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Episode 78 features Chief Ron Lindroth from the Central Valley Fire District located in Belgrade Montana. In this episode, Chief Lindroth describes designing a first of its kind separate decon building. Available on all major podcast apps & www.The25Live.com Firehouse article: https://www.firehouse.com/stations/article/21164953/fire-station-architects-tca-architecture-planning-station-design-a-detached-decontamination-building-examined

Episode 77 features retired Chicago BC Dan DeGryse. Dan discusses behavioral health at CFD and creating the Florian Program for first responders at Rosecrance.

This episode features Dayton FOP 44 member Byron Branch. In 2016 Officer Branch’s cruiser was involved in a MVA resulted in him losing his right leg. Byron discusses his physical and mental battles to return to full duty and continue with Team USA fencing.

This episode features Jason Patton from Fire Department Chronicles. Jason discusses his comedy, his personal struggles and breaking the stigma of behavioral health. Banyan Treatment Centers: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com Fire Department Chronicles youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbWCodPFwH2QQn772QnUxQ Fire Dept Coffee: https://www.firedeptcoffee.com

This episode features Larissa Conroy from Orlando Firefighters Local 1365. Larissa discusses her PFAS articles, propaganda from the other side, upcoming IAFF Resolutions on PFAS, and her fitness accomplishments. Larissa’s articles on PFAS: https://firerescuemagazine.firefighternation.com/2020/06/30/what-if-i-told-you-your-gear-was-causing-cancer-part-2/#gref

This 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.