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How many times on the fireground have we wished to have a cool, towel to cool us off? First we had to find a towel, then we either had to use water from the drinking water or find an available nozzle. Not Any More!

How many times have you been with your children at an amusement park or their soccer game and everyone is hot & sweaty and you FORGOT to bring a wet facecloth with you? NOT ANY MORE!

Terri Hennessey of Hennessey Distributing tells us about a new product that will revolutionize the market of "keeping cool." The Cool Towel(R) fits in a pocket or bag, is made of 100% cotton and the cooling agent is of 100% natural ingredients. Shake it a couple of times and feel refreshed as its temperature drops 10 degrees or more than your body heat, cooling you off without the need of carrying a canteen with you! Learn more from Terri - right here!

From his new book, "No Exceptions Leadership," Battalion Chief/Fire Marshall Jason Hoevelmann delivers a terrific handbook and/or guide for the new fire officer.

Whether you're seeing a promotion, recently received one or you're already an office looking to hone your skills, Jason delivers "the goods" on what to look for and how to look when you stand in front on those you will command.

Starting with two great premises, "You won't be perfect" and "You cannot do it all by yourself," he walks you along the path of being an officer, teaching "where to step" as well as what not to do.

If you're even considering becoming a fire officer, this is podcast is a "MUST LISTEN" for you. And his book (available on Amazon) is a MUST READ!

Here's a cold, hard fact, in the general U.S. population, the incidence of cancer is at approximately twenty-two percent. In the fire service it is SIXTY-EIGHT PERCENT!

Bill and his company, Fire-Tec, are working to find ways and develop products that will help every firefighter to lessen their exposure to carcinogenic matter that is all around us when we are dealing with high temperatures. The information in this show might just save your life.

One might think that installing sprinklers in new 1 & 2 family residential structures makes perfect sense, right? Not necessarily! Even with the enormous safety that sprinklers provide, there is a large contingent who are ready to spread all manner of misleading and even, false information to squash state legislation to make residential sprinklers in new housing, mandatory.

Listen to our guest, Chief Tim Travers to learn how you can play a role in helping the sprinkler initiative to succeed.

Most of us have some clutter around our homes. However, there is a big difference between clutter and hoarding! Hoarding is part of a disease wherein the person is both physically and emotionally tied to books, papers, boxes, etc. within their home.

They don't give a second thought to the possibilities of a fire or other catastrophe. They find comfort in all the surrounds them.

However, First Responders face a daunting challenge when responding to an emergency in a hoarder's home, especially if it is a total surprise to them!

Certified Professional Organizer Shanna Perino, has been working hands-on with cluttered residents. And she explains why it is no easy task for Fire-Rescue, EMS or Law Enforcement to reach the victim, let alone help them!

In 1966 the Johnson Foundation (of Johnson Wax)invited fire service representatives to their facility in WI,to discuss the then state of affairs in the service and what did these representatives see in the future. That meeting was Wingspread I and it was agreed they would return in ten years time, to review and again, look ahead.

This podcast in Wingspread VI,50 years later, features two well-known leaders of today's fire service, Chief Alan "Bruno" Brunacini and Chief Dennis Rubin. Listen as we discuss some of the findings, recommendations and even a peek "behind the curtain!"

Chief Dennis Rubin is one of the most well-know people in today's fire service. Besides having been Chief in Dothan AL, Atlanta GA & Washington DC, he is a a member of numerous national fire service committees.

His latest book, "It's Always About Leadership," is a textbook that provides a clear path for any firefighter to follow if they are ready to rise to the task.

Our podcasts are produced for you by Dalmatian Productions, Inc.

In our first episode, we talk with Capt/PM Joe DeVito with the Ft. Myers Beach Fire Control District. Joe's topic is, "Your Station - Your Attitude."