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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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Presence Over Pride: A Lesson in Balance
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, firefighter and paramedic Brent Thorne shares his deeply personal journey of balancing a demanding fire service career…
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Firefighter Health: Decontamination, Gear Safety, and Cancer Prevention
In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, David Dachinger sits down with Tonya Herbert, owner of Thin Red Line Decon and Florida PPE Services. The…
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Optimizing Sleep, Nutrition, and Training for Peak Performance
In this episode of Fueling Fire, host Megan Lautz welcomes expert guests Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita and Annette “AZ” Zapp. They discuss the essentials of…
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The Honor Act: Why Supporting This Bill Matters to Firefighter Families
In this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka focuses on educating listeners on the importance of passing the Honor Act legislation. The Honor Act is a…
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One Firefighter's Journey to Becoming a Behavioral Health Advocate
During this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show, hosts Nick Magoteaux and Jim Burneka welcome guest Frank Leto, the recently retired deputy…
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Galls CEO Mike Fadden on Elevating Firefighter Gear and Launching FireAuthority.com
For the latest Product Spotlight, Firefighter Nation Editor in Chief Stephanie White sits down with Mike Fadden, CEO of Galls, a trusted name serving first…
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Mental Health Monthly: Triumph Through Tragedy: John Walters’ Journey from FDNY Rescue 1 to Resilience and Renewal
In the latest episode of Mental Health Monthly, Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with John Walters III, retired FDNY firefighter, and former chief of the…
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Beyond the Headlines: Leadership, Change, and Building Resilience in the Fire Service
Beyond the Headlines: Leadership, Change, and Building Resilience in the Fire Service In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Chris Marella sits down…
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APS Radio: Firefighters and the Fight for Rest
APS Radio: Firefighters and the Fight for Rest Firefighters are built to push through anything, but at what cost? In this episode of APS Radio, host Jim…
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Product Spotlight: How Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives and Protect Firefighters
Product Spotlight: How Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives and Protect Firefighters For the latest Product Spotlight, we welcome Peg Paul, of the Home Fire…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Strategies to Battle Stress, Conquer Cortisol, and Maximize Detox
Igniting the Shift Within: Strategies to Battle Stress, Conquer Cortisol, and Maximize Detox Host David Dachinger welcomes Dr. Angela Mazza, from the Metabolic…
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We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show: Inside the Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference
We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show: Inside the Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference In episode 12 of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show, hosts Jim…
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Fueling Fire: Mastering Struggle Meals, Fast Food, and On-the-Go Fueling
Fueling Fire: Mastering Struggle Meals, Fast Food, and On-the-Go Fueling In this episode of Fueling Fire, dietitian Megan Lautz breaks down practical nutrition…
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Mental Health Monthly: A Year-Round Observance of Suicide Prevention in the Fire Service
Mental Health Monthly: A Year-Round Observance of Suicide Prevention in the Fire Service In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Ditch the Drama and Fight Fire with Focus
Igniting the Shift Within: Ditch the Drama and Fight Fire with Focus In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, host David Dachinger speaks with guest Greg…
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APS Radio: Inside the Firefighter Cancer Initiative
APS Radio: Inside the Firefighter Cancer Initiative In this episode of APS Radio, Jim Burneka sits down with Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez, professor of public…
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We Can't Believe They Gave Us This Show: Forgiveness and Faith with Rick Cheatham
Hosts Nick Magoteaux and Jim Burneka speak with Anaheim Fire Captain (Ret.) Rick Cheatham about forgiveness and faith. Rick speaks about his past addictions…
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Beyond The Headlines: Challenging Tradition with Jim Burneka
Beyond The Headlines: Challenging Tradition with Jim Burneka In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, hosts Chris Marella and Angie Bishop welcome Jim Burneka…
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The Revolutionaries: A Working Chief’s Perspective
The Revolutionaries: A Working Chief’s Perspective In this episode of The Revolutionaries, hosts John Velez and Preston Lyons welcome guest Dave Mellen. Mellen…
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Mental Health Monthly: Tim Gibbons on Overcoming Addiction and Building a Life of Strength
