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On Friday afternoon, a massive industrial fire erupted at the East Jordan Plastics Factory in South Haven, Michigan. The blaze started at 3:47 pm and firefighters remained on the scene until the site was finally cleared around 6:00 am Saturday. A giant column of smoke could be seen for more than 40 miles, and at least 16 different fire departments used about 2 million gallons of water to contain the fire.​Founded in 1947, East Jordan Plastics makes sustainable commercial horticultural growing containers widely used by large-scale, controlled-environment cultivation operations, including commercial greenhouses and cannabis cultivation. The business has been in the same family for more than three generations.​In a statement, the company said, "We experienced a substantial fire at our East Jordan Plastics facility in South Haven, Michigan. Our team quickly evacuated the facility, and no injuries have been reported." It is working with local authorities and emergency responders to determine a cause.​The plastics company makes recyclable plant trays, growing pots and plant containers. It also runs a large-scale industrial recycling unit that processes some 20 million pounds of used horticultural plastics annually, including polystyrene, polypropylene and high-density polyethylene.  ​East Jordan Plastics operates recycling facilities at a 150,000-square-foot facility in South Haven as well as a 260,000-square-foot plant in Lyons, Georgia. Those materials supply container manufacturing operations in East Jordan, Beaverton, South Haven and Lyons.#Manufacturing #IndustrialFire #FactoryFire #Firefighters #Plastics #PlasticsManufacturing #Recycling #IndustrialSafety #WorkplaceSafety #Michigan #SouthHaven #Horticulture #Greenhouse #ManufacturingNews #ManufacturingNow

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As America honors the 25th anniversary of 9/11, how can we ensure those we lost are never forgotten while carrying their legacy of courage and service forward? Tune in for a discussion with retired FDNY Battalion Chief John LaBarbera from Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com John LaBarbera is a retired Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Battalion Chief and current Tunnel to Towers Foundation Board Member, John LaBarbera, recalls being notified that a plane had struck the World Trade Center. LaBarbera traveled through various firehouses on Staten Island to grab gear, and when there was no gear left, he drove to the Staten Island Ferry, where his FDNY chiefs were stationed. They were told to stay at the Staten Island Ferry to aid the wounded travelers coming in from Manhattan. https://t2t.org Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

