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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSeth Haley, president of Trotwood (OH) Firefighters Local 4024 joins host Jim Burneka on this episode of APS Radio. They discuss the proposed layoffs of five firefighters from the City of Trotwood and the SAFER grant they were part of, which expired in February 2025. The conversation addresses the implications for community safety, …
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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 Ariel Wittenberg from E&E News. Ariel discusses her recent in-depth articles on PFAS in Firefighter Gear. Ariel peels back the curtain to discuss NFPA, IAFF’s, Manufacturers & Textiles involvements with these Forever Chemicals in Firefighter PPE. Part 1: https://www.eenews.net/greenwire/2021/02/16/stories/1063725187 Part 2: https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063725299
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode discusses upcoming International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Resolutions focused on PFAS. Sean Mitchell from Nantucket Local 2509, Jason Burns from Fall River Local 1314, and Ron Glass from Orlando Local 1365 all discuss their resolutions that focus on the IAFF taking a pro-active approach to dealing with these toxic chemicals.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features the OAPFF Health & Safety Director David Bernzweig. David discusses various FF Health & Safety issues including occupational cancer, peer support, sleep, and many more.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Myrrhanda Jones from Advanced Recovery Systems. Myrrhanda is the Community Outreach Director for the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment & Recovery. Throughout this episode, Myrrhanda will share the ins and outs of what the Center of Excellence can offer IAFF members on their path to recovery. IAFF …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this Episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim discusses Firefighter mobile exposure documentation with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrel from the National Fire Operations Reporting System (NFORS).
