In this episode, David gives us a taste of his new project with Dan Kerrigan & Jim Moss – the Firefighter Functional Fitness book and program. Here’s what you need to know to start your fitness journey: What are the changes and challenges we f

073 – The 3U Method for Firefighters and Leaders

May 31st, 2016 59m 19s

In this episode, David and Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso discuss the various challenges leaders face in dealing with their team, and becoming a role model in the fire service and the community. Defining the 3 Us: Unaware, Unable, Unwilling and a g

072 - 3 Habits of Great Firefighters and Leaders

Feb 2nd, 2016 36m 52s

Becoming a great firefighter and leader requires a consistent and sustained effort. You have to instill and implement the HABIT of excellence in your career and your life. In this episode, David breaks it all down for you.What are the 3 habi

071 – Firefighter Nutrition II

Jan 26th, 2016 36m 31s

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 our bodies with 3 simple changes in our diets.We discuss:What is the most important key to re

070 - New Year - New Opportunity

Jan 19th, 2016 18m 13s

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 this opportunity to get the best out of your firefighting career and life. Stay tuned for what Da

069 -5 Staying Motivated Tips for Firefighter Fitness

Nov 10th, 2015 38m 31s

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 of our health.We discuss:What keeps you motivated about firefighter fitness?How do you get

068 – Firefighter Preplan Introduction

Nov 5th, 2015 36m 30s

In today’s episode, David Soler shares years of field experience, training, and interviews with great and respected firefighters and thought leaders through his book and audio program, “Firefighter Preplan.” He gives us a glimpse of what it tak

067 – Firefighter Nutrition

Oct 27th, 2015 49m 10s

In this episode, Camille Gallinger and David Soler discuss firefighter nutrition to help you take care of your body better and become more effective on the fire ground and in life.We discuss:What is the #1 thing we need to know about nutriti

066 – Maxximus Bar Review

Oct 20th, 2015 26m 42s

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 about as the new ultimate tool for forcible entry. Jim Moss and David Soler shares their revi

065 - Improving Fire Scene Cooperation

Aug 4th, 2015 31m 28s

In this firefighter training episode Darren Dake and David Soler talk about the field of fire death investigation, and what we, as firefighters, need to know about how we can help medical examiners preserve evidence and get the answers that the

064 Secondary Traumatic Stress

Jul 21st, 2015 45m 38s

In this firefighter training episode, Anita Brooks and David Soler gives us some tools to help others and ourselves through the emotional battles we go through. We learn about secondary traumatic stress, how constantly dealing with death and de

063 – Intro to SLICE-RS

Jul 7th, 2015 43m 20s

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 tactics with modern firefighter safety research, the website ModernFireBehavior.com, what has happ

062 – Why Firefighters Must Know about Spoliation

Jun 23rd, 2015 27m 4s

In this firefighter training episode Lt. Scott Ebbert and David Soler share with us how firefighters can do their part in helping investigators in dealing with situations at the fire ground.We discuss:What is spoliation?How does spoliation

Iron Sharpens Iron

Jun 9th, 2015 34m 32s

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.We discuss:What does it take to be a great firefighter?What does it take to be a great le

060 - 2 Most Important and Forgotten Keys To Firefighter Fitness

May 26th, 2015 35m 49s

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 our bodies as if we're athletes.We discuss:How vitally important is stretching for firefight

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

May 12th, 2015 19m 26s

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 having a safe fire ground.We discuss:Why is getting the attack line and service vitally imp

058 - 4 Rules for Fire Officer Success

Apr 28th, 2015 43m 43s

In this Firefighter Training Episode, David interviews Chief Les Karpluk, author of “Leadership Prescribed,” about the challenges in fire service leadership and some rules to live by to becoming a successful Fire Officer.Learn the 4 rules for

057 - Step Up Your Teamwork

Apr 14th, 2015 31m 2s

In this Firefighter Training Episode, David interview’s author and Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso about his book Step Up Your Teamwork.Item’s discussed:Why did he write step up your teamwork ?Who can this book help?What are the team building s

056 - Take No Shortcuts

Mar 31st, 2015 41m 15s

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 years FDIC 2015 and iWomen Conference 2015.What you can look forward to in this year’s FDIC

Why Community Relations is Important

Mar 17th, 2015 37m 34s

Firefighter Training Episode 055 of the FirefighterToolbox podcast is about the relationship between a fire department and its community.Capt. Greg May shares how the Fort Lauderdale City Fire Department had earned the support and admiration of

054 - Greatness is in You

Mar 10th, 2015 29m 12s

Firefighter Training Episode 054 of the FirefighterToolbox podcast is about how even a rookie can make a difference in the fire service.In this David Soler lays down the groundwork to becoming a great and well respected firefighter:Start with

Surround Yourself with Great Firefighters

Mar 3rd, 2015 43m 22s

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 the fire service.We discuss:Consciously making an effort to surround yourself with great fir

052- What Firefighters Need to Know About Life Insurance

Feb 24th, 2015 36m 1s

Firefighter Life Insurance TrainingFirefighter Training Episode 052 of the FirefighterToolbox podcast is about what firefighters need to know about life insurance.In this episode David Soler discusses an overview of life insurance and why we

051 - Firefighter Psychology

Feb 17th, 2015 47m 8s

In this episode David Soler and Lt. Rob Ramirez discuss the mental and physical training and preparedness required to have our members overcome mayday situations.We discuss:Including psychological and mental strengthening in our trainings.Ge

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

Aug 12th, 2014 44m 10s

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 the firefighter to the incident commander.David Soler discusses with Rich Gasaway the specific