National Fire Radio Podcast Platform

Apr 14 2025 500 ep. 58 mins 493
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The National Fire Radio Podcast Channel featuring a variety of personalities and their podcasts that capture the essence of the Fire Service.

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Frontline Mindset Episode 32 - Air Force Fire Service

Apr 14 2025 79 mins  
In this episode, Rob from Frontline Mindset sits down with Joshua Armstrong, an Air Force veteran turned firefighter and medic. Joshua shares his powerful journey from financial hardship to finding purpose in the fire service. He opens up about the challenges of military life, the transition to municipal firefighting, and the critical role of mentorship, leadership, and mental resi

RERUN, Chapter 2. 10 Things I Wish I Could Tell Myself as a Probie - Mickey Farrell

Apr 14 2025 10 mins  
A View From the Top Floor Podcast with Mickey Farrell. Episode 2 focuses on the 10 things I wish I could tell myself as a probie as Mickey reflects back on his early days of his career. Sound advice for the early years of your career. -- Check out Top Floor Tactics on IG and his new podcast, A View From the Top Floor, hosted by National Fire Radio.

The Size Up Episode 111 - Be Useful - Josh Grandinetti

Apr 07 2025 69 mins  
In this episode, Pip engages in an authentic conversation with Josh Grandinetti, exploring themes of personal growth, the impact of the show Ted Lasso, and the importance of mindfulness in the fire service. Josh shares his journey into firefighting, the challenges he faced with a knee injury, and how it led him to create Foundation Fortified, a mindfulness platform for first respon

Chapter 70. F*ck the Internet.

Mar 31 2025 5 mins  
Can’t get to FDIC? Who cares. Keep your training local and tell the internet to go fuck itself. This week’s about real connections, honest work, and bringing back the bar room napkin.

Ray McCormack, Innovation with HEN Nozzles

Mar 30 2025 30 mins  
Jeremy sits down with Ray McCormack to discuss the innovative Hen Nozzle products, particularly focusing on the Blade Stream and the newly designed Force Nozzle. Ray's own career lead him to finding different ways to manipulate the stream of a regular smooth bore nozzle. This lead to an idea he had many years ago, pinching the circular smooth bore tip into an oval shape which lead

Frontline Mindset Episode 31 - Taking Time

Mar 30 2025 10 mins  
In this episode, Rob explores the importance of stepping away from work and truly unplugging—especially for those in high-stress professions like firefighting. Sharing personal insights from a recent vacation with his wife, he reflects on the mental reset, renewed perspective, and stress relief that come from taking a break. Rob emphasizes the value of setting boundaries with cow

The Size Up Episode 110 - In Your Own Head - Dave Dunn

Mar 29 2025 64 mins  
In this episode, Pip discusses the importance of what we do off the job with guest Dave Dunn Jr., a firefighter and cosplayer. They explore Dave's journey in emergency services, the adrenaline rush of firefighting, and how cosplay serves as an escape from reality. The conversation highlights the community and connections formed through shared interests in cosplay and strongman comp

69. Street Talk Penn 6 - View From the Top Floor Podcast

Mar 28 2025 10 mins  
Another Street Talk, this time from Penn 6 in Midtown Manhattan. This one dives into operating in exposure buildings, when and when not to call a Mayday, and the importance of sizing up on the fly. I also discuss what happens when the dominoes start falling the wrong way and how the tempo of a fire can drastically shift from building to building. For further information on the Mar

Frontline Mindset Episode 30 - Frontline Leadership, Zachary Polvino

Mar 26 2025 65 mins  
On this episode of Frontline Mindset, Rob interviews Captain Zach Polvino from the Snyder Fire Department. They dive into leadership, training, and core engine company competencies. Zach discusses the challenges of recruitment and retention in both fire and EMS, the importance of making EMS an essential service in New York, and the need for mental health awareness in emergency serv

The Size Up Episode 109 - See The Good - Justin DeMoss

Mar 23 2025 74 mins  
In this episode, Pip and Justin DeMoss explore the themes of joy, personal growth, and the unique experiences of wildland firefighting. They discuss the importance of sunlight and nature in maintaining mental health, the journey of finding purpose in one's career, and the challenges faced in extreme conditions. Justin shares his transition from sports to wildland firefighting, emph