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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 Resilient Responder: The Essential Guide to Stress Management and Self-Care for First Responders
In this episode of The Resilient Responder, host Ali Rothrock delves into the critical topic of self-care for first responders. Drawing insights from leading…
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Fueling Fire: A Critical Look at the Carnivore Diet for First Responders
In this episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, host Megan Lautz delves into the carnivore diet and its implications for firefighters. This nutrition trend has…
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Multiple Calls - Stephanie White
In this episode of "Multiple Calls," host Scott Hewlett talks with Stephanie White about the nuanced and often unspoken issue of suicide among firefighters and…
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Mental Health Monthly: Navigating Retirement
In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, host Dan Degryse talks with Mike Allora about the complexities of transitioning into retirement for those in the fire…
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Tailboard Misfits: Josh Burchick, and the crucial intersection of physical fitness, mental resilience, and life-saving tactics in the fire service
In this riveting episode of Tailboard Misfits podcast, host John Velez talks with Josh Burchick from Forged an Unbroken. Drawing on his extensive experience…
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Beyond the Headlines: Navigating Leadership in the Fire Service
On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, hosts Chris Marella and Angie Bishop welcome guest Michael DeStefano. During their discussion, they explore the…
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The 85 Percent: Training and Community Insights
In this episode of The 85 Percent, host Mark Haugh welcomes guest John Buckman III, a fire service veteran with over 55 years of experience. They delve into…
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The Resilient Responder: A Journey from Combat to Catharsis Through Art
In this episode of The Resilient Responder, host Ali Rothrock welcomes guest Roger Sparks, a veteran and former pararescueman, shares his profound journey of…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Shrinks Unwrapped
In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, host David Dachinger welcomes EMDR trauma therapist Bonnie Rumilly. During their conversation, Rumilly pulls back…
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Fueling Fire: Enhancing Wellness and Nutrition for First Responders
In the latest episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, host Megan Lautz talks with Annette Zapp about the crucial components of firefighter wellness, including…
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APS Radio: Navigating Anger and Recovery Through EEG Analysis and Neurofeedback
On this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes Stephanie Ryall, founder and clinical director of Right Mind Wellness Center…
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We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show: Heroic Deeds and First Responder Wellness
In this episode, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome Chad DePew, cofounder of Heroic Deeds, to discuss the pivotal role of faith-based wellness for…
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Tailboard Misfits: Jesse and Micah Horton
In this episode of Tailboard Misfits, host John Velez sits down with Jesse and Micah Horton of Hortons and Hunt to discuss fire service leadership, mentorship…
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Mental Health Monthly: Chris Fields and the Oklahoma City Bombing
In this emotional episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with retired Oklahoma City Fire Major Chris Fields. Best known…
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Five After Midnight: Fire Service Culture, Brotherhood, and the Internet’s Impact
In this episode of Five After Midnight, Stephanie White and Bobby Eckert take a candid look at the evolving culture of the fire service and the growing…
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Beyond the Headlines: Firefighter Fitness, Aging, and Breaking the Hustle Culture
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, the hosts sit down with Roy Smalley to discuss the impactful article he wrote for Firefighter Nation. Smalley dives…
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Resilient Responder: Redefining Resilience After Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing
In this powerful episode of The Resilient Responder Podcast, host Ali Rothrock speaks with Adrianne Haslet, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Adapting Leadership Across Generations
David is joined by former fire chief Dan Kramer, Owner and Principal Consultant at First Due Leadership Consulting, to discuss bridging generational gaps in…
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Fueling Fire: Caffeine
In this episode of Fueling Fire, host Megan Lautz tackles one of the hottest topics in firefighter wellness—caffeine and energy drinks. From the benefits of…
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Fueling Fire: Habit Hacks for Eating Better On shift
In this episode of Fueling Fire, host Megan Lautz sits down with Dr. Jill Joyce, a dietitian from Oklahoma State University’s Tactical Fitness and Nutrition…
