074 - Introduction to Firefighter Functional Fitness

In this episode, David gives us a taste of his new project with Dan Kerrigan & Jim Moss – the Firefighter Functional Fitness book and program.
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073 – The 3U Method for Firefighters and Leaders

In this episode, David and Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso discuss the various challenges leaders face in dealing with their team, and becoming a role mode...

072 - 3 Habits of Great Firefighters and Leaders

Becoming a great firefighter and leader requires a consistent and sustained effort. You have to instill and implement the HABIT of excellence in your...

071 – Firefighter Nutrition II

In this episode, we welcome back Camille Gallinger of Vitality Exchange to help us shed stress and pressure from our lives by taking better care of ou...

070 - New Year - New Opportunity

Welcome to the first episode of Firefighter Toolbox for 2016! In this episode David guides us as we go through this new year and take advantage of thi...

069 -5 Staying Motivated Tips for Firefighter Fitness

In today’s episode, David Soler and Lt. Jim Moss talk about how being able to do our job on the fire ground hedges on staying motivated to take care o...

068 – Firefighter Preplan Introduction

In today’s episode, David Soler shares years of field experience, training, and interviews with great and respected firefighters and thought leaders t...

067 – Firefighter Nutrition

In this episode, Camille Gallinger and David Soler discuss firefighter nutrition to help you take care of your body better and become more effective o...

066 – Maxximus Bar Review

In this firefighter training episode we had Lt. Jim Moss spend some time with the next generation Halligan bar, the Maxximus Rexx, a tool widely raved...

065 - Improving Fire Scene Cooperation

In this firefighter training episode Darren Dake and David Soler talk about the field of fire death investigation, and what we, as firefighters, need...

064 Secondary Traumatic Stress

In this firefighter training episode, Anita Brooks and David Soler gives us some tools to help others and ourselves through the emotional battles we g...

063 – Intro to SLICE-RS

In this firefighter training episode we have Brian Kazmierzak here to tell us about the S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. method and how it incorporates fireground tact...

062 – Why Firefighters Must Know about Spoliation

In this firefighter training episode Lt. Scott Ebbert and David Soler share with us how firefighters can do their part in helping investigators in dea...

Iron Sharpens Iron

In this firefighter training episode Jim Moss and David Soler maximizing your potential and being the best that you can be by pouring in to each other...

060 - 2 Most Important and Forgotten Keys To Firefighter Fitness

In this firefighter training episode Aaron Zamzow and David Soler share with us why and how members of the fire service should train, eat, and treat o...

059 - So Goes the First Line, So Goes the Fire

In this Firefighter Training Episode, we have a 15-minute training clinic with Captain Brian Smith about the importance of the primary attack line in...

058 - 4 Rules for Fire Officer Success

In this Firefighter Training Episode, David interviews Chief Les Karpluk, author of “Leadership Prescribed,” about the challenges in fire service lead...

057 - Step Up Your Teamwork

In this Firefighter Training Episode, David interview’s author and Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso about his book Step Up Your Teamwork.
Item’s discu...

056 - Take No Shortcuts

Chief Bobby Halton, Capt Angela Hughes and David J Soler discuss 2-3 successful traits of leaders as well as successful habits. They also discuss this...

Why Community Relations is Important

Firefighter Training Episode 055 of the FirefighterToolbox podcast is about the relationship between a fire department and its community.

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054 - Greatness is in You

Firefighter Training Episode 054 of the FirefighterToolbox podcast is about how even a rookie can make a difference in the fire service.

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Surround Yourself with Great Firefighters

In this episode Chief Walt Lewis shares how your peers can influence your career and how you can become a positive influence to those wanting to join...

052- What Firefighters Need to Know About Life Insurance

Firefighter Training Episode 052 of the FirefighterToolbox podcast is about what firefighters need to know about life insurance.
In this episode...

051 - Firefighter Psychology

In this episode David Soler and Lt. Rob Ramirez discuss the mental and physical training and preparedness required to have our members overcome mayday...

050- What is Situational Awareness and Why Is It A Must Have Skill

Listen in to this Firefighter Training Podcast on what is situational awareness and why it's a must have skill for everyone in the fire service from t...

049- Tactical Considerations for Attic Fires

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:
In this firefighter training episode, Mike Daley gives us a short course on Attic Fire...

048- All About The Pig Tool

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:
In this firefighter training episode, Chris Moren shares with us how he came up with t...

047- The 6 C’s of Leadership

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:
In this firefighter training episode, Rob Cannon shares with us the elements of great...

046- How To Set Goals For Firefighters

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:
We want to be great firefighters. We want to take our skills to the next level. How? I...

045- How to Force Entry Through the Lock in 3 Steps

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:
In this firefighter training episode, Sean Wilson of Search & Destroy Fire Training gi...

044- Prepping for the Promotional Process

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:
1- How you can start preparing and becoming a better fire officer.
2- What it ta...

043- Only 4 Reasons to Use the Portable Radio

042- What are Enhanced Water Streams?

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:
1- The whys and hows in using Enhanced Water Streams (EWS)  in the fire service.
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041-How & Why To Get A Mentor

040- Vent Enter Search

039- Tool History From A Legend

038- Fire Service Tools & Techniques History

In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Capt Bob Farrell about the creation of the Halligan bar, Pro Bar, Shove Knife, Saws, Maxximus Hallig...

037- Dr's Tells 5 Exercises (Including Sit-Ups) Firefighters Must NOT Do and Why

In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Dr. Karlie Moore of Fit For Duty Consulting and a Contributor with Firefighter Toolbox about the 5 c...

036-How Firefighters Stay Motivated During Challenging Times

035- How To Gear Up Even Faster

In this Firefighter Training Episode… In this firefighter training episode, we train on how to gear up fast and effeciency every time. Just like profe...