<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Quick Knock]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Stephanie White and Chris Scott break down the latest trends, news, and incidents making waves across the fire service. From stories grabbing headlines to emerging issues affecting firefighters and fire departments, The Quick Knock takes a closer look at what’s happening in the fire service and why it matters.</p><p>Whether discussing notable incidents, changing fire service culture, or the topics firefighters are talking about, Stephanie and Chris bring a fresh perspective to the conversations shaping the job today.</p><p>The Quick Knock is produced by Firefighter Nation, bringing firefighters news, perspectives, and stories from across the fire service.</p><p>Subscribe to the Firefighter Nation newsletter for the latest fire service news, training and insights: <a href="https://ow.ly/NTeT50ZWu2g" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://ow.ly/NTeT50ZWu2g</a></p>]]></description><link>https://www.firefighternation.com/tag/the-quick-knock/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:50:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/o5k1dqXD.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Firefighter Nation]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:48 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Firefighter Nation]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[News Commentary]]></category><itunes:author>Firefighter Nation</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Stephanie White and Chris Scott break down the latest trends, news, and incidents making waves across the fire service. From stories grabbing headlines to emerging issues affecting firefighters and fire departments, The Quick Knock takes a closer look at what’s happening in the fire service and why it matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether discussing notable incidents, changing fire service culture, or the topics firefighters are talking about, Stephanie and Chris bring a fresh perspective to the conversations shaping the job today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Quick Knock is produced by Firefighter Nation, bringing firefighters news, perspectives, and stories from across the fire service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the Firefighter Nation newsletter for the latest fire service news, training and insights: &lt;a href=&quot;https://ow.ly/NTeT50ZWu2g&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://ow.ly/NTeT50ZWu2g&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Firefighter Nation</itunes:name><itunes:email>kyle.evora@clarionevents.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="News Commentary"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b4ac5d8e-4b7f-45eb-a4d5-43f74aea6211/logos/ca5cf85e-9de6-46eb-9526-1ebabbe52c8c.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Firehouse Culture, Crew Relationships, and Professional Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What shapes firehouse culture, and what happens when the trust between crew members starts to break down? Chris Scott and Stephanie White discuss modern firehouse life, including station design, professional development, union politics, and the impact of partisan political arguments at the station.</p><p>They also explore why firefighters should seek perspectives beyond their own departments through conferences, podcasts, and other learning opportunities. It's a candid conversation about the culture, relationships, and experiences that shape the fire service.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by Dreamseat: <a href="https://www.dreamseat.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.dreamseat.com/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">deff6fc9-2722-4395-92ea-781f9e19447a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Firefighter Nation]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e2e40720d9320bd387a0510945d801a4219e0e42c8ea9614e10d9408b61a2c83/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZWZmNmZjOS0yNzIyLTQzOTUtOTJlYS03ODFmOWUxOTQ0N2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiNGFjNWQ4ZS00YjdmLTQ1ZWItYTRkNS00M2Y3NGFlYTYyMTEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTY4YWZmNGVhZmFmZTRlOGU3MjM2YjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlOTMzODI5MTlmNDQyOTAxYzgyMWM1L2Zmbi0tLW11bHRpcGxlLWNhbGxzLTIwMjYtMTEtM19fMS02LTExLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="63791586" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b4ac5d8e-4b7f-45eb-a4d5-43f74aea6211/episodes/deff6fc9-2722-4395-92ea-781f9e19447a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What shapes firehouse culture, and what happens when the trust between crew members starts to break down? Chris Scott and Stephanie White discuss modern firehouse life, including station design, professional development, union politics, and the impact of partisan political arguments at the station.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also explore why firefighters should seek perspectives beyond their own departments through conferences, podcasts, and other learning opportunities. It&apos;s a candid conversation about the culture, relationships, and experiences that shape the fire service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is brought to you by Dreamseat: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dreamseat.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.dreamseat.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b4ac5d8e-4b7f-45eb-a4d5-43f74aea6211/logos/ca5cf85e-9de6-46eb-9526-1ebabbe52c8c.png"/><itunes:title>Firehouse Culture, Crew Relationships, and Professional Growth</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos, Conferences, and Contaminated Coffee: Inside the Fire Service with the Quick Knock]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fire service banter hits a whole new level when cohosts Stephanie White and Chris Scott take their show on the road, broadcasting from different corners of the country. Between tech failures, Wi-Fi fiascos in the Pacific Northwest, and impromptu location changes, this episode dives into the unfiltered reality of emergency services culture.</p><p>The conversation tackles tough questions about accountability, examining why the fire service needs to stop covering for bad behavior within the brotherhood, both on and off the job. From there, the hosts break down bizarre headlines, including an Ohio fire chief fired for appearing in political ads, a Baltimore County paramedic's bizarre prison sentence, and a veteran St. Louis firefighter's abrupt departure after an airport incident involving a cardboard box.</p><p>Tune in for an unfiltered look at department policies, heated hot takes on mask-up procedures, and plenty of laughs.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c9cff134-fac2-4d80-b6fb-dc5a69f55130</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Firefighter Nation]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f045eb019caa4460a2d8083213e2385b1c0c69336fb2806563deb065d2beb230/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjOWNmZjEzNC1mYWMyLTRkODAtYjZmYi1kYzVhNjlmNTUxMzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiNGFjNWQ4ZS00YjdmLTQ1ZWItYTRkNS00M2Y3NGFlYTYyMTEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTY4YWZmNGVhZmFmZTRlOGU3MjM2YjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkYTNlYTk4Zjg3MGIwMGUwOTA4ZTQwL2Zmbi0tLW11bHRpcGxlLWNhbGxzLTIwMjYtMTAtMjJfXzE2LTQ5LTQ2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="44562956" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b4ac5d8e-4b7f-45eb-a4d5-43f74aea6211/episodes/c9cff134-fac2-4d80-b6fb-dc5a69f55130/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fire service banter hits a whole new level when cohosts Stephanie White and Chris Scott take their show on the road, broadcasting from different corners of the country. Between tech failures, Wi-Fi fiascos in the Pacific Northwest, and impromptu location changes, this episode dives into the unfiltered reality of emergency services culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation tackles tough questions about accountability, examining why the fire service needs to stop covering for bad behavior within the brotherhood, both on and off the job. From there, the hosts break down bizarre headlines, including an Ohio fire chief fired for appearing in political ads, a Baltimore County paramedic&apos;s bizarre prison sentence, and a veteran St. Louis firefighter&apos;s abrupt departure after an airport incident involving a cardboard box.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for an unfiltered look at department policies, heated hot takes on mask-up procedures, and plenty of laughs.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b4ac5d8e-4b7f-45eb-a4d5-43f74aea6211/logos/ca5cf85e-9de6-46eb-9526-1ebabbe52c8c.png"/><itunes:title>Chaos, Conferences, and Contaminated Coffee: Inside the Fire Service with the Quick Knock</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>