Weekly Scrap #372 – Mike Terpak: Command, Promoting and Challenges

This week on The Weekly Scrap... Chief Michael Terpak!I’ve been looking forward to getting Mike back on the show, and we made it happen.If you haven’t listened to his first appearance on Episode 87, now’s a good time to go back, give it a listen.Mike Terpak has built an impressive career in the fire service and continues to share his knowledge and experience with others.45 years in the fire service, 36 years with the Jersey City Fire Department, retiring as a Deputy Chief and City-Wide Tour Commander, author of six best-selling fire service books, instructor, educator, and retired adjunct professor in Fire Science.He has spent decades studying the job, teaching it, writing about it, and continuing to give back to firefighters — both those new to the job and those looking to promote.We talk fireground operations, knowing the basics, knowing your own backyard before worrying about someone else's, high-rise firefighting, and some of those fundamentals of the job that simply never change.We also get into the promotional side of the fire service. Mike has spent years helping firefighters and fire officers prepare for that next step and has written extensively on both fireground operations and the promotional process.With Mike’s experience, knowledge, and perspective, I have a feeling we’ll have no shortage of things to discuss.And of course, LIVE audience brought the questions. 🤘🤘Episode 372 with Mike Terpak is made possible by our incredible sponsors:Snap-tite HoseFireStation FurnitureUL 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.