Mental Health Monthly: Tim Gibbons on Overcoming Addiction and Building a Life of Strength In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Crack the Code to Better Sleep
Igniting the Shift Within: Crack the Code to Better Sleep This episode of Igniting the Shift Within dives into the gritty reality of sleep for firefighters…
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APS Radio: Wendy Norris on Healing, Service, and the First Responder Health & Wellness Symposium
APS Radio: Wendy Norris on Healing, Service, and the First Responder Health & Wellness Symposium On this episode of APS Radio, Wendy Norris, founder and…
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We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show: Dena Ali on Mental Health, Peer Support, and Creating Culture Change
We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show: Dena Ali on Mental Health, Peer Support, and Creating Culture Change In this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a…
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Fueling Fire: Nutrition Strategies for Cancer Risk Reduction in Firefighters
Fueling Fire: Nutrition Strategies for Cancer Risk Reduction in Firefighters In this episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, Megan Lautz sits down with oncology…
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Point of Origin: Navigating Generational Shifts and Mentorship
Point of Origin: Navigating Generational Shifts and Mentorship In this inaugural episode of the Point of Origin podcast, hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake…
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Mental Health Monthly: Facing Near-Misses and Navigating Mental Health and Vulnerability
Mental Health Monthly: Facing Near-Misses and Navigating Mental Health and Vulnerability In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle…
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Beyond the Headlines: Navigating Firehouse Culture and Rebuilding Relationships
Beyond the Headlines: Navigating Firehouse Culture and Rebuilding Relationships In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Alex Tanner shares his journey from…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Faith, Fellowship, and Healing After Line-of-Duty Loss
Igniting the Shift Within: Faith, Fellowship, and Healing After Line-of-Duty Loss David sits down with Retired Lt. Billy Kanych (Ret.) from the Yonkers Fire…
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Product Spotlight: Ricochet Gear, Fire Gear for the Real World
Product Spotlight: Ricochet Gear, Fire Gear for the Real World In this conversation with Peter Askey of Ricochet Gear, hear how a Philadelphia-based…
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Fueling Fire: Conditioning & Nutrition Strategies for Firefighter Recruits with Taylor Goodman
Fueling Fire: Conditioning & Nutrition Strategies for Firefighter Recruits with Taylor Goodman In this episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, Megan Lautz sits…
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APS Radio: Balancing Legacy, Safety, and the Future
APS Radio: Balancing Legacy, Safety, and the Future In episode 52 of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka sits down with Kentucky firefighter Chris Logan for a candid…
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We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show: Firefighter David Dachinger Talks Retirement, Trauma, and Recovery
We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show: Firefighter David Dachinger Talks Retirement, Trauma, and Recovery In this episode of We Can't Believe They Gave Us a…
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Beyond the Headlines: What We Can Learn from Failure in the Fire Service
Beyond the Headlines: What We Can Learn from Failure in the Fire Service In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, guest Chris Logan shares a rare and candid…
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Igniting the Shift Within: The Firefighter Sleep Crisis with Dr. Sara Jahnke
Igniting the Shift Within: The Firefighter Sleep Crisis with Dr. Sara Jahnke Listen to the latest episode of Igniting the Shift Within for a wake-up call Host…
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The Resilient Responder: Breaking Through Emotional Numbing
The Resilient Responder: Breaking Through Emotional Numbing In this powerful episode of The Resilient Responder, Ali Rothrock, a trauma educator and longtime…
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Fueling Fire: Smart Eating for Blood Sugar Control in the Fire Service
Fueling Fire: Smart Eating for Blood Sugar Control in the Fire Service In this episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, host Megan Lautz welcomes Madi Cheever, a…
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APS Radio: A Raw Journey Through Trauma, Faith, and Healing
APS Radio: A Raw Journey Through Trauma, Faith, and Healing In the latest episode of APS Radio, Jim Burneka sits down with Jason Sautel, author of the memoir…
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We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show: The Journey from Firefighter to Lifesaver
We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show: The Journey from Firefighter to Lifesaver In this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us A Show, hosts Jim Burneka and…
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The Revolutionaries: Outcomes, Leadership, and Legacy in the Fire Service
The Revolutionaries: Outcomes, Leadership, and Legacy in the Fire Service In this episode of the Revolutionaries, Battalion Chief Marc Aloan takes a close look…
