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Firefighter Nation Podcast
The Firefighter Nation aggregated podcast feed explores the health, wellness, and personal challenges that come with life in the fire service. From physical fitness and nutrition to mental health, stress, resilience, sleep, relationships, and finding balance beyond the firehouse, each episode brings practical insight and real conversations for today’s firefighters.
Hear from firefighters, officers, health and wellness professionals, and subject matter experts as they discuss the issues that can…
Episodes
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The Mental Toll of Firefighter Injuries
An injury can take a firefighter away from the job, the crew, and a major part of their identity. Hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle discuss the mental and…
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Navigating First Responder Mental Health: The Cabinet, Empathy, and Healing
First responders deal with immense pressure daily, often relying on mental "cabinets" to compartmentalize trauma in order to do their jobs. In this episode of…
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Firehouse Culture, Crew Relationships, and Professional Growth
What shapes firehouse culture, and what happens when the trust between crew members starts to break down? Chris Scott and Stephanie White discuss modern…
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Firefighter Breast Milk: Do I Need to Pump and Dump?
Should breastfeeding firefighters pump and dump after a fire response? Dr. Alesia Jung discusses research into occupational exposures among women firefighters…
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The Weight of the White Shirt: Chief Clyde Gordon on 40 Years in the Fire Service
Houston (TX) Fire Department District Chief Clyde Gordon joins Mike Goldstein to reflect on a 40-year career shaped by training, personal accountability…
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Chaos, Conferences, and Contaminated Coffee: Inside the Fire Service with the Quick Knock
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…
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Firehouse Dogs: How a Station Dog Can Support Firefighter Wellness
Some firehouses have a four-legged member of the crew. Keith Shields explains why station dogs matter. On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Shields…
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Chaos, Conferences, and Contaminated Coffee: Inside the Fire Service with the Quick Knock
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…
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Chief Almaguer on the Trust Gap Nobody Trains For
Assistant Chief Manny Almaguer draws a distinction most fire departments have never heard: cultural competency and cultural empathy are not the same thing. One…
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Forging Progressive Fire Tactics with Jake Dickes of Sons of Irons
In this episode of The CAN Report, host Mike Goldstein sits down with Jake Dickes, a Boulder County captain and founder of Sons of Irons, LLC, to discuss…
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Fueling for the CPAT: Carbs, Hydration and Test Day
Preparing for the CPAT? What you eat and drink before the test can have a major impact on how you perform. In this episode of Fueling Fire, Megan Lautz breaks…
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Firefighter Cancer Prevention: Chief J.T. Wallace on Changing Department Culture
What happens when losing a parent to occupational cancer changes the way you lead a fire department? In Episode 67 of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka sits down…
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Never Arrive: Riley McGilloway on Fire Service Mindset, Training, and Brotherhood
Riley McGilloway is a third-generation firefighter from Acton, Ontario, an instructor with Southwest Fire Academy, and president of True North FOOLS. In this…
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Fireground Priorities: Ditch the Acronyms, Drop the Ego
Firefighters rely on acronyms, mnemonics, and tactical shorthand, but when does all that jargon create more mental noise than clarity? On this episode of The…
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The Science Behind Female-Specific Firefighting PPE
For years, most female firefighters have worn turnout gear adapted from standard patterns originally designed for men. However, designing PPE for women…
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First Responder Mental Health: Moving From Stigma to Action
First responder mental health cannot stop at awareness. Hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle discuss why fire and EMS organizations need to move beyond once a…
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Fire Service News: Hazing, Company Officer Accountability & Hiring Standards | The Quick Knock
What happens when firehouse culture crosses the line? Who is responsible when a firefighter doesn't have the skills to perform? And what should departments…
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Teaching and Mentorship in the Fire Service
On this episode of The Revolutionaries, guest Brad Conrado a lieutenant with the Longview (TX) Fire Department, breaks down teaching, mentorship, and servant…
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Culture and Cohesion: What Are They All About?
On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Chris Marella sits down with guest Jeremy Condon to talk through the reasons why departments need to stop relying…
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Navigating Change and Finding Mental Health Support
On this episode of The C.A.N. Report, host Mike Goldstein sits down with Eric Wuensch, a firefighter with the Cibolo (TX) Fire Department. Wuensch talks about…
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What You Should Know About Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
What happens when every traditional treatment fails and a first responder is still drowning? On this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, retired FDNY-EMS…
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What Does It Mean to Be a Paper Tiger?
On this episode of The Quick Knock, hosts Stephanie White and Chris Scott tackle the realities of modern fire service operations. They discuss what it means to…
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What Does It Take to Pass the CPAT?
Passing the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) takes more than just being “in shape.” On this episode of Fueling Fire, host Megan Lautz sits down with…
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Understanding the “Greatest Love”
As we mark 25 years since September 11, 2001, Five After Midnight host Stephanie White sits down with FDNY veteran Tim Brown, who recounts his experience on…
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A Conversation with Eileen Bellew, Author of 'After John Jumped'
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…
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Fixing Sleep Problems, Traumatic Brain Injury, and PTSD
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…
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Jazmyne Alston on a Crash Rescue and Social Media Backlash
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…
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What's So Important About Mentorship?
