Roll Call Podcast

We talk to Darin Elkins- LCSW who specializes in relationships and family therapy. He discusses the importance of arrival and departure with your partner. We also discuss mindset when transitioning from station-life to home-life.

Fully Involved with Unified Fire We have a new podcast! Today we introduce our new show, Fully Involved with Unified Fire. Roll Call will continue to deliver quality information from UFA’s Medical Division, while Fully Involved with Unified Fire will be a product of the Information Outreach Division aimed at discussing a diverse subject matter. Our goal is to inform ourselves, our peers and our communities about all aspects of Utah’s largest fire department.

In this episode, we talk with Freedom Counseling Owner Melanie Squire-LCSW, and UFA Behavioral Health Officer, Captain Layne Hilton. We discuss PTSD/trauma/addiction therapy for first responders and their families. Freedom Counseling website: https://www.phoenixrebelliontherapy.com/ Schedule free online wellness class for adults and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic call: 385-231-8387

4-13-2020, we sit down with COVID Task Force members UFA Chief Pilgrim, and UFA Specialist Matt McFarland to discuss the COVID-19 situation in Salt Lake County.

We talk with Dr. Andrew Smith, Therapist Layne Hilton, and UFA Safety Officer Mike Greensides about mental wellness and self-care during these difficult times of pandemic, social distancing, and lock-down.

We talk to EM about the Immediate Responder public education program with Curtis Watkins and Cathy Allen.

We discuss the newly updated UFA Drug and Alcohol Policy and the considerations that needed to be taken into account with the recent legalization of medicinal cannabis.

UFA Safety and EMS Divisions discuss COVID-19 with Salt Lake County Emergency Management.

Glimpse into Grief with Chief Burchett UFA Wildland Division Chief Dominic Burchett sits down in the studio to discuss grief. After losing his brother 18 months ago, Burchett explains his experiences with trauma, PTSD, growth and his road to healing.

We discuss what to expect during the upcoming captain's testing process with Chief Z, Capt. Ellingson, and Capt. Slatore.

We hear from St. Marks trauma team. We discuss their new upgrade to a level 2 facility and what types of patients they can receive.

Nile sits down with Chief Petersen and Lobbyists, Ashley and Dave Spatafore to preview the legislative session that starts on Monday.

UFA Fire Training ( Chief Rhoades, Capt. Dinkle, Specialist Garret, and Specialist Anderson ) discuss recruit camp and how it has changed from years past.

We talk to Salt Lake County Emergency Management.

We discuss personal financing with Capt. Wes Lathen and Jesse Carpenter.

Chief Ziolkowski, Capt. Greensides, Capt. Hilton, and Capt. Conn discuss the process of the peer support network and mental health among firefighters.

We discuss the difference between being a contract UFA city and being in the unified fire service area.

We chat with Nurse Practitioner Student about a sepsis study the University of Utah is doing and cover how to recognize sepsis in adults. SIRS: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZwW9j6Dt4066ujHWiDr3jeqNIBgOIqrE

We talk to UFA Safety Officer Capt. Greensides about new cancer research and the importance of taking measures to lessen the carcinogen impact during and after a fire. We also talk to Capt. Conn about the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Links: FCSN: https://firefightercancersupport.org/ Straight Tip Article by Michael Conn, p19: http://online.fliphtml5.com/nwrwz/tmda/

We discuss how the UFA Wildland Division was created. We also hear some personal accounts of what it's like to be a wildland firefighter. https://unifiedfire.org/divisions/wildland-division/

In this episode, we talk to PIO McFarland and PIO Love about how and why the UFA chooses to engage with the communities we serve outside of emergencies.

We discuss USAR Utah Task Force 1 with Chief Case and Chief Brass.

We discuss the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial, Honor Guard, and Pipes and Drums.

Firefighter benefits are discussed with Lobbyist's Dave and Ashley Spatafore.

We talk to Captain Joy Stearns of West Jordan Fire Department about growth from post-traumatic experiences. joy.stearns@westjordan.utah.gov resilientjoy52@gmail.com Books: Eckhart Tolle: Power of Now Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: Kevin M. Gillmartin Come to Your Senses: Stanley H. Block Proactive & Applied Resilience: Glenn E. Richardson, PhD The Power of Vulnerability: Brene Brown

Alta incident AAR with Chief Woolsey, Capt. Bogenschutz, Chief Watkins, and Chief Reynolds. Pictures from the incident: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1INs01l8lifqyZTMlq9ZrbOPQUj067aqb?usp=sharing

Roll Call interviews Chief Torgersen on his transition from operations to day staff and on leading EMS Division.

