The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

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  Weekly Scrap #373 – Mike Salzano: Engine Work & Leadership 15.09.2026 1sa 32dk

  This week on The Weekly Scrap... Chief Mike Salzano! Talking firefighting, training, engine company operations, and leadership, there’s plenty to get into on this episode. Mike brings nearly three decades of experience in the fire service, with much of his career spent in engine companies. Today, he serves as a Battalion Chief with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and continues to share that experience through training and teaching. He's the owner of FS Training & Consulting, founder of the...
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  Weekly Scrap #372 – Mike Terpak: Command, Promoting and Challenges 08.09.2026 1sa 33dk

  This week on The Weekly Scrap... Chief Michael Terpak! I’ve been looking forward to getting Mike back on the show, and we made it happen. If you haven’t listened to his first appearance on Episode 87, now’s a good time to go back, give it a listen. Mike Terpak has built an impressive career in the fire service and continues to share his knowledge and experience with others. 45 years in the fire service, 36 years with the Jersey City Fire Department, retiring as a Deputy Chief and City-Wid...
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  Weekly Scrap #371 – Kyle Romagus & Ian Bennett: Book Release Show 04.09.2026 1sa 30dk

  We’re adding a special episode of The Weekly Scrap this week for a good reason. Episode 371 went LIVE Thursday, September 3rd—the same day The Romagus Papers officially releases. And we were joined by special guest Ian Bennett because his book "Learning to Burn" went live the very next day. We talk about both books, how they came together, and dive into some of the topics and conversations inside them. And of course, the audience as always delivered! Episode 371 is made possible by our inc...
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  Weekly Scrap #370 – Jonathan Patten: Keeping Your House In Order 01.09.2026 1sa 21dk

  Jonathan brings nearly three decades in the fire service and a ton of time spent teaching and training firefighters. An instructor with Task Force One Inc. and Street-Smart Tactics, a member of the Frontier Fools, and has a passion for truck work, training, and making sure we pass this job on better than we found it. We talked some shop; truck company operations, riding assignments, ventilation, company officer responsibilities, and training with intent. We also dug into something Jonathan ...
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  Weekly Scrap #369 – Gary Lane: Shopping Carts and Training 26.08.2026 1sa 21dk

  I am excited to have Gary Lane join me once again on the Scrap for a conversation that could go in a lot of different directions. Gary has decades in the fire service, has been a state fire instructor since 2008, and is a member of the Brothers In Battle training cadre. He brings a lot of experience to the table, along with practical insight into where we are getting it right and where we could be doing it better. We dig into hit-or-miss leadership and the toll it can take on morale, infor...
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  Weekly Scrap #368 – Nick Ledin & Keith Stakes: Search, Research & Reality 18.08.2026 1sa 29dk

  My brother Nick Ledin steps in as special guest host, and I'm a little jealous as he got to sit down with Keith Stakes himself. Nick has spent years digging into civilian rescue data as a contributor to the Firefighter Rescue Survey, helping bring real-world data from thousands of reported rescues into the conversation about search and what that information can teach us about the job. Keith has been right in the middle of research that continues to shape our understanding of the mod...
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  Weekly Scrap #367 – Larry Conley: Staying in the Fight 11.08.2026 1sa 12dk

  Larry Conley is on the Scrap, and what a great conversation. Larry has served more than thirty years in the fire service, and he's spent much of that time teaching and mentoring other firefighters. Now retired, Larry continues to invest his time in making the fire service better. If you've followed his work, heard him teach, or listened to The Larry Conley Show, you know there are plenty of directions this conversation can go. Leadership. Training. The job. The people. And the lesson...
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  Weekly Scrap #366 – Dan Shaw: 25 to Survive... The Conversation Continues 04.08.2026 1sa 17dk

  Chief Dan Shaw returns to The Weekly Scrap. If you caught Dan's first appearance on Episode #243, you already know the conversation didn't disappoint. Now he's back, and we're ready to see where this one takes us. With more than three decades in the fire service, including retiring as the Assistant Chief of Operations for the Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue, Chief Shaw now works with organizations across the country, helping develop leaders, strengthen culture, and challenge the way org...
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  Weekly Scrap #365 – Candace Ashby: The Greatest Job on Earth 28.07.2026 1sa 25dk

  Dr. Candace Ashby returns to The Weekly Scrap for a conversation every firefighter needs to hear. With over three decades in the fire service, a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership, and years of experience climbing through the ranks, Candace—currently serving as a Battalion Chief—has become a respected voice on leadership, accountability, and protecting the culture that makes this profession unlike any other. We'll dive into what truly makes firefighting the greatest...
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  Weekly Scrap #364 – Benjamin Martin: Intoxicated Leadership 21.07.2026 1sa 17dk

