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 received both the George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award and the Tall Building Fire Safety Outstanding Contribution Award in the UK.

We start by digging into an upcoming high-rise time-to-task study he is rolling out at the International High-Rise Operations Conference (IHROC) in Pensacola Beach next month.

Brent and his team are developing hands-on training tracks to measure critical tasks, from hose stretches and standpipe operations to high-rise search, ventilation, and wind-impacted fires. The goal is to better understand where the time goes and how that information can improve training, tactics, and operational decisions.

ANd of course the live audinece never dissapoints!!!!

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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 course the audience did not dissapoint withthe absolute fire they brought!

Episode 378 is made possible by our incredible sponsors:
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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 covered; firefighter body mechanics, women in the fire service, building confidence, and becoming an instructor. We'll also get into the transition from firefighter to company officer, earning the trust of your crew, leading by example, and building confidence in that new role.

With Jenny's background in biology, health coaching, and training, there was plenty to dig into when it comes to mental and physical health, career longevity, and staying ready to do the job.

We covered a lot of ground, the conversation went further than I anticipated.

The audience, brought such amazing questions as usual!
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Episode 377 is made possible by our incredible sponsors:

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IdentiFire - Use code VIGILANCE for 10% off your order.

UL Research Institutes' Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) - Visit the dedicated page created specifically for Weekly Scrap listeners, giving you access to some of the best firefighter research and training resources available at fsri.org/weeklyscrap.