The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

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Weekly Scrap #98 - Dena Ali on Mental Health Jul 28, 2021

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Joined on this episode by the amazing Dena Ali. Topics we discuss include the truth behind mental health in emergency services, why peer support teams work, the importance of sleep... and of course all of the different questions the audience throws at us. Dena gives us her books that every firefighter should read, and her answers to the five questions for firefighters!

Weekly Scrap #97 - Todd Edwards, Fire Life Training Jul 21, 2021

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I almost named this one "Weekly Scrap #97 - Todd Edwards, American Firefighting badass!"
Joined on this episode by the man, the myth, the legend himself Todd Edwards of Fire Life Training. The rabbit holes were interesting and deep! Planned topics included realistic training, and realistic leadership. Staying engaged humble and motivated... promotion...demotion and release... and then the audience started throwing questions at us. Was a killer Scrap!

Weekly Scrap #96 - Rob Ramirez, The Mayday MIndset Jul 12, 2021

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Joined on this episode by Rob Ramirez of National Rescue Consultants, we start with a brief discussion on the collapse in Florida, then we deep dive into the Mayday Mindset. All about firefighters in high stress situations and how to best prepare for them. As usual, the show gets hijacked by awesome questions from the audience, and it is an amazing time of knowledge bombs and info dumps from Rob!

Weekly Scrap #95 - Blake Stinnett, Next Rung Jul 10, 2021

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Joined on this episode by the founder of Next Rung, Blake Stinnett. We discuss all things fire service related, especially as it pertains to mental health. Plus whatever questions the audience can throw our way, then his book suggestions and of course the five questions.

Weekly Scrap #94 - Jacob Johnson, Do Your Damn Job! Jun 30, 2021

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Joined on this episode by Chief Jacob Johnson. Super excited to talk to him on the subject of mentoring, connecting and the work it takes. Of course we will discuss "Doing your damn job!" as well as Jacob's book suggestions and the five questions for firefighters! We get derailed and go chasing squirrels with the viewer questions and it is a great time!

Weekly Scrap #93 - Bassel Ibrahim, On Passion and Training Jun 23, 2021

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Joined by Bassel Ibrahim on this weeks episode of the Scrap.Topics include Fire Department Standards a, RIT Ops, The Florida Smoke Diver Program, Training and fitness, of course we get derailed completely by viewer discussion and topics! Then his answers to the five questions!

Weekly Scrap #92 - Eddie Steele, Frontier Fools Jun 17, 2021

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Joined on short notice by Eddie Steele, the president of the Frontier Fools down in Texas. We discuss how to overcome adversity, passion, Brotherhood, and protecting the job. The audience throws him some tough questions which he handles like a pro. We discuss the challenges of starting a new FOOLS chapter and what he has learned along the way. And as always his book suggestions and the five questions for firefighters!

Weekly Scrap #91 - Jon Metz and Jeremy Olson Jun 11, 2021

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Joined this evening by Jon Metz and Jeremy Olsen, authors of the book Firehouse Pranks and Antics. We discuss humor in the firehouse and what they discovered as they researched and interviewed firefighters from across the country. Of course they give their suggestions on books every firefighter should read as well as their answers to the five questions.

Weekly Scrap #90 - Eric Wheaton, Vent Enter Search Jun 03, 2021

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Joined by Eric Wheaton of VentEnterSearch.com to discuss issues facing the modern fire service, truck work, coordinating tactics, fire service culture... and a ton of fun as we dive deep down rabbit holes and answer viewer questions. Eric crushes everything thrown his way including the five questions for firefighters! Enjoy the episode...

Weekly Scrap #89 - Aaron Fields on Learning and Teaching May 26, 2021

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Joined by the incomparable Aaron Fields to discuss all things training and learning related in the fire service. Got to ask him a lot of questions on his methodology and intentionality in his approach to training. Included a three-minute-per question lightning round! Plus his book suggestions and the five questions for firefighters.

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