Podcasts about key workers

Gerard Mann is an experienced Leading Firefighter, Instructor & international conference speaker from Melbourne Australia.You can contact Gerard through his Linkedin HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyPATROL STORE UKIDEXHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTO Podcast ApparelLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costHibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energisedPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

 At just after 22:30hrs on Monday 22nd May 2017, a suicide bomber detonated an improvised device at the Manchester Arena in the UK where around 14,000 people, mainly teenagers and family, had travelled from across the UK to attend the concert of Ariana Grande. The bomb killed twenty-two people including many children. Over one hundred were physically injured and many more suffered psychological and emotional trauma. The Manchester Arena attack was the deadliest in the UK since the London bombings on 7th July 2005. Although the Greater Manchester Resilience Forum had done many planning exercises, the events of 22nd May were something none of those involved had ever encountered before. This was a real-world test of the plans and assumptions.My Guest today John Fletcher, with over 28 years experience as a uniformed manager with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service & was the lead NILO (National Inter-agency Liaison Officers) during the Manchester attack. John takes us through the events of 22nd of may drawing lessons learned as we dip in and out of different reports overlaying his own experiences and recollections of the event.You can download FREE RESOURCES HEREYou can connect with John HEREKerslake Report Manchester Arena Enquiry We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyPATROL STORE UKHAIX FootwearROAM all Natural Meat Snacks GRENADERIP INTO Podcast ApparelLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

On this Bonus episode we joined Daisy Byron, Clare Fletcher & 160+ first responders from 31 fire and rescue services across the UK for an adventure in the peak district. hear about how this whole event came about and how to get involved yourself. You can download FREE RESOURCES HEREYou can connect with Daisy at womenwanderers999@outlook.comJoin the Facebook Page for Women Wanderers 999We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyPATROL STORE UKHAIX FootwearROAM all Natural Meat SnacksGRENADERIP INTO Podcast ApparelLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

After 31 years' service, upon retirement from the Fire and Rescue Service in October 2023, Carl started providing organisational and leadership development, coaching and mentoring support. Carl joined North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Firefighter in 1992, in 2020, Carl was appointed as the Assistant Chief Fire Officer and Director of Community Protection for Cleveland Fire Brigade, with strategic level responsibility for operations where he finished his career.Get FREE resources and presentations HEREYou can connect with Carl HEREBooks & references in todays conversation:Leