Best David B Lyons Podcasts (2024)

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Weekly Scrap #242 - Ian Bennett, Live Fire 1:18:43

3h ago1:18:43

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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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Weekly Scrap #241 - Mike Greco, bringing brutal honesty 1:03:29

3d ago1:03:29

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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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Weekly Scrap #240 - Michael Paschal, Time, Tactics and Experience 1:23:41

10d ago1:23:41

1:23:41

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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Weekly Scrap #239 - Candace Ashby, Solving the Disconnect 1:12:17

17d ago1:12:17

1:12:17

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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Weekly Scrap #238 - Robert (RJ) James, Capitol Fire Training 1:21:48

24d ago1:21:48

1:21:48

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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Weekly Scrap #237 - Paul Capo, When Things Go Bad 1:26:30

1M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Joined on this episode by the one and only Paul Capo. Was an amazing conversation as we talked about firefighter rescue and survival. Truck operations, and instructional methodologies. The Audience took over early and Paul absolutely crushed all of their questions. Enjoy the show!!By Corley Moore

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Weekly Scrap #236 - Dane Yaw, Tradition, Morale, and Training 1:41:07

1M ago1:41:07

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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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Weekly Scrap #235 - Preston Lyons, Fit Fire Fortitude 1:16:42

2M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

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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Weekly Scrap #234 - David Rhodes, Unapologetic Editor in Chief 1:38:26

2M ago1:38:26

1:38:26

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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Weekly Scrap #233 - Jon Eric Johnson, the Why 1:38:34

2M ago1:38:34

1:38:34

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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Weekly Scrap #232 - Clyde Gordon, Warriors, Wisdom & Wheelbarrows 1:33:13

2M ago1:33:13

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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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Weekly Scrap #231 - Robert RJ Wynne, Authenticity and Challenges 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

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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Weekly Scrap #230 - Craig Haig, the Dynamic Fire Chief 1:26:26

3M ago1:26:26

1:26:26

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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Weekly Scrap #229 - Ben Fleagle: Warrior, Poet, FOOL 1:22:23

3M ago1:22:23

1:22:23

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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Weekly Scrap #228 - Gabe Salas, leading up. 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Joined on this episode by Gabe Salas, and he did not disappoint! Was an an exciting one as we discussed the power of the senior "man". How to maximize the impact of accountability and lead by example. Of course the audience threw a ton at us, and Gabe crushed each and every answer. Enjoy another great episode!…

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Weekly Scrap #227 - Scott Hewlett, Multiple calls and more 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

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 - Rob Fisher, Truck Work, Tactics and Fun 2:00:38

3M ago2:00:38

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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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Weekly Scrap #225 - Rick Lasky, Pride & Ownership once more 1:44:06

4M ago1:44:06

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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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Weekly Scrap #224 - John Salka, First in Last out 1:02:39

4M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

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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Weekly Scrap #223 - Jarrod Sergi, More No Nonsense 1:28:51

5M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

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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Weekly Scrap #222 - Bobby Eckert, LFG!!!! 1:22:33

5M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

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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Weekly Scrap #221 - Josh Chase, Jump Seat Leadership 1:26:14

5M ago1:26:14

1:26:14

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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Weekly Scrap #220 - Brent Brooks, High Rise Firefighting 1:30:36

5M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

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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Weekly Scrap - Firemanship Special (Part Deux) All the details!!! 1:28:28

5M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

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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Weekly Scrap #219 - Ron Smith, Training Seconds 1:33:58

5M ago1:33:58

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Joined on this episode by none other than the man, the myth, the legend Mr. Training Seconds himself, Ron Smith! I am excited for this one and looking forward to all of the topics we will attempt to tackle. The surprise was of course that Kyle Romagus was in town, and he co-hosted this scrap! From search tactics and fire attack, to alphabet soup an…

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Weekly Scrap #218 - Ray McCormack, talking nozzles 1:10:26

6M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

New pieces of equipment come out all the time in the American Fire Service, but nothing has created as much interest as the HEN Nozzle in a long time. Not only has it been stirring interest but it is also endorsed by some very big names in the fire service. With the sheer number of questions I was receiving about the nozzle, I decided to have Ray o…

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Weekly Scrap #217 - Brian Crush on the State of the Fire Service 1:29:05

6M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Joined on this episode by my friend and mentor, the one and only Brian Crush!!! This episode hade me super excited for this discussion. From his perspective on the current state of the fire service, to the future as he sees it. Of course we discussed Firefighter Rescue Survey and the data so far. How he feels about his newly constructed training fa…

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Weekly Scrap #216 - Reginald McKnight on Training and Purpose 1:04:19

6M ago1:04:19

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Joined on this episode by Reginald McKnight to discuss all aspects of training especially when it comes to new recruits. We will deep dive into the challenges of training in todays world. How he goes about developing a training program. What they look for in instructors. Why training is important, how to develop and mold the probationary firefighte…

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Weekly Scrap #215 - Paul Shoemaker, Next Level Extrication 1:43:55

6M ago1:43:55

1:43:55

Joined on this episode by the one and only Paul Shoemaker. Paul is passionate about Electric Vehicles and Lithium ion batteries! We go deep diving into considerations and concerns for this evolving aspect of our craft. Off gassing, UHSS components, the sheer amount of water we are using, and how we can be more effective. And of course the audience …

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Weekly Scrap #214 - Bassel Ibrahim, One Bad Tour 1:27:38

7M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Joined on this episode by none other than my brother Bassel Ibrahim, to talk about one bad tour. Thinking outside the box. How to have a playbook, but remain flexible. Resiliency and taking on challenges. How to deal with crew rotation, especially when it is for positive reasons. How to develop a bench, and the difference between qualified and cert…

