This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called

"THE REALITY OF THE JOB...WHEN YOUR CUP RUNS OVER."

WHEN THE JOB GET’S TOO REAL... WHEN YOU CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE... WHEN YOU CANT ENJOY THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE...  WHEN YOU CANT TURN IT OFF...  POST TRAUMATIC STRESS. EVERYONE EXPERIENCES  IT TO SOME DEGREE ON THE JOB BUT POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER OR PTSD IS ANOTHER THING.  THIS INTERVIEW’S PURPOSE IS TO HELP START THE CONVERSATION.  YOU ARE NOT ALONE.   IF YOU NEED HELP,   SEEK OUT PROFESSIONAL HELP.

-Tom Mann
Host & Executive Producer
EMERGENCYFD STORYLINE  

Tom Mann sits down with his son,  Memphis Firefighter, Thomas Mann Jr, to have a father-son chat about  the reality of the job.  This frank discussion brings up suicide, post traumatic stress, and how to get help.  This is part two of an interview with Memphis Firefighter, Thomas Mann Jr.

If you need help, seek out professional help from your fire department or local fire union.  There are  also resources online such as:

https://allclearfoundation.org


Storylines guests include:   
 Thomas Mann Jr.- Firefighter/Advanced EMT, Memphis Fire Department

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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "THE MAKING OF A FIREFIGHTER."

"WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER?   HOW DO YOU START?   .  THIS INTERVIEW IS ABOUT AS CLOSE TO HOME AS IT GETS.  I'VE WATCHED A KID PLAYING AT BEING A  FIREFIGHTER GROW INTO A MAN AND GO ON TO BECOME ONE OF THE BEST OF THE BEST…. AND THE JOURNEY WAS NOT EASY.   I SAT DOWN IN MY STUDIO TO GET HIS STORY.  HE’S BEEN ON THE JOB SINCE HE WAS 18 AND NOW HE IS IN HIS THIRD DECADE OF LIFE.   SOME CALL HIM "JR.,"  SOME CALL HIM "THOMAS" OR "TOM."  I CALL HIM "RUSS"…. AND HE IS MY SON.   THIS IS PART ONE OF AN INTERVIEW WITH FIREFIGHTER, THOMAS MANN JR.   PRESENTLY, HE  WORKS WITH THE MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT  ON A SPECIAL TEAM CALLED "SORT" (SPECIAL OPERATION RESCUE TEAM.)  AS A FATHER, I AM VERY PROUD OF THE JOURNEY HE HAS TAKEN TO SERVE OTHERS.   THIS IS HIS STORY AND IT DEMONSTRATES THE KIND OF CHARACTER IT TAKES TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER.  IT TAKES HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION. THIS IS THE STORY OF ONE FIREFIGHTER...AND HIS JOURNEY TO GET THERE."

-Tom Mann
Host & Executive Producer
EMERGENCYFD STORYLINE  

Tom Mann sits down with his son,  Memphis Firefighter Thomas Mann Jr, to share his journey
from the beginning of his firefighter career as a volunteer, USAF firefighter, to being a team member of the Special Operation Rescue Team in Memphis. 

Storylines guests include:   
 Thomas Mann Jr.- Firefighter/Advanced EMT, Memphis Fire Department


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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "FIRE OPS 101: SHARING THE JOB."

Check out the video overview of the Fire OPS 101 story recorded in Carbondale, Illinois.
Click this link:  https://youtu.be/b8jRvpOr7Ss

"SINCE I FIRST STARTED THIS PODCAST, I HAVE WANTED TO SHARE THIS STORY-THE STORY OF HOW A  LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TEAMED UP WITH THEIR FIRE UNION AND MADE AN IMPACT ON LOCAL AREA GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND THE MEDIA.  HONESTLY, I WAS IMPRESSED BECAUSE I WAS THERE.   AT THE TIME I WAS IN MANAGEMENT AT A LOCAL TELEVISION NEWS STATION. BUT WHEN I HEARD ABOUT DOING A STORY INVOLVING FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE,  I TOOK OFF MY SUIT, PUT ON MY TURNOUTS, AND WITH CAMERA IN HAND, I FILMED AND EXPERIENCED THE "FIRE OPS 101" HOSTED BY THE CARBONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS."

-Tom Mann
Host & Executive Producer
EMERGENCYFD STORYLINE  

Tom Mann sits down with Chief Mike Hertz, Firefighter and IAFF Local 1961 President Matt Wozniak, City Manager Gary Williams, and Public Relations Officer Ronnie LeForge as they share the Fire OPS 101 experience hosted by the City of Carbondale, Illinois.

Storylines guests include:   
 Mike Hertz- CHIEF, Carbondale Fire Department
Matt Wozniak-Firefighter/IAFF Local 1961 President
Gary Wiliams- City Manager, City of Carbondale
Roni LeForge- Public Relations Officer, City of Carbondale



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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "Standing Tall When You Take A Fall."

 Bobby Qualls began his career with the Memphis Fire Department in 1986.  Bobby rose though the ranks as a member of the 14's and 7's Engine house to become a lieutenant in on Rescue 2 and 3 in Special Operations.  Two of Bobby's gifts is his humor and practical approach to problem solving in the fire service.

