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For this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes Eileen Bellew, author of After John Jumped: The True Story of a Family's Rise from the Ashes. During the conversation, Bellew, recount's her family's experience after her husband succumbed to injuries from a fall during a Bronx, New York, rescue on January 23, 2005, which is now remembered as Black Sunday. 

Dr. Greg Burek, a psychiatrist and former marine, joins this episode of We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show. Hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux invite Burek to unpack why sleep is such a central problem for veterans and first responders—and how the BRAVE Program, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, treats it. Burek explains why common fixes often fail or worsen symptoms, and how targeted, flexible clonidine dosing can “turn the volume down” on adrenaline, restore sleep architecture, and jump‑start recovery. 

The C.A.N. Report welcomes Jazmyne Alston, a Firefighter/EMT who joins the podcast to tell a raw, inspiring story. During her conversation with host Mike Goldstein, she discusses tough-love instructors at the Douglas County (GA) Fire/EMS training facility, the brotherhood of her class, the life-changing Bearers of the Oath training, and how she weathered 18 million views of social-media hate after posting graduation footage. 

On this episode of Multiple Calls, Scott Hewlett welcomes Paul Hollingshead, the chief training officer for the Oakville (ON) Fire Department. Hollingshead shares the key factors that shaped his career in fire training, starting with his experience answering emergency calls as a contract communicator. He goes on to discuss eventually earning a spot on the trucks, working under a crew known for its relentlessness and aggressive mindset. During the conversation, Hollingshead addresses the significance key mentors have had in his life and career.

What happens to your identity when the job that defined you changes? In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle talk through the firefighter/EMT struggle of balancing career passion with family, mental wellness, and life after service. They discuss how identity can shift from firefighter to partner, parent, and advocate. DeGryse and Muscle also cover the impact of work on spouses and kids and the kinds of small habits that can protect firefighters' mental health.

Welcome back to The Quick Knock, hosted by Stephanie White and Chris Scott. On this episode, White  argues that individual mistakes aren’t automatically the result of “culture,” but that inconsistent consequences are. Meanwhile, Scott pushes the layered idea of macro and micro cultures. During this conversation, they also tackle training: If your company officer doesn't run drills, hold yourself accountable and keep your skills sharp. News highlights include a wild New Hampshire call where a homeowner allegedly stole a rescue truck during a fire at his own home and censure resolutions at the recent IAFF convention. 

Chief David J. Stone joins host Chris Marella in this episode of Beyond the Headlines. Stone walks through practical leadership tools for fire officers: honest encouragement, constructive critique, and servant leadership practiced with intentionality. He discusses his recent Firefighter Nation article, "Communicating Truth with Empathy: A Fire Officer's Guide to Honest Encouragement and Constructive Critique." Stone also focuses on why behavior—not personality—builds trust, why a simple public "good job" matters, and how pausing two seconds before responding preserves relationships and reputations. 

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