The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

Corley Moore
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Firehouse Vigilance presents the Weekly Scrap. A podcast for firefighters with the best interviews of the best guests.Host Corley Moore discusses everything fire service related in his never ending fight against complacency. Awesome interviews with firefighter movers and shakers in this weekly show. Catch the show live, or enjoy the podcast recordings.

  1. Weekly Scrap #357 - Chief Tom Richardson – Leadership at the Highest Level

    2d ago

    Weekly Scrap #357 - Chief Tom Richardson – Leadership at the Highest Level

    Joined on this episode by the one and only Tom Richardson, retired FDNY Chief of Department! Chief Richardson walks the walk, serving 42 years with the FDNY, rising through every rank to lead as the top uniformed officer in the busiest fire department in the nation. A lifelong firefighter, he’s been a volunteer in Deer Park since 1978 (serving as Chief of Department there in 1999-2000 and 2009-2011) and currently serves on the Board of Fire Commissioners. He holds a Master of Arts in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School - Center for Homeland Defense and Security, along with extensive leadership training including the FDNY Advanced Leadership Course, Fire Officers Management Institute, and West Point’s Combating Terrorism Center.  We’re going deep into leadership in the fire service - everything from command presence, to the critical importance of trust in the firehouse and on the fireground, building crews that operate with implicit authority (no constant micromanaging), the make-or-break role of the first hoseline, staffing and response challenges facing the volunteer fire service, and effective communication with the troops.  Hard-earned lessons from the highest levels of command, and practical wisdom that applies to every firefighter and officer out there. As always, the live audience one hundred percent light this one up with questions, and we go wherever the conversation takes us. Because we all know that’s what makes The Scrap the absolute best live firefighter podcast out there!

    1h 21m
  2. Weekly Scrap #356 - Jake Hecht: Violent Encounter Survival Training

    May 27

    Weekly Scrap #356 - Jake Hecht: Violent Encounter Survival Training

    Joined on episode 356 by firefighter/paramedic and founder of VEST First Responder LLC, the one and only Jake Hecht!!!!  Tuesday, May 26th 8 PM CST From high school history teacher to pro MMA fighter (3× UFC veteran) and now firefighter, Jake turned a violent patient encounter into a mission, dedicating his career to protecting those who protect others.  As a former Army Combatives Instructor and former Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Columbia, Missouri Police Department, Jake has now trained more than 3,000 firefighters and EMS providers across 10 states on practical, field-tested workplace violence survival.  On this episode we’re digging into:  How VEST was born from real calls and why there’s virtually no standardized training for violent patient encounters in fire/EMS . Why most de-escalation talk is empty buzzwords and exactly where the line is before physical options kick in. Common admin objections and the culture that treats getting assaulted as “part of the job”. We will also discuss the reporting platform that Jake built to stop sweeping these incidents under the rug - www.firstresponderviolence.com  Of coure, we can always count on the live audience to bring the heat with their questions. It is what continues to make the Scrap the absolute best. We go wherever the conversation takes us.  Episode 356 made possible by our incredible sponsors:  SnapTite Hose & FireStation Furniture

    1h 5m
  3. Weekly Scrap #355 - Cody Trestrail is Back to Spread the Poison!

    May 20

    Weekly Scrap #355 - Cody Trestrail is Back to Spread the Poison!

    Joined on this episode by the one and only Cody Trestrail, Founder and Instructor of Brothers in Battle and the man behind Firemanship! Cody has been on the Scrap for episodes 179 (one of the most listened to episodes of all time), 295, and the Firemanship special, and is coming back on for episode 355!  Join us for another epic episode where truth bombs drop as we discuss the driving force behind Cody and his mission! It would be remiss not to talk Firemanship and the massive impact it is having on the fire service! The audience as always lights it up with their questions and we enjoy where the conversation took us because that is what makes the Scrap the absolute best!!!!! ENjoy the show!

    1h 13m
  4. Weekly Scrap #354 - Kiel Samsing, Mind of Fire

    May 13

    Weekly Scrap #354 - Kiel Samsing, Mind of Fire

    Joined on this episode by the one and only Kiel Samsing; firefighter, paramedic, neuroscience coach, instructor, and author of the game-changing book Mind of Fire: The Science and Art of Decision Making. Kiel founded Mind of Fire back in 2018 after seeing a massive gap in the fire service: we crush tactics and hands-on skills, but we’ve been starving the cognitive side - the mental sets and reps that separate good decisions from the ones that get people hurt.  In this episode we’re diving straight into the science and art of fireground decision-making, how the brain actually works under extreme stress, and the practical tools every firefighter and officer needs to build better mental models, cut through chaos, and make the right call when it matters most. We’ll talk about the OODA loop fire-service style, empowered leadership, why cognitive training is just as critical as nozzle technique, and the real-world stories and lessons that went into Mind of Fire. Kiel’s also got the companion workbook dropping soon and it is loaded with mental drills and exercises you can actually use on shift.  Expect straight talk on building decision-making muscle, staying sharp through the years, and why the “mind of fire” might be the most important tool on the truck. Of course the audience is going to light this one up with questions, and we’ll go wherever the conversation takes us...  because that’s what makes the Scrap the absolute best!!!!  And if you haven’t read Mind of Fire yet, fix that. It’s already becoming required reading in engine houses and training divisions across the country. www.mindoffire.com | @kielsamsing | @mindoffire Share this everywhere. Set your reminders. Tag your crew! Episode 354 made possible by FireStation Furniture, Snap-Tite Hose, and LCC Fire School

