Scott Orr

On this edition of Code 3, we’re talking with a firefighter/paramedic who is using the internet to reach young people to tell them about a career as a firefighter. RJ […]

On today’s show, we’re diving into a raw, unfiltered book about what happens when the turnout gear comes off and the cumulative weight of the job follows you home. Joining […]

Ladder work is one of the most basic parts of firefighting. But basic does not always mean simple. There is a lot of technique involved in throwing, carrying, and placing […]

Today, we’re diving deep into fireground operations and functional strategy. Our focus is on how departments can adapt when dedicated truck companies are not available. When you need an effective, […]

Today, we are rethinking everything you know about fire ground size-up. Everyone has been taught standard acronyms like COAL WAS WEALTH. But that traditional method is often too complicated for […]

How many times have you pulled up to a location, seen fire blowing out of the second-story windows, and thought, “There is no way anyone is alive in there?” Today’s […]

You ever walk into *that* firehouse? You know the one.  The crew is burnt out. They’ve given up on morale. And they’re constantly complaining that “Downtown” or “The Brass” has […]

There’s a lot of talk about “making the grab” in this job. But how often do you actually break down what went right when a rescue is successful? Not just […]

We often talk about the fireground as a chaotic environment, because it is. But there is a tendency in the modern fire service to meet that chaos with complexity—adding more […]

Do you know exactly how vertical ventilation works? Depending on your level of experience, you may think you do, but you still might not have a really solid understanding of […]