Today's sponsor: Big builds, small repairs, and everything in between, Nola Builds does it allA hundred years ago today, fingerprint expert Irving Lindsay Leafe became the chief of police in Charlottesville. He would serve in the position for less than six weeks. Both pieces of information can be traced to the archives of the Charlottesville Daily Progress. What else can be found in the digital archives for September 28, 2026? Let me know what you find out!In this edition:* Updates from the Charlottesville Planning Commission that have not yet been reported in this newsletter and perhaps no other place* Charlottesville City Council reappoints Schwarz and Harness to Planning Commission* Schwarz renamed as chair while Yoder remains vice chair* A brief update on the University of Virginia's affordable housing initiative* A brief description of the Missing Middle Committee* Planning Commissioner Carp provides an update on the quick build initiative* Area planners tour the Birdwood* No one speaks at the Planning Commission's public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan updae* A very brief report on the Central LibraryWant to subscribe to an information outlet that still believes in experimenting and innovating with format? If so, put your email address in the box. Charlottesville PC update: Schwarz re-elected chair, update on UVA Housing projectsA slightly less busy week gives us the chance to catch up with items in September that have so far not yet been reported. That includes two meetings that happened on the ninth day of the month at just about the same time.The first is the joint meeting of the Charlottesville City Council and the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority called to order by Mayor Juandiego Wade.There are usually no action items on the agendas of work sessions but Council had to make two appointments to the Charlottesville Planning Commission before that body could meet. The terms of Carl Schwarz and Ross Harness expired on August 31, 2026.Before moving on to business with the CRHA, Council reappointed both to new terms. More from the CRHA in the next newsletter.Schwarz served two terms on the Board of Architectural Review from 2014 to the end of 2021 before being appointed to the Planning Commission beginning September 2022. He continues to serve on the BAR as the representative from the Planning Commission.Harness was appointed to the PC earlier this year to fill a vacancy left with the resignation of Phil d'Oronzio. Harness is a realtor with Long and Foster.The Planning Commission also met on September 9 for a regular meeting and the first act was to elect leadership for the next year. Schwarz had been serving as chair and Danny Yoder had been vice chair.“The nominating committee of Hosea Mitchell and myself met, and we would like to request that Carl Schwarz serve again as chair and Danny Yoder serve again as vice chair,” said Commissioner Lyle Solla-Yates.Two of UVA's affordable housing sites in holding pattern With new chairs in place, Planning Commissioners gave updates including non-voting member Michael Joy who had updates on the University of Virginia's plans to contribute land for affordable housing projects. Just before the pandemic, former UVA President Jim Ryan had announced that up to 1,500 units would be built on three sites.UVA selected a group called Preservation of Affordable Housing to develop a two-acre site at the intersection of 10th and Wertland as well as the Piedmont Housing Alliance to build on a 12-acre tract of land off of Fontaine Avenue known as Piedmont.Both are in a holding pattern and Joy said both projects are dealing with fundamental shifts in what he called the affordable housing industry.“These shifts have been creating funding challenges, both nationally and locally, which is impacting affordable housing development,” Joy said. “The timing for this construction is contingent on the financing and the entitlements, and both of which are currently being worked through.”Preservation of Affordable Housing had submitted plans for a six story building at 1000 Wertland Street that would have 180 units with about 16,000 square feet of non-residential space.The city's Department of Neighborhood Development Services signed off on a development plan but a final site plan will need to be approved. In addition, the project needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the BAR, a body that was not ready to grant one in February 2025.The Piedmont Housing Alliance submitted a rezoning in December 2025 for the Piedmont site for 375 units but has since asked for an indefinite deferral.“Both of these sites are being treated as unique developments and they'll continue to progress on their own timelines,” Joy said.The third site is at North Fork and UVA has selected Bluestone Land LLC as a development partner.“North Fork is a very different site from the initial two properties in terms of size, scale, project phasing, and affordability mix,” reads the website of the President's Council on UVA-Community Partnerships. “We anticipate market rate and workforce/middle-income housing in addition to affordable units at this site.”Previous coverage:* University of Virginia resumes housing initiative for up to 1,500 units, April 30, 2021* UVA announces three sites for affordable housing projects, December 14, 2021* University of Virginia issues first request for qualifications for affordable housing developer, June 10, 2022* Nonprofits have been asked to work on UVA housing projects, February 15, 2023* UVA Foundation seeks firms to build 600 units of mixed-income housing at North Fork, November 26, 2024* A quick update on the UVA Housing Initiative, July 24, 2026* UVA still committed to affordable housing initiative launched during Ryan administration, C-Ville Weekly, July 29, 2026Sponsored message: Panorama Natural BurialAt Panorama Natural Burial, we believe caring for the deceased can be simple, meaningful, and deeply connected to the natural world. As a natural burial ground just outside Charlottesville, we offer families an alternative to traditional burial that honors both the people we love and the land that will carry them forward.Whether you are planning ahead, navigating a recent loss, or are just curious about natural burial, we welcome the conversation. We host regular tours and community events throughout the year. At Panorama we are building new ways of understanding death, land, ecology, ritual, memory, and community. We believe that building community around death care helps us all to live fuller lives. We are open to the public daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come visit!Missing Middle working group updateLast week, the Stony Point Development Group held a required community meeting for the third phase of Dairy Central, a mixed-use project that is just under the threshold required for City Council to approve a special exception permit for additional height. In other words, this project is by-right under the city's 2023 zoning code.That Development Code is the third and final component of the Cville Plans Together initiative, a series of projects intended to increase the amount of housing that could be built across the city of Charlottesville.The Affordable Housing Plan was the first and it called for “soft density” across the city which resulted in a Future Land Use Map and a new zoning which allows for many more residential units without City Council's input. “Soft density” is also known as “missing middle” and the ability is embedded in the Development Code.One example of this in practice can be seen at 1040 St. Clair Avenue in the Locust Grove neighborhood on which a single-family home will be demolished to make way for six units. The 0.213 acre parcel is zoned Residential-A, which allows six units on a lot if half of them are designated affordable. Learn more in this story from August 2026. A final site plan has been approved.A working group of developers, staff, and other interested parties is leading efforts to loosen regulations in order to make it even easier for builders to construct more homes. The Planning Commission got an update on this missing middle work group from Ross Harness who said utilities are a barrier.“It was also noted difficulties that arise from the city having a gravity-fed only sewer system and how sometimes that prevents lots in town from even being reached without having a private pump system that… increases the cost of construction of those properties and long-term maintenance on the private side,” Harness said.Harness said there are many city policies that are preventing more housing units from being constructed such as requiring structures built on sublots needing to be spaced apart. He said the purpose of the group is to identify what developers call constraints.“Next steps for this group are a site visit to some of the parcels that some of the members of the subcommittee have so that we can actually get out there and have a little bit more physical discussion about some of these constraints,” Harness said.The Missing Middle work group is an informal committee, but I asked the city to provide a list of members. This was what was provided on September 10.* Local Builders and Developers: Bob Pineo, A.J. Amigoni, Richard Price, Nicole Scro, Dan Zimmerman, Trent Lawhorn, and Dan Rosensweig* Neighborhood Development Service: Matt Alfele, Carrie Rainey, Dannan O'Connell, Ben Koby, Madelyn Metzler, and Chuck Miller* Public Works: Brennan Duncan, Caleb Smith* Fire: Jason Campbell* Utilities: Cody Tusing, Calvin Chan, Chuck Drennen, and Donald Schrager* City Attorney's Office: J Vaden Hunt and one other staff member* Planning Commission: Ross Harnes and Betsy RoettgerLearn more about the Missing Middle Work Group here and also here on Connect Charlottesville. Quick-builds stuck?In the wake of a pedestrian being killed on Elliot Avenue in October 2024, the City of Charlottesville embarked on a series of projects intended to address safety concerns.After consultation with the Fire Department and the Charlottesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, a list of 67 “quick-build” projects were developed to use low-cost materials as traffic-calming measures. These were to have been completed in 2025.“These projects will rely on existing local capital funds for neighborhood transportation improvements, bicycle infrastructure improvements, and Safe Routes to School Improvements, as well as newly appropriated surplus funds for urgent transportation improvements,” reads the website.Planning Commissioner Josh Carp told his colleagues at the September 9 meeting that the city is far from meeting that goal after having conversations with staff.“We've built about half that list, and the upshot of a long meeting was that there is currently no staffing and no funding available to complete that list or to harden the projects that are already in place,” Carp said.Carp said this will be a topic of discussion when the capital improvement plan budget comes before the PC in November.I've requested additional information and will report back when I can.Previous coverage:* Charlottesville's new transportation planner briefs Council on future process, March 21, 2023* Charlottesville's “quick-build” projects are three-quarters built, August 14, 2025* Deputy City Manager Freas addresses pedestrian fatality on Emmet Street, October 9, 2025* Charlottesville City Council learns of plan to hire at least 42 new bus drivers over next four years, December 13, 2025* Charlottesville City Council briefed on efforts to lower speed limits, prepare new mobility plan, July 31, 2026LUEPC visits the Birdwood MansionIn late 2019, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council voted to dissolve a public body known as the Planning and Coordination Council which had provided an opportunity for elected officials to meet with their counterparts at UVA at a public meeting.This was replaced by the closed-door Land Use and Environmental Planning Committee which does not include any elected officials and certainly not enough to trigger Virginia's open meeting rules.According to the LUEPC website, the body has not met since May 15.According to Planning Commissioner Hosea Mitchell, LUEPC has met since then but said it was not an update on policy issues.“We went on a field trip,” Mitchell said. “It was a fun field trip. The field trip was to the Birdwood Mansion. The Birdwood Mansion is an edifice that was built between 1819 and 1830.”According to the website, rooms have been available for overnight accommodations since March 2026 at the Ivy Road landmark owned by the University of Virginia Foundation. That organization was created after UVA, Albemarle, and Charlottesville entered into a Three-Party Agreement which established guidelines for planning and development. That also led to the creation of the now-shuttered PACC.Previous LUEPC coverage:* Regional planners get preview of North Fork rezoning, January 12, 2022* Changes may be coming to closed-door planning group, May 10, 2023* Area planners hear from VDOT about desire to coordinate transportation projects, April 16, 2026* Closed-door body briefed on Rivanna Futures, water and sewer upgrade in northern Albemarle, May 14, 2026Two other items from the Planning Commission reports* Schwarz gave an update on a six-story building planned for 915 East High Street which is being developed under the 2003 zoning code rather than the new rules. That means the inclusionary zoning rules do not apply and the number of affordable units will be significantly lower.* Staff in the Department of Neighborhood Development Services continue to work on a second round of “code clean-up” intended to streamline the new rules. The idea is to have a public hearing before the Planning Commission in December. Learn more on the NDS website.No one speaks at Comprehensive Plan public hearingOn Monday, October 5, 2026, Charlottesville City Council will hold a public hearing on an update to the city's Comprehensive Plan. This is not to be confused with the five-year review of the plan which will really get underway sometime next year.The Planning Commission held their public hearing on the current proposed changes to the comp plan on September 9 and heard from Development Planning Manager Matt Alfele who reminded the appointed body that the Comprehensive Plan was last updated in November 2021 and the Community Facilities chapter needs to be updated.“Since then, there have been several amendments, including adoptions of both the Climate Action Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan,” Alfele said. “Since then, there have been updates to city and partner agency Public utility and facility planning maps and projects. It is best practice to periodically update public utilities and facility maps and plans included in the Comprehensive Plan.”For instance, the updated chapter would include a map of the Central Waterline the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority is currently building.“The scope of the amendment includes adding 2 new strategies, one to adopt relevant RWSA and ACSA plans by reference within the Comprehensive Plan, and one to add future Schenks Branch Sewer Interceptor upgrade project,” Alfele said.The Schenks Branch Sewer Interceptor upgrade is a project mandated by a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality consent decree to replace a pipe from the 1950's. The first phase was installed with the construction of the John Warner Parkway, but the second phase has required negotiations between Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Learn more on this outdated cvillepedia article.No one spoke at the Planning Commission's public hearing and none of the members of the Planning Commission made a comment.JMRL in early planning for upgrade of Central LibraryThe Board of Trustees of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library will meet today at Northside Library, a building owned by Albemarle County that opened to patrons in March 2015.One of the topics on the agenda is the future renovation of Central Library, a building co-owned by Albemarle County and Charlottesville since 1978. Capital budgets in both Albemarle and Charlottesville include money in the current fiscal year for planning and funding in FY29 for construction. Each set aside $857,109 this year and $9,676,141 in FY29.Library Director David Plunkett gave an update at the August 24 meeting.“We're talking about this now, the design and community engagement is happening this year into next year,” Plunkett said. “And then construction those 2 years, a new building opens then.”#1131 is also a podcast!Did you notice that to be the case? For almost half of this newsletter's existence, the newsletter was a script for a podcast. When I left the Piedmont Environmental Council after two very unproductive years, I wasn't sure what form my return to journalism would take. But my dream job used to be working for public radio.I learned sometime in the 2000's I was never going to get hired for that sort of job. I'd worked in public radio for a while, and even moved to Charlottesville to take a full-time position. I was insubordinate, didn't listen to authority, and generally refused to be kept in the box my employer wanted me to be in. I stick to myself and maintain my independence because I learned to stay in the box for my next job. The older I got, the less I could afford to speak my mind so I mostly did my job and kept my mouth shut. For eleven years I did the job well, but this is America where people without connections and long pedigrees tend to get to be the ones who tell people to stay in boxes. In any case, paid subscribers, sponsors, and donors are helping me live out this fantasy of being an independent journalist. This is the work I think I am supposed to do, and the work I think about all of the time now. Even when dreaming. I'm not sure I would recommend this profession to anyone, but yet I wish I could explain how satisfying it is to do this work.Now I need to chill before getting back to work and the solution I think is Can. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Guy Beck is the Vice Chair of the Shaker Pines Fire Commission in Enfield. He discusses the four Enfield Fire Districts that are planning to consolidate into one.

