Fired Up and Plugged In

Brad Rex, President and CEO of eHome Counseling Group (www.ehomegroup.com), a premier tele-behavioral health company that provides virtual mental health counseling services by video, sits down with host Randy Bruegman, for an engaging conversation about making it easy for first responders to get the help they need.

We welcome back Retired Administrator of the United States Fire Administration (USFA), Dr. Denis Onieal. In this episode he shares his thoughts and expertise on the increasing importance of data in today's fire and emergency services.

Retired Administrator of the United States Fire Administration (USFA), Dr. Denis Onieal, joins host Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) for an inspiring discussion on the role leadership will play in a thriving 21st Century Fire Service.

Professor Ken Isman, Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, joins host Chief Randy Bruegman for an interesting conversation on the science of fire and fire protection systems.

Dr. Paul Davis, founder of the First Responder Institute and creator of the Firefighter Combat Challenge joins Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) for an interesting conversation about the science behind physical fitness for duty and the relationship between human physical performance factors and health.

Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski, a licensed clinical psychologist, with 20 years of clinical expertise working with service members, first responders, veterans and their families shares her experiences serving first responders and veterans cope with operational stress.

Chief Mary Cameli of the Mesa Fire & Medical Department joins Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) to discuss how Mesa Fire and Medical continues to innovate service delivery with their Social Services and Community Medicine Behavioral Health program. She'll also share some memorable moments on her journey to becoming a fire chief.

Brian Goss, Fire Chief of the Brentwood (TN) Fire & Rescue Department talks with Chief Randy Bruegman about the value of both agency and individual accreditation. Chief Goss also shares his passion about excellence being a core part of an organization's culture and the role it plays in long term success.

In this second of two episodes, Tony McGuirk, retired UK fire chief, distinguished recipient of Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) and Commander of British Empire (CBE) recognition, continues his discussion with Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) about fire service culture, the evolving mission of emergency services worldwide and provides interesting insight into the British Fire Service.

In this first of two parts, Tony McGuirk, retired UK fire chief, distinguished recipient of Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) and Commander of British Empire (CBE) recognition, joins Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) to discuss his fascinating perspective of community risk reduction, shares a bit of British Fire Service history, and explores the changing mission of the fire service.