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Mental Health Monthly: Mid-Level Fire Service Leadership and Mental Health Insights
Mental Health Monthly: Mid-Level Fire Service Leadership and Mental Health Insights In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, retired Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy…
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Beyond the Headlines: Balancing Legacy
Beyond the Headlines: Balancing Legacy In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, hosts Chris Marella and Angie Bishop talk with Preston Lyons about the…
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The Resilient Responder: Staying Grounded
The Resilient Responder: Staying Grounded In this episode, host Ali Rothrock offers a grounding pause in the chaos—an honest check-in for those doing the…
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Multiple Calls: Joshua Graham
In this episode of Multiple Calls, Scott Hewlett engages in an intimate conversation with Joshua Graham, a seasoned firefighter who reflects on his upbringing…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Gender Dynamics in Fire and EMS
In this episode, we discuss the challenges women face in fire and EMS, especially the impact of the “Mean Girl” effect. We talk with Jesalyn Moore, LCSW…
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We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show with Nick & Jim: Gabe Dominguez
Episode 7 of “We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show with Nick & Jim” features Houston Firefighters Local 341 Director #5 Gabe Dominguez, the Director of Texas…
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Fueling Fire: Unpacking Testosterone
In this episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, host Megan Lautz chats with Mike Conner, a retired Army physician assistant and cofounder of Frontline Mobile…
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APS Radio: Protecting First Responders
In this milestone episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes guest Dr. Hillary Snapp, chief of audiology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of…
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The Revolutionaries: Corley Moore
In this inaugural episode of "The Revolutionaries," John Velez and Preston Lyons Invite Corley Moore on to delve deep into the heart of the fire service…
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Beyond the Headlines: Company Pride, Leadership, and Cannabis Use
Hosts Chris Marella and Angie Bishop engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Stephanie White, who recently presented on cannabis use in the fire service…
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Next Rung: Navigating the Generational Shift in Firefighting Culture
In this insightful episode of Next Rung on Firefighter Nation, hosts Charlie Brown and Blake Stinnett tackle the complex landscape of generational dynamics…
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Igniting The Shift Within: Tactical Strategies to De-Stress On and Off the Job w/ Tamara Green, LCSW
In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges firefighters face, from high-stress environments to emotional triggers. Our expert guest, Tamara Green…
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We Can't Believe They Gave Us This Show: CBD and the 24/72 Shift Model
In this episode of We Can't Believe They Gave Us This Show, hosts Nick Magoteaux and Jim Burneka reunite with Jon Vought from Rescue 1 CBD, to discuss the…
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Tailboard Misfits: Robert Wynn's Journey of Redemption
In this episode of Tailboard Misfits, hosts John Velez and Preston Lyons engage with Robert Wynne, a former inmate turned dedicated firefighter, as he shares…
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Mental Health Monthly: Peer Support and the IAFF
Hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle interview Michael Glynn, the IAFF District 11 Vice President, who shares his extensive experience in firefighter support and…
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Multiple Calls - Joey Scrivani
Host Scott Hewlett engages with Joey Scrivani, a former firefighter turned mental health advocate, to explore the critical issue of mental well-being in the…
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Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Mental Health in the Fire Service Through Experience and Compassion
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, hosts Chris Marella and Angie Bishop engage with Brandon Evans, a seasoned firefighter and advocate for mental health…
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Product Spotlight: Is it possible to get better sleep at the firehouse?
In a compelling podcast episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of sleep quality among firefighters, featuring expert John Marcinkowski from…
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Next Rung: Navigating Trauma and Building Support Systems
Hosts Blake Stinnett and Charlie Brown candidly discuss the profound impact of trauma in the fire service, drawing from personal experiences and the challenges…
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APS Radio: Embracing Health, Wellness, and Community in the Fire Service with “The LOS Experience
In this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka talks with Stephanie White about "The LOS Experience" at Lucas Oil Stadium during FDIC. Focusing on health and…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Promotional Prep 101, Fueling Your Future
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join Igniting the Shift Within as we dive deep into the firefighter entrance and promotional testing process…