A recent situation at a Purina plant in Flagstaff, Arizona resulted in a visit from the local Fire Department.Responders were called to an active chemical leak at the plant, which produces hundreds of thousands of tons of dog food annually for brands like Alpo, Beneful and Pro Plan.According to reports, the factory team came upon a chemical spill of approximately 10 gallons and evacuated its boiler room.Upon evaluation, the hazmat team determined that two chemicals that “don't go together” were combined in a chemical distribution system. The result was corrosion to the line, which led to the spill.The leak was fixed, though several employees reportedly took themselves to the hospital to be checked out because they felt ill. Ultimately, no serious injuries were reported.Powder Bulk & Solids reported that a Purina representative spoke to “safeguards and protocols in place,” saying the team was able to adhere to those guidelines in order to address the situation.The representative added that “The plant is now reviewing the cause of the spill and taking action to help prevent this from happening again.” The Flagstaff Purina plant was the site of a much more severe accident back in 2014. At the time, workers were operating welding equipment in a grain elevator when the dust exploded, severely burning two contractors and injuring two others.

Send us a text and chime in!The Phoenix Fire Department, in partnership with FEMA, introduced its three newest search dogs, Bunker, Ryder and Sawyer, during a media event held this week. The highly trained search and rescue dogs were showcased alongside their handlers, offering a first look at the teams that will support search and rescue operations across the region. During the event, attendees observed a live training demonstration highlighting the specialized skills the dogs use during rescue missions. The dogs navigated obstacles, executed agility exercises, and performed scent detection drills designed to simulate real-world disaster conditions. Handlers also demonstrated the communication techniques and teamwork required...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/phoenix-fire-department-introduces-new-search-dogs/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Rich Clark with the Palmer Police Department and Fire Chief Trey Lindstrom. Listen in as they discuss getting both departments ready for the return of the winter season and provide some winter safety tips for the home and auto. Image Credit: State of Michigan

Derek HensonDivision Chief of Fire Prevention and Public EducationAppleton Fire DepartmentPhone: 920-832-3934 Email: derek.henson@appletonwi.govhttp://www.appletonwi.gov/fireAlex QuintanaPublic Education Specialist & Fire InspectorAppleton Fire DepartmentPhone: 920-832-5816 Email: alex.quintana@appletonwi.govhttp://www.appletonwi.gov/fire

Send us Fan MailYou can respect emergency responders and still say the quiet part out loud: the job has baseline physical demands, and pretending otherwise puts people in the ground. We dig into the uncomfortable reality of physical readiness in public safety and why being significantly out of shape, morbidly obese, or functionally limited is not just a personal issue, it is an operational risk for firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS crews, and the communities counting on them.We break down what emergency response actually requires on a physiological level, from sprinting and grappling to dragging victims, hauling hose, stair chair carries, and sustained CPR. When a responder hits max heart rate immediately, loses fine motor control, or has no reserve capacity, the danger is not limited to their own health. It cascades across the crew, forces others to overexert, and can turn a mission into a rescue of the rescuer. We also talk about the volunteer staffing pressure that leads agencies to “look past” capability, and the hard questions that follow when seconds matter.Then we follow the ripple effects outward: delayed rescues, eroded public trust, courtroom scrutiny after fatalities, and the massive financial burden of preventable injuries. Workers' compensation claims, overtime backfill, and early disability retirements can drain budgets that should fund equipment, staffing, and training.We close with actionable solutions: non-punitive annual occupational physical evaluations, structured on-duty wellness time, functional strength and mobility work, injury prevention and rapid rehab partnerships, smarter ergonomics, and fair fit-for-duty policies built to keep people working safely. If you value the uniform, this conversation is part of protecting it. Subscribe, share this with your crew, and leave a review with your take: what should your agency require to be truly fit for duty? The Energy DrinkFounded by Firefighters. Fuel for Everyone Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

