FireNuggets Podcast

We sit down with our friend Ryan to talk about his work as the training officer in Danville, IL. He's done some phenomenal work! Without a training tower available and well over 100+ vacant structures they changed not...

We sit down on this podcast with Ash Shapiro with Capital City Industries. If you haven't seen what they've been doing in the fire helmet industry, you need the check it out! Go here for their website...

Check this one out to get all of the details on Firemanship 2026! We talk about what it takes to put on a conference of this size. Along with spots still available, & much more! If you want to register or check out what...

Get to know Tyler Smith. He's the man in charge of the Mile High Firefighter's Conference - www.milehighfirecon.com He's also the President of Mile High Fire Training, and is an adjunct instructor with FDTN (Fire...

We sit down with Nate Miller from Stow Fire(OH). We have a fantastic discussion on multiple subjects, but mostly his love for the job! A big thank you for our sponsors, Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear...

We sit down with JD Ducharme to discuss all things fire service and training. JD has an interesting background and has landed on a few different departments. He currently is a company officer with Western Lakes, WI on...

We sit down with Anthony Braxton from Portland Fire. Brax started his career in 2002 in the PNW. He started with Portland Fire in 2003. He's been with Truck 7 for over 18 years and is assigned as the driver there...

We sit down with our friend Helton to talk about his career, his business, and his mantra! We talk about The First Things First which is his company that talks about putting Faith, Family, Fitness, and Firefighting. We...

Ed Hartin, MS, EFO, FIFireE, CFO retired as fire chief with East County Fire and Rescue in Camas, Washington after an over 50-year fire service career serving with urban, suburban and rural fire and rescue agencies on...

Nick Papa and Jay Bonnifield sit down with one of the best Chief Jose for a second show. They're able to pull even more out of the Chief in this one and talk more on TDG's. If you don't know what TDG's are, I'd look...

We sit down with Marcos Orozco to have an in depth conversation on what drives him and what he cares about. We talk about - The difference of being into the job and good at your job. Training in gear and fitness...

Nick and Jay sit down with Chief Jose to go over everything decision making. Chief Jose is well known for his TDG's (Tactical Decision Games). FireNuggets has hosted his games before and you can catch some of them right...

Nick and Jay sit down with Dave Quick to crush their next Framework Podcast. Dave has a magnificent mind for Engine Company Operations. He has recorded an episode with us before you could check out too! Episode #62...

Jay and Nick sit down with one of the best, James Johnson. If you don't know James, you should. His view and understanding of building construction along with his experience with construction in relation to the fire...

What an episode! We sit down with the infamous "Billy Blatz" and have a great time! Tom retired from the Milwaukee Fire Department where he was assigned to Rescue 2. He was heavily involved with the HURT Team. We hope...