The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

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.

Episodes

June 10, 2025 95 mins

Joined on this episode by one of the original... one of the OG guests of the Scrap and I am excited for the conversation! We plan to talk about a lot of small-unit leadership!  How the fire service has an obligation to invest in it's company officers and what we are getting wrong and right!  Of course the audience as always, will have a lot to say about the direction of the conversation... I look forward to another amazing Scr...

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Jonathan Brumley, and I was very excited for the conversation!  Jonathan put up with me bouncing his scrap all around to different dates, but he stuck with me and we made it happen.  We talk about the challenges of advancing big lines, training methodologies, getting out of the firehouse and training in your district... the difference between goals and dreams and so much more!  All of this...

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Joined this week by the one and only Tina Humston, we discuss training, training and more training... where her passion comes from and how to keep it focused. We will dive into the challenges of running a local conference and the lessons learned. We discuss a lot about being a female firefighter... And as always the discussion was driven by the awesome questions from the audience!!!! 

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Joined this episode by the one and only Jason Joannides! I was excited for the conversation and it did not disappoint. We talked about acquired structures, setting them on fire and the challenges involved when training in them.  We also got to dive into aspects of truck culture and how to build it (try not to eat the crayons) and of course... all the awesome questions that the audience threw our way!  

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Join us on this episode as America's Fire Chief, Scott Thompson and Rob "F'n" Fisher celebrate the milestone of reaching number 300!  I had no idea what was going to happen, I just knew that it was going to be a lot of fun!  I was nervous, I was excited, and it did not disappoint!!!!!

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Joined on this episode by Uncle Ray himself, Mr. Smoothbore Santa... keep fire in your life.... Ray McCormack!!! It was an awesome episode as we dive into nozzles, and what it takes to design your own signature series nozzle. We talked about his projects and get a sneak preview of what he will be releasing soon!!! And of course everything that the audience threw at us, which was a lot!!!!!   It was an amazing episode... enjoy!!!

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Joined for this episode from the future once more, my brother from down-under... the one and only Gerard Mann.  We had an amazing conversation that covered a broad range of topics!  We discussed the importance of getting outside your walls, the importance of education.  Passion vs. Education and the traps involved. The downside of being right and angry. The importance of simplicity... and so much more... of course none of the plann...

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Anthony Avillo! We discussed the release of his newly updated book... Fireground Strategies 4th Edition.  It promised to be a good episode and we deep dove into gaining better control of an escalating fireground. The differences between exterior and interior size-up. The modern fire environment plus so much more!  Of course as always, the audience took over and had a huge part to say in wh...

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Joined by the one and only Dr. Benjamin, and it was a fun discussion.  We talked about so much when it comes to leadership, and the dive was much deeper than all the normal cliché buzzwords.  Experience Vs. Wisdom.  The Ego trap. The real cause of Burnout! Devastating the morale. How damaging intentions can be... all of this was on the agenda plus everything that the audience threw our way.  It was an awesome time!!!!  

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Cody Trestrail... he currently holds the record with the #1 most listened to Scrap of all time! You do not want to miss him coming back once more... we discuss all things about the upcoming Firemanship conference... and then move onto his passion and what drives him!  His six musts for THEM.... and of course... everything that the audience threw his way!

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Chris 'Dragon' Scott.  I was excited about this conversation because the planned topics were off the charts!! The journey of passion.  How taking action leads to opportunity. the unbelievable power of relationships and what can be accomplished when you reach out to humble brothers and sisters. All of this and of course the great questions that the live audience completely destroy...

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Steven Shaffer and it promises to be an awesome discussion!  We start off by having Chief Shaffer talk about the Beacon Street LODD fire and the lessons learned.  then we shift gears and talk about Steven's mindset towards training, training, and more training! Peer support and how to handle the tough-times when they come along. He has a unique perspective and there is a lot of value ...

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Joined on this episode by one of the first ten guests of the Scrap... Mr. Fire Inside himself... Marc Aloan. It was an amazing episode as we dep dive into followership and craftmanship and the decline of the importance of tenure in modern society.  We  discuss Dunning/Kruger and how it plays a part. Impact Vs. image and which one does your department care about? Quality Vs. Quantity and how it goes into everything including calls a...

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Keith Stakes! It was an amazing show!!!! We discussed research, research, research and how effective our operations are! The audience absolutely brought the questions for this one and it led to an amazing, amazing discussion as Keith absolutely crushed them! If you like data and you like tactics, then this is the Scrap for you!

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Nick Papa and I am super excited for all that we got to discuss. We talked about how to make an impact in your organization. How to shift the paradigm and the importance of setting your new people up for success. How to build a legacy for your department that you can be   proud of... and as always there was the the amazing questions and topics brought up by the audience!!!

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Chris Sleigher and I am excited for the conversation. We discuss the power of relationships and networking in the fire service and the impact he has made along the way. From Fire by Trade to Fire Nuggets and everything in between!  Not to mention we dicuss throwing water around and nozzle work!  All of this plus the great questions from the audience along the way!  

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Joined on this episode by four of the big players involved in the Lullwater fire of 2014. We deep dive into the events of that fire and the ensuing Mayday and near miss. How it was handled and the lessons learned. You do not want to miss this one because it is soooo good! We look forward to seeing you all live this Monday evening, February 17th... live on YouTube at 8pm cst!!!!

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Joined on this episode by my friend and mentor, the one and only Dena Ali. We plan to discuss her new book "Hope Out Of Darkness", and the impact it has already had. We will be digging into mental health and the fire service. You know we will be diving down some rabbit holes! Of course the main discussion was driven by the wonderful questions from the audience, and Dena absolutely crushed it in her answers!  This one has ...

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Joined on this episode by the one and only Jimmy Davis and it was a good one! We discussed the culture and value of training, aligning priorities, how to assess your mindset. The 10 factor error reduction... Input vs. output... and all of this barely scratched the surface of what he wanted to come on and discuss. Of course got wonderfully derailed by the beautiful questions from the audience. Enjoy the episode!!!

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Joined on this special (unplanned episode) by none other than PJ Norwood. We have a whole lot to talk about including his story of donating life to a friend, and why we are spreading the word. Of course it is PJ Norwood so there was a lot of tactics, and why we should stop believing and start knowing. Fire behavior was on the agenda... plus as always... everything the audience threw our way! 

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