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27 Years of Growth; From the Backstep to the Front Seat - Battalion Chief Matt Shinkle
Jun 23, 2026
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471. Resilience Through Preparation - Al Pratts and Joe Grossi
Jun 19, 2026
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470. The Professor Returns - Glenn Corbett
Jun 17, 2026
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Ch. 120 The Resilience of the New York Knicks— Lessons for the Fireground
Jun 15, 2026
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Ch. 119 Cut The F*ckin Roof
Jun 8, 2026
12m 14s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() 27 Years of Growth; From the Backstep to the Front Seat - Battalion Chief Matt Shinkle | As part of the ongoing HME Ahrens-Fox collaborative project highlighting the people and apparatus driving the future of the fire service, National Fire Radio's Jeremy Donch sat down with Greenwood Fire Department Battalion Chief Matt Shinkle to discuss leadership, growth, culture, and what it means to help shape a rapidly evolving department.With 27 years of service and the distinction of being Greenwood's longest-tenured career firefighter, Chief Shinkle offers a unique perspective on the department's transformation from a small, partially staffed organization into a thriving, fully career department serving one of Indiana's fastest-growing communities. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the importance of company officers, maintaining connection to the firefighters on the floor, and ensuring the next generation understands the sacrifices and hard work that built the department they serve today.Chief Shinkle shares candid thoughts on the transition from company officer to battalion chief, the challenges of staying connected after promotion, and why strong leaders must continue advocating for the firefighters riding the backstep. As Greenwood continues to expand with new stations, new apparatus, additional staffing, and a state-of-the-art training facility, he emphasizes the department's commitment to preparing young firefighters for long-term success while preserving the culture and traditions that have defined the organization for decades.The conversation also highlights the rewarding experience of watching firefighters develop, promote, and build careers of their own. For Chief Shinkle, leadership is measured not by rank, but by the impact left on the people who follow. As retirement slowly approaches, his focus remains on ensuring Greenwood Fire Department is positioned for continued growth and excellence long after his final shift.This episode is a powerful look at mentorship, leadership, organizational growth, and the responsibility of passing the torch to the next generation of firefighters. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() 471. Resilience Through Preparation - Al Pratts and Joe Grossi | In this episode of the National Fire Radio Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Al Pratts and Joe Grossi of Promotional Prep, a firefighter-focused training and development company dedicated to helping candidates navigate both the entry-level hiring process and promotional exams throughout the fire service.Drawing from their experiences as chief officers in North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue and the Hoboken Fire Department, Al and Joe have built Promotional Prep around a simple mission: develop better firefighters, better officers, and ultimately a stronger fire service. The conversation goes far beyond test preparation. Jeremy, Al, and Joe explore how today's firefighters are gaining access to more knowledge than any previous generation, why critical thinking has become more important than memorization, and how promotional testing is evolving to identify leaders who can adapt and make sound decisions under pressure.They discuss mentorship, officer development, firefighter readiness, and the responsibility senior members have to prepare the next generation for success. Al and Joe also share their personal journeys into the fire service, lessons learned through their own promotional experiences, and why investing in firefighters before they ever step into an academy may be one of the most important things we can do for the future of the profession. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() 470. The Professor Returns - Glenn Corbett | Glenn Corbett returns to the National Fire Radio studio for a wide-ranging conversation on fire service history, building construction, and the lessons that continue to shape the modern fireground.Drawing from decades of experience as an educator, fire protection engineer, Fire Engineering editor, and steward of Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Glenn explains why understanding the past remains one of the most important responsibilities of today's firefighters.Jeremy and Glenn discuss historic fires, building construction changes, lightweight materials, warehouse fire challenges, single-stairwell residential buildings, sprinkler system performance, and the growing influence of codes, regulations, and litigation on the fire service.Throughout the conversation, Glenn reinforces a simple but powerful message: history is not about nostalgia. History is about learning, adapting, and ensuring that hard-earned lessons are not forgotten.Whether you're a probie, company officer, chief officer, or fire service student, this episode delivers valuable insight into where we've been, where we're going, and why the fire service must continue to balance tradition with innovation.Key TopicsFire service history and why it mattersFrancis Brannigan's legacyBuilding construction educationLessons from historic line-of-duty death firesLightweight and modern construction concernsWarehouse and high-challenge commercial firesSingle-stairwell apartment building debateFirefighter safety and risk managementTradition versus innovationPreserving knowledge for the next generationNational Fire Radio — Conversations that preserve the culture, traditions, and lessons of the American fire service. