Brass Tacks Hard Facts Podcast
by Elkhart Brass
Brass Tacks Hard Facts is taking everything you loved about the original short-form video series and going deeper. The new podcast dives into Engine Company ops, water flow, fireground tactics, and the real-world knowledge that makes a difference on the job. Each episode expands the conversation with experienced firefighters, instructors, and industry leaders bringing their own perspectives, lessons, and hard-earned experience to the table.
Episodes
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Stretching vs. Standpipe with Chief McGrail - Ep. 2
On the Brass Tacks Hard Facts podcast, Chris Martin and Jerry Herbst interview Chief Dave McGrail about when to stretch from the rig versus using the standpipe. McGrail argues “mid-rise” lacks a consistent definition and urges firefighters to focus on whether a building is above or below 75 feet...
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The State of Flow - Ep. 1
Chris Martin and Jerry Herbst discuss the “state of flow” in 2026, reflecting on how modern attack packages evolved from earlier low-pressure, high-flow concepts that have existed for decades. They recount early experiences with prototype hose/nozzles, the fire service’s pendulum swings in...
About this show
Brass Tacks Hard Facts is taking everything you loved about the original short-form video series and going deeper. The new podcast dives into Engine Company ops, water flow, fireground tactics, and the real-world knowledge that makes a difference on the job. Each episode expands the conversation with experienced firefighters, instructors, and industry leaders bringing their own perspectives, lessons, and hard-earned experience to the table.
Hosted by
Elkhart Brass
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