Ed joins Jeff to talk about and upcoming event the help the local Fire Department.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The Cortes Island Fire Department successfully passed the tests needed for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service accreditation. Some Cortes Island residents in Whaletown and the south of the island will probably see their home insurance bills reduced by hundreds of dollars. Where and how much is up to the individual insurance companies, and it will be months before we see the final numbers. Some parts of the island like Squirrel Cove, Mary Point and the Olmstead Road area that will not see any change, at least not yet. While monetary savings is an important topic, achieving Superior Tanker Shuttle Service (STSS) accreditation is also a significant milestone in the Cortes Island Fire Department's development. Fire Chief Eli McKenty was on the ferry when Cortes Currents caught up to him for further details.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joshua Sharp, a chiropractor and IIN Health Coach whom people come to after they've done all the tests, heard "everything looks normal," and been told this is just what perimenopause, or this phase of life, feels like. This conversation digs into what's actually happening under the surface, long before it becomes a diagnosis.The Fire Department vs. The Fire InspectorA doctor is trained to find and put out fires — real emergencies. Joshua sees himself as the inspector, looking for the small things smoldering under the surface before they become a fire at all.Why This Work Is PersonalJoshua's wife spent years battling chronic Lyme disease with normal labs and no real answers — until they found the right testing and the right order of solutions. That search became the foundation of his work.A New Way to Catch Problems EarlyOld markers: daily bowel movements and steady energy. New tool: MVX, an affordable blood test that flags chronic inflammation — from toxicity, infection, deficiency, or blood sugar issues — before it shows up on standard labs.Let's Talk About Poop"Not constipated" (per Google's low bar) doesn't mean things are working well. Joshua introduces the drainage funnel: cells → organs/tissues → lymphatic system → liver → colon → out. A clogged bottom backs up the whole chain, showing up as fatigue, hormone issues, joint pain, skin problems, and more.The Carnivore ReelA viral creator bragged that eating carnivore made her "so efficient" she only poops once a week. Joshua's take: that's not efficiency — that's waste recirculating in the body.Four Free Things That Open the FunnelClean water (municipal tests miss millions of contaminants)Movement — a 10-minute walk, especially after eatingNasal, diaphragmatic breathing — boosts circulation and helps move wasteRegular meal timing — 3 meals, 5–6 hours apart, supports circadian rhythmAlso mentioned: aloe vera and a product called Bowel Mover (CellCore).Joshua's ProcessAssess with MVX + questionnaires (cheaper and often just as useful as expensive labs)Open the drainage funnel and clear parasites first — they harbor bacteria/viruses and store heavy metalsSupport mitochondrial function — at 50% capacity, your body only detoxes, heals, and makes hormones at 50%Then broaden into toxin binding and clearing organisms outside the gutHe's clear: he doesn't treat diagnosed conditions (Lyme, POTS, fibromyalgia, etc.) — he optimizes the body's function underneath the label.The Nervous System ConnectionChronic inflammation signals threat through the vagus nerve. Underrated regulation tools: community (nervous systems co-regulate with people you feel safe around), a clutter-free, low-EMF bedroom, and grounding (barefoot outside), which supports circadian and hormone rhythms.Connect with Dr. Joshua Sharp:Website: discoverhealthfm.comPodcast: Discover Health PodcastFree MVX Plus training: https://events.discoverhealthfm.com/mvxBook your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityDiscover the skill that will set the next generation of coaches apart.Grab your FREE copy of ‘Irreplaceable Coach Playbook': www.mpwfpractitioner.comListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Send us Fan MailPromoted rank gives you authority, but it doesn't make you a leader and your crew knows the difference fast. We get real about what actually builds an elite, high-performing fire company: the daily behaviors, the awkward conversations, and the tactical habits that shape station culture when nobody is trying to “sound like leadership.” If the kitchen table is where the tone gets set, we talk about how to stop feeding cynicism and start modeling the standard your people will mirror.We walk through five pillars of fire service leadership you can apply on your very next shift. That starts with leading by example through fitness, craft mastery, and the humility to own mistakes out loud. Then we tighten up precision communication with better size-ups, actionable face-to-face assignments, and closed-loop feedback. We also break down tailgate talks: short, focused debriefs that make honest feedback normal instead of scary, so execution gets faster and safer when the tones drop.From there, we move into mentorship and succession planning so your crew isn't dependent on one person. We cover delegating real responsibility, developing future officers early, and protecting passion from burnout. We also push into operational innovation, from modern fire dynamics and lightweight construction realities to tools and workflows that reduce risk, including decontamination practices that support long-term health. Finally, we define psychological safety in plain terms and explain why trust and mental health advocacy are not “soft,” they are survival.Subscribe, share this with your department, and leave a review if it helps. Which of the five pillars are you going to level up first? The Energy DrinkFounded by Firefighters. Fuel for EveryoneDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

Fire was always a danger in early North Dakota. Early firefighting often consisted of community members responding and forming bucket brigades. The first organized firefighters were volunteers who trained together and collected rudimentary equipment. But as clusters of homes grew into towns, and towns grew into cities, communities realized they had to develop a serious plan to respond to the danger of fire.

Chicago Fire Department 9/11 ceremony full 51 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:35:01 +0000 121pWx6YYGQJq1AMNoNTbVtvUt7w1ra3 news Chicago All Local news Chicago Fire Department 9/11 ceremony A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A

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ICYMI: A Frederick County 9/11 Story — Michael Strawsbaugh Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, Bob Miller was joined by Michael Strawsbaugh, a former volunteer with the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Department, to share an incredible piece of Frederick County's connection to that tragic day. After American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon, Woodsboro received an extraordinary call for help. The Pentagon needed the department's 1950s-era Mack Ladder Truck 16 because it was small enough to fit through a 10-foot entrance and into the Pentagon's inner courtyard. A crew from Woodsboro answered that call and headed for Washington. Strawsbaugh shares what he remembers from September 11, 2001, how the Woodsboro volunteers became part of the massive response at the Pentagon, and the story of the old fire truck that became known as “the little truck that could.” The crew spent roughly 13 hours at the Pentagon helping contain the fire and working alongside first responders from across the region. It's a powerful local story of service, courage and answering the call when our country needed help most — and one worth hearing again 25 years later.

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The New York Police and Fire Departments have their own GAA clubs, and face off this Saturday.Detective Kevin Farrell from the 45 detective squad in the Bronx joined Dave to give him the lowdown of the charity match!

