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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of APS Radio, Wendy Norris, founder and president of the Texas Line-of-Duty-Death (LODD) Task Force, discusses her own near-miss accident and how that led her to create the Texas LODD Task Force. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges first responders face, including mental health struggles, cancer risks, and cardiac …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDena Ali sits down with Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux to discuss her groundbreaking work in first responder mental health. Ali shares her journey from struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts to authoring Hope Out of Darkness (Fire Engineering), a comprehensive book on resilience, peer support, and wellness tailored for the fire service. …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn episode 52 of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka sits down with Kentucky firefighter Chris Logan for a candid conversation about the evolving challenges of the fire service, especially when it comes to the next generation. They discuss their articles, “No Sons of Mine” & “Both Sons of Mine” Jim shares his personal …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome guest (and fellow podcaster) David Dachinger. Dachinger, the host of Igniting the Shift Within, talks about the challenging transition from frontline firefighting to retirement. He shares his personal journey of leaving emergency response, navigating …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn the latest episode of APS Radio, Jim Burneka sits down with Jason Sautel, author of the memoir The Rescuer. Sautel opens up about his turbulent career in the fire service, the scars left by trauma, and the turning point that compelled him to share his story. They discuss the challenges of confronting …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome guest Danny Prince, retired FDNY veteran and tireless advocate for first responders and veterans. With 36 years on the force, Prince now devotes himself to causes that honor and support firefighting families, from cofounding …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this milestone episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes guest Dr. Hillary Snapp, chief of audiology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. Together, they cover the critical issue of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) specifically affecting firefighters—a profession already burdened by numerous health risks. Dr. Snapp highlights the contributing …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 7 of “We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show with Nick & Jim” features Houston Firefighters Local 341 Director #5 Gabe Dominguez, the Director of Texas Firefighter Home, to discuss a crucial support resource for firefighters facing cancer. Established in 2014, the Texas Firefighter Home provides short-term housing for both active …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka talks with Stephanie White about “The LOS Experience” at Lucas Oil Stadium during FDIC. Focusing on health and wellness, they reveal plans for unique discussions and panels designed to foster open conversations among firefighters. Topics range from personal development, such as finding one’s unique …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, hosts Nick Magoteaux and Jim Burneka reunite with Jon Vought from Rescue 1 CBD, to discuss the critical conversation surrounding the health benefits of CBD for firefighters. Vought, who is a return guest, breaks down the essential differences between CBD and …