UFA Assistant Chief Z and District Chief Woolsey discuss why the UFA needs a fitness standard. They also review the feedback they received from the field.

UFA EMS Division Captains discuss a new way of training to help lighten the burden of computer-based training. Also, the way the UFA handles crew or customer complaints is handled. Special guests Capt. Hilton and Capt. Berge.

A quick review of dextrose 10% for the July 2019 drug. UFA is switching out D50% for D10% temporarily or maybe...indefinitely? In this update, I cover how its packaged, how the dosing and administration differ from D50%, and how these changes are reflected in the 2B district protocol. UFA/2B Protocol Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UuHT1rT-XWM9hyuUbR5-WhZ_llIlyafL/view?usp=sharing

Roll Call discusses EMS training topics for the month of August discussed, update on EMS Division related info; Airway Academy, epcr, code reviews, CAPCE, surgical cric skill being covered in July, advanced airway adjuncts skill for August.

In this episode, we discuss how the UFA is preparing its stations to withstand an earthquake and the replacement of older stations. Guests: Chief Watson and Chief Robinson. UFA Fire Station Design: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VlSX2TMo3DRS7uSU-FM5H3rn2GHYMh7f/view?usp=sharing Station 112 Site Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dGo0XYXeiepqokVvwUANEiufW5BXTxOZ/view?usp=sharing Floor Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EhW11YYEJXNvL2mpY-hUKjRSR7ManMiY/view?usp=sharing

Roll Call discusses how the UFA recruits new Firefighters. Hear from UFA Chief Petersen and PIO Ryan Love on how we build interest in the UFA, how the recruiting and hiring process works, and what the UFA is looking for in an interested Candidate. Check out Unified Fire Authority's recruitment video here: https://youtu.be/-_stPo4F9kw

In this short preview, Roll Call introduces an additional host and discusses what the re-launch will sound like and new topics Roll Call will cover.

Discussion with a cardiac arrest survivor about his experience and recovery.

Review of EAP, Occupational Trauma Program, and other department resources. Review of PTSD signs and symptoms.

We give a quick update on the new Utah State/NREMT partnership, and the Mark King initiative.

Captain Mane and the crew discuss ambulance operation expectations and a solution to standardize.

Review burn case with 104B

Interview with Station 101 about the One & One staffing model.

Interview with Holladay City Journalist Aspen Perry, and Holladay City Council Member for District 3 Paul Fatheringham. Aspen leads the interview about Paul's experience on his 24 hour ride a long with 104.

Special guest - UFA Statistician Hannah explains how she compiles data for the UFA cardiac arrest stats.

John, Chris and Rian discuss the "one patient, one report" roll out department-wide July 1st, 2018.

Interview with U of U Occupational Healthcare Doctor on firefighter wellness, stress tests, health risks of on-the-job firefighters.

Discussion with full-time UFA paramedic/AirMed paramedic Mike Thompson and full-time flight nurse Amanda Lawrence. We discuss the use of helicopter medical response to 911 scenes in Salt Lake County, how and why.

PALS recap, CPR transitions, medical licensure, ResQpod.

Quick discussion on Glucagon. Check it out via Youtube or LMS.

Discussion on CVA treatment once the patient is delivered to the hospital via EMS. St. Marks CEO Mark Robinson, Neurologist Dr. Black, Interventional Radiologist Dr. Hathaway, Desiree Duke Stroke program coordinator, Holly Burke EMS Liason, UFA Chief Watkins, Paramedic Specialist Chris Middlemiss.

CVA, EMS Overview and Discussion with receiving facility. UFA 104-Paramedics-Chad Johnson, and Eric Benson. Also Desiree Duke SMH Stroke Program Coordinator, EMS Division Chief Watkins, EMS Division Paramedic Chris Middlemiss.

Discussion with Richard from Medstar Mobile Healthcare in Dallas-Fort Worth area. Medstar serves a similar population to Salt Lake County. They have 453 personnel and serve a population of 1.2 million people over a 480 sq/mile area. We discuss logistics, staffing ( 1 and 1 model), workplace culture, and training.

Discussion on upcoming pals test, ped airway, etc...