Don't Risk It! Podcast

Responder Help is a one stop source for Fire and EMS resources. In this episode, Rick Gurba, Director of VFIS Education and Training, talks about updates made to the site and gives an overview of the resources it provides, including sample SOGs, industry news, training programs and more.

Proof of loss, points of contact and more – In this episode, Mike Leatherwood, Jeff Paul, and Greg Joy of Glatfelter Claims Management discuss items your organization should consider when preparing for a catastrophic event.

Join us as we talk with Donnie Woodyard, Executive Director of EMS Personnel Licensure, and discuss the details of the EMS Compact. The EMS Compact is being utilized by multiple states and allows for greater flexibility of movement of providers' licenses between states.

As first responder vehicles become more prevalent on our roads, incidents and collisions with these units are on the rise. Join Mike Baker and Dave Bradley of VFIS Client Risk Solutions as we discuss effective controls and best practices for safely operating these vital units.

The NFPA 1582 standard offers essential guidance for fire departments aiming to create tailored occupational medical programs that address the unique risks of firefighting. In this episode, members of VFIS Client Risk Solutions talk about the benefits of comprehensive medical assessments and discuss practical alternatives for agencies facing budget constraints.

We just released our 100th episode of the VFIS Don't Risk It! podcast—and wanted to let you know that we're truly honored that this platform gives us the opportunity to share meaningful conversations about the fire and EMS industry, safety best practices, industry news and more.

You've downloaded 19,000 episodes—and listened to our discussions for over 285,000 hours—and we cannot thank you enough for taking the time to listen, learn and prioritize the safety of your team.

Whether you're new to our podcast community or already have your notifications for new episodes turned on—we're so glad you're here.

Join us for this special edition episode, where we dive into the inspiration, origin, and behind the scenes stories that have shaped the podcast series so far.

From ongoing driver training to fidelity practices, in our 100th episode, the VFIS Client Risk Solutions team shares the 5 most-common recommendations that we make during our on-site risk assessments of emergency service organizations (ESOs).

Join us next week for a very special celebration of our 100th episode anniversary, where we reflect on the journey of the Don't Risk It! podcast so far.

In this episode we hear from members of VFIS Underwriting regarding the VFIS underwriting process and what they look for in a quality account.

It isn't easy to get everyone together for training classes on a regular basis. In this episode, Rick Gurba, Director of VFIS Education and Training, gives us an update on enhancements to the VFISu platform, including the new Instructor Portal, which allows agencies to distribute training content effectively without members having to attend the class in person.

Turnarounds, exit ramps, crossovers – when responding to a highway incident, there's always potential for something to go wrong. In this episode, Jake Hoover from VFIS Education and Training discusses some best practices for responding to scenes on highways with limited access.