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Firehouse Vigilance presents the Weekly Scrap. A podcast for firefighters with the best interviews of the best guests.Host Corley Moore discusses everything fire service related in his never ending fight against complacency. Awesome interviews with firefighter movers and shakers in this weekly show. Catch the show live, or enjoy the podcast recordings.
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Find out what Firefighters are made of! This podcast pulls back the curtain and shows you what goes into the making of a Firefighter. We talk about the how and why of each guest's journey to the job, what challenges they have faced overall and how they made it through them, the struggles they see for our service and their ideas on how each of us can help progress in the job, as well as what keeps them inspired and motivated. You will be getting to know your family better. 'Multiple Calls' is ...
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Adam Maiers is a person like you who loves the fire service. A person who finds comfort in learning, growth, failure, and the nuance of the little things in training and life. He truly believes in service before self, a family man blessed in his life and circle. In his words, he has been in the fire service for a few years for a few departments in …
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Joined on this episode by none other than Bryan LaFleur himself! Highly requested guest and it was a great conversation. We start off by talking about building a truck culture from the ground up. Then we discuss a legacy of mentorship, creating cultures of accountability, the culture of why? How to let your failures drive you and so much more. Of c…
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Joined on this episode by the one and only B.J. Breecher, and it was a fun Scrap, he was not afraid to poke some bears! We discuss training versus just checking boxes. Why so many departments just go through the motions. Being fit for duty, and the ramifications. Expectations versus standards. As well as the challenges of working at a combination d…
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Joined once again by the person I call an absolute force of nature...hurricane Ike.... Curt Isakson! We talk about the challenges of the firefighter life. Training up the most important Probie. In the words of Chief Ike, "I am giving you everything on this one, and i am not holding back. There are going to be some hurt feelings." You know it would …
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Joined this week by the YOOF himself, Ryan Scellick and we discuss all things decision making, specifically in emergent situations and the stress involved. We discussed Coopers Color Code, we discussed Grossman and "On Combat" it was a fun Scrap! And that does not even factor in the wonderful live audience and all that they brought to the discussio…
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Sean Duffy, Nick Ledin and Scott Thompson come on to talk about the state of OSHA and the revisit to two in/two out. Here is Nick Ledin " TWO IN/TWO OUT IS TOO SLOW.... FIRE SERVICE, WE NEED YOUR HELP... Currently, OSHA is proposing folding two in/two out, with some changes, into a new safety and health standard. This would make it MORE difficult f…
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Joined on this episode by the exceptional mind that is Dennis Legear. It is hard to name someone who has put in more effort and thought into fire stream development than Dennis. We talk about the three key aspects of fire stream application: Volume, placement and velocity. Handline attack package design, as well as large stream development. Target …
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Eric Wheaton is the Owner of VentEnterSearch, LLC. He is a second-generation fireman for Winter Park (FL) Fire Department and is currently assigned as a Lieutenant on Truck 61. Eric has spent the majority of his career on the Truck Company. He also serves on the Winter Park Fire Department Technical Rescue Team. Eric is an instructor for the Truck …
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Joined on this episode by the Company Officer himself, Michael Dozier! It was a phenomenal episode as we deep dove into leadership at the company level, and discussed his key principles for success. Of course every Scrap is driven by the audience as they ask the most insightful questions and take control of the direction of the conversation. This o…
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Joined on this episode by the one and only Anthony Kastros to go deep diving into command. We talk about decision making. the levels of command. How to become that calming force in the middle of the chaos. Of course we discussed his new book that was just released and instantly sold out! And as always the audience chimed in and took us in direction…
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Joined by one of my favorite amigos, the one and only Mike Gagliano. We discussed fireground decision making. The art of go and no-go. The pendulum swing that is the fire service, and how to build a culture that rocks at your fire house. Of course the audience contributed and absolutely brought the heat for the show!…
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Joined on this episode by one of my biggest mentors, the one and only Scott Thompson. We talk mentorship, being mentored. The discussion will always cover culture and how you can impact your department no matter what level you are at. Of course no matter what me and Scott were planning to talk about... the audience came in and absolutely crushed it…
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Nathan Pocock is a husband and father of two. He has been an avid Firefighter since 2008, currently holding the first paid chief position with East Sooke Fire Rescue where he started his career. He has spent 10 years in Vancouver Fire, and 5 years with Canada Task Force 1 HUSA. He has been running Prepare4Rescue since 2015 with a solid group of fri…
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Joined on this episode by Dan Shaw and it was an excellent episode! We talked about 25 to Survive and LODD's impact on everyone. Leadership through the ranks and how to have an impact on your organization. Challenges of rising through the ranks, and lessons he has learned throughout the last three decades. Of course the audience took over and drove…
