The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

Joined on this episode by the one and only Anthony Avillo! We discussed the release of his newly updated book... Fireground Strategies 4th Edition.  It promised to be a good episode and we deep dove …

Joined by the one and only Dr. Benjamin, and it was a fun discussion.  We talked about so much when it comes to leadership, and the dive was much deeper than all the normal cliché buzzwords.  Experie…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Cody Trestrail... he currently holds the record with the #1 most listened to Scrap of all time! You do not want to miss him coming back once more... we disc…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Chris 'Dragon' Scott.  I was excited about this conversation because the planned topics were off the charts!! The journey of passion.  How taking action lea…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Steven Shaffer and it promises to be an awesome discussion!  We start off by having Chief Shaffer talk about the Beacon Street LODD fire and the lessons lea…

Joined on this episode by one of the first ten guests of the Scrap... Mr. Fire Inside himself... Marc Aloan. It was an amazing episode as we dep dive into followership and craftmanship and the declin…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Keith Stakes! It was an amazing show!!!! We discussed research, research, research and how effective our operations are! The audience absolutely brought the…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Nick Papa and I am super excited for all that we got to discuss. We talked about how to make an impact in your organization. How to shift the paradigm and t…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Chris Sleigher and I am excited for the conversation. We discuss the power of relationships and networking in the fire service and the impact he has made al…

Joined on this episode by four of the big players involved in the Lullwater fire of 2014. We deep dive into the events of that fire and the ensuing Mayday and near miss. How it was handled and the le…

Joined on this episode by my friend and mentor, the one and only Dena Ali. We plan to discuss her new book "Hope Out Of Darkness", and the impact it has already had. We will be digging into mental he…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Jimmy Davis and it was a good one! We discussed the culture and value of training, aligning priorities, how to assess your mindset. The 10 factor error redu…

Joined on this special (unplanned episode) by none other than PJ Norwood. We have a whole lot to talk about including his story of donating life to a friend, and why we are spreading the word. Of cou…

Joined on this episode by none other than uncle Don himself! I was looking forward to this and it did not disappoint! Another great conversation as we discussed the power of the little things. The im…

Joined on this episode by one of the most influential mentors in my life, especially on the topic of leadership. We planned to discuss leadership, no matter what level of the organization you are in.…

Joined on this episode by one of the hardest workers I have met. John Velez of Tailboard Misfits. We talk about the mission of bringing value to the fire service. His journey and missteps along the w…

Joined on this episode by the one and only James Geering. he is the host of the Behind the Shield podcast which has over 1000 episodes and going strong. We plan to discuss his new book "Kinder" and o…

Joined on this episode by one of my favorite Chief's, also the author of one of the books that was foundational in starting Firehouse Vigilance, none other than Chief Rick Lasky. It is our annual end…

Joined on this episode by the one and only Dr/Chief David Griffin. it was an amazing Scrap as we discuss the topics of  Resiliency, toxic leadership, mental health, Excellence, Leadership, Growth, Ov…

Joined once again by the incomparable Aaron Fields to have another amazing discussion about his mindset and philosophies towards training. His methodologies, how they were developed and why he is so …