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Ch. 120 The Resilience of the New York Knicks— Lessons for the Fireground | The New York Knicks didn’t reach the top because things got easier. They got there through adversity, discipline, trust, and an unwavering commitment to their roles.In this chapter, I connect the resilience of the Knicks’ championship run to the fireground, exploring what their journey can teach us about preparation, position, purpose, and performing when the odds are against you.Because whether it’s the court or the fireground, adversity doesn’t build character—it reveals it. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Ch. 119 Cut The F*ckin Roof✨ | fire servicesearch before venting+3 | — | — | — | fire serviceventilation+5 | — | 12m 14s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Ch 118. Zero Visibility✨ | firefighter trainingzero visibility+3 | — | National Fire Radio Podcast Channel | — | zero visibilityfirefighter training+3 | — | 9m 04s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() 469. Building a Young Fire Department the Right Way - AC Brad Coy✨ | leadershipfire department culture+4 | Brad Coy | Greenwood, IN Fire Department | — | fire departmentleadership+5 | — | 21m 09s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Re-Run Chapter 42. Green Beret Jay Collins✨ | military servicemental health+4 | Jay Collins | Operation Barbecue Relief | Afghanistan | Green Beretmilitary+6 | — | 1h 11m 42s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() 468. Balancing Tradition with Innovation - Greenwood Fire Department, Chief Jayme Washel✨ | fire serviceleadership+4 | Chief Jayme Washel | Greenwood Fire DepartmentHME Ahrens-Fox | Indiana | fire departmentleadership philosophy+5 | — | 35m 07s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() 467. False Wisdom - DJ Stone✨ | leadershipfire service+5 | DJ Stone | fire service | — | leadershipfire fame+7 | — | 1h 27m 00s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Ch 117 Listener Questions with Jeremy✨ | situational awarenesssituational response+4 | Jeremy | — | — | situational awarenessfirefighter IQ+5 | — | 24m 37s | |
| 5/13/26 | 466. Leadership in an Era of Change - Nick Papa✨ | leadershipfire service+4 | Nick Papa | Coordinating Ventilation Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability – Second Edition | — | leadershipfire service+5 | — | 1h 57m 52s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Ch 116 The Half Landing Window✨ | firefightingventilation+3 | — | — | — | half landing windowfirefighting techniques+3 | — | 10m 20s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() 465. Authenticity Over Ego - Rob Ridley✨ | leadershipfire service culture+4 | Rob Ridley | National Fire RadioFairview Fire District | — | fire departmentSOPs+5 | — | 2h 04m 16s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() 464. From Company to Command - Sean Eagen✨ | leadershipfirefighter wellness+4 | Sean Eagen | Buffalo Fire Department | — | battalion chieffire service+5 | — | 1h 16m 22s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Re-Run Ch 81. REsize Up.✨ | size-upfire operations+3 | — | National Fire Radio Podcast Channel | — | size-upfire operations+5 | — | 7m 04s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() 463. Sometimes You Can’t Find it in a Book - Dr. Candace Ashby✨ | leadershipaccountability+4 | Dr. Candace Ashby | Indianapolis Fire Department | — | fire serviceleadership+5 | — | 1h 28m 56s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() 462. Stop Crying, It’s Called Life - Therapy with Shimek.✨ | fire servicemental health+4 | Shimek | — | — | therapyresponsibility+5 | — | 1h 13m 28s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Chapter 115. Pete Partridge - You’re Doing It Wrong✨ | fireground realitiesfire education+3 | Pete Partridge | Newark New Jersey Fire Department | — | firegroundtraining+5 | — | 1h 05m 12s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() Ch 114 Street Talk - The Culture of Search✨ | search culturesurvivability+3 | — | — | Upper West Side of Manhattan | searchtools+5 | — | 16m 01s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() 461. Finding Purpose Beyond the Firehouse, Camp Freedom - Jim Kuzmak✨ | purposefire service+4 | Jim Kuzmak | Camp FreedomNational Fire Radio | northeast Pennsylvania | fire serviceCamp Freedom+6 | — | 1h 13m 28s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Chapter 113. Small vs Large Departments. — What really is Position Based Firefighting?✨ | firefightingposition based firefighting+4 | — | — | — | position based firefightingfireground+5 | — | 34m 31s | |
| 4/8/26 | 460. Rethinking the Pump Panel - Jason Cerrano✨ | pump operationsfire service+4 | Jason Cerrano | IDEX Fire and Safety | — | pump panelfireground experience+5 | — | 1h 40m 23s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Chapter. 𝟷𝟷𝟸 . 𝟻 𝚂𝚊𝚠𝚜 𝟷 𝙷𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚛𝚝 𝙾𝚏 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚃𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚑✨ | firefightingtrench cut+3 | — | — | — | firefightingsaw+4 | — | 13m 57s | |
| 4/3/26 | ![]() 459. "The Luckiest Guy in the Fire Service" - Tony Bonfiglio✨ | fire servicebrotherhood+4 | Tony Bonfiglio | FDNY | Washington Heights | firefighterFDNY+6 | shopgarage.com | 1h 32m 31s | |
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