FMBA Nation

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits down with "Pip" from 555 Fitness to talk about how they started, what the 555 grant application process is all about, the 555 Fitness App, and things you can be doing both at home and at the station to stay fit during the COVID-19 crisis.

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits down with EMS Committee Chairman Steve Spurr to discuss the pandemic of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Coronavirus. What is it? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? What are some of the preventative measures we can take?

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower sat down with Phill McMahon, a Vineland Firefighter and member of FMBA Local 49 at the 2020 NJ FMBA Educational Convention. Phil is currently running for the position of Pension Trustee for NJPERS.

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower Sits down with Dr. Michael Bizzarro from Penn Medicine Princeton Health to discuss a look into what we as first responders can do to battle the stressors we are exposed to everyday. Mental health and personal well being are just two of the hot topics discussed in the first responder community and we need to make more of an effort within ourselves to come to grips with the effects that this cumulative trauma has on our everyday heroes.

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower had the chance at the 2020 NJ FMBA Educational Convention to sit and speak with David Horsnall from the NJ Fire Museum and NJ Fallen Firefighters Memorial about the past, present, and future of the site.

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks about continuing education in the fire service with the Chairman of the Fire Science Degree Program at New Jersey City University, Walter Nugent. The mission of the New Jersey City University Fire Science Department is to provide its diverse population of students with an educational experience that is meaningful, comprehensive and rewarding. The Department is committed to the enablement of student academic and professional development and success. The education provided is intended to assist students in their quests for academic and professional excellence; to be successful in gaining entrance into the fire service and associated fields, to become outstanding firefighters and ultimately exceptional fire officers.

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower talks with Fred Mohr, host of Steel Mace Nation Podcast and Elizabeth Local 209 Captain. Fred talks about the advantages of using Steel Mace workouts and movements and how it relates to movements used on the fireground.

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower had the chance to sit and talk with Deputy Chief (ret.) Frank Viscuso about leadership and the fire service. Deputy Chief (ret.) Frank Viscuso served more than 26 years on the Kearny Fire Department (Locals 18/218). He is the author of 7 books including four of our industries top best-sellers. His popular book Step Up and Lead introduces people the traits and skills they need in order to lead effective teams. Step Up and Lead has been referred to as the backbone of the fire service. Frank travels throughout North America and Europe providing leadership, team development and customer service training to fire departments and businesses. He spends his downtime coaching Little League baseball teams in Toms River, New Jersey.

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits down with Chief John Rodger, Rahway Police Department and Chief David Hart, Linden Police Department, to discuss an initiative started by the NJ FMBA and the Union County Police Chiefs Association regarding safe fireground operations for law enforcement personnel.

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits with Karl Spinner from ServPro of Central Union and Western Essex Counties to talk about the 2019 ServPro First Responder Bowl.