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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, host Jim Burneka speaks with Diane Cotter about how she became aware of “forever” chemicals and her ongoing fight to remove these chemicals from our fire gear. This episode was featured in the 2021 FF Cancer Symposium in Florida. https://www.yourturnoutgearandpfoa.com
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features several Avengers including Kyla Bennet from Public Employees for Environmental Research (PEER), Neil McMillan from Ottawa Firefighters Local 162, and Deputy Chief Sean Mitchell from Nantucket Fire Department. Discussion focuses around the NFPA 1971 TIA 1594 that will remove the UV light test and create the opportunity for PFAS free …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Bryan Goodman, A Lt. in a “large department in Virginia” Bryan shares his journey of trying to start a family, only to find out he is unable to produce sperm. After a myriad of testing, Bryan discovers that his PFAS exposures likely contributed to his infertility. Bryan also discusses the …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSJim discusses his pathology report and how that sent him throughout the country for more opinion’s on his next steps of his cancer treatment. Available on all major podcast apps & www.The25Live.com
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 93 features Chief Derek Maxfield from West Jordan City FD in Utah. This episode concentrates on the creation and implementation of an annual mandatory Behavioral Health Program for his firefighters. https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21215982/health-wellness-making-mental-health-mandatory
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 6 features Brendan McDonough, the lone survivor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. This episode focuses on the aftermath of the June 30th, 2013 Yarnell wildfire in which 19 of his fellow Hotshot brothers died in the Line of Duty. Brendan discusses his struggles resulting from survivor’s guilt that included depression, suicidal thoughts, drug and …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 5 of APS Radio features Anne & Mike Gagliano and focuses on the topic of their book “Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage”. https://fireengineeringbooks.com/challenges-of-the-firefighter-marriage/
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 4 of APS Radio welcomes Sleep Specialist Major Allison Brager. Allison is the Director of Human Performance Operations and Outreach Education for the Army E-Sports and Warrior Fitness teams of the United States Army Recruiting Command. She sits on the Federal Fatigue Management Working Group for the Office of the Army Surgeon General, Special Forces, and NATO …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode describes Jim’s surgery and the acute aftermath.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features my lovely wife’s perspective of events before and after receiving my cancer diagnosis. As with most of us firefighters, our spouses are the true rocks of the family.
