Category Archives for "Prevention"
August 17, 2022
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OFFICE HOURS – August 2022
Warning: Explicit Content Also Warning: We talk movies and actors and completely forget Elijah Woods’ name. Many years ago, when we were recording our previous show which was laden with expletives, innuendo and clergy molestation humor, Mrs MC mentioned that our off the mic conversations were more interesting than our on the mic conversations and […]
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May 4, 2022
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Waistlines come under fire in new Texas rule
Ripped from the headlines! “In April, the Texas Department of Public Safety released new fitness guidelines that required troopers to slim down or face discipline. Under the policy, troopers must start a weight loss program if their waist measures more than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women.” Yes, you read that right. Everything is […]
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September 29, 2021
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Robyn Mikel, Red HELP, Suicide, and the Stigma of Mental Health
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of traumatic events involving children and discusses suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Your favorite Fireman and Policeman are back this week with a special guest we happened to bump into fortuitously. Yes, I looked it up. Red Help is an organization trying to bring awareness to Firefighter mental health and […]
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May 13, 2020
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We Gotta Get Outta This Place – What to do as SiP is lightened
This week finds your hosts, Law Enforcement expert Jason and Fire/EMS expert Justin, hovering in week 9 of their local Shelter in Place (SiP) and passing along some tips on how to stay safe as the precautions are lifted. As we’ve said in previous shows, it’s OK to come out of SiP with a new […]
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April 22, 2020
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Rights, Responsibility and Reason. Or not.
If your feed is anything like ours, it is filled with people suddenly afraid that staying at home to stop the spread of a pandemic is a violation of their civil rights. The guys discuss recent state house protests and how most people who try to exercise their rights forget something else that goes along […]
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February 19, 2020
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Ask WYE – Issue 35 – What you really need to know about Corona Virus
Justin is not usually an expert on virology. He does, however, work at one of the only 11 Airports in the world still accepting direct flights from China and has been neck deep in Corona virus since before you had your Christmas lights up. Amidst all the hysteria on the news and Facebook advice to […]
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August 14, 2019
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Dr. John Jaquish, the X3 Bar, and why traditional weights are so 20th Century.
If there’s one thing we love and appreciate here at WYE, it’s the entrepreneurial spirit. When someone sees either a hole in the market or a way to make current stuff more efficient, that’s a big deal to us. Consequently, when we have the chance to bring it to your attention, we jump on it! […]
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May 8, 2019
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Rod Rifredi from Below 100 and how to prevent LODD
Below100.org aims to prevent line of duty deaths (LODD) by changing the culture of the three disciplines to allow for more common sense and less machismo. Rod Rifredi joins WYE to discuss the basic tenets of Below100.org, including: Wear your belt Wear your vest Watch your speed What’s Important Now? Don’t be complacent But, as […]
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August 1, 2018
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Self Care and Why it Makes You a Better First Responder with Garrett TeSlaa
Shift work ain’t easy. We all tend to succumb to less than healthy habits. Add on a decade and suddenly you may be looking, acting, and feeling like someone you no longer recognize. Fear not, though, there are strategies to regain the person you once were and today’s guest isn’t afraid to talk about them…even […]
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August 1, 2018
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Who to Call on When You Need Help with Mike the Cop
Mike the Cop fires up the microphone and take a break from “stealing police cars and video equipment” to sit down with HM and MC for this episode of What’s Your Emergency. Mike the Cop is part of so many great organizations including Humanizing the Badge and Project:Human but you most likely know him for […]
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