The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

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Weekly Scrap #148 - Todd Shepherd, Realistic Training Dynamics Jul 11, 2022

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Joined by Forge Fire and Company's founder Todd Shepherd, it was an amazing evening as we discuss training like a professional, training dynamics, how to structure training disciplines, and self-defense related to first responders... plus everything that the audience threw our way!

Weekly Scrap #147 - Kevin Pfluger, For Them, Family and Adversity Jul 02, 2022

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Joined by Kevin Pfluger for another amazing episode of the Scrap. Unbelievably great conversation, topics included Family first, For them, overcoming adversity, the shift in the fire service, and then the audience really got warmed up! Was a great Scrap, with a passionate guest.

Weekly Scrap #146 - Robby Owens, on Training, Acronyms and being perfect Jun 28, 2022

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Joined by Robby Owens, AKA: Average Jake! It was an awesome conversation and we talked about the the three hours, Training, Mr. Perfect, Legacy vs. Impact... plus all the rabbit holes the audience sent us down!

Weekly Scrap #145 - Firefighter Fenton, Leading with Laughter Jun 23, 2022

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Joined by Brent Fenton, more commonly known as firefighter Fenton. Plan to talk about laughing and enjoying the job, as well as culture and mindset and how to stay engaged and plugged in! Plus he answers everything that the audience threw his way. Was an awesome conversation.

The Weekly Scrap #144 - Don Sapp, Resiliency and Tenacity Jun 21, 2022

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Joined on this episode by Uncle Don Sapp, one of the most sincere people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, It was an amazing discussion as we talk about resiliency and tenacity and the changes that he has seen, as well as what he sees coming for the fire service. The audience was amazing with amazing questions, and it was a really good scrap!

Weekly Scrap #143 - Dave LeBlanc, Accountability and Responsibility Jun 14, 2022

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Joined once again by one of my favorite deep conversation people, Dave LeBlanc is coming back on the show to talk about accountability and responsibility from the newest member to the tenured legends. Leadership, Culture, Motivation and of course all that the audience threw at him! He was a champion through it all.

Weekly Scrap #142 - Jesse Quinalty, Red Helmet Fire Training May 31, 2022

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Joined by Jesse Quinalty, the man behind Red Helmet Fire Training, SlabSavers, The Firefighter Book Club, and Firefighters riding in firetrucks eating Ice Cream! This guy absolutely stays plugged in and has a passion!

Weekly Scrap #141 - Richard Kelley on Leading Up May 23, 2022

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Joined by the exceptional Chief Richard Kelley to talk about his journey through the ranks and lessons learned along the way. We discussed his philosophy on leading up, culture, training, overcoming adversity and Chief Kelley absolutely crushed anything and everything the audience threw at him! Was an amazing Scrap!

Weekly Scrap #140 - Paul Combs, The Fire Service Cartoonist May 16, 2022

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Joined on this episode by none other than the one and only Paul Combs. The de-facto cartoonist of the fire service! We discussed motivation, inspiration, leadership and how to make an impact in your organizations culture. This might be the episode that hit me hardest in the gut.

Weekly Scrap #139 - Jaime Reyes on Communication May 02, 2022

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Joined on this episode by Jaime Reyes, who is passionate about improving the job! We are going to talk about fireground communications, how they can be improved, common problems and obstacles, from the technical to the common sense... then we will shift to leadership and culture... it was an awesome conversation with tons of questions from the live audience!

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