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Joined on this episode by Ian Bennett and it was an exciting episode, especially if you love the topics of training and live fire. I was able to pick his brain on his training philosophies and the lessons he has learned. Ian is one of the best and it shows in this interview. Of course the audience always sends the best questions that the guest can …
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My guest this week is none other than Mike Greco. He is a very opinionated firefighter and not afraid to share his mind. Our planned topics were truck operations and tactics, as well as how to be a leader in the modern fire service. Of course the best laid plans by the Scrap are always beautifully derailed by the best audience in the world, and the…
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Lexis is a full-time firefighter, part-time nurse, and national-level Olympic weightlifter. She loves maintaining a diverse skill set and learning new things. Firefighting brings together all the facets of life she is most passionate about; learning, fitness, challenges, and constantly varied tasks. She hopes to inspire women to challenge female so…
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Joined on this episode by Chief Michael Paschal and I am excited for all that we got to discuss. It seems like every class I attend in my home state he is always there. Even with his decades of experience he is still a student of the game. He has forgotten more than I know about fireground strategy and tactics and it was an awesome discussion. Of c…
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WOW, what an episode! One of the most requested guests for the Scrap... Chief Candace Ashby. We discuss the six most common organizational issues. Leadership from the bottom up. Why the disconnect exists between the men and women on the line and the brass in the office. How to stop the blame cycle and start being effective. How to make an impact an…
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Corley Moore is a motivational speaker and instructor, specializing in the topics of leadership and culture. Author of the books “The 9L’s”, “Challenge Your Leadership” and “Broken Tools”. He is the founder of Firehouse Vigilance and its "Never Ending Fight Against Complacency", the creator of the Vigilant Creed with members in all fifty states and…
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Joined on this episode by one of the best in the business, RJ, Robert James. It was a good time as we dove into his mindset and approach to training. Engine work, truck work, FF rescue and survival, concepts and special operations. Of course the best laid plans by me and the guest are always wonderfully derailed by the phenomenal questions from the…
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Bobby Eckert is a Captain with the City of Camden Fire Department in New Jersey. He is a second-generation Fireman and has been in the fire service for over 20 years, with the last 13 in Camden. His present assignment is with Engine Company 1 at Fire Headquarters – the city’s busiest Engine Company.Bobby has a BS in Public Safety Administration fro…
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Joined on this episode by one of my best friends in life, my confidant and my brother, the one and only Dane Yaw. We discuss how you can manufacture and build pride, ownership and tradition in your department. The challenges that come with it. We talk about his mindset towards training and the impact that culture has on training, especially with ne…
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Joined on this episode by none other than Preston Lyons, and we had a lot we planned to talk about. Starting with filling the gap between Fire Conferences and reality, The 5 non-negotiables for the firehouse, eradicating the age old past time of humiliating the rookie, and gossiping about each other at the kitchen table. Learning to use negative en…
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Ray McCormack retired as a Lieutenant after 39 years in the FDNY. He holds a BA from the New York Institute of Technology. He was the lead author for FDNYs new Engine Company Operations Manual. He developed and taught Back to Basics Standpipe for all FDNY firefighters. He was the co-founder and editor of Urban Firefighter magazine, and he delivered…
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Joined on this episode by the artist formerly known as Smoke Daddy! We discuss how busy he has been, and what all is in the works for FDIC, and Fire Engineering. The upcoming publications, and all of the challenges associated with them! Leadership, culture and motivation were on the agenda, and of course all the questions from the audience. It was …
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David Brooks is a tailboard firefighter for the Austin (TX) Fire Department. David is currently assigned to Firehouse 14 in the Special Operations Division where he rides both Engine 14 and Rescue 14. He began is professional career in 2013 at the age of 19. He has a passion for family, firemanship, and helping those who have found rock bottom. @br…
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The killer line-up of 2024 guests continues this episode with Jon-Eric Johnson, and I had a blast with this conversation. We discuss the four stages of competency. Leading as a young officer, understanding crew identity. And of course as always the direction of the Scrap was ultimately determined by the audience as they tuned in live and threw so m…
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Joined on this episode by the one and only Clyde Gordon. If you don't love this man, it is only because you do not know him. I was excited for this conversation and he completely blew those expectations out of the water. Of course we talked about training, and discuss the lessons he has learned over the years. As always the best laid plans of the S…
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Jake is a third-generation Firefighter in his family, who grew up terrorizing the on-duty crews in the firehouse. He is currently a paid on-call Captain in Southern Georgian Bay and a career Fireman in the GTA, presently assigned to a tech rescue company. Jake brings a blue-collar firemanship attitude to work every day having worked as a welder in …
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Joined on this episode by Robert RJ Wynne and I was excited to say the least. Last year I had the pleasure of a one hour car ride with this man and before it was over I knew he had to do a Scrap. You will not be disappointed with this episode and the story that RJ shares. Get ready for a gut check of reality, and vulnerability. Not to mention the a…
