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The ALERRT Center at Texas State University was created in 2002 as a partnership between Texas State University, the San Marcos, Texas Police Department and the Hays County, Texas Sheriff’s Office to address the need for active shooter response training f

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    • Aug 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Call | Ep.22 Warriors Way Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 28:45


    In this Episode we sit down with Bridgett and Jason from the Warriors Way Foundation. They are First Responders from the Santa Fe, Texas area. They talk to us about responding to the Santa Fe Shooting and why they set up their Foundation to help First Responders recover from Traumatic Events. You can find our program at www.alerrt.org and check our conference page at www.alerrtconference.org Follow us on all the Socials.

    The Call | Ep.21-Mississippi Office of Homeland Security-Training First Responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 61:23


    In Episode 21 we sit with the Directorsa of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. They breakdown how they have taken the ALERRT Program and pushed National Standard Training out to the State of Mississippi. They cover all the bumps in the road to State Mandates. True Leaders in getting things done.

    The Call | Ep.20-Carolina Special-James Davenport, Special Forces Medic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 83:37


    In this episode we had the chance to sit with James Davenport of North American Rescue. He was a Special Forces Medic, lost his leg in Combat, and tells a story of what its like to live in the legacy of his father who migrated to America to join the Military and live his life in Service to others. He also talks about the Importance of passing the message and the lessons on that we get in life. Please follow us on all the socials. You can find our program at www.alerrt.org Our Conference site is www.alerrtconference.org.

    The Call | Ep.19-The Nashville Project-Rescue Task Force in Austin, Tx

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 52:20


    Damian, Andrew and Russ from the Austin, Tx Police Departments and Fire Departments take some time to talk to us about the Rescue Task force Plan that they created to provide more immediate Medical Treatment and Police Response into crowded events with no traffic access. Learn more about our Program at https://alerrt.org/ And please checkout our Conference Page at https://www.alerrtconference.org/

    The Call | Ep.18-The Nashville Project-The Dispatch Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 45:31


    We had the chance to sit down with Shana and Rhiannna. They talk a little bit about Law Enforcement from the Dispatch side, and they told a good story about working through an Active Shooter situation from behind the mic. I hope you enjoy it. You can learn more about the ALERRT Program at https://alerrt.org/ And look into our Conference at https://www.alerrtconference.org/

    The Call | Ep.17- The Resiliency Project-Sandy Wall-The Long Road Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 64:48


    I had the chance to sit with a long time Mentor and an all around Great Guy, Sandy Wall who is a Retired Houston Police Officer and member of the Houston SWAT Team. He took time to talk about his long career in Police Work, why it is important to write your stories down, and why dogs love him so much. Please visit our website www.alerrt.org and our conference website www.alerrtconference.org

    The Call | Ep.16-Nashville Edition-SafeGuard Medical Jason Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 33:04


    Jason Thompson of SafeGuard Medical took time to sit down with us to explain new innovations in the field of Medical Training, SIMBODIES, and doing Medical Training in the Uncommon Training Environments. He is joined by James Preston of the Harris County Constable Office to talk a little bit about how SafeGuard has worked with that agency to create solutions around Medical Equipment that Harris County is carrying. Please visit our websites www.alerrt.org and www.alerrtconference.org Like and follow on Social Media

    The Call | Ep.15- Nashville Edition-Jake King/Pete Blair

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 52:44


    In this one we sit down with Pete Blair the Executive Director at ALERRT, and Jake King a Lt in the Marietta Police Department in Marietta, Ga. Both of these guys are BJJ Purple Belts and students of the impact that BJJ Training has had on the Law Enforcement industry. They talk about the data that is collected and we even discuss the correct pronunciation of the word DATA.

