In this episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, we sit down with Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal, Blaise Ingoglia. From his transition from the Florida Senate to CFO, Blaise shares his vision for the fire service, his fight to strengthen cancer presumption protections for firefighters, and what the future holds for Florida’s fire families.

🎙️ Episode 2: After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness

Welcome back to The Fire Wire Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Health and Safety Chief JJ Martinez about one of the most critical topics facing firefighters today: protecting ourselves after the fire.

🔥 Chief Martinez breaks down Pasco County’s Decon Program, explaining how proper gear exchange, hygiene practices, and clean cab initiatives are helping reduce toxic exposures and protect firefighter health. We also dive into broader cancer prevention efforts and the department’s holistic approach to firefighter wellness — including mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

🧑‍🚒 Key highlights in this episode:

How decon saves lives

Breaking down the stigma of wellness

Cancer prevention strategies in the fire service

Steps Pasco County is taking to protect its members

🛑 Union Corner

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Presented by Pasco County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4420

In this premiere episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, hosts Pete Arnold (Local 4420 Treasurer) and Dixon Phillips (Local 4420 President) sit down with Assistant County Administrator JJ Murphy and Fire Chief Ryan Guynn to talk about some of the most important changes happening at Pasco County Fire Rescue.

We dive into:

Whether you're a firefighter, family member, or community supporter, this episode sets the stage for powerful conversations and the future of the fire service in Pasco County.

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