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FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing some levity to the often very serious nature of the profession. Dig into what drives firefighters to improve themselves, their crew, even the fire service as a whole. Listen in to get better every day, every call, every shift.
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‘The impact is generational’: An award-winning rescue provides perspective
It was a “constant state of readiness” that contributed to the successful rescue of an unconscious victim from a structure fire – an incident that ultimately earned Hilton Head Island (S.C.) Fire Rescue FAO Brendan Horlbeck, Lt. Sean Kavlick and Battalion Chief David Bell the 2023 IAFC Ben Franklin Award of Valor. Bell, Kavlick and Horlbeck detail the incident response, plus get into all this:
How a unique dispatch note was the difference between life and death
The generational impact of a single rescue
The urgent reminder that this type of fire could happen to any crew at any time
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‘A lot to absorb’: Here’s what you missed at FDIC 2024
“It’s about bells and whistles, but it’s also about smiles and connecting.” Another FDIC has come and gone, but our cohosts are joined by The Fire Store’s Amanda Keesey to talk conference highlights and which industry innovations garnered the most attention on the exhibit floor. Plus, we dig into all this:
Emerging solutions for electric vehicle fires
How the industry is leaning into health and wellness
The demand for flashlights
Additional resources:
National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer
FireRescue1's FDIC coverage
This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore. -
Corley Moore: ‘I understand how insidious and seductive complacency is’
The Better Every Shift team is at FDIC this week, so we’re reaching into the vault to re-release one of our favorite episodes. Battalion Chief Corley Moore talks all things fire service culture, toxic leadership and how to fight your way back from complacency. Chief Moore – founder of Firehouse Vigilance and host of the Weekly Scrap podcast – details his own evolution from struggling with complacency to now serving as a motivational speaker and instructor. Plus, we dig into all of this:
Moore’s empathy for burned out, complacent members
The origins of the “The 9L’s: Keys to High Performance Culture,” plus Moore’s favorite “L”
The scene in the movie “The Break-Up” that exemplifies intrinsic motivation
Finding balance between being right and being effective
The power of having a plan because “luck and hope are not strategies”
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Lt. Zam goes to Emmitsburg: Insights from a National Fire Academy first-timer
“Our mission is to support you in your mission.” Eriks Gabliks, superintendent of the National Fire Academy, joins the show to talk all things NFA programs and goals, and to hear about Zam’s first time visiting the campus and experiencing NFA life.
Gabliks knocks down the top excuses firefighters give for why they can’t attend the academy and details how the program is continually evolving in sync with fire service culture. Plus, we dig into all this:
How the campus experience rejuvenates passion for the fire service
The American history embedded in the NFA campus
Why one of the top NFA-attendee complaints features ice cream sprinkles
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Stephanie White: 'Laughter is the simplest, cheapest thing we can give our firefighters'
“It’s about crew bonding and laughter in my firehouse – and apparently me being the butt of every joke.” Fairfax Firefighter-Paramedic Stephanie White details how she nurtures her relationship with her crew every shift, not just with laughter, but also by being vulnerable enough to have difficult conversations when needed. Plus, we dig into all this:
How crews can best support a pregnant firefighter on the job
Why the color of White’s hair can determine the potential for shift chaos
How to create a space for vulnerable conversations and real talk
This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore. -
‘We’re going (100 miles per week) streaking!’ with FF/ultra-runner Andy Glaze
Captain Andy Glaze is on a four-year streak of running 100+ miles per week, and while he’s not suggesting that all firefighters attempt the same feat, he does urge movement: “Movement is medicine.” Glaze shares his journey from drinking and smoking to becoming an ultra-marathon runner, and how physical fitness helped him manage his mental health. From ultra anxiety to ultra resilience, Glaze describes the power of setting goals, finding motivation in embracing challenges, and the importance of community. Plus, we dig into all this:
The power of ice baths – misery during and elation after
Running laps around the station with radio in hand
Glaze’s running-related challenge to firefighters
Pushing through the “pain cave” to find gratitude
This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore.
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