FireNuggets Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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
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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
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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.
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Retired Deputy Chief of the Seattle Fire Department
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Author of "Instructor 1 for Fire and Emergency Services"
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Chief of the Year, Seattle Fire Department, 2013
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31 Years of Fire Department Experience
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Nationally known instructor for Reading Smoke, Air Management, & Tactical Decision Making
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Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership - Summa Cum Laude
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Co-Author of "Air Management for the Fire Service" Fire Engineering Updated 2022
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Recipient of the FDIC Tom Brennan Training Achievement Award
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Keynote Speaker - Missouri University Fire & Rescue Training Institute, 2017
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And much more!
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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.
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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 auditof 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Escape planning
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Working smoke alarms
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Close before you doze
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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...)
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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!
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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!
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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 *
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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We sit down at the same table and talk with FireNuggets VP about training, classes, family, and much more.
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We sit down with our friend Ty Wheeler from Johnston-Grimes FD (Iowa)!
We talk fitness, training, writing, and much more.
We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!
Check out his business for his articles at - https://www.roguetrainingconsulting.com/
Thanks,
FireNuggets Team
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Here we go! We sit down with David Mellen of Valor Fire Training to talk all things fire.
We discuss training, realistic training, ideologies, and more!
We hope you enjoy the show and make sure to check out Valor Fire Training!
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We sit down with the Smoothbore Cartel OG Kyle Romagus.
Kyle has traveled the country taking classes and teaching them. He's an instructor for FD Tactics, County Fire Tactics, Oathkeepers, and independently teaches as well.
He's a passionate man about Engine work and started the group we all love on the book of faces called Engine Company Resurrection.
Give it a listen and enjoy!
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We sit down with a fellow FireNuggets board member James Greenwood.
James is a Captain on the Boise Fire Department (ID). He has a very interesting background from being a full-time firefighter, smokejumper, and even a lawyer!
We ask James a lot of questions pertaining to training, mentality, and some engine work.
We hope you enjoy!
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Ben is a Captain with the Eagle (ID) Fire Department. Ben is also an instructor with Brothers In Battle, LLC.
Ben goes through his past and current statuses on the job and his thoughts on training.
He loves truck work and fills us in as to why!
Disclaimer, the rugrats got a little restless while recording, so you might hear them...
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We sit down with Nick Peppard to talk about passion, training, engine, search, and the NFFX!
He gives us a great run down of his current and future classes as well as his thoughts about conferences and training.
Give it a listen and enjoy!
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We sit down with James Johnson from Vancouver, Canada to talk about his fire service career.
We highlight training and his passion for building construction.
We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did!
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We sit down with Sean Duffy to talk all things training and search!
Sean gives us his background, where he came from, and where he is currently.
He talks about some of his classes and much more!
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We sit down with one of my mentors Nick Dinges.
We discuss his career, family, training, and more.
Nick has played an integral part in some of the tools and equipment that we have available to us today in the fire service especially in the Midwest. Take a listen and enjoy!
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We sit down with what I would say is one of the most in tune Chiefs on the job. He's a Chief who's not afraid to get his hands dirty and teaches down and dirty basics with multiple cadres across the country and internationally.
We sit down with Robbie and talk about his career, mentorship, training, and more!
We hope you enjoy this one as much as we do. Thanks!
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We sit down and chat with our good friend Bryan Lynch. Bryan is an incredible human being and firefighter. He's one of the founders of Irons & Ladders. As well as an instructor nearly every year at the Mile High Firefighters Conference. He gives a lot to the fire service and is a respected Senior man and company officer. Give it a listen and enjoy!
Please see this link to check out the Mentor Podcast - https://thementorpodcast.com/
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We chat with James Nisbet who talks to us about his career in the fire service, love for engine work, instructing, and much more.
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On episode 9 we sit down with one of my best friends Nick Ledin. One of the hosts has now become the interviewed. We talk with Nick about his career, where he's been, where he's at, and what's going on with his career. We talk about mindset, decision-making, passion, and also about the Firefighter Rescue Survey. Make sure you subscribe and check out the other episodes we have available. Thanks Nick!
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We sit down with Dan Chandler who has one of the most insane career paths of a wrestler and wrestling coach that we have ever seen. This shows his dedication to growth and improvement that we thought would be vitals to the fire service to hear.
Here are some of his highlights:
12x National Champ in Greco-Roman Wrestling
3x Olympic Coach for Greco-Roman Wrestling
8x Olympic Coach for Greco-Roman Wrestling
5x USA Wrestling Coach of the Year
US Olympic Committee Coach of the Year for the 2000 Olympics
That's 40... 40 Years of going to and training for the Olympics as either an athlete or coach!
Thanks for your time Coach!
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We sit down with our good friend Jon Quon and talk about passion, love for the job, fitness, and training. Jon is a humble fire service leader and instructor who's one of the kindest and down to earth guys we've had the pleasure of meeting. Enjoy!
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We sit down with Chief Roden to talk about Urban Firefighter Magazine, UL, Milwaukee Fire, & Much more. Enjoy the show!
Disclaimer, we said it was episode 7, but this is in fact episode 6.
Thanks!
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We sit down with Nick Papa to talk about his career, learning, teaching, and all things Ventilation.
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We sit down and chat with Jeff Rothmeier from the Milwaukeee Fire Department and FireNuggets Wisconsin & Minnesota. We chat about everything from personal growth, dedication, and changes needed in your life to find a better balance.
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We sit down with Grant and talk about his past in the fire service, instructing, search and much more.
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We sit down to talk with Jay Bonnifield about his love for Engine work, his career, and much more.
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We sit down with FireNuggets President Chris Sleigher to talk about FireNuggets, Training, Future Endeavors, and much more.
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