Original Firefighter Podcast – Episode 20: "New Year, New U.S." Well, folks, here we are—again President Trump is back in office, and things are already shaking up faster than a rookie’s first structure fire. In this episode, Will Pederson and Phil Nedved break down what’s been happening since Inauguration Day and how it all ties back to the fire service. We’re talking DEI (is it here to stay or going up in smoke?), immigration policies (who’s coming in, who’s going out, and who’s calling 911 about it?), and presidential pardons (who’s getting a get-out-of-jail-free card?). Plus, how all of this affects hiring, budgets, and your chances of getting a new recliner in the firehouse. As always, we’re serving up unfiltered opinions, plenty of sarcasm, and just enough facts to keep the brass from calling us into the office. Whether you love it, hate it, or are just here for the chaos, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

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