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 19 – Captain Beth Gallup

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with recently Retired Kent Fire Captain Beth Gallup. Captain Gallup discusses the creation of The “Healthy In, Healthy Out” program and video. The program and video can be seen at: https://www.wscff.org/health-wellness/healthy-in-healthy-out/

Episode 18 – Chief Tom Krueger: Discussion on leading a Department after a Cancer LODD.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this Episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with Linconshire Riverwood FPD Chief Tom Krueger. Chief Krueger discusses the Occupational Cancer LODD of Lt. Jim Carney and how his untimely death was not in vain.

Episode 17 – Jeff Orrange: Discussion on creating a Peer Support Team and response after a major incident.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with Orlando Firefighter and Peer Support Coordinator Jeff Orrange. Jeff describes how his Peer Support team was started and how it was enacted after the tragic Pulse Night Club mass shooting.

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.