Pocket Tools Training Podcast

In this episode we Interview Retired Guilford College Fire Department, and Past President of the NC State Firefighters Association,  Fire Chief Bob Wilson. Bob pushed for many changes to fire service training and ISO ratings in NC for rural fire districts. Tune in and listen to the great story of progression in the NC Fire Service.

This is a rebroadcast of the SERT podcast as we approach hurricane season. This  episode discussed the various aspects of SERT deployment from requesting resources to deployment.

In this podcast we interview graduates of the spring 2022 Breathing Equipment School.

This brief podcast covers some updates to the how we manage NFA classes in NC. 

In this podcast we discuss initial response to search incidents. We are joined by responders from Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina.  Jeff Randall resides in Alabama and is involved in Search and Rescue with Randalls Adventure and Training Search and Rescue (RAT SAR) responding to incidents across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. https://ratsar.org/ Jeff Wadley resides in Tennessee and is a member of the Backcountry Unit Search and Rescue (BUSAR) which is based in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Jeff actively teaches lost person behavior courses throughout the region. https://teambusar.org/ Mike Street resides in Haywood County, NC and is a member of Haywood SAR and a Paramedic with Haywood Country EMS. https://www.facebook.com/HaywoodSAR David Walker resides in Haywood County, NC and is a member of Center Pigeon Fire Department and Haywood County SAR. Please reach out to us on your social media platforms by using the #pockettoolstraining or email us at pockettoolstraining@gmail.com

Deputy Director Brian Wade joins us on this episode to discuss the 2022 Supplemental and COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants. Please see the link below for more information on these funding opportunities. https://www.ncosfm.gov/fire-rescue/fire-rescue-grants-and-relief-funds/fema-grants-and-other-grant-opportunities We also bid farewell to Michael Caviness as he departs from OSFM to a new role with Rowan Cabarrus Community College.

Monna Gillespie comes joins us on the show to talk about the changes that have occurred with the upgrade to ImageTrend's new platform called Elite. 

Brian Taylor joins us today to talk about the new Volunteer Skills Based Training program that was released by OSFM in late December. He answers questions that we have received about the program.

This week's episode was again onsite at the NC NFA Weekend in Emmittsburg, MD. While there, we found one of our former high school fire academy recruits in the crowd and asked him to sit down and discuss the High School Fire Academy Program and his experiences. We finish the episode by talking about volunteerism and the difficulties of recruiting at a volunteer fire department.

So, we tried something different at the NC NFA Weekend held in Emmittsburg, MD. We basically did an open mic were anyone could come up and ask questions. We were asked several questions and we tried to answer as best we could. See what you think. Let us know if you think we should do more onsite impromptu question and answer sessions like this!

Today's episode discusses the newly renamed CRR Division (formerly Injury Prevention). We talk with new Deputy Director Barry Overman and CRR Specialist Claudia Summers. This episode was filmed on location at Emmittsburg, MD at the National Fire Academy

Where do our certifications come from? Who creates the programs? Why do they change every so often? Shawn interviews Matt Thorpe about the development and updating of certifications

This episode starts with a simple question asked by Michael, "Why are we allowed to use small diameter rope for prussiks that hold the entire system?" Shawn attempts to explain in terms that even Michael can understand.

Today's episode discusses the Jaycee Burn Center with Derek Miller. We talk about why a special burn center is needed and the benefits.

How do LODDs effect a department? We have Asheville Fire Chief Scott Burnette on the podcast to discuss various aspects of dealing with a LODD.

This episode talks about the equipment considerations that should take place for departments and rescue squads who are looking to start a water rescue team. We interview Jeremy Edmonds from Rescue South to discuss the various aspects that need to be considered.

Today's episode discusses mental resilience with Jay Bettencourt and Scott MacGregor. Jay and Scott discuss how stress can be dealt with in a healthy manner. You can find more information about their program at this link: https://www.ashevillemindfulliving.com/ 

In this week's episode, we interview Kerri Kennedy with UNCC's Fire Rescue Management Institute along with two graduates of the program.

This weeks episode discusses the upcoming NC Extrication School at Sandhills Community College - October 22-24, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss MSAR with Jimmy Brissie and Eric Wiseman

In this episode, we discuss the North Carolina Weekend at the National Fire Academy - November 19-21, 2021

On today's podcast, we interview Trey Young from the Asheville FD about the results of the department's RIT study. Part 2 of 2.

On today's podcast, we interview Trey Young from the Asheville FD about the results of the department's RIT study. Part 1 of 2.

In this episode we interview Jeremy Hunt and Vernon Ward to discuss what the ratings division does

In this episode we interview Jeremy Hunt and Vernon Ward to discuss what the ratings division does

To correspond with the release of the state fire grant on May 17, we interviewed the Grants staff to answer questions that you may have about the stategrants.

Noelle approached us about several questions she was getting about the new Firefighter 2019 program. We attempt to answer her questions and calm some fears and misunderstandings about this new program.

Our first question and answer session from listeners' input. Will Jackson is the Deputy Chief of Indian Beach FD and had asked a lot of questions that we thought listeners would like to hear.

Today's podcast interviews Deputy Director Kim Williams, who is currently the most senior member of OSFM. She will discuss the changes she's seen in her 29 years at OSFM.

This episode discusses incident reporting at the state and federal level.

This episode discusses what programs and special schools that OSFM staff run.

This episode discussed the various aspects of SERT deployment from requesting resources to deployment.

In this episode, we outline the changes and expectations for the revamped live fire program in NC.

We interview Chief Fire Marshal Brian Taylor to see his vision for the NC Fire Service.

A chance to introduce ourselves and what we hope for in the future.