Better Every Shift
FireRescue1
FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing some levity to the often very serious nature of the profession. Dig into what drives firefighters to improve themselves, their crew, even the fire service as a whole. Listen in to get better every day, every call, every shift.
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Oct 1, 2020 • 14min
Gordon Graham talks response coordination and Lexipol Connect
Graham addresses how public safety agencies can employ training and policies to ensure their response efforts have a synergistic effect, rather than three agencies operating in silos. He also shares details about the Lexipol Connect Virtual User Group Conference on Oct. 14, 2020.
Sep 22, 2020 • 26min
Chief Randy Bruegman outlines critical issues impacting the future of the fire service
Chief Randy Bruegman discusses the recent CPSE/ICMA white paper “21st Century Fire & Emergency Services,” designed to stir debate, create dialogue and promote conversations about the changes facing the next generation of leaders, not only in the fire service but also in local government.
Sep 8, 2020 • 23min
Keith Stakes explains the recent UL FSRI research into coordinated fire attack
Keith Stakes, a research engineer with the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute, describes the recent studies into coordinated fire attack, looking at the impact of ventilation on single-family home fires, multi-family dwelling fires and strip mall fires.
Aug 24, 2020 • 32min
Division Chief Greg Ward details Loveland‘s Tactical Firefighting Teams
Loveland (Colorado) Fire Rescue Authority Division Chief Greg Ward explains the origins and purpose of the department's Tactical Firefighting (TAC Fire) Teams, which function as a critical element of the police department's SWAT Team, to respond to mass violence incidents.
Aug 11, 2020 • 27min
Side Alpha Podcast: Baltimore Chief Niles Ford talks navigating politics and budgets
Baltimore City Fire Chief Niles Ford examines the unique challenges facing fire chiefs in the modern era, from COVID-19 to civil unrest, and how leaders can best navigate the challenges of politics and budgets during such unique times.
Jul 28, 2020 • 19min
Side Alpha Podcast: Chief Jason Caughey talks volunteer leadership
Fire Chief Jason Caughey discusses a variety of volunteer fire department challenges, plus how to manage different generations among volunteers while always maintaining the public's trust.
Jul 24, 2020 • 11min
Chief‘s Forum: We are not the enemy
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor addresses the fact that some fire service leaders face a new challenge in being deemed ‘guilty by association’ during recent national emergencies.
Music by David Hyde
Jul 14, 2020 • 19min
Side Alpha Podcast: Linda Willing addresses diversity of members and opinions
Linda Willing tackles fire service diversity, of both members and opinions, plus challenges facing women in the fire service, generational differences and mentoring the next generation.
Jun 30, 2020 • 31min
Side Alpha Podcast: Dr. Sara Jahnke discusses COVID-19 surges and testing
Dr. Sara Jahnke, director of the Center for Fire, Rescue and EMS Health Research, explains what we know about the likelihood of COVID-19 surges, and tackles antibody testing reliability.
Jun 22, 2020 • 7min
Chief‘s Forum: There‘s a fire service budget tsunami coming
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor explains that fire/EMS departments will not be immune to the sweeping cuts many communities are beginning to experience; as such, it's key to find ways to prove your worth, cut where you can, and maintain the safety of your members.
Music by David Hyde
