APS Radio 43 – Jameson Burneka

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 43 of APS Radio features my oldest son, Jameson Burneka. We had our first father and son mini trip and had some great conversations along the way. I thought it would be beneficial to others to see how our struggles as first responders can affect our children. Jameson shares his perspective and …

APS Radio 42 – Rick Cheatham

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 42 of APS Radio features (Ret) Anaheim Fire Captain Rick Cheatham and centers on a powerful conversation focused on forgiveness and faith. Rick speaks about his past addictions, his sons murder, and a fall that resulted in paralysis. Be prepared to go for a ride as Rick walks you through his adversities …

APS Radio 41 – Brian Daboul

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 41 of APS Radio welcomes back Brian Daboul to discuss the new proposed OSHA Emergency Response Standard. Brian discusses the history of the standard, the difference between an OSHA & NFPA standard. Brian also does a deep dive into some of the proposal including medical physicals, two in – two out, and …

APS Radio 40 – Kory Pearn

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 40 of APS Radio features Kory Pearn from Crackyl Magazine. Kory shares how he got started in the fire service and came up with the idea to do a firefighter health & wellness magazine. Kory also shares insight on Crackyl’s partnerships with Fire Engineering, The Dennis Leary Foundation and the Brothers Helping …

APS Radio 39 – Alexandra Jabr

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 39 of APS Radio features Alexandra Jabr and expands on her December 2023 Jems article “My experience with Ketamine – Assisted psychotherapy”. Alexandra shares her firsthand experience and paints the picture of what ketamine treatments entails and what these treatments may be able to accomplish. Alexandra’s article on ketamine can be found …

APS Radio 38 – Brian Daboul

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 38 of APS Radio features Brian Daboul from the Mine Hill Fire Department in New Jersey. Brian is also a certified safety manager through the National Association of Safety Professionals. On this episode, Brian discusses his latest Firefighter Nation article “Overhaul Without Respiratory Protection Can Cause Hearing Loss; Ototoxic Chemicals to blame”. …

APS Radio 36 – Megan Lautz

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMegan Lautz is the months guest on APS Radio. Megan is a Civilian Registered Dietitian and Personal trainer for Fairfax County Fire & Rescue and Rescue RD. On this month’s episode Megan discusses how she got started working with Fairfax Fire & PD, how she teaches Fire & PD to eat healthy with …

APS Radio 35 – Alison Fienning

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 35 of APS Radio is all about Fire Department checkups from the neck up. This episode features Alison Fienning from Pinpoint Behavioral. Jim & Alison discuss the steps you can take to implement your own behavioral health checkups within your department. More information on how to implement these checkups can be found …