Tom Mann sits down with Bobby Qualls as he shares his memories, humor, and years of experience in tough situations.  One situation involved an unexpected accident that came close to ending his  life.  Lt. Bobby Qualls recovered from  the his injuries and and continued to work until he retired.

Storylines guests include:   
Bobby Qualls- Retired Lieutenant , Memphis Fire Department


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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "THE COST OF BEING A FIREFIGHTER."

His name is Jim Cunningham.  He's been called a "firefighter's firefighter."  The new guys call him one of the legends.  Now retired, Jim shares his experience as a lieutenant of one of the busiest fire companies in the United States, Memphis' Engine 7.

In the 1990s Engine 7 became the catalyst for major changes in the Memphis Fire Department when two of its members paid the ultimate price in giving their lives while saving others. One of those two brave firefighters was Jim's best friend, Larry Mathis.

Tom Mann sits down with Jim Cunningham as he draws from decades of experience with the Memphis Fire Department.  Jim shares his memories, emotions, and about the cost of being a firefighter.



Storylines guests include:   
Jim Cunningham- Retired Lieutenant , Memphis Fire Department



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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE."

Hear the story of one firefighter's second by second account of an active shooter situation. He survived but the firefighter next to him and the firefighter behind him did not. Don't miss this inspiring story of his survival and learning to live with memories of the unthinkable.
This EmergencyFD Storyline audio podcast is part two of a two part series.

"I see him fall.  I hear glass popping.  It was seconds later when the nozzelman said...  Hey George, someone is shooting at us.... 24 seconds." -George Langston

In part one  of SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE,  George Langston sets the scene of the event that changed his life as a firefighter.  In part two,  George Langston discusses his struggle with survivor's guilt and his battle to move forward with life.  Now retired from the Memphis Fire Department, he continues to live a full life, inspiring others with his openness about his experiences.

Storylines guests include:   
George Langston- Retired Lieutenant , Memphis Fire Department


If you need help, seek out professional help from your fire department or local fire union.  There are  also resources online such as:
https://allclearfoundation.org


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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE."

Hear the story of one firefighter's second by second account of an active shooter situation. He survived but the firefighter next to him and the firefighter behind him did not. Don't miss this inspiring story of his survival and learning to live with memories of the unthinkable.
This EmergencyFD Storyline audio podcast is part one of a two part series.

"I see him fall.  I hear glass popping.  It was seconds later when the nozzelman said...  Hey George, someone is shooting at us.... 24 seconds." -George Langston

In part one  of SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE,  George Langston sets the scene of the event that changed his life as a firefighter.  In part two,  George Langston discusses his struggle with survivor's guilt and his battle to move forward with life.  Now retired from the Memphis Fire Department, he continues to live a full life, inspiring others with his openness about his experiences.

Storylines guests include:   
George Langston- Retired Lieutenant , Memphis Fire Department


If you need help, seek out professional help from your fire department or local fire union.  There are  also resources online such as:
https://allclearfoundation.org


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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "MEDIA-Friend or Foe?" The media/mass communications is changing by the minute.  Smart phones and social media make every event live. Every cell phone and every citizen can broadcast an emergency event or feed a live stream to a local/national broadcaster.  Local tv news is highly competitive and competes to be first on the scene and live. First responders are stage center at almost every event. Crafting your message is part of the job for the fire service.

"You can't control the media... you're not going to do it. You can control your message you get out to the media"- Mike Snuffer

Mike Snuffer is an experienced reporter, anchor, producer, and news director . Executive Producer Tom Mann talks with Mike Snuffer about the news media and Mike's insights covering emergency events.  With decades of media experience, Tom and Mike reveal some insights on how to understand tv news and work with the media to craft your message.

Storylines guest include:   
Mike Snuffer-Assistant News Director KFVS


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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "LEADERSHIP: Line of Duty Deaths." The episode focuses on the years and experiences of former Memphis Fire Director Charles E. Smith as he confronts the challenges facing a grieving fire department after the tragic death of two firefighters. 

Don't miss part two of a two part series with former Memphis Fire Director Charles E. Smith as we discuss his memories and lessons learned from the tragic Memphis 750 Adams fire also know as Regis Towers fire. 

 Charles E. Smith served as the leader of the Memphis Fire Department from 1992 to 1997 during a great DECADE OF CHANGE for the fire service in Memphis and across the country.  During Director Smith's tenure, many forward moving changes took place to the Memphis Fire Department that continue to this day.  Executive Producer Tom Mann talks with Charlie Smith about memories and his leadership during those memorable years.  This is part two of a two part interview with Charles E. Smith.

Storylines guests include:   
Charles E Smith.- former Director of the City of Memphis Division of Fire Services

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This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "LEADERSHIP Outside the Box." This episode is  focuses on the years and experiences of former Memphis Fire Director Charles E. Smith.  Charles E. Smith served as the leader of the Memphis Fire Department from 1992 to 1997 during a great DECADE OF CHANGE for the fire service in Memphis and across the country.  During Director Smith's tenure, many forward moving changes took place to the Memphis Fire Department that continue to this day.  Executive Producer Tom Mann talks with Charlie Smith about memories and his leadership during those memorable years.  This is part one of a two part interview with Charles E. Smith.

Storylines guests include:   
Charles E Smith.- former Director of the City of Memphis Division of Fire Services



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