View From the Top Floor Podcast with Mickey Farrell

About View From the Top Floor Podcast with Mickey Farrell

National Fire Radio sets out to Capture the many different types of characters and their stories that shape and mold the traditions and culture of the fire service. A View from the Top Floor Podcast dives deep into the strategy, tactics, and culture of the fire service, offering thought-provoking discussions and actionable insights for firefighters, officers, and industry professionals. With a growing, loyal audience, View from the Top Floor with Mickey Farrell has become a trusted resource for fire service professionals seeking to sharpen their skills and broaden their perspectives.

Publisher

Mickey Farrell

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jul 2025

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

138 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Ch. 132 - Overthinking Ground Ladders

   Chapter 132 Overthinking Ground Ladders In tomorrow’s episode, Mickey talks about how “fly-out” became the standard through checkbox training and how that narrative changed common sense fireground skills. Don’t overthink ground ladders. The ladder is merely a bridge to gain position on the fire. The mission is inside the fire building.

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Ch. 131. Overcomplication of the Fire Service.

   In this episode, Mickey sits down with Jeremy to discuss the overcomplication of the American fire service. They talk about how data-driven tactics can keep us from seeing the bigger picture on the fireground, how we’re losing the art of the job, and why humility is essential to the forward progression of leadership and education in today’s fire service.

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Ch 130 September 11th and Firehouse Memorials

   In this chapter, Mickey talks about September 11th, what “Never Forget” actually means to those who live with it every day, and why it can be difficult to watch the day become a slogan for people who never truly understood what was lost. The conversation also turns to firehouse memorials and why they matter. They are more than plaques, pictures, and names on a wall. They are a connection to the brothers who came before us, including men we may have never met but whose sacrifice, reputation, and history are now tied to the companies we serve in. Whether you’re working overtime, detailed to another house, or simply passing through, take a minute. Read the names. Look at the pictures. Understand who stood there before you. September 11th is not a day on the calendar. It’s a way of life.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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