Trapped Under a Roof Collapse. The Mike Beutler Story – Part 1 (Episode 292)
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Fire Chief Mike Beutler as he shares the details of an incident where he was trapped under a roof collapse while working at a commercial building fire....
View ArticleTrapped Under a Roof Collapse. The Mike Beutler Story – Part 2 (Episode 293)
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Fire Chief Mike Beutler as he shares the details of an incident where he was trapped under a roof collapse while working at a commercial building fire....
View ArticleThe Impact of Stress on Memory and Recall – Part 1 (Episode 294)
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part presentation where we talk about how stress can impact memory and recall. Length: 30 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleThe Impact of Stress on Memory and Recall – Part 2 (Episode 295)
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part presentation where we talk about how stress can impact memory and recall. Length: 34 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleOverconfidence – A Dangerous Minefield (Episode 296)
In this episode, we review the Overconfidence chapter of my new book, How Smart Workers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety. Length: 28 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleSurrounded by Fire: The Roree Payment Story – Part 1 (Episode 297)
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Clearview Fire & EMS Chief Roree Payment, sharing the details of a residential dwelling fire near-miss where he was caught in a fireball due to...
View ArticleSurrounded by Fire: The Roree Payment Story – Part 2 (Episode 298)
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Clearview Fire & EMS Chief Roree Payment, sharing the details of a residential dwelling fire near-miss where he was caught in a fireball due to...
View ArticleThe Midwest Fire Story – Brett Jensen Interview (Episode 299)
This episode is an interview with Midwest Fire Vice President and General Manager Brett Jensen, discussing the Midwest Fire way of doing business. Length: 58 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch...
View ArticleHeavy Content Fires – The Ryan Pennington Interview (Episode 300)
In this episode, I interview the foremost fire service expert on fighting “heavy content” fires (aka, hoarded environments). The interview is packed with great ideas for first responders, and some...
View ArticleA Mental Health Mayday. The Laverne Friesen Story – Part 1 (Episode 301)
Today’s episode is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen, a first responder who is confronting the stigma of mental illness head-on as he shares his first-hand account of how work-related...
View ArticleA Mental Health Mayday. The Laverne Friesen Story – Part 2 (Episode 302)
Today’s episode is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen, a first responder who is confronting the stigma of mental illness head-on as he shares his first-hand account of how work-related...
View ArticleCommercial Building Mayday. The Atascocita Fire Story – Part 1 (Episode 303)
Today’s episode is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with three command officers from the Atascocita Fire Department in Houston, Texas, sharing a story of a commercial building fire that resulted in a...
View ArticleCommercial Building Mayday. The Atascocita Fire Story – Part 2 (Episode 304)
Today’s episode is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with three command officers from the Atascocita Fire Department in Houston, Texas, sharing a story of a commercial building fire that resulted in a...
View ArticleThe Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System – Part 1 (Episode 305)
Today’s episode is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with John Russ, Program Director for the IAFC Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System. Length: 48 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleThe Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System – Part 2 (Episode 306)
Today’s episode is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with John Russ, Program Director for the IAFC Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System. Length: 45 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleSurviving the Fire Service – The Todd LeDuc Interview (Episode 307)
An interview with Retired Broward County Operations Chief Todd LeDuc, discussing first responder health, wellness and survival. Length: 63 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleResponders Overcome by Carbon Monoxide – The Mukilteo Fire Story – Part 1...
This interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with three members of the Mukilteo Fire Department who were overcome by carbon monoxide on an EMS call. Length: 43 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch...
View ArticleResponders Overcome by Carbon Monoxide – The Mukilteo Fire Story – Part 2...
This interview is part 2 of a 2-part interview with three members of the Mukilteo Fire Department who were overcome by carbon monoxide on an EMS call. Length: 49 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch...
View ArticleMental Health Mayday – The Verne and Chancy Friesen Story – Part 1 (Episode 310)
This interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen and his wife, Chancy, talking about his mental health near miss and how they are working through the challenges together. Length: 51...
View ArticleMental Health Mayday – The Verne and Chancy Friesen Story – Part 2 (Episode 311)
This interview is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen and his wife, Chancy, talking about his mental health near miss and how they are working through the challenges together. Length:...
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