Best TheMidwestFireFighters Podcasts (2025)

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 42 - Midwinter fire conference recap 24:34

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1+ y ago24:34

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This episode we talk about the class we taught at the Midwinter fire school in Holdrege Ne. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 40 - Eric Moul 36:57

1+ y ago36:57

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This episode we talk with Eric Moul about upcoming training in Nebraska, WIRAT and taskbooks. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 40 - Carter Canyon Fire 52:40

2y ago52:40

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This epoisode we talk with Nathan Flowers, Skip Kelley, Andrew Lehr and Jeff Vance about what happened on the Carter Canyon Fire last year. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode T39 - Craig Softley - People is what ist's about 37:43

2y ago37:43

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We talk with Craig Softley about people, fire dept culture and the ever changing environment. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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TMFF E38 - Back in the Saddle - 30:26

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Were Back! Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode - 37 - Nick Morris - Give it one more day. 1:23:01

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We talk with Nick Morris about his life, dealing with past trauma and how some calls can affect us different out of the blue. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 36 - Nathan Flowers - Western Nebraska Engine Academy 28:40

2y ago28:40

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On this Episode we talk with Nathan Flowers with the Gering Fire Dept about the upcoming Western Nebraska Engine Academy. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 35 - LJay Geist - Alaska Firefighting 23:58

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We talk with LJay Geist about his adventures fighting fire in Alaska Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 34 Fire Behavior 38:19

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We talk about Fire Behavior Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 33 Were Back in the Studio 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

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We're back in the studio again. Talking about current events and what we've been up to. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 32 - Fathers 9:17

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This week we talk about recognizing the Fathers in the fire service. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 31 ICS Part 2 35:25

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We continue talking about the ICS system Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 30 - ICS 31:53

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What is ICS? We talk a little bit about the Incident Command System. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 29 - Raising Waters 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

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This episode we discuss a mutual aid water rescue that we participated in. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 28 - Eric Moul - 18 Watch Out Situations 41:15

2+ y ago41:15

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We chat with Eric Moul on the 18 Watch Out Situations. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 27 - Eric Moul Training and Certifications Continued 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

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We continue our talk with Eric Moul this week about NWCG training and certifications. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 26 - Eric Moul Training and Certifications 30:16

2+ y ago30:16

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We talk with Eric Moul this week about NWCG training and certifications. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 25 - 10 Standard Firefighting Orders 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

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This week we discuss the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 24 - The McCann Fire 27:25

2+ y ago27:25

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On this weeks Episode we talk a bit about the McCann Fire. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 23 - The Dispatchers 34:22

2+ y ago34:22

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This week we talk with a couple of our local 911 Dispatchers about their Job and what all it takes to be a good Dispatcher. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 22 - Heather Francis Christine Bielski - Using Fire for Good 55:37

2+ y ago55:37

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This Episode we talk with Heather Francis and Christine Bielski about some of the benefits of using fire for controlling invasive species and other beneficial uses. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 21 - Make Training Great 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

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This episode we talk about what makes good training and how we can make it happen better. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 20 - 2012 to now...Whats Changed 37:24

2+ y ago37:24

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We talk about the fire year 2012 and 2022. We discuss what has changed and how it has improved. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 19 - The Wives 30:52

2+ y ago30:52

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We have a chat with a couple of our wives on what it's like being married to a Fire Fighter. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 18 - Marissa DiRocco-Smith - Are You Listening? 31:15

2+ y ago31:15

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We talk about actively listening and what all that involves. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 17 - Marissa DiRocco-Smith - The Mental Game plan 37:18

2+ y ago37:18

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We talk with Marissa DiRocco-Smith about the mental games we some times play in our heads and what we can do to better prepare to be ready. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 16 - How do your roll your hose 28:36

2+ y ago28:36

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The Guys talk about the basics #ChopWoodCarryWater Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 15 - Keep the Passion Burning 29:34

2+ y ago29:34

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This week we talk about keeping the passion burning in the fire service and life. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 14 - LJay Geist and Justin Mann - Whats your House look like? 30:01

2+ y ago30:01

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This week we have L Jay Geist and Justin Mann on the show. We talk about the importance of building up good leaders and friends. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 13 - Ralph Moul - WIRAT what is it and how does it work 1:13:45

2+ y ago1:13:45

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We Discuss the Nebraska WIRAT team and what it does with Ralph Moul Chief of the Keystone Lemoyne Fire Department Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 12 - James Yost - When the Big one Blows Up 1:22:36

2+ y ago1:22:36

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We talk with James Yost about his experience with the large wildland fire east of Crete Nebraska near Olive Creek Lake Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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TMFF E11-When a firefighter has to call the fire department 32:38

2+ y ago32:38

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This week we have a discussion about when a firefighter has to call the fire department. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 10 - The Firefighter Mindset 39:25

2+ y ago39:25

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The Midwest Firefighters talk about the Firefighter Mindset. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 9 Grossnicklaus - The Fire that was trying to kill you 48:58

2+ y ago48:58

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This week we continue talking with Chief Grossnicklaus about the trio of large fires they had in their area. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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TMFF E8 - Bill Grossnicklaus - A look at the 739 Fire 41:33

3y ago41:33

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The Midwest Firefighter Crew interview Chief Bill Grossnicklaus of the Oxford NE Fire Department. We discuss the large 739 fire and the events around it. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 7 Merry Christmas 29:04

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This week the Midwest firefighter talks about Christmas traditions and some home safety tips relating to carbon monoxide. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 6 - Dell Simmerman - Continuing Communications 19:57

3y ago19:57

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The Midwest Firefighter Crew Continue our interview with Dell Simmerman. Dell is the Fire Chief of the Ogallala Fire Department. He is both a student of fire and an instructor. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 5 - Dell Simmerman - Communications 40:56

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The Midwest Firefighter Crew interview Dell Simmerman. Dell is the Fire Chief of the Ogallala Fire Department. He is both a student of fire and and instructor. This episode we talk about communications. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 4 - Chad Hendricks - A Birds Eye View of the Fire 42:10

3y ago42:10

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The Midwest Firefighter Crew interview Chad Hendricks. Chad is the Owner of Hendricks Flying Service, LLC, a veteran and current spray pilot. Chad has flown Commercial flights, EMS flight and many fires. Check out Chads Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082891794419 Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter…

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 3 Giving Thanks 24:53

3y ago24:53

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The crew at Midwest Firfighter discuss things they are thankful for. Intro audio is from the youtube video on the Summerville fire depts youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E1tIroSi8M&t=3s Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 2 Circling Back 32:41

3y ago32:41

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A continuation of the first episode Tying up some loose ends. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter

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The Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 1 The Beginning 27:41

3y ago27:41

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Introducing The Midwest Firefighter. Aaron, Greg and Kelsey Kick the first episode off. Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighterBy TheMidwestFireFighter