Why Transitional Attacks are Like a Bunt with Ray McCormack
The transitional attack. Some firefighters swear by it, some swear at it. The NFPA says it’s a way to soften the target. Does it help, or does it have […]
November 2018
Everyone Wants to Work at This Department with Scott Thompson
Our guest on this show has a new book, titled The Functional Fire Company — Positioning Small Groups for Success & Survival. It’s intended to explain how to develop […]
Should You Try Acupuncture? with Dr. Nikki Kelly
What do you know about acupuncture? Yeah, it involves needles. But do you know what it can do for you? Here’s one benefit I just learned: it can be […]
If You Become Addicted to Pain Meds … with Mark Lamplugh, Jr.
If you’re injured on the job, you’ll likely be prescribed an opioid pain medication. They’re a double -edged sword: it can be tough to get enough, even when you really […]
A Probie’s Guide to Surviving the Firehouse with Mauro Porcelli
If you’re a probie or you want to be, listen up. Today’s guest, Mauro Porcelli, has written a new book titled “Surviving the Firehouse.” It’s a guide to life as […]
Five Health Habits to Prolong Your Career (and Life) with Aaron Zamzow
Habits can improve your health…and bad ones can screw it up. That’s why building healthy habits is so important for firefighters. This isn’t just some trendy idea. This stuff will […]
How to Get Quicker Knockdowns with Paul Shapiro
How fast do you get a knockdown on most fires? Our guest on this episode says you should see the effects in 30 seconds. If you don’t, you’re not flowing […]
Training vs. Working Out with Matt Page
Firefighters both train and work out. Though they share some elements in common, they’re two different disciplines. Our guest on this show says it’s important to do both well. He […]