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Weekly Scrap #213 - Frank Leeb, Cornerstones of Leadership 1:39:06

7M ago1:39:06

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Frank Leeb. Many know him as the Deputy Chief of safety from the FDNY, I know him as a friend and mentor. The timing of this show could not be better as he just released his debut book, the brand new "Cornerstones of Leadership on and off the fireground." We discuss the stories in the book, what brought it…

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Weekly Scrap #212 - Brian Richards and the iPhone generation 1:39:12

7M ago1:39:12

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Joined by my good friend Brian Richards to discuss the new generations of firefighters and how to engage and bring them on board. We plan to deep dive into their perspective and why certain aspects that older generations take for granted seem foreign to them. It was an awesome and interesting discussion, especially when you throw in the audience an…

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Weekly Scrap #211 - Jeff Rothmeier, Mastering the Craft 1:17:21

7M ago1:17:21

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Was very excited to have this conversation with Jeff Rothmeier— had a blast discussing his book that just came out this year: "Mastering the Craft." We discussed his military background and how that shaped the mindset of the book. His special operations background. His studies in organizational culture and the power it has in an organization. The m…

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Weekly Scrap #210 - Jonah Smith, Engines, Officer Leadership 1:31:12

8M ago1:31:12

1:31:12

Joined on this episode by Hornet Fire training himself, Chief Jonah Smith. Super excited to talk about all things engine. Company/Chief Officer Leadership, we discuss Lou Holtz and the impact he had on Jonah. Then as much info as we could cram in about Firefighter Rescue Survey. As always the best laid plans and topics were aided by the phenomenal …

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Weekly Scrap #209 - Clay Magee, Consistency in leadership 1:26:01

8M ago1:26:01

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Joined on this Episode by the one and only Clay Magee. We dove down rabbit holes on various firefighting topics including: Consistency in leadership, recognizing needs, not enforcing styles, the power of the mentor, imposter syndrome, the importance of helmet cams, and so much more. Not to mention, as always everything the audience threw at us! It …

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Weekly Scrap #208 - Jason Hoevelmann, Leadership and Culture 1:29:48

8M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

On this episode of the Scrap is Chief Jason Hoevelmann. This was a fantastic conversation about leadership and culture. I think every firefighter who wants to lead in any way shape or form should listen to this episode at least annually. there are so many nuggets inside this episode.By Corley Moore

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Weekly Scrap #207 - James Johnson, Building Construction and BJJ 1:30:28

8M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Joined by my brother from Canada James Johnson. Tried to have him on the Mega Scrap for Building Construction, but of course life got in the way the day of the broadcast. Well he's back and we dive into all sorts of topics, including, leadership and culture. Questions and discussions about new trends in building construction, what it means for the …

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Weekly Scrap Firemanship Special 1:05:27

8M ago1:05:27

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Went live with Cody Trestrail to talk about the return of Firemanship, July 14-19, 2024. Unbelievable what Brothers In Battle are going to pull off once again. Registration goes live November 27th (Cyber Monday) at 10am. Cannot wait!!!!By Corley Moore

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Weekly Scrap #206 - Eric Saylors, Responding to the Active Shooter 1:29:54

9M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

This is a must listen if you have any part in developing or influencing the SOG's, Procedures, or Tactics for your departments Active Shooter Response. Eric Saylors brings the key takeaways from the seven-year active shooter response study at EMSAAC in San Diego. And the knowledge from over 200 drills he ran and measured. He fields questions and op…

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Weekly Scrap #205 - Jeremy Sanders, Crew First Culture 1:59:48

9M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

Joined on this episode by the one and only Jeremy Sanders. We discussed building and maintaining that "Crew first culture", as well as how you overcome adversity and stay fired up? His keys to leadership, including the most important quality a leader can possess. What it takes to keep grinding, as well as everything that the audience decided to thr…

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Weekly Scrap #204 - Charlie Dall, The Victim vs. the Rescue mindset 1:47:22

9M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

Joined by Charlie Dall on this episode of the Scrap! This one was an awesome one! We talked about the power of culture, safety vs. risk, victim minded decision making, Incident priorities, using water, and so much more! Of course as always the best questions came from the audience!By Corley Moore

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Weekly Scrap #203 - DJ Stone, adapting to what works. 1:48:37

9M ago1:48:37

1:48:37

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 vic…

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Weekly Scrap #202 - Mike Lombardo, Perspective through the ranks 2:34:33

9M ago2:34:33

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Mike Lombardo. We discuss his perspective as he rose through the ranks. The 21 LODD's that Buffalo fire had in his time on the job. Training items from the individual tasks and skills to the focus from the fire service. Basement fires, and of course this is just what is planned, and does not include all th…

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Weekly Scrap #201 - The Impact 7:03

10M ago7:03

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Short explanation of #201.By Corley Moore

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Weekly Scrap #200 - Curt Isakson, let's break the internet!!! 3:46:58

10M ago3:46:58

3:46:58

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, a…

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Weekly Scrap #199 - Clark Lamping, Mindset of Preparing Big 1:47:39

10M ago1:47:39

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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 audienc…

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Weekly Scrap #198 - Ryan McCormick and the Why 1:37:16

10M ago1:37:16

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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 discu…

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Weekly Scrap #197 - Anthony Avillo on Fireground Strategies 1:46:07

10M ago1:46:07

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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!…

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Weekly Scrap #196 - Mike Salzano on Respect & Leadership 2:07:22

11M ago2:07:22

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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!By Corley Moore

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Weekly Scrap 195 - JJ Cassetta on Family, Fire and Fotography 2:22:49

11M ago2:22:49

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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.By Corley Moore

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