On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim brings back Rick Owen to describe his experience fighting the Australian Wildfire and how he used his knowledge to help reduce his cancer risk while being out in the field for extended periods.

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On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion centered around Post Traumatic Growth with John Moore. John takes us on his journey through multiple traumatic events and how his family were able to persevere. You can check out John’s Podcast at: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mooredinary-podcast

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On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with retired US Army Colonel Dr. Kathy Platoni regarding behavioral health in the military/first responders. Dr Platoni served as a clinical psychologist for more than three decades before retiring in 2013. Dr Platoni was deployed on four occasions in time of war including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Iraq & Afghanistan. She is also a survivor of the Fort Hood Mass Shooting that take place in November 2009. Dr Platoni is involved in the areas CISM Team and spends the majority of her time working with the Military and First Responders at her private practice. More information can be found on her website: http://www.drplatoni.com

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On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion on Cancer Prevention for Arson Investigators with Captain Mike Brewer of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in Mesa, Arizona. Mike was contributing author to the 2018 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Health & Safety Best Practices Report: https://www.firearson.com/Publications-Resources/Fire-Investigation-Resources/Health-Safety.aspx

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On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion on FF Cancer Prevention with FDNY Deputy Chief Frank Leeb. Chief Leeb has been with the FDNY since 1992. Chief Leeb is also a member of the East Farmingdale FD (Long Island NY). He is a principle members on NFPA 1710 & 1585. Chief Leeb also serves as an advisory panel member for the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute’s (FSRI) “Study of Coordinated attack in acquired structures.”

Videos and resources that Chief Leeb refers to can be found at: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/cancer/toolsresources/

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On this Episode of “The 25 Live’, Jim has a discussion With the Cleveland Association of Rescue Employees (C.A.R.E) Local 1975 Union President Paul Melhuish. Paul represents the Dispatchers, Paramedics and EMT’s at Cleveland EMS. Paul describes the contract battle Local 1975 have endured with the City of Cleveland regarding Behavioral Health Benefits for it’s members. More information regarding C.A.R.E Local 1975 can be found at: https://www.care1975.com

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On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with attorney Rob Bilott centered around PFOA/PFAS and his 20+ year fight against DuPont and other other chemical companies.

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On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim takes us back in time with some clips from previous episodes. The Best of “The 25 Live” Volume 1 features Dr. Sara Jahnke, Jen Cramer, Paul Erickson, and Lilian Carney.

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On this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with recently Retired Kent Fire Captain Beth Gallup. Captain Gallup discusses the creation of The “Healthy In, Healthy Out” program and video. The program and video can be seen at: https://www.wscff.org/health-wellness/healthy-in-healthy-out/

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On this Episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with Linconshire Riverwood FPD Chief Tom Krueger. Chief Krueger discusses the Occupational Cancer LODD of Lt. Jim Carney and how his untimely death was not in vain.

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