    The Call | Ep.14 The Resiliency Project-Brain Health Resiliency and The Dallas Doctors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 87:55


    We sat with Dr Scharlene Gaudet and Dr Michelle Eisenmann @thebraininfluencer from Resiliency Brain Health @resiliency_brain_health in Coppell, Tx. They are doing great work in the area of Brain Health and Resiliency. Please take some time to listen/watch this one. This is a subject that does not get pushed out often. We appreciate the likes, follows and subscribes. Share this with the ones that matter. You can find our Program web page at www.alerrt.org and please checkout our Conference website at www.alerrtconference.org email the show TheCall@alerrt.org

    The Call | Ep 13_ Nashville Edition_ Nick Lavery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 95:37


    We had the chance to sit down with a couple Green Berets in this Episode. Nick 'The Machine' Lavery, lost his leg in Combat, went through rehab, and returned to full duty, and is doing great things. Listen to his story, and find out how many legs he takes with him on deployment. Hear what his new book is all about. Learn more about Nick at https://www.machinenick.com/ and follow him on Socials. Learn more about the ALERRT program at https://alerrt.org/ Follow us on Socials and look at what we do with our Annual Conference at https://www.alerrtconference.org/

    The Call | Ep. 12: Hawaii Special, Fire Drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 44:58


    Capt Rob sat down with us to share a little bit about the changes in his 26 years of service at the Honolulu Fire Department. Rob started a Drone program in the Honolulu Fire Department when he saw the need to get a birds eye view quickly. Since the pilot program was created his Drones have been used in brush fires, Structure fires and mountain rescues and ocean rescues. Please like, Share and Subscribe. Reach out to us with any questions, comments and suggestions at TheCall@alerrt.org. Checkout our Conference WebPage https://www.alerrtconference.org/ and join us for our gathering this year in D.C. The ALERRT Program can be found at https://alerrt.org/

    The Call | Ep. 11: Hawaii Special, First Responder Leadership Under Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 87:40


    Sonny and Craig have been Leareds in the First Responder Community in Honolulu for a few Decades. They sat with us spoke about the changes of their agencies, the Island Life and how Training Impacts what the First Responders can deliver. Please take some time for this episode. Like and Subscribe. Follow us at alerrt.org and look into our conference at alerrtconference.org Email any comments or suggestions to TheCall@alerrt.org

    The Call | Ep. 10: Carolina Special, Ashley Spurlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 103:59


    On this Episode we had a chance to sit down with Ashley Spurlin. This guy is a Combat Veteran, JTAC and really generous guy who took time to explain the difference between a JTAC and A Combat Controller. I learned a bunch from him We hope you enjoy this episode.

    The Call | Ep. 09: Hawaii Special, The Real Life Baywatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 90:45


    Kalai and Blake are true leaders of the Honolulu Fire Department Rescue Unit, These guys entered the Rescue Teams on the Operator level and risen through the ranks in the Unit. They talked through the concept of Team And Competition and what the Legends left for them to build on. This is a Real Hawaiian Special. Oh, AND, one of these guys can be seen on Baywatch Hawaii.

    Episode 08: Carolina Special- Pat Wylie and Nick McGarry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 73:49


    On this Episode we sat down with Pat Wylie of GreenHat Solutions https://greenhatsolutions.com/ and Nick McGarry of True Velocity Ammo https://www.tvammo.com/ . These guys bring a wealth of Training and Knowledge which they gained in the US Army Special Forces. Please take a moment to listen/watch. These guys share life in the Army, Life after the Army and maybe a War story or two. 

    The Call Episode 7-Hawaii Special: The Hibiscus Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 91:31


    In this Episode we sit with Honolulu Police and Fire Department operators who were at the scene of the Hibiscus Drive Incident. this happened on the Island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii. Two HPD Officers, Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama lost their lives and a 7 houses were burned to the ground. Please take a minute with this one where we hear personal stories from the people who were there.

    The Call- Episode 6: TacMed Training with Dr Mike Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 101:56


    Please take a listen and let us know what you think. TheCall@alerrt.org

    The Call- Episode 5: Todd Smallenberg- Recon Marine, Amputee, and Family Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 98:39


    Please Listen and Leave your comments. TheCall@alerrt.org

    The Call Ep. 4 Financial Wellness for the First Responder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 29:09


    For more information please visit www.alerrt.org

    The Call Ep. 3 Tony Blauer, Martial Arts and the Subtleties of Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 57:19


    To learn more visit www.alerrt.org

    Ep. 2 Doc Cain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 79:19


    If you want to learn more visit our website https://alerrt.org

    Ep. 1 Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 110:11


    If you want to learn more about ALERRT visit our website https://alerrt.org

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