The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

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!

Mike Lombardo, experienced firefighter, discusses rising through the ranks and the 21 LODD's in Buffalo fire. Topics include training, basement fires, misconceptions about fires, challenges of locating and extinguishing fires, prioritizing safety, large incidents, rescuing someone with a broken ankle, dangers of basement fires, frustrations of working as a firefighter, and realistic firefighter training scenarios.

Short explanation of #201.

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!

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!

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!!!!

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!

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!

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.

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!