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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 31 of APS Radio features Jake Wehr who is the Deputy Director of Programming for Save A Warrior. Jake discusses the benefits of doing an ice-cold plunge. Jake also discusses what is needed to get your own ice-cold plunge setup. Jake ends the show talking about what Save A Warrior is and how …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 30 of APS Radio features Five After Midnight host Stephanie White. Stephanie discusses the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that took effect on June 27th. More information regarding the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act at: https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 29 of APS Radio features Nick Magoteaux, the founder of Brothers Helping Brothers. Nick discusses creating the non-profit Brothers Helping Brothers and their 6th annual Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference. More information on Brothers Helping Brothers can be found at: https://www.brothershelpingbrothers.org More information regarding their FF Health & Wellness Conference can be …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn the 28th episode of APS Radio, Dr. Kenny Fent discusses the National Firefighter Registry (NFR). Dr. Fent explains the importance of the NFR, how to register and the goals of the program. More information regarding the National Firefighter Registry can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/registry.html To sign up for the NFR please go …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of APS Radio, FCSN’s VP of Education, Research, & Outreach Russ Osgood discusses his upcoming class at FDIC, and the Five Alarm 5k Run to Remember – In memory of Bobby Halton. Russ’ class: https://www.fdic.com/speakers/russell-osgood 5k Run info: https://www.fdic.com/special-events/special-events/special-events-schedule
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of APS Radio, Gregg Bagdade discusses his recently released book “Mental Health Mayday, A Firefighter’s Survival Guide from Recruit through Retirement”. Gregg shares his experiences as a Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic, becoming a clinician that works with first responders, his love of the Beatles, and his new book. Gregg’s book can be …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of APS Radio, Dr. Miriam Siegel from NIOSH discusses the recently released study regarding birth defects among children of male firefighters. Dr. Siegel describes the makeup of the study, results, and what firefighters can do to protect themselves. More information regarding this study can be found at: Blog: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2022/12/21/birth-defects-ff/ Full …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFirefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) President Bryan Frieder’s is featured on APS Radio Episode 24. We discuss the evolution of the FCSN and the fire service towards occupational cancer. Bryan discusses the partnership with the IAFF and Firefighter Cancer month. Bryan and I both pay tribute to the recently departed Chief (Ret) Bobby Halton. …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTim Spradlin has done it all! Firefighter, Fire Chief, Police Officer, Arson Investigator, Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, awarded a Bronze Medal, and has three degrees. Despite all these achievements, Tim was depressed, drinking way too much, had family issues, and dealt with significant PTSD from all his experiences. Saddle up …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSHeavy is the crown This episode features Brandon Dreiman from Indianapolis Firefighter’s Local 416 & Dave Gerold from the Columbus Division of Fire. The three of us discuss the perils of being the Peer lead in large departments and the trials and tribulations we’ve personally have had. Topics include being on call 24/7, …