LT. Jason Fejer's life changed 25 years ago. Hear his story and how he found his way to the Fire Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joplin Fire Department's Dustin Lunow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss heat safety, and spontaneous combustion! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Fire Department's Dusin Lunow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss heat safety, and spontaneous combustion! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Send us Fan MailThe fireground loves to plan for the dramatic risks, but the most reliable threat is the one we keep normalizing: heat stress, dehydration, and the cardiac load that follows. We're putting a spotlight on why EMS-staffed fireground rehab so often shows up as a crushed case of warm water and a five-minute breather on the tailboard, then we connect that shortcut to what the data has been yelling for decades about sudden cardiac events and line of duty deaths.We walk through the three big drivers behind rehab failure: the next engine mentality that misallocates resources under pressure, the EMS-fire operational divide that leaves rehab ownership unclear, and the cultural baggage that treats vitals checks and enforced rest like weakness. From there, we get practical. We break down what a real rehab policy needs to include: automatic dispatch and entry triggers, gross decon before clean rehab, active cooling and warming, mandatory clinical monitoring, hydration and electrolytes, documentation, and most critically, clear medical authority for EMS to hold a firefighter out of action when the numbers and clinical picture demand it.Then we tackle the second structural failure: incident command positioning. A floating incident commander trading the command post for a front-row view loses the macro picture, misses radio traffic in the noise, becomes harder to find, and is set up to fail the moment a Mayday hits. We explain what fixed command should look like, why it improves accountability and communication, and how disciplined leadership keeps more people going home safe.Subscribe for more straight talk on fireground operations, share this with your crew or training division, and leave a review or comment with what your department does for rehab and command positioning. Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

Farmers, ranchers, volunteer firefighters and hunting access are more connected than you might think. We share this week our own recent scary fire on the ranch in the old farmyard and why supporting rural fire departments helps strengthen communities and builds relationships. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka ‘BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! When a Bird Becomes a Firestarter Some days start normally. Then, around noon, Tigger got a call that the place where he grew up was on fire. Yep. Definitely an Oh $hit Day. We arrived about 30 minutes later to find more than 40 friends, neighbors, and members of the Volunteer Rural Fire Department already fighting the blaze. One building was lost, a couple of others were damaged, and thankfully, the old farmhouse was spared. With the wind changing directions, it could have been so much worse. Tigger's dad, being Dad, immediately found the bright side. "Well, I guess we don't have to tear down that old building anymore." Problem solved. Sort of. What really stood out wasn't just the fire. It was the response. Neighbors showed up. Firefighters showed up. Equipment showed up. People offered trucks, water, machinery, manpower and whatever else might be needed. And they did it for a family that lives about 30 miles away. That's rural America. When something goes wrong, people don't always wait to be asked. They just show up. And we can't thank the New Salem Rural Fire Department firefighters and our neighbors enough. Then came the question: How did the fire start? A bird. That's right. An avian saboteur. The feathered little menace landed on a transformer, created an electrical arc, and apparently decided the ranch needed a little remodeling. Whether it was the bird or a piece of hot metal that hit the ground, the result was the same: buildings burned and a new family story was born. So, remember folks, check if you are under a burn ban. Apparently, somebody needs to explain that to the birds. Rural Fire Departments Need Rural America The humor helps us tell the story, but there's a much more serious point behind it. Rural fire departments are the people who show up when a grass fire jumps a fence, a combine catches fire, lightning starts a pasture blaze, or—apparently—a bird decides to conduct electrical experiments. And many of the people answering those calls are farmers, ranchers, landowners and other community members who volunteer their time. Across the country, volunteer firefighters play an enormous role in protecting rural communities. National Fire Protection Association data shows volunteer firefighter numbers have fallen dramatically—from roughly 898,000 in the 1980s to about 635,000 in recent years, a decline of more than 29%. At the same time, the threat isn't getting smaller. The U.S. Forest Service estimates that millions of acres of livestock grazing and pasture land burn each year. And recent wildfire seasons have shown just how quickly conditions can turn dangerous across the West. That creates a difficult equation: More fire risk. Fewer volunteers. More pressure on the people who remain. Supporting the People Who Protect Rural Land Rural fire departments are generally funded through a combination of local government support, state funding mechanisms, grants, insurance-related revenue and public donations. But firefighting isn't cheap. A single response can cost thousands of dollars, and a major incident can quickly climb into the tens of thousands—or more. That's why supporting your local rural fire department matters. You don't necessarily have to become a firefighter. You can donate. Attend the fundraiser. Buy a ticket to the fire department's annual event. Bid on the silent auction. Help with a fundraiser. Or simply ask your local department what they need. Every bit helps. And there's another reason this matters for those of us who hunt, fish and spend time on private land. Good Relationships Keep Gates Open Hunters depend heavily on relationships with farmers, ranchers and landowners. Those relationships aren't built by knocking on a door five minutes before opening morning and asking, "Can I hunt your place?" They're built over time. You show respect for the property.  You follow the rules.  You don't leave gates open.  You don't drive where you're not supposed to.  You pick up your trash.  You say thank you. And sometimes, supporting the rural community that provides hunting access means supporting the people who protect that community. Rural landowners are often the same people volunteering at the fire department, donating equipment, hosting fundraisers, fighting grass fires and helping their neighbors. When hunters contribute to those communities—not just by asking for access, but by becoming part of the community around that access—it strengthens relationships. And strong relationships can help keep those gates open. The Takeaway That fire at the ranch could have been much worse. Instead, firefighters and neighbors arrived quickly, worked together and protected what they could. We got a reminder of something rural America already knows: When things go bad, your neighbors matter. So support your local rural fire department! If you hunt, fish or enjoy access to private land, support the farmers, ranchers and landowners who make those opportunities possible, too. And if you happen to see a bird sitting on a transformer... Maybe suggest it find another perch. References: https://www.farmprogress.com/tv-and-radio/wildfires-scorch-7-5-million-acres-across-western-u-s- https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/by-the-numbers OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca ‘BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com.

The walk-and-roll schools parade is coming Wednesday Sept. 16th to High Springs. The ‘Bike Bus' community-wide ride with High Springs Community School promotes children's safety, in conjunction with the High Spring Police and Fire Departments, and the local Safe Kids Coalition.

The Emergency Services National Academy is a nationally accredited set of education programs and they are offered right here in Madison County.