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We Can't Believe They Gave Us A Show: Dermal Absorption Research with Dr. Caroline Smith
Hosts Nick and Jim are joined by Dr. Caroline Smith from Appalachian State University. Dive into groundbreaking research on dermal absorption in firefighters…
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Fueling Fire: 3 Nutrition Shifts Your Department Needs in 2025
Welcome to the first episode of Fueling Fire, the ultimate nutrition podcast for first responders! Join host Megan Lautz, a registered dietitian with over…
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APS Radio: Exploring Alternative Mental Health Treatments
Join host Jim Burneka and his guest, Dr. Kerry Ramella, as they discuss evidence-based mental health treatments beyond traditional talk therapy. Their…
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Mental Health Monthly: Firefighter Mental Health- Strategies for Resilience
Join hosts Dan Degryse and Chris Muscle as they talk with Stephanie White, managing editor for Firefighter Nation, about mental health in the fire service…
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Igniting The Shift Within: Brain Optimization for High Performance
In this episode of "Igniting the Shift Within," David sits down with Dr. Pamela Seraphine, a renowned neuroscientist and author, to dive into brain…
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The Resilient Responder: Travis Mills
In this episode of The Resilient Responder, Travis Mills, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant of the 82nd Airborne, shares his inspiring journey from surviving…
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APS Radio: Brittany Hollerbach
In this episode of APS Radio we talk with Dr. Brittany Hollerbach, an associate scientist and deputy director at the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health…
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We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show: Firefighter Syndrome
In episode 3 of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, the hosts welcome Jadie Miller. They discover her inspiring journey, talk about her groundbreaking…
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Tailboard Misfits: David Rhodes
In this episode of Tailboard Misfits, John Velez talks with David Rhodes about his career, his experiences in the fire service, and discuss various issues and…
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Tailboard Misfits: Blake Stinnett
In this episode, Hosts John Velez and Preston Lyons invite Blake Stinnett onto the show to discuss Next Rung, the charity he founded with the mission to help…
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Igniting the Shift Within: From Stress to Strength: The Power of Retreats
David Dachinger talks with Dr. Tracy S. Hejmanowski who is a licensed clinical psychologist with 24 years of expertise focused on occupational stress and…
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The 85 Percent: Brandon Fletcher
This month on The 85 Percent, the podcast dedicated to volunteer and combination departments, join guest Chief Brandon Fletcher from the Guilt Edge (TN) Fire…
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The Resilient Responder: The Power of Staying Connected
Ali Rothrock discusses the power of staying connected by looking at the lives of first responders, military personnel, and her own experiences.
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We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show: Michael Sugrue
This episode features retired Sergeant Michael Sugrue. On this episode we discuss Michael’s law enforcement career, the scene in which he saved a couple who…
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Tailboard Misfits: Recruitment and Retention
In this episode, Hosts John Velez and Preston Lyons discuss recruitment and retention, how social media can be a tool in this endeavor as well as how you treat…
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Mental Health Monthly: Stephen Hooper
Dan Degryse and Chris Muscle talk with Stephen Hooper about his firefighter journey of traumatic exposure. They talk about his rock-bottom and subsequent…
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Next Rung: The Mission
In this Inaugural episode, the founders of Next Rung talk about the history of their company, how it is actively helping the fire service and what they hope…
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Igniting the Shift Within: Forging Your Team
In the inaugural episode of Igniting the Shift Within, host David Dachinger talks with Johnny Torgeson about Forging your team. They discuss his journey, and…
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The Resilient Responder: The Story of the 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
n the inaugural episode of The Resilient Responder, Host Ali Rothrock discusses the story of the 2017 Las Vegas Shooting and invites Aubrey Underwood on, who…
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The 85 Percent: Jim Duffy
Host Mark Haugh invites Jim Duffy on to the inaugural episode of "The 85 Percent" a show about the volunteer and combination fire departments that make up 85…
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We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show: Stephanie White
On the inaugural episode of “We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show! With your Hosts Nick & Jim”, Nick & Jim welcome the Managing Editor of Firefighter Nation…