National Fire Radio Podcast Platform
The National Fire Radio Podcast Channel featuring a variety of personalities and their podcasts that capture the essence of the Fire Service.
Episodes
April 29, 2025 • 82 mins
In this episode of The Size Up , Pip and Dennis discuss the evolution of firefighting, the importance of humor and kindness in the fire service, and the value of personal growth through reflection on past experiences. Dennis and Pip explore the importance of seeking help for mental health, the generational differences in attitudes towards therapy, and the transformative experience of traveling to Thailand. They discuss the signific...
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April 28, 2025 • 3 mins
This chapter breaks down The Salute, The Handshake, and The Knock—three timeless gestures that once meant everything in the firehouse.
The salute stood for respect. The handshake meant your word held weight. And the knock was how you separated the kitchen from the office.
Today, we’re watching those foundations slip. Let’s talk about why they mattered, how we’re losing them, and what it’ll take to bring them back.
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April 24, 2025 • 3 mins
Rob highlights a must-read article by Peter Matthews, Editor-in-Chief of Firehouse Magazine, titled "Getting Involved Locally with Politics for National Impact." It’s a wake-up call to firefighters everywhere—career and volunteer—about the critical need to engage in politics to secure funding, gear, staffing, and safety.
With programs like AFG and SAFER in limbo, the National Fire Academy canceling classes, and dangerous building t...
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April 22, 2025 • 29 mins
In this special episode of The Size Up, host Pip engages in a heartfelt conversation with his father, Russ, exploring their family dynamics, the evolution of firefighting, and the importance of mentorship and leadership. Through storytelling, they reflect on personal growth, career paths, and memorable experiences in the fire department, highlighting the significance of relationships and life lessons learned along the way.
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April 21, 2025 • 53 mins
This week, my friend Mike Smith Engine Co. 48 FDNY is back as we dive into all things Engine — operations, riding positions, communication, tradition, and why, no matter what, this is still the greatest job on earth.
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April 18, 2025 • 53 mins
393. The Cool Fireman Podcast. by Jeremy Donch
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April 17, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of Frontline Mindset, Rob sits down with James Denney, a seasoned
firefighter from Del Rio, Texas, to explore 17 years of wisdom earned on the fireground. From navigating lean staffing and optimizing training in a resource-strapped environment to evolving his techniques in pump ops, hose deployment, and forcible entry, Denney shares real-world lessons with impact. He opens up about the unique challenges of serving d...
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April 15, 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 resilience. From the rigors of Smoke Divers to the less...
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April 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.
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Check out Top Floor Tactics on IG and his new podcast, A View From the Top Floor, hosted by National Fire Radio.
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April 8, 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 responders. The discussion emphasizes the significance o...
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March 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.
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March 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 to better coverage when flowing water. Fast forw...
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March 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 coworkers, trusting your team, and making self-care a pr...
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March 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 competitions, emphasizing the need for balance and ment...
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March 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 March 17 fundraiser at the Bergen County fire Academy,...
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March 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 services. He shares personal
experiences, insights on b...
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March 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,
emphasizing the need for optimization in performance an...
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March 22, 2025 • 8 mins
Chapter 68. Street Talk, View From the Top Floor Podcast by Jeremy Donch
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March 18, 2025 • 80 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 services. He shares personal
experiences, insights on b...
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March 16, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode, Pip shares his exhilarating experience at the World's
Strongest Firefighter competition, highlighting the camaraderie and diverse
body types within the firefighting community. He emphasizes the importance
of networking and learning from others in the field, especially at conferences.
Chris Naff shares his journey in the firefighting profession, detailing his
experiences and the evolution of the St. John's Fire Resc...
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