  Benjamin Martin is coming back to the Scrap, and we've got more to unpack than we'll have time to cover. Benjamin started his career riding the jump seat of a busy urban engine company and recently retired as an Acting Battalion Chief after more than 23 years in the fire service. Many of you know him through EmbraceTheResistance.com, his articles, podcast appearances, or his nationally recognized class, Intoxicated Leadership. Over the last decade, he's challenged many of the assumptions i...
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  Weekly Scrap #363 – Jerry Wells: Stories and Relationships 14.07.2026 1sa 20dk

  Joined on this episode by Jerry Wells! Jerry retired as a Battalion Chief from the Lewisville (TX) Fire Department after 35 years in the fire service. Throughout his career, he's taught firefighters across the country while challenging them to think differently about the profession. We'll dive into some of the ideas that have shaped Jerry's career, including what "The Kitchen Table" really means, why every firefighter needs an equity stake in their department, the importance firehouse...
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  Weekly Scrap #362 - Stephen Runyan: A lot about peptides 07.07.2026 1sa 25dk

  Stephen Runyan, aka Tommy Gunn, is coming back to The Scrap, and this one is going to be loaded... again! With more than 20 years in the fire service, Stephen has dedicated his career to developing firefighters, challenging conventional thinking, and sharing the lessons he's learned from some of the best mentors in the profession. A Georgia Smoke Diver, FDIC H.O.T. Class Specialist, Wichita Fire Department Hiring Coordinator, and Wichita HOT Board Member and Instructor, Stephen has become a ...
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  Weekly Scrap #361 - Dana Larkin: Training and the F.O.O.L.S 30.06.2026 1sa 15dk

  Joined on this episode by my friend, the one and only Dana Larkin! Dana currently serves as Battalion Chief with Camano Island Fire & Rescue, leading C-Shift while overseeing the department's training division. From starting as a volunteer in 2001 to becoming one of the driving forces behind firefighter development, Dana has spent years building firefighters, officers, and future leaders. Beyond his department, Dana founded the Cascade F.O.O.L.S. chapter in 2019, served four years as Ch...
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  Weekly Scrap #360 - Steve Prziborowski : Courage Under Fire Leadership 23.06.2026 1sa 18dk

  Joined on this episode by the one and only Steve Prziborowski, retired Deputy Chief with the Santa Clara County Fire Department who continues to shape the fire service as an instructor with Chabot College and the National Fire Academy. A respected mentor to many, Steve spends much of his time coaching and developing firefighters and officers at all ranks. Steve has spoken across the country, authored multiple career development books, and has become a recognized voice in the fire service on ...
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  Weekly Scrap #359 - Brandon Chapman: Training with GRIT 16.06.2026 1sa 1dk

  Joined on this episode by my man Brandon Chapman! Brandon is the Co-Founder and Instructor of GRIT Fire Training LLC, Driver on Truck 17 in the City of Pittsburgh, Assistant Fire Chief for Stowe Township Fire Department, and firefighter with West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Company 28 in Prince George's County, Maryland. With 17 years of combined career and volunteer fire service experience, Brandon has earned a reputation as both a passionate student of the fire service and a respected inst...
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  Weekly Scrap #358 - Captain Jason Worthy – Building Culture from the Bottom Up 09.06.2026 1sa 7dk

  Joined on episode 358 by Jason Worthy of South Spartanburg Fire Department. A second-generation firefighter with 18 years on the job—many of them spent riding the truck. Jason currently serves as Captain on Ladder 24. Throughout his career, he has continually invested in his craft, completing OBT2, the NC Breathing Equipment School, Truckman Academy, and the South Carolina Fire Officer’s Academy. A true student of the game, Jason leads by example. He is passionate about mentoring thos...
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  Weekly Scrap #357 - Chief Tom Richardson – Leadership at the Highest Level 02.06.2026 1sa 21dk

  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 Securit...
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  Weekly Scrap #356 - Jake Hecht: Violent Encounter Survival Training 26.05.2026 1sa 4dk

  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...
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  Weekly Scrap #355 - Cody Trestrail is Back to Spread the Poison! 19.05.2026 1sa 13dk

  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...
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  Weekly Scrap #354 - Kiel Samsing, Mind of Fire 12.05.2026 1sa 28dk

  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 div...