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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode I discuss my Save A Warrior experience with Cohort 0147 and how things are now that I’ve gotten back home.
Episode 99 – Jim Burneka – SAW
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode Jim discusses his upcoming participation in the Save A Warrior (SAW) Program.
Episode 97-Dr. Jamie DeWitt
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPFAS 101 brought to you by Dr. Jamie DeWitt. Dr. DeWitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Toxicology Program of the Department of biological Sciences at North Carolina State University. Her …
APS Radio 7 – Diane Cotter
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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
Episode 93 – Derek Maxfield
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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
APS Radio 6 – Brendan McDonough
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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 …
APS Radio 5 – Anne & Mike Gagliano
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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/
APS Radio 4 – Major Allison Brager
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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 …
Episode 92 – Jim Burneka Part 4
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode describes Jim’s surgery and the acute aftermath.
Episode 91 – Lauren Burneka
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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.