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Joined on this episode by Craig Haigh, with over 30 years of experience as a fire chief and is always ready to share the lessons he has learned. We discuss how to develop leaders inside your organization. We deep dive into recruitment and retention in the modern fire service. Of course the audience brought their questions and they absolutely took o…
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Excited to be joined on this episode by none other than El Presidente of the FOOLS international... Ben Fleagle. Was very excited for this episode and the topics we got to discuss including, the importance of the Fire service to society. The FOOLS international and their role in the fire service. Leadership in all of it's facets. Character and its …
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Stephanie White is a 20-year veteran of the fire service and has spent the past 18 years as a professional firefighter/paramedic assigned to the field in a metropolitan fire department. Stephanie is a podcaster and contributing writer with Fire Engineering. She hates having to write bios about herself and prefers to spend her free time helping depa…
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Joined on this episode by one of the best in the business, Scott Hewlett host of the Multiple Calls Podcast. We discuss building grit, and the power of vulnerability. Living in a state of readiness and 'fight mode'. Fear of losing the ability to be a warrior. Autopilot vs. observer and so much more! And if you know the Scrap, you know the audience …
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Weekly Scrap #226 - Kicking off 2024 with one of my favorite people on the planet. I call this man any time that I need to bounce an idea or need life advice. He is one of the coolest cats in the fire service and I love him. We dig into some tactics talk, some knuckle-dragger stuff with tools and roof ops. Of course as always we expected the audien…
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Kyle is a 20-year veteran with East Montgomery County Fire Department, oversees the training division as a Battalion Chief, and is in love with engine work. Kyle is the owner of smoothbore cartel and founder and administrator of Engine Company Resurrection. Kyle teaches engine operations for several well-known fire service instructor groups such as…
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Joined once again by Chief Rick Lasky. It has been a few years since he has been on the Scrap and it was another amazing, episode with him. We talked about how to build that culture of pride and ownership. Of course when you talk to Chief Lasky you know we are going to get a dose of where we came from, and understanding the "why." And as always the…
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Chris is a Captain with the Niagara Falls Fire Department and is a passionate advocate for first responder mental health, with a unique perspective from the front lines of emergency response. Chris sheds light on what it's like for a firefighter to navigate the complexities of mental health issues and the associated stigmas and often arduous journe…
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Joined on this episode by one of the all time greats in the fire service. We have discuss so much, starting with experience and decision making, the critical role of leadership in high stress situations. Adaptability and resiliency... and that of course all went out the window as soon as the audience started asking their great questions. It was a g…
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Joined on this episode by one of my favorite people, the one and only Jarrod Sergi. We planned to discuss leadership and culture and how much of an impact you can have at your organization. Common pitfalls for leaders and things you should avoid as well as what has and has not worked for Jarrod. This of course was just the plan, but if you know the…
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My guest this week was none other than the one and only Bobby Eckert, not much more needs to be said. He is Eckert Fire Tactics, he is Tuesdays are for Tactics. If you want an opinion, look no further than this guy right here. I promise you, when you listen you will get an answer. I love this guy, and he had once again, another amazing scrap!!!…
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Sachin Latti is the heart of Sachinmotion. With a growing team of supporters around him, his goal is to raise money and awareness for veterans & first responders in need of help as they heal from PTSD & mental health illnesses, as these issues have been a part of his life.Sachin comes from a Sikh community that has been in military service for hund…
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Joined on this episode by Josh Chase and we talked about all things leadership, especially when it comes to leading from where you are. We discussed the lack of focus on developing leaders from the ground up in the fire service. Why he wrote the books he wrote and the journey he has been through. Mental health, and overcoming adversity... and as al…
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Joined on this episode by Brent Brooks, and we are going to be talking about High rise Firefighting. We are going vertical and it was an awesome episode. Brent has spoken across the globe on the subject of High Rise firefighting and we had great topics to discuss, but as always the audience completely took over and made the scrap awesome!…
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Going live with Cody Trestrail to discuss all the details for Firemanship 2024. Cody takes the time to explain how the registration will work, and then gives a rundown of all the HOT tracks, the Lectures, and the Workshops. If you are looking for information on Firemanship, this is the episode for you. Share this podcast with anyone who might be in…
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Jesse’s impressive career has been wholeheartedly dedicated to many facets of the fire service. He not only owns and operates SFA but has also been a firefighter for fifteen years. He is a career firefighter and acting captain with a suburban fire department and serves as a captain with two rural volunteer departments. Beyond the fire-ground, Jesse…
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