In this episode, join us as Police Chief Chad DePew, co-founder of Heroic Deeds and the Responders in Faith Conference, shares his inspiring journey of integrating faith with his professional life. Chief DePew will discuss the pivotal role his faith in Jesus has played throughout his career and preview the upcoming Responders in Faith Conference, scheduled for May 7-8, 2025, ... Read More

If you’re looking to hear some impactful stories of a Servant & Holistic Leader in the fire service, then Chief Scott Stanton’s story will not let you down. You’ll learn about his active career in Oregon and as a federal firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service. Chief Stanton is a lifelong learner and instills this trait into the members of ... Read More

We are kicking off season 4 with an incredibly helpful podcast from Chief John Schmidt of Pasco County, who also serves on the board of the IAFC SHS section. John discusses the importance of being mindful that our firefighters are also husbands, wives, brothers, and sisters.  He talks about being intentional with his health and the health of the firefighters ... Read More

In Episode 153, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret) and I have a discussion with East Hartford, CT IAFF Local 1548 Presiden Brian Gunnoud.  We discuss union leadership, the IAFF Health Trust, Behavioral Health, Life Scan physicals, and much more …

In Episode 152, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret) and I have a discussion with Chief DeSmith about his career journey including his health and safety officer experience at Renton Regional Fire Authority, his recent experience at FDSOA, and the current health and wellness trends within the fire service.

In Episode 151, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret) and I discuss Robbi King’s career journey, Vector Solutions’ learning management system, occupational health, behavioral wellness, and much more.  For more information on Vector Solutions, please visit Vector Solutions.

In Ep. 50, we speak with Dr. Reyna about her personal experience and research on Traumatic Brain Injury. Her husband, Humberto was in a horrific auto accident while on duty as a North Carolina State Trooper.  The accident resulted in 24/365 care.  Listen as she shares her experience as a caretaker and researcher on TBI. If you would like to ... Read More

In Ep 149, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret) discusses with Dr. Donnie the megatrends in the fire service.  Listen and discover the latest challenges and how the fire service is coming together to discover solutions and support each other.

In episode 148, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret) and Dr. Donnie discuss with Firefighter Kory Pearn (KP) his journey in creating Crackyl Magazine.  Crackyl is the first magazine dedicated to the health and wellness of firefighters.  For more information and to subscribe, please visit www.crakylmag.com

In Ep. 147, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret) delivers a high-level overview of the upcoming Fire Department Safety Officers Association annual Health and Safety Conference.  It will be held at the Tradewinds Island Grand in St. Pete’s Beach, Florida from January 15 – 18, 2023.  The conference brings together the most informative firefighter researchers, speakers, and trainers from America.  For more ... Read More