Category Archives for "WYE Podcast"
November 10, 2021
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
Tragedy at Houston Astroworld Music Festival leaves 8 dead, hundreds injured
No doubt by now you’ve seen something about the eight dead and dozens injured at a music festival in Houston, TX, called Astroworld. While initial reports included the number of persons taken away in ambulances, like with any large incident, what really happened, and who takes the blame will take time to come out. As […]
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November 3, 2021
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
MC’s Confession
This week finds MC rolling solo as Justin enjoys a well earned respite in the Caribbean. In this episode, MC talks openly about his own struggles with anger and sadness (sometimes simultaneously) after a couple decades as a first responder, the death of his mom, and his struggles with parenting a challenging kid. Stick around […]
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October 27, 2021
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
101 Ways to Ace Your Promotional Exam with Dep Chief Steve Prziborowski
Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski joins the guys this week to talk about promotional exams and initial hiring exams. A regular speaker at FDIC, where Justin sees him often, Chief P (because typing that name over and over again is going to put me in therapy…sorry Chief) is available to speak directly to your group about […]
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October 20, 2021
- in Emotional , Response , WYE Podcast
Author Douglas R Brown and A Firefighter’s Christmas Carol
Move over Charles Dickens, there’s a new Christmas Carol on the block. No, not the Muppet Christmas Carol, even though it is a work of cinematic genius. We’re talking about Douglas Brown’s new collection of short tales A Firefighter Christmas Carol and other stories. Doug reached out to Justin to see if he’d be interested […]
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October 13, 2021
- in Education , Emotional , WYE Podcast
Automating Wellness with Bridget Truxillo
Bridget Truxillo, pronounced as it looks, not as it sounds, joins the guys today to talk about an interesting angle she has on the wellness trend sweeping (finally) through First Responder Land. At her website MyProtectiveWellness.com Bridget shares tips to get a handle on your out of control life and bring you back to reality […]
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September 29, 2021
- in Education , Emotional , Prevention , Professional , Recovery , WYE Podcast
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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September 22, 2021
- in Professional , Recovery , WYE Podcast
Filthy Pirate Dan Spencer talks Coffee and life after LEO
We’re just as excited about what our SEO will do with these tags as you are. On the other end of the microphone this week is owner of Filthy Pirate Coffee, Dan Spencer. In addition to being a veteran, and retired Police Officer, Dan and his family followed their passion and now make some amazing […]
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September 15, 2021
- in Disaster Plan , Family , Response , WYE Podcast
Justin is in the hospital, they think he had a stroke
A few weeks back Jason was sitting in his front yard enjoying a breezy afternoon when his wife’s phone rang. On the other end was Justin’s sobbing wife, explaining that the hospital had called her and Justin was in the Emergency Room, apparently suffering a stroke at the firehouse an hour away. Would you know […]
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September 8, 2021
- in Disaster Plan , Family , Response , WYE Podcast
Rebuilding after complete destruction – Lizz and Jamie Porter
Living in a beautiful mountain mining town in northern California certainly has its perks. The amazing scenery, the history of the little towns and old buildings scattered through the valleys, the old railroad stations…it can be an amazing life. That is, until wildfire season. Each year the fire season in these communities is getting longer […]
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September 1, 2021
- in Emotional , Recovery , WYE Podcast
Lauren Rich returns to talk about trauma
WARNING: This episode contains explicit language and frank discussion of traumatic scenes and events some listeners may find inappropriate. Listener discretion is advised. This week your favorite Fireman and Motorcop sit down again with licensed Psycotherapist Lauren Rich from LaurenRich.net. Her slogan says everything you need to know about if Lauren gets what first responders […]
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