Episode 28 – Matt Brixey

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this Episode of “The 25 Live” Jim has a discussion with Toledo Fire Battalion Chief Matt Brixey regarding setting up rookies firefighters for success throughout their career and beyond through teaching them cancer awareness and prevention in their drill school.

Episode 25 – Dr. Platoni

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with retired US Army Colonel Dr. Kathy Platoni regarding behavioral health in the military/first responders. Dr Platoni served as a clinical psychologist for more than three decades before retiring in 2013. Dr Platoni was deployed on four occasions in time of war …

Episode 24 – Mike Brewer

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion on Cancer Prevention for Arson Investigators with Captain Mike Brewer of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in Mesa, Arizona. Mike was contributing author to the 2018 International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Health & Safety Best Practices Report: https://www.firearson.com/Publications-Resources/Fire-Investigation-Resources/Health-Safety.aspx

Episode 23 – Frank Leeb

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion on FF Cancer Prevention with FDNY Deputy Chief Frank Leeb. Chief Leeb has been with the FDNY since 1992. Chief Leeb is also a member of the East Farmingdale FD (Long Island NY). He is a principle members on NFPA 1710 & …

Episode 22 – Paul Melhuish

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this Episode of “The 25 Live’, Jim has a discussion With the Cleveland Association of Rescue Employees (C.A.R.E) Local 1975 Union President Paul Melhuish. Paul represents the Dispatchers, Paramedics and EMT’s at Cleveland EMS. Paul describes the contract battle Local 1975 have endured with the City of Cleveland regarding Behavioral Health Benefits …

Episode 16 – Mark Rine: Discussion on FF Cancer Prevention and Presumptive battles.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with former Columbus Ohio Firefighter Mark Rine on his personal cancer battle and the battle for FF Cancer Presumption coverage with his department.

Episode 15 – Paul Erickson: Discussion on Hot Zone/Immersive Fire Station Design

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with architect Paul Erickson on his award winning Fire Station designs that help reduce exposure to carcinogens and also assist with our mental health.

Episode 14 – Jeff Stull: Discussion on the recently updated NFPA 1851 Standard 4th edition.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion on the recently updated 4th edition of NFPA 1851 (Selection, care, and maintenance of fire gear) with Fire Gear guru Jeff Stull.

Episode 13 – Heith Good: Discussion on the IAFF Peer Support Program

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with Norwich Township Firefighter Heith Good on how the IAFF Peer Support program can assist departments with their behavioral health initiatives.