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
Joined on this episode by the one and only Anthony Kastros to go deep diving into command. We talk about decision making. the levels of command. How to become that calming force in the middle of the chaos. Of course we discussed his new book that was just released and instantly sold out! And as always the audience chimed in and took us in directions we never saw coming but totally enjoyed! Enjoy #246!!!!
Joined by one of my favorite amigos, the one and only Mike Gagliano. We discussed fireground decision making. The art of go and no-go. The pendulum swing that is the fire service, and how to build a culture that rocks at your fire house. Of course the audience contributed and absolutely brought the heat for the show!
Joined on this episode by one of my biggest mentors, the one and only Scott Thompson. We talk mentorship, being mentored. The discussion will always cover culture and how you can impact your department no matter what level you are at. Of course no matter what me and Scott were planning to talk about... the audience came in and absolutely crushed it with their on point questions!
Joined on this episode by Dan Shaw and it was an excellent episode! We talked about 25 to Survive and LODD's impact on everyone. Leadership through the ranks and how to have an impact on your organization. Challenges of rising through the ranks, and lessons he has learned throughout the last three decades. Of course the audience took over and drove the direction of the discussion, and Dan absolutely crushed it with his answe...
Joined on this episode by Ian Bennett and it was an exciting episode, especially if you love the topics of training and live fire. I was able to pick his brain on his training philosophies and the lessons he has learned. Ian is one of the best and it shows in this interview. Of course the audience always sends the best questions that the guest can crush, and Ian absolutely did so.
My guest this week is none other than Mike Greco. He is a very opinionated firefighter and not afraid to share his mind. Our planned topics were truck operations and tactics, as well as how to be a leader in the modern fire service. Of course the best laid plans by the Scrap are always beautifully derailed by the best audience in the world, and they delivered this time around!
Joined on this episode by Chief Michael Paschal and I am excited for all that we got to discuss. It seems like every class I attend in my home state he is always there. Even with his decades of experience he is still a student of the game. He has forgotten more than I know about fireground strategy and tactics and it was an awesome discussion. Of course the questions from the audience always bring the heat. Enjoy an amazing episod...
WOW, what an episode! One of the most requested guests for the Scrap... Chief Candace Ashby. We discuss the six most common organizational issues. Leadership from the bottom up. Why the disconnect exists between the men and women on the line and the brass in the office. How to stop the blame cycle and start being effective. How to make an impact and lead positive change. This of course is just what we have planned, the audience al...
Joined on this episode by one of the best in the business, RJ, Robert James. It was a good time as we dove into his mindset and approach to training. Engine work, truck work, FF rescue and survival, concepts and special operations. Of course the best laid plans by me and the guest are always wonderfully derailed by the phenomenal questions from the audience and that is what makes it so much fun. Was a great episode!
Joined on this episode by the one and only Paul Capo. Was an amazing conversation as we talked about firefighter rescue and survival. Truck operations, and instructional methodologies. The Audience took over early and Paul absolutely crushed all of their questions. Enjoy the show!!
Joined on this episode by one of my best friends in life, my confidant and my brother, the one and only Dane Yaw. We discuss how you can manufacture and build pride, ownership and tradition in your department. The challenges that come with it. We talk about his mindset towards training and the impact that culture has on training, especially with new recruits. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, and of course the audience ab...
Joined on this episode by none other than Preston Lyons, and we had a lot we planned to talk about. Starting with filling the gap between Fire Conferences and reality, The 5 non-negotiables for the firehouse, eradicating the age old past time of humiliating the rookie, and gossiping about each other at the kitchen table. Learning to use negative energy. Making the kitchen table phoneless and rankless... and of course none of that i...
Joined on this episode by the artist formerly known as Smoke Daddy! We discuss how busy he has been, and what all is in the works for FDIC, and Fire Engineering. The upcoming publications, and all of the challenges associated with them! Leadership, culture and motivation were on the agenda, and of course all the questions from the audience. It was an amazing episode... enjoy!
The killer line-up of 2024 guests continues this episode with Jon-Eric Johnson, and I had a blast with this conversation. We discuss the four stages of competency. Leading as a young officer, understanding crew identity. And of course as always the direction of the Scrap was ultimately determined by the audience as they tuned in live and threw so many great questions at us! Enjoy!!!
Joined on this episode by the one and only Clyde Gordon. If you don't love this man, it is only because you do not know him. I was excited for this conversation and he completely blew those expectations out of the water. Of course we talked about training, and discuss the lessons he has learned over the years. As always the best laid plans of the Scrap were taken over by the always awesome audience and their questions.
Joined on this episode by Robert RJ Wynne and I was excited to say the least. Last year I had the pleasure of a one hour car ride with this man and before it was over I knew he had to do a Scrap. You will not be disappointed with this episode and the story that RJ shares. Get ready for a gut check of reality, and vulnerability. Not to mention the awesome interaction with the live audience! Enjoy!!!
Joined on this episode by Craig Haigh, with over 30 years of experience as a fire chief and is always ready to share the lessons he has learned. We discuss how to develop leaders inside your organization. We deep dive into recruitment and retention in the modern fire service. Of course the audience brought their questions and they absolutely took over the direction of the discussion! It was an awesome one and I there is a lot of ...
Excited to be joined on this episode by none other than El Presidente of the FOOLS international... Ben Fleagle. Was very excited for this episode and the topics we got to discuss including, the importance of the Fire service to society. The FOOLS international and their role in the fire service. Leadership in all of it's facets. Character and its inseparability from leadership. Our history and how it effects the future, and ...
Joined on this episode by Gabe Salas, and he did not disappoint! Was an an exciting one as we discussed the power of the senior "man". How to maximize the impact of accountability and lead by example. Of course the audience threw a ton at us, and Gabe crushed each and every answer. Enjoy another great episode!
Joined on this episode by one of the best in the business, Scott Hewlett host of the Multiple Calls Podcast. We discuss building grit, and the power of vulnerability. Living in a state of readiness and 'fight mode'. Fear of losing the ability to be a warrior. Autopilot vs. observer and so much more! And if you know the Scrap, you know the audience absolutely took over and drove a great conversation. Enjoy the show!
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