Combat Ready Fire Training Show

Combat Ready Fire Training, LLC
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 32min

Developing an Aggressive Command Culture

Join Nick Martin & Heath Steen for this can't miss conversation about what it takes to develop and maintain an Aggressive Command culture within your department.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 33min

Command Failures and LODD's - The REAL meaning behind the Niosh Top 5

On this podcast, Floyd Wise joins Nick to discuss COMMAND FAILURES AND LODDs. This episode is them having a private, hard-hitting conversation about command’s role in fireground tragedy, including the real meaning behind the NIOSH Top 5:➡️ Improper Size-up➡️ Lack of Incident Command➡️ Lack of Accountability➡️ Inadequate Communications➡️ Lack of SOGsWe’ll be sharing our thoughts and experiences, what we do, and what you can do to prevent these repeating “Top 5” contributing factors from showing up on YOUR fireground.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 23min

Command, Culture, and The Combat Ready Mindset

Join Nick Martin, Kevin Burges, and Christian Lambis for a live conversation that gets candid about leadership, mindset, and fireground performance. This is a real talk about the Combat Ready Mindset, Common Command Issues, and How to Build Culture from the Bottom Up.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 27min

Developing Meaningful Command Training

Join Nick Martin, Kevin Burges, and Frank Malta for an in-depth conversation on how to develop meaningful, effective command training. We’ll dive into:Practical and proven methods to prepare current and future ICs for fireground successDo’s and don’ts of command training—what works and what doesn’tLessons learned from decades of real-world experience
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 24min

Probationary Firefighters Do's and Don'ts

How do we build the next generation of motivated firefighters? How do probationary firefighters start strong and stay motivated? It starts on Day 1.The probationary period is one of the most influential times in a firefighter’s career. That’s when mindsets are shaped, habits are built, and expectations are either raised—or left behind.This one’s for:👨🏻‍🚒 The new firefighter – what to do, how to act, and how to earn your place👨🏽‍✈️ The senior firefighter or officer – how to lead, mentor, and engageWe’ll share what’s worked (and what hasn’t), along with actionable concepts you can bring back to your crew.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 32min

Fireground Breakdown - An After Action Review From The Engine, Truck and Incident Command

Watch the FULL 2 hour episode available exclusively on The Bay Floor - http://www.thebayfloor.comNick Martin, Christian Lambis, and Jake Richardson review and discuss a working house fire they all responded to—each offering their unique perspective as the first-due engine officer, first-due ruck company driver, and incident commander.This fire involved two floors of fire and a tactical withdrawal. The crew will walk through the timeline, decisions, and actions taken from each of their roles on the scene. You’ll get a full picture of incident operations in this brand new format, where we’ll walk through a real incident using actual photos, videos, and audio designed to deliver actionable insights and lessons learned through honest after-action review. For the full episode make sure to check it out over at http://www.thebayfloor.com
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 33min

Changes in RIT Thinking

Over the past 20 years, there have been significant lessons learned, studies, and changes in thought about how to manage a MAYDAY event.We’ll be talking about these important changes, and how WE would manage a MAYDAY on one of our incidents.Joining Nick will be Deputy Chief Floyd Wise (Harrisburg Bureau of Fire) and Battalion Fire Chief Chris Mullendore (Frederick County Fire).
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Apr 4, 2025 • 34min

Answering questions on being a new chief, engine company operations, rapid intervention, AND MORE 🔥

Full show on http://www.TheBayFloor.com
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Feb 17, 2025 • 39min

Mythical Engine Ops - Uncommon Practices for Aggressive Engine Companies

Watch the full 90-minute discussion on http://www.thebayfloor.comThis podcast is for our aggressive engine companies! Nick Martin, Sean Donovan and Spencer White discuss hotly debated, unknown, or uncommon engine company tactics such as… 💧What are hydrant valves for?🚒 Why would we have an engine pump the hydrant?👨🏻‍🚒 Why do we stretch attack lines on every reported fire?🕰️ Some Stories and folklore from aggressive engine companies "back in the day".This is the first portion of a recent member’s-only podcast delivered exclusively on our training community, THE BAY FLOOR. The Bay Floor is an online training community where like-minded firefighters can connect, train, and access exclusive resources like these members-only podcasts where we deep dive into topics that give you tangible tips, techniques, and ideas you can take to your next shift. You're sure to come away with ideas you can implement, so head over to The Bay Floor and become a member to get access to the entire thing and lots more: http://thebayfloor.com
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Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 28min

Best Practices for Fireground Command

On this month's podcast we'll be discussing several incident command hot-topics and our experiences and tips for the most practical and effective command of incidents. Frank Malta (BNC Frederick Fire and Rescue) and Floyd Wise (Deputy Chief, Harrisburg Fire Dept) will join Nick to discuss: ➡️ How our departments frequently break-down / divide an incident. ➡️ The command post location - in the car, out of the car, and our experiences with both. ➡️ Command post setup - what should have and who should be at the CP? ➡️ Who to assign as the tactical supervisor(s) and what the expectations should be in those areas of operations. ➡️ Making initial fireground assignments. ➡️ and more, including LIVE questions.

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