had to say. We discuss leadership, mentorship, culture, and more! We hope you enjoy the episode and thank you to Vanguard Safety Wear for your sponsorship! Please feel free to check out YOOF here - www.youngofficersonfire.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 039 - Josh Krueger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 87:52


    We sit down with Josh Krueger of the Milwaukee Fire Department. Josh is currently assigned to Engine Company 23 and is a member of the HURT team. Josh is a Marine and lets us listen to a story of trying times and triumph in the end. We hope you enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 038 - Daryl Liggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 74:48


    We sit down with our friend and board member of FireNuggets, Inc. to talk about his career, improvements, training, and Engine Work! We hope you enjoy this episode and please give us a like and drop who you'd like to hear next. Thank you to our only sponsor, Vanguard Safety Wear. The best gloves in the business! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 037 - Justin McWilliams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 89:10


    We sit down with our friend Justin McWilliams. Justin is a Captain of Heavy Rescue 5 for the Clackamas Fire District. Justin is also an instructor for Brothers In Battle. Justin is one of the founders and currently serves on the board for the Firefighter Rescue Survey. He's also on the creators of Search Culture social media site. He has participated on the UL FSRI Search Study. Lastly, he's a loving family man. Thanks to our sponsor Vanguard Safety Wear! Get some today at www.dingesfire.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 036 - Chief Frank Leeb

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 97:34


    We sit down to talk with Chief Frank Leeb of the FDNY. Chief Leeb is an astounding leader not only in the FDNY, but in the fire service as well. He's helped push for better practices towards occupational cancer, staffing, safety, special hazards, and much more! In this episode we discuss: - His time in the FDNY as well as positions held and values to the positions he has held. - Cancer reduction in the fire service. - Twin Parks Fire. - Training Tips from Incidents in the FDNY. - The importance of training & readiness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 035 - Justin Lorenzen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 67:59


    We sit down and talk with our good friend Justin Lorenzen this episode. We discuss OKCFD, Training, Rescues, and more. We hope you enjoy getting to know JLo as much as we did! *There's a book that we couldn't think of the name of... Here it is - "Hold The Line" by Cindi Doyle.* --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 034 - Shea Chwialkowski & Jennifer Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 84:06


    We sit down with Shea Chwialkowski & Jennifer Williams of UL FSRI to talk about fire prevention & public education. In this episode we will discuss the three pillars: 1. Escape planning 2. Working smoke alarms 3. Close before you doze --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 033 - Stephen Tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 64:19


    We're back after most of the summer being off! We're so happy and glad to start off with Stephen Tyler. If you've been around fire service podcasts, this will be no stranger to you! Stephen is a Captain with the Eagle (ID) Fire Department. He's deeply passionate about training, fitness, family, and Engine Work! You'll notice when we speak with him that he has a brilliant mind and truly articulates each question. He's also an instructor with Brothers In Battle along with the Roof Pervs as well. Sit back and enjoy! (Also, bother him about brining back the Refined by Fire Podcast... We did... Multiple times...) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 032 - Joe Yowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 51:25


    We sit down with our friend Joe Yowler to talk about training, passion, and more. He discusses Twisted Fire Industries as well as Carolina Fire Days. We hope you enjoy the show and check out Carolina Fire Days coming up in November. Also, thanks to our sponsor, Vanguard Safety Wear! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

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    FireNuggets Podcast - 031 - Molly Binetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 69:03


    Molly is the Sports Performance Coach for the National Champion University of South Carolina Women's Basketball Team. Prior to SC, she worked at Louisville and Purdue and is incredibly knowledgeable at optimizing human performance. Thanks for your time Molly! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 030 - Brian Brush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 131:49


    We sit down with Chief Brian Brush and touch on A LOT of topics. From his career, engine work, writing, education, and much more. Please support him at www.firebytrade.com Chief Brush is one of the most accomplished members in the fire service today. We hope you enjoy the episode! * Photo Credit - Box 120 Photography * --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 029 - Firefighter Rescue Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 110:27


    We sit down with Nick, Lane, Jeff, and Justin Lo of the Firefighter Rescue Survey. We talk about the history of it, the data, the first 2,000, using the data, the future and more! Give this one a listen and enjoy! Be sure to check out their website here - www.firefighterrescuesurvey.com Also, check out www.firefighterrescues.com as well as The GRABS Podcast & Search Culture on Facebook. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 028 - Young Officers On Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 104:30


    This episode we sit down with Rob Fisher and Ryan Scellick of Young Officers On Fire. This is a mentorship group that focuses on the improvement of firefighters across the country through mentorship. This one is filled with pure gold... You won't want to miss it. You can also check out Chief Robbie Fisher's Podcast with us here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/firenuggets-podcast/id1566489585?i=1000541063778 A solo show with Ryan is coming as well! Thanks, and we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 027 - Jason Jefferies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 77:21


    We sit down with Jason Jefferies in the next episode for the Fire Service Warrior. Jason give us his background, talks about the job, Fire Service Warrior, and much more. Listen in and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

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    FireNuggets Podcast - 026 - Jonah Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 79:49


    We sit down with Battalion Chief Jonah Smith to talk about his career. The highlights include - Hornet Fire Training Firefighter Rescue Survey Company & Chief Officer Fire Service Warrior & More! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 025 - Adam Maiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 58:29


    We sit down with our friend Adam to talk about training, engine work, mindset, and more. Adam is an instructor for Brothers In Battle and has taught across the country. He loves engine work and is "Engine Zero". He also helped create a hose stretching log book as well. Adam is one of the starters of the High Plains Fire Conference. To see more information on the HPFC go here > https://firenuggets.regfox.com/22-high-plains-fire-conference Also, thanks to our sponsor, Vanguard Safety Wear! - https://www.dingesfire.com/product/vanguard-mk-1-glove/?gclid=Cj0KCQiApL2QBhC8ARIsAGMm-KFYOs-O7DpWp8Jec2Jmb-yy3AOGjWArkL1JKvoDp2LA9oz7ciGsddAaAld8EALw_wcB Thanks, and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

    FireNuggets Podcast - 024 - Gary Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 69:01


    We sit down with our good friend Gary Lane to talk about his career, training, DIY Engine, fitness, and more! We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firenuggets-inc/support

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