The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

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Weekly Scrap #216 - Reginald McKnight on Training and Purpose Oct 22, 2023

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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 firefighter into the next generation of leaders. We discuss leadership, the next generation and purpose. Of course the audience took over like always and absolutely sent the best questions at Reggie, and he absolutely crushes the answers. Enjoy a great Scrap!

Weekly Scrap #215 - Paul Shoemaker, Next Level Extrication Oct 18, 2023

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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 had a ton of great questions that Paul crushed! This is a topic that everyone wants more information on and you do not want to miss this Scrap!

Weekly Scrap #214 - Bassel Ibrahim, One Bad Tour Oct 09, 2023

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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 certified... it was amazing discussions, and that does not even begin to touch on everything the audience threw at Bassel and he crushed in answering!

Weekly Scrap #213 - Frank Leeb, Cornerstones of Leadership Oct 02, 2023

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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 about, his philosophies on culture and leadership... and as always, the part that makes the Scrap so much fun, the audience questions and interactions. It was an amazing Scrap, enjoy!

Weekly Scrap #212 - Brian Richards and the iPhone generation Sep 25, 2023

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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 and all of their questions. Enjoy a great perspective from a great dude.

Weekly Scrap #211 - Jeff Rothmeier, Mastering the Craft Sep 18, 2023

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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 mentor that he sought out and how it impacted his teaching. Plus as always, everything that the audience threw our way! It was an amazing episode.

Weekly Scrap #210 - Jonah Smith, Engines, Officer Leadership Sep 11, 2023

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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 audience. Enjoy the Scrap!

Weekly Scrap #209 - Clay Magee, Consistency in leadership Sep 03, 2023

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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 was a great Scrap!
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Weekly Scrap #208 - Jason Hoevelmann, Leadership and Culture Aug 27, 2023

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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.

Weekly Scrap #207 - James Johnson, Building Construction and BJJ Aug 20, 2023

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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 fire service battlespace. Then we talk about another passion of James' which is his love of Jiu-Jitsu and the benefits of it for firefighters. All of this plus everything the audience threw our way. Was a heck of a Scrap, enjoy!

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