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437. Cruel Intentions: The Case for Simplicity - Kyle Romagus
Manage episode 518099723 series 2352921
Jeremy sits down with Battalion Chief Kyle Romagus (East Montgomery County, TX; Smoothbore Cartel) for a straight-shooting conversation about engine company work and why simplicity wins. Kyle explains his “fire in a box” mindset, the priority of putting the probie on the nozzle, and how to teach firefighters to think—especially on three-person engines. They dig into black fire (underventilated, high-heat, low-oxygen conditions), gallons-per-second thinking for faster line selection, and the need to narrow options so crews execute without hesitation. Kyle talks staying in your lane, journaling after fires, and moving the credentialing “book” to match the street. It’s a nerdy, no-nonsense hour packed with tactics, training culture, and a push for the next generation to read, write, and lead.
560 episodes
Manage episode 518099723 series 2352921
Jeremy sits down with Battalion Chief Kyle Romagus (East Montgomery County, TX; Smoothbore Cartel) for a straight-shooting conversation about engine company work and why simplicity wins. Kyle explains his “fire in a box” mindset, the priority of putting the probie on the nozzle, and how to teach firefighters to think—especially on three-person engines. They dig into black fire (underventilated, high-heat, low-oxygen conditions), gallons-per-second thinking for faster line selection, and the need to narrow options so crews execute without hesitation. Kyle talks staying in your lane, journaling after fires, and moving the credentialing “book” to match the street. It’s a nerdy, no-nonsense hour packed with tactics, training culture, and a push for the next generation to read, write, and lead.
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