On this episode of Multiple Calls, Scott Hewlett welcomes Paul Hollingshead, the chief training officer for the Oakville (ON) Fire Department. Hollingshead…
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Who Are You When the Helmet Comes Off?
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…
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Culture, Training, and a Runaway Rescue Truck
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…
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Communicating Truth with Empathy
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…
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Exploring the A-B-C Method
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…
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Lateral Moves, Leadership, and Saunas
This episode of the Revolutionaries welcomes guest Jason Worthy, a second‑generation firefighter and current company officer. The panel discussion covers…
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Lessons from FDNY Leaders
In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, host David Dachinger welcomes seven leaders who share their insights on effective leadership, resilience, and…
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Close-Up on Eye Health for Firefighters
For this episode of Frontline Findings, hosts Stephanie White and Rachel Bozek explore eye health for firefighters. They welcome board certified…
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How Fire Service Families Can Keep Meals on Track
Firefighter schedules can make family meals, grocery shopping and healthy routines feel unpredictable. In this episode of Fueling Fire, Megan Lautz welcomes…
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Behind the Scenes with Dr. Sara Jahnke
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…
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Finding Healing in the Unconventional
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…
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Closeup on Volunteer and Career Firefighting
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…
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Maximizing Training, High‑Rise Tactics, and Search Lessons
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…
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Finding Purpose in the Ashes: Steve Chikerotis
Former Chicago Fire Department Deputy District Chief and Chicago Fire screenwriter Steve "Chik" Chikerotis joins Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle for this episode…
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When Should You Stay in Your Lane?
On this episode of The Quick Knock, hosts Stephanie White and Chris Scott debate when it's appropriate to step outside your specialty to help move the job…
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Why Doesn't Traditional Recruiting Work Anymore?
On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Chris Marella welcomes Michael Elhihi, author of Beyond the Algorithm: Firefighter Recruitment in the Age of AI…
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The Realities of the Modern Fire Service
On this episode of The C.A.N Report, host Mike Goldstein sits down with Marc Aloan, battalion chief with the West Columbia (SC) Fire Department and creator of…
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Do You Walk Away or Fight for Change?
Recorded at the Firemanship Conference in Aurora, IL, this episode of The Revolutionaries features James Nisbet, Clackamas (OR) Fire lieutenant, Brothers in…
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UnStuck: Free Your "Stuck" Brain and Reclaim Your Peace
What happens when your career isn't just what you do, but who you are? In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, host David Dachinger speaks with retired…
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Dr. Christine Kannler on Cancer Screening, Risks, and Prevention
On this episode of Frontline Findings, Massachusetts dermatologist Dr. Christine Kannler sits down with host Rachel Bozek for a frank conversation about the…
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Fire Service Hot Takes: Internet-Driven Trends, Gatekeeping & Wild Calls
Hosts Stephanie White and Chris Scott kick off their new podcast, The Quick Knock, with blunt, real-world takes on where the fire service is headed, along with…
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What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications and Firefighters
How do GLP-1 medications affect first responders? In this episode of Fueling Fire, host Megan Lautz talks with registered dietitian Michelle Bugbee about the…
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Can Therapeutic Approaches Offer Healing from Trauma?
In this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka interviews Kenny Schroeder about his healing journey and mental health resources for first responders. They…
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PTSD and the Psychedelic Path to Healing
In this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome retired fire service veterans Tim Houweling and Angela…
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Real Talk: A Search for a Living Kidney Donor
In this moving episode of The C.A.N. Report, host Mike Goldstein sits down with Maggie Atkins, a volunteer firefighter from Washington, New Hampshire. Atkins…
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War, Refuge, and Becoming a Firefighter
In this episode of Multiple Calls, Scott Hewlett sits down with Ziad Hameed to trace a harrowing and inspiring life journey. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq…
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On-the-Job Mental Wellness: Why Is It So Important?
On this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with Captain Rich Stack of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department to talk…
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ADHD in the Fire Service: Challenge or Superpower?
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Chris Marella sits down with behavioral health clinician Beth Flaherty to explore how ADHD impacts members of the…
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So You Think You Have ADHD. Now What?
In this episode of Frontline Findings, Rachel Bozek welcomes guest Cassidi Dye, a licensed master level psychologist and first responder therapist, to explore…
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Confronting What Nobody Talks About
In this episode, 15-year firefighter paramedic Jason Patton joins host David Dachinger on Igniting the Shift Within to discuss the hidden struggles of first…
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Why the "Why" Is So Important
In this episode of The CAN Report, Captain Chad Criss from Austell (GA) Fire and Emergency Services opens up to host Mike Goldstein about how faith, family…
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How to Stay Hydrated in High-Heat Incidents
Hydration is one of the most overlooked performance factors for firefighters, especially during long shifts, live fire training, and high-heat incidents. On…
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Shared Experience: Growing Up in a First Responder Family
In this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes Katherine Boyle and Chris Perry to share their experiences growing up as children of first responders…