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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: 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 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 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: 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: RSSOn this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes Stephanie Ryall, founder and clinical director of Right Mind Wellness Center (rightmindwellnesscenter.org). This episode focuses on how our first-responder occupations can change our brains, and not always for the better. Ryall explains how she was able to reduce Burneka’s hypervigilance and anger. She …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 32 of APS Radio features Captain Chris Moore. Chris shares his behavioral health struggles and shares his journey out of darkness. Chris also discusses initiatives that can better equip future first responders to deal with PTS in its early stages. Chris will always listen! 757-536-3373
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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: 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
