The Weekly Scrap, Firefighter Podcast

Blake Stinnett is coming BACK on the SCRAP! It's been FIVE YEARS since Blake joined me for Episode 95, and a LOT has happened since our last conversation and I can't wait to get into it. Blake is the founder of Next Rung, with a mission to make sure firefighters and first responders struggling know they aren't alone. What he's built goes beyond raising awareness. Next Rung is putting real resources into the hands of those who need them, connecting firefighters with peer support, counseling, ...

I'm fired up to have THE Mike Dugan on the SCRAP! Retired FDNY Captain on Ladder 123, longtime fire service instructor, one of the greatest storytellers in the fire service, and someone who has spent decades pushing firefighters to be better at this job. There's a LOT to get into with this one! Mike has been around the fire service for more than 50 years, and if you've ever heard him teach or speak, you know he doesn't hold back when it comes to his passion for the job! We dig into Mike's s...

I'm excited to have Brent Brooks back on the SCRAP! Brent joined me for Episode 220, and here we are almost three years later, getting ready to do it again! Brent brings more than 30 years of fire service experience, specializing in high-rise and complex-building operations. His work connects fireground tactics, building design, engineering, and operational decision-making, including developing tactics and response plans that have been adopted by departments internationally. In 2026, he rec...

Frank Viscuso is coming back on the SCRAP for a SPECIAL MONDAY NIGHT episode! This will be Frank's 5th appearance on the show, and I can tell you that I always look forward to our conversations. We'll be getting into Frank's newest book, One Degree of Difference, the leadership lessons behind it, building strong teams, and plenty of other topics in Frank's wheelhouse. If you've listened to any of our previous conversations, you already know there's no telling where this one will go! ANd of c...

I'm excited to have Jenny Grima on the SCRAP! From fireground operations and training to leadership and the challenges that come with this job! 📅 Tuesday, October 13th Jenny is a Lieutenant, Firefighter/Paramedic, and certified health coach who has been serving in the fire service since 2016, including seven years in Special Operations. She has experience teaching nationally with On Scene Training Associates and has served as a lead HOT instructor at FDIC. Just some of the topics we covere...