Three-quarters of Americans say they do not want a data center built near their home. That is the finding of an August 2026 Heatmap News and Embold Research poll of more than 2,000 registered voters, up from roughly 43 percent opposed just a year earlier, in August 2025. Opposition has climbed almost every time it has been measured since.David Senter is watching that shift from the ground. A fourth-generation Texas farmer and president of the American Agriculture Movement (AAM), he has spent close to fifty years advocating for family farmers and ranchers. On this week's For Humanity, he tells John Sherman what has changed: wells running dry, land bought with no public hearing, and a question few of these towns have had to answer before: what happens if one of these buildings catches fire?The 60-second version* AAM says it passed a unanimous resolution in January opposing data centers on farm and ranch land. No public copy of the resolution text was locatable to verify the exact wording, so this is Senter's account, not an independently confirmed document.* A University of Texas at Austin study found data centers could consume between 3 and 9 percent of the state's total water supply by 2040, concentrated in regions that already depend on a declining aquifer.* Two fire codes, NFPA 855 and UL 9540, require lithium-ion battery systems to be separated from other structures with dedicated spacing and enclosures. Senter says he has not seen a data center built that way in the rural areas he tracks.* A named Texas rancher has testified to state lawmakers about a project's expected water draw and his concerns for his herd. Independent scientific evidence linking data centers to livestock health outcomes broadly does not yet exist, according to a recent fact-check.* National opposition to local data centers has climbed from about 43 percent a year ago to 75 percent today.The water math over farm countryWest Texas sits on part of the Ogallala Aquifer, a fossil water source that recharges far slower than it is being drawn down, and farmers there have relied on it for irrigation and livestock for decades. Senter describes wells, streams, and ponds already drying up in areas where data centers have moved in, and says operators are often not required to report how much groundwater they use.A University of Texas at Austin research report found that, depending on growth and cooling technology, data centers could account for 3 to 9 percent of Texas's total water consumption by 2040. Individual hyperscale campuses can draw up to five million gallons a day, comparable to a small city. Five proposed or under-construction projects sit directly on or near the Ogallala, and in April 2026, more than 500 residents protested one of them near San Angelo. Tom Green County commissioners have since passed their own resolution calling for stricter state regulation of high-volume water use. This local, unanimous vote mirrors what Senter describes AAM doing nationally.“That's a critical stage,” Senter says of the aquifer. “A lot of areas used to be irrigated farmland. There's no water there left now.”Sources for this section: UT Austin water use findings, via HighPlainsPundit - Newsweek: data centers proposed over the Ogallala Aquifer - Water Information Program: water and energyA fire nobody has fought yet.The part of the conversation that lingers longest is not about water. It is about what a rural volunteer fire department would actually do if one of these buildings caught fire.Senter says he has a friend who is a fire chief near Matador, Texas, where a large data center is under construction in open ranch country. His account of the chief's plan: “they just have to sit and watch it burn,” because the department has neither the water supply nor the specialized equipment for a large-scale fire involving thousands of lithium-ion battery cells.That gap is not hypothetical. New York City's own struggle with lithium-ion battery fires, mostly from e-bikes, gives a sense of scale: at least 30 deaths and more than 800 fires since 2022, with a full-time, professionally equipped fire department. Two national codes, NFPA 855 and UL 9540, exist to reduce this risk by requiring battery storage to be spaced and separated from other structures, with exact distances set project by project. Senter says that separation is not what he sees built. “I'm not aware of any of the data centers having a segregated fireproof building for the batteries,” he says. “It's cheaper just to do it like they're doing it.”A Central Texas fire department has already gone on record with the same worry about a data center proposed in its district, which suggests Senter's concern is not isolated to the sites he happens to know personally.Sources for this section: NFPA 855 overview, Mayfield Renewables - Lithium-ion battery fires in NYC: 30 deaths, 800 fires, AEE Law, citing NFPA Journal - Data center plans spark concern for Central Texas fire department, KXX.VThe fight that is actually workingNot every claim in this space is settled, and it is worth being precise about which ones are. In Bell County, Texas, rancher Alton Fowler has testified before the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources against a $700 million data center project five miles from his farm, citing an estimated 2.5 million gallons of daily water use and low-frequency noise he says affects his cattle and goats. That testimony is on the public record. Separately, viral claims that data centers have caused cattle stillbirths near other Texas sites remain, per an independent fact-check, anecdotal: real concern from real farmers, without the veterinary data to establish cause and effect. Senter's own account, that livestock near a new site “get as far away from that data center as they can,” sits in the same category: a firsthand observation, not a study.What is measurable is the shift in public opinion, from roughly even a year ago to 75 percent opposed today, and the growing list of counties passing their own resolutions. Senter frames it as one of the only issues left that pulls in voters who agree on almost nothing else. “When you unite people from both sides of the aisle,” he says, “politicians have not seen that in quite a long time.”Sources for this section: Temple rancher testimony, KWTX - Livestock stillbirth claims fact-check - Heatmap News: 75% of Americans now oppose local data center developmentThe takeawayData centers are the physical infrastructure underneath everything else this show covers. The wells, the fire codes, and the county commission meetings are what AI's buildout looks like at ground level, well before a model release makes headlines. Senter is not an AI safety researcher, and says as much. But the pattern he describes, well-funded interests moving fast in places with the least oversight, is the one this show tracks in the labs too. Whether the guardrails show up at the county line or in a training run, the question stays the same: who gets to decide, and who finds out after the fact.Full source listPrimary data and research* Heatmap News / Embold Research poll on data center opposition, August 2026* University of Texas at Austin, Texas data center water use findings, via HighPlainsPundit* NFPA Journal lithium-ion battery fire data, via AEE LawReporting* Newsweek: data centers proposed over the Ogallala Aquifer* KWTX: Temple rancher opposes Bell County data center* KXXV: data center plans spark concern for Central Texas fire department* Water Information Program: water and energy* Mayfield Renewables: NFPA 855 overview* Factually.co: livestock stillbirth claims fact-check This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever felt your station sliding from “we can handle this” into “this job is breaking us,” this conversation puts words to what's happening and how to fix it. We're taking on a hard idea: the progress we've made around firefighter mental health and EMS mental health may have also opened the door to a new problem, where normal stress gets treated like inevitable trauma and crews get trained into cynicism. We walk through how public safety culture moved from silence to awareness, then drifted into pathologizing everyday emotions and operational frustrations. From learned helplessness to post-traumatic growth, we break down the psychology in plain English and apply it directly to Fire and EMS life: call volume, admin headaches, social media doom loops, and that kitchen table energy that either strengthens a crew or slowly drains it. We also get real about peer support and EAP therapy. Validation matters, but empathy without accountability can quietly reinforce self-destruction, and not every clinician understands first responder culture. We close with practical standards for rebuilding an internal locus of control: sleep, fitness, nutrition, language discipline around “trauma,” and leadership that acts like a thermostat instead of a thermometer. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with your crew, and leave a review so more responders can find it. The Energy DrinkFounded by Firefighters. Fuel for Everyone The Energy DrinkFounded by Firefighters. Fuel for EveryoneDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