    1h 29m
  5. Weekly Scrap #353 - DJ Stone, The Personnel Issues Playbook

    May 6

    Weekly Scrap #353 - DJ Stone, The Personnel Issues Playbook

    Another firehouse-fueled showdown, we welcomed back David “DJ” Stone to the show!  DJ is currently developing "The Personnel Issues Playbook: Firefighter Interpersonal Issues You Must Know as a Boss". This is a collaborative project focused on the real-world people problems officers and chiefs face on the job, and how they’ve handled them. From navigating tough interpersonal conflicts to his own journey moving into the training division, we discussed hard-earned lessons on building trust, inspiring change, avoiding burnout, and leading with respect.  We will also dug into patience vs. passion, earning credibility, recruiting informal leaders, playing the long game, and why surveying the land (not just the people) is critical at all levels. And of course… So many amazing questions from the Audience! Special thanks to IdentiFire and SnapTite Hose for episode 353 of The Weekly Scrap Podcast.

    1h 28m
  6. Weekly Scrap #352 - Michael Goldstein, The CAN Report

    Apr 29

    Weekly Scrap #352 - Michael Goldstein, The CAN Report

    This week, we're sitting down with Michael "Stickers" Goldstein, a battle-tested New Hampshire firefighter with 20 years in the first responder game, from dispatcher to the front lines. As the no-holds-barred host of The C.A.N. Report, Mike is on a mission to spotlight the fire service's rich history, raw culture, leadership truths, mental health realities, and the hard lessons that keep our brotherhood strong. From calling out toxic leadership to celebrating passion, training, and accountability, Stickers delivers straight-talk conversations that hit hard and keep it real. If you love unfiltered fireground wisdom and real talk that matters, you do NOT want to miss this one. Share this everywhere.

    1h 27m
  7. Weekly Scrap #351 - Stephanie White, Keeping It Real

    Apr 21

    Weekly Scrap #351 - Stephanie White, Keeping It Real

    This week we’re joined by Stephanie White, Editor-in-Chief of Firefighter Nation, one of the sharpest voices in the industry. Fresh off the rig after 20+ years as a firefighter/paramedic with Fairfax County, Stephanie is bringing her no-nonsense perspective to the table. We dive into the topics that matter most right now. Starting with the problem of conflicts in the fire house and then pivoting to victim mentality in the fire service. And with the biggest week in the industry happening right now, you already know we’re talking the BIG SHOW - FDIC. As always… I count on the audience to bring the heat and the great questions because the best part of The Scrap is we never know where the conversation will go!!!! If you care about the health, culture, and long-term survival of this job, you do NOT want to miss this one. Let’s get after it! Stephanie White is on The Scrap!

    1h 17m
  8. Weekly Scrap #350 - Curt Isakson, The Passion Rolls On!

    Apr 15

    Weekly Scrap #350 - Curt Isakson, The Passion Rolls On!

    Joined on this episode by the one and only Curt Isakson — the absolute force of nature I call “Hurricane Ike” is BACK for Episode 350 of The Scrap! Chief Ike — 30+ year fire service legend, recently retired Battalion Chief from Escambia County Fire Rescue, creator of County Fire Tactics, and the man who’s lit up The Scrap on episodes 70, 100 (“People Before Water”), 150, 200, 250 (“Faith, Family, Fire, Friends & the Future”), and 313 — returns with the same unrelenting passion and fire that defines every single appearance. Curt never phones it in. He shows up raw, real, and ready to drop heavy tactical gold, hard-earned leadership lessons from the fireground, and straight-talk truth about the real challenges of this job — raising the next generation of probies, navigating the good days, bad days, and truly GREAT days. If you’ve listened to any of Chief Ike’s previous episodes, you already know: the energy is electric, the wisdom runs deep, and the conversation goes exactly where it needs to go. This one is no different. This is Episode 350 of The Scrap — unfiltered, no holds barred, and packed with value for every firefighter who wants to get better. Link it to a brother or sister who needs to hear this, and share it everywhere.  Chief Ike just brought the heat.

    1h 44m
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Firehouse Vigilance presents the Weekly Scrap. A podcast for firefighters with the best interviews of the best guests.Host Corley Moore discusses everything fire service related in his never ending fight against complacency. Awesome interviews with firefighter movers and shakers in this weekly show. Catch the show live, or enjoy the podcast recordings.

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