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On this episode of The C.A.N. Report, host Mike Goldstein welcomes Robert Ramirez to talk firefighter rescue, building a new fire department in Jupiter, Florida, and bridging modern self-rescue tactics to classrooms worldwide. They cover Ramirez's recent FDIC debut, his train-the-trainer work in Germany, and reasons why social media matters for recruitment. Goldstein and Ramirez also explore the A-B-C method for entanglements—Avoid, Back Up, and Cut. 

This episode of the Revolutionaries welcomes guest Jason Worthy, a second‑generation firefighter and current company officer. The panel discussion covers practical leadership, operational tactics, and firefighter health, along with actionable advice for chiefs, company officers, and firefighters who want better training and smarter staffing.

In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, host David Dachinger welcomes seven leaders who share their insights on effective leadership, resilience, and leading through major crises like 9/11 and Covid-19.
 
Guests:
Captain Frank Leto
Lieutenant Drew Kane
Chief Frank Leeb
FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore
Chief Thomas Dunne
Battalion Chief John Haseney
Kristina Moon

For this episode of Frontline Findings, hosts Stephanie White and Rachel Bozek explore eye health for firefighters. They welcome board certified ophthalmologist Cordell Adams, chief of the ophthalmology department at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, who discusses the risks to the cornea that come with firefighting, what to do on scene, and how to avoid long-term eye health challenges. 

Firefighter schedules can make family meals, grocery shopping and healthy routines feel unpredictable. In this episode of Fueling Fire, Megan Lautz welcomes registered dietitian and firefighter spouse Michelle Bugbee of Ignite Performance Nutrition. They talk about realistic ways for fire service families to eat well. Topics they cover during this discussion include meal planning, shared nutrition goals, and managing schedules, all without making food another full-time job.

For this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka sits down with longtime friend and researcher Dr. Sara Jahnke to explore the evolving landscape of firefighter health. There's a little of everything, from lighthearted personal banter to updates about the upcoming Science to the Station conference in Kansas City, MO, November 3-5, 2026. Jahnke highlights ongoing research into sleep schedule modifications, post-traumatic stress interventions, and the cultural approach to alcohol use in the fire service. They also get into complex topics like cancer screening barriers, critical illness pools, and the emerging role of alternative treatments, including psychedelic therapies and ketamine for trauma recovery. Burneka shares his personal experience with mild traumatic brain injuries, emphasizing the vast gaps in health awareness.

In this episode of We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux speak with Nate Morgans, CEO of the Casey Skudin 343 Fund. Morgans discloses how his struggles with alcohol landed him in rehab. During this time, he made a friend who suggested he check out an indigenous treatment in Mexico. He shares what his experience was like, how it helped him to recover, and how the 343 Fund works. They also discuss the upcoming Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference in Exotic Beavercreek, Ohio.

Chief Ryan McCormick of Alexander (AR) Fire Department and Collegeville (AR) Volunteer Fire Department joins host Mike Goldstein on this episode of The C.A.N. Report During their conversation, they discuss bridging the gap between volunteer and career firefighting, operational readiness, mutual-aid coordination, and leadership. McCormick explains the differences in mindset and expectations between volunteer and career crews, aggressive training and fitness, and urges departments to train together so RIT, SCBA, and tactics align during mutual-aid responses. 

Host Scott Hewlett welcomes Rob Wiggins for this episode of Multiple Calls. They discuss the path Wiggins took from volunteer to full-time crew member, with a look at his paramedic work, instructing experience, and time on the high-rise conference circuit. They also address recruitment life, rigorous training standards, teaching failures that ultimately made them better, and the practical tactics that have stuck with them over the years. 

Former Chicago Fire Department Deputy District Chief and Chicago Fire screenwriter Steve "Chik" Chikerotis joins Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle for this episode of Mental Health Monthly. Drawing on over three decades of field experience, Chikerotis opens up about his first day on the job, the emotional toll of responding to Ground Zero after 9/11, and a devastating personal loss of his own. He breaks down how shifting from a culture of stoic silence to open dialogue saves lives, offering actionable stress-management techniques like box breathing and positive visualization.