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Send us Fan MailA new fire engine clearing $1 million used to sound impossible. Now it is common, and the wait can stretch three, four, even five years. We are pulling apart what is actually driving fire apparatus prices and why the loudest complaint, “the manufacturers are gouging us,” is only part of the story we need to face if we want sustainable municipal budgets and safer firegrounds. We start by resetting the conversation around the core mission of a pumper: transport firefighters safely, carry essential tools and water, and pump water reliably. Once you define that minimum viable fire engine, it gets easier to spot the difference between a real operational need and an expensive “nice-to-have” that sneaks into the spec because it looks cool, wins parade points, or keeps up with the town next door. We talk through how customization compounds costs through custom engineering hours, added electrical complexity, and long-term maintenance, from over-the-top lighting packages to luxury cab upgrades and heavy automation. We also get honest about the volunteer fire department reality where the truck is more than a tool. Community pride and recruitment pressures are real, but so is the tradeoff: every extra dollar tied up in chrome and gadgets is a dollar that cannot go to turnout gear replacement, SCBA modernization, station repairs, or exposure reduction measures. Finally, we lay out practical ways to rein in fire truck procurement costs without sacrificing safety: commercial chassis options, standardized apparatus programs, and a simple two-column “needs vs wants” rule that any apparatus committee can apply. If you care about fire service leadership, apparatus purchasing, and protecting taxpayers while protecting firefighters, listen now, share this with your crew, and leave a review so more departments can have the conversation. Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

adder work is one of the most basic parts of firefighting.But basic does not always mean simple.There is a lot of technique involved in throwing, carrying, and placing a ladder correctly.And small decisions can have a big impact on how well that ladder works when it matters.Today, we're looking in-depth at best practices for using ladders,We'll talk about the mechanics behind a good ladder throw.We'll talk about storage and deployment on the rig.And we'll look at some of the common mistakes firefighters make.My guest today is Sam Hittle. He's a Captain with the Wichita, Kansas, Fire Department. He is an FDIC Instructor, a Traditions Training Instructor, a Wichita HOT Instructor, and an FDIC Lecturer. He has been published multiple times by Fire Engineering.

Send us Fan MailIn this no-guest episode of This Week in Kirkland, we talk about how Kirkland's Fire Department supports Fire teams all over Washington during wildfire season. Plus, we chat fun upcoming events, a recent site selector visit, beach and road closures, heat pumps, and more.Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260820

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Send us Fan MailPFAS doesn't care how experienced you are, how tough you are, or how “clean” the air looks. These forever chemicals are engineered to resist heat, water, and breakdown, which is exactly why they can linger in a responder's bloodstream for years and quietly build across a 20 to 30-year career. Kevin Ferrara lays out the science without the academic fog and connects it directly to what firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs face on real calls.We walk through the four exposure pathways that matter most for emergency services: legacy AFFF foam, turnout gear and its layered materials, PFAS-containing byproducts of combustion from modern fires, and the station and apparatus environment where contaminated dust spreads through living quarters and cab spaces. We also tackle a dangerous myth head-on: the absence of visible smoke doesn't equal safe air, especially during salvage and overhaul when contaminants can still be present and PFAS is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.Then we move from awareness to action with a clear operational framework based on the hierarchy of controls: eliminate and substitute fluorinated foam with fluorine-free alternatives, create clean cab and clean station boundaries, reduce cross-contamination in EMS operations, and enforce practical hygiene steps like on-scene gross decon, shower-within-an-hour policies, and safe laundering that keeps contaminants out of homes. We also explain why PFAS blood testing and biological surveillance can provide baselines, prove whether SOPs are working over time, and trigger earlier screening for kidney, thyroid, and cardiovascular issues.If you want a department-ready PFAS exposure reduction playbook, press play, share this with your crew, and subscribe so you don't miss what comes next. After you listen, will you bring one specific policy change to your next safety meeting and tell us which one? The Energy DrinkFounded by Firefighters. Fuel for Everyone Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

In this edition of the Keefer Madness, Jones and Keefe discussed the report of a naked woman stealing a fire department vehicle in Wisconsin.

Send us Fan MailThe National Fire Academy has a name that still stops conversations cold, but a lot of firefighters are asking a blunt question: why doesn't the “Mecca” feel like the place you go to become deadly competent on the fireground? We dig into that disconnect without cheap shots, and we get honest about what the NFA is great at, namely executive leadership, grants, budgets, community risk reduction, and the administrative work that shapes an entire department.We also unpack why crews in the apparatus bay often lose faith in federalized training: it can feel too far from the nozzle, too focused on liability-driven risk avoidance, too slow to keep up with lightweight construction and new hazards, and too gated by prerequisites and affiliation rules. I share a personal gut-punch story about being accepted to the Executive Fire Officer Program and learning I could not continue after retirement due to the affiliation policy, even with experience and a platform to support the fire service.Then we get practical about where the best operational firefighting training really comes from: company-level repetition, the kitchen table, regional and state academies with burn towers and real props, hands-on conferences like FDIC, and the modern blend of fire science research from UL FSRI and NIST with street-tested engine and truck tactics. If you care about fire service training, fireground tactics, and building better firefighters, hit play, share this with your crew, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. The Energy DrinkFounded by Firefighters. Fuel for EveryoneDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

Joe talks with author, firefighter, and retired detective Tom Cooney about his new book "History Earned: Livingston History Through the Lens of the Volunteer Fire Department." Plus, Hongmei tells us about "Strange Music Day," and Kerri talks about some of the most anticipated new books hitting our shelves in August.

Send us Fan MailYou call 911 on the worst day of your life, and the crew walking through the door can look the same no matter what patch they wear. But career EMS and volunteer EMS are built on very different systems, and those differences can quietly shape training, protocols, equipment, and even what “standard of care” means in practice. Kevin Ferrara is joined by paramedic Justin Whitney to break down where the two workforces overlap, where they diverge, and why the future of emergency medical services depends on getting honest about the gap. We talk about what standardization looks like when budgets are tight, administrative roles are filled part-time, and leadership development is often treated as optional. Justin shares why EMS lacks a consistent career progression model beyond certification levels, and why borrowing a structured ladder from the fire service could help agencies build stronger supervisors, safer operations, and better quality assurance. We also dig into scope of practice, from national guidance to state protocols to agency medical directives, and how that layered system can either protect patients or create inconsistency across neighboring departments. Then we go straight at accountability and public trust: Should EMS have something like a Brady list to prevent unsafe providers from bouncing to the next agency or the next state? Who really has the power to restrict or remove a provider's clinical practice? And why does something as simple as uniforms and visible ID matter when volunteer responders arrive from home in street clothes? If you care about paramedic standards, EMT training, public safety funding, and what patients should be able to expect when an ambulance arrives, this one will give you a lot to think about. Subscribe, share this with someone in EMS, and leave a review with your take on what the minimum standard should be. The Energy DrinkFounded by Firefighters. Fuel for EveryoneDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@afso21.comAs always, keep supporting your local fire and emergency services, stay safe, and keep on listening!

