In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Capt Bob Farrell about the creation of the Halligan bar, Pro Bar, Shove Knife, Saws, Maxximus Halligan, and many more that Capt Farrell created or knows the story behind it.

We also talk about awesome stories throughout his career, 9/11, how the coffin cut, trench cut and so much more was created and named.  This is a once in a lifetime interview and it's one of my favorites.

Capt Farrell's career spans the times in the 60's & 70's known as "The War Years"

Captain Farrell’s tenure at Engine 82 / Ladder 31 was considered the “The War Years” (1960’s
-1970’s) and was arguably the busiest firehouse in the world! The conditions in the Bronx
during these times were conditions similar to war zones. Companies would respond to fire
after fire, most times non-stop. And Bob was in the thick of the action for many years.

In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Dr. Karlie Moore of Fit For Duty Consulting and a Contributor with Firefighter Toolbox about the 5 common exercises that most of us do and that are hurting us or are going to hurt us.  This means we should be avoiding these exercises!

Let's learn which ones they are and what we should do instead.

Exercises to avoid are sit-ups, calf raises on a machine with the weight on our shoulders, and more.