Evan Jeffries - 20-year veteran of the Denver Fire Department, cattle rancher, conservationist, entrepreneur, and devoted father whose life has been built around service, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. As the co-founder and co-owner of The Lazy Butcher in Evergreen, Colorado, and Black Hat Cattle Co. Restaurant in Kittredge, Colorado, Evan has helped create businesses that celebrate quality food, locally raised beef, and the values of Colorado ranching. His passion for agriculture and conservation extends beyond business, reflecting a commitment to preserving the land and the lifestyle that have shaped him. In this episode of The Mountain Side, Bobby Marshall sits down with Evan to discuss two decades of serving the Denver community as a firefighter, the realities of ranching, building successful businesses from the ground up, forestry conservation, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the lessons learned through a life dedicated to serving others. From the firehouse to the ranch, the restaurant, and the backcountry, this conversation explores what it means to lead with purpose, grit, and integrity while staying rooted in faith, family, and the Colorado way of life.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.UNCHARTEDSUPPLYCO.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS10 to receive 10%off UNCHARTED SUPPLY products! www.Knicpouches.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE15 to receive 15% off all K-Nic products!

Philip Balboni has done it all. Victory & tragedy. Built his own cable network. Co-founded GlobalPost & World Political Review. Board & Executive Member of Columbia School of Journalism. Won every major award in American Journalism. Lost a reporter, Jim Foley, to an ISIS execution video. We asked him the questions everyone else is too polite to ask.Did the legacy networks drift left first, or did Fox and GB News just find the audience they'd already lost?Who actually runs a newsroom now. Journalists. Politicians. Or Big Tech?Can “independent and nonpartisan” survive when journalism and academia lean left?What losing Jim Foley taught GlobalPost about the real cost and value of journalism.He didn't dodge one of them.Arsonist or fire department. You decide.In Search of Sanity. Listen now.

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Monday's Marc Cox Morning Show opened with Mark and Kim fresh off a big weekend — Mark catching a Rush concert in Chicago and swinging by Obama's much-mocked Presidential Center, Kim celebrating watching baby Everding grow up. From there, the show never let up: Missouri's no-excuse early voting launched a national conversation about election integrity, with Mark making his passionate case for Amendment 4 to protect the state Constitution and walking listeners through Amendments 5, Prop U, and Prop C ahead of the August 4th election. Kim on a Whim delivered two standout segments — defending homeschooling families against leftist attacks and mocking United Airlines for catering to Trump Derangement Syndrome sufferers dodging Trump International Airport. The St. Louis Morning Brief kept it local with a parasitic diarrhea outbreak, a viral flag controversy at Firehouse 35 that ended with an official Fire Department response, and a troubling road rage shooting downtown. Guests brought real depth: Nicole Murray covered gas prices topping $4 amid Iran tensions, Tanya J. Powers unpacked the data center fight spreading from New York to Missouri, and Tom Ackerman broke down Spain's World Cup triumph and the Cardinals' playoff push. The political fireworks peaked with Senators Eric Schmidt and Josh Hawley's takedown of Biden clemency aide Liz Oyer over the release of Dylann Roof, while Andrew Cuomo warned that the Democratic Party's socialist drift could be a gift to Republicans. The show closed with Tom Homan's comply-first message on ICE enforcement and one more push to get out and vote informed. Faith, family, freedom, and Missouri common sense — that's another Monday in the books for the Marc Cox Morning Show. Full Show Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #StLouisMorningBrief #InOtherNews #MissouriElection #Amendment4 #Amendment5 #DataCenterDebate #EricSchmidt #JoshHawley #LizOyer #WorldCup #STLCardinals #SocialismWatch #TrumpDerangementSyndrome #TomHoman #FaithFamilyFreedom #CommonSenseConservatism #StLouisRadio #ConservativeTalk Full Guest List: Nicole Murray (business brief, Hour 2) Tanya J. Powers, Fox News Radio (data centers, Hour 3) Tom Ackerman (sports, Hour 4)

The St. Louis Morning Brief tackles a growing health scare as cyclosporiasis cases spike over 400 percent statewide, with Mark and Kim reminding listeners not to panic — cook your vegetables, don't buy into the hysteria. The upside-down flag controversy at Firehouse 35 continues to simmer with still no comment from the Fire Department and no clear timeline on when the photo was taken. Then a sobering local story: a 13-year-old boy shot in an apparent road rage exchange in downtown St. Louis, a stark reminder of how quickly things escalate on the streets these days. Rounding out the brief, the data center fight rages on with a lawsuit setback in Festus and New York becoming the first state to slap a moratorium on large-scale data centers — a fight Mark says isn't going away, no matter how many politicians try to dodge where they really stand. Real news, real St. Louis, real talk — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show. Coming up next: business with Nicole and In Other News. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #StLouisNews #PublicSafety #DataCenterDebate #Festus #FireStation35 #CommunitySafety #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom #CommonSenseConservatism #StLouisRadio

Hour Three opens with reflections on kids growing up and Missouri's early voting kicking off tomorrow, with Mark making his final case for Amendment 4 ahead of the August 4th election. Guest Tanya J. Powers joins to break down New York's data center moratorium and the transparency questions surrounding these massive facilities coming to Missouri communities. The hour hits its peak with Senators Eric Schmidt and Josh Hawley dismantling Biden DOJ clemency aide Liz Oyer over her recommendation to free Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof and the rest of federal death row, paired with a real update on the Firehouse 35 flag controversy as the Fire Department finally responds. Kim on a Whim closes the hour with a satirical take on United Airlines catering to Trump Derangement Syndrome sufferers who don't want to land at the newly renamed Trump International Airport. Sharp commentary, real accountability, and plenty of laughs — that's Hour Three of the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #GuestTanyaJPowers #MissouriElection #Amendment4 #EricSchmidt #JoshHawley #LizOyer #DataCenterDebate #TrumpDerangementSyndrome #FaithFamilyFreedom #CommonSenseConservatism #StLouisRadio Guest List – Hour 3: Tanya J. Powers (Fox News Radio, data centers)

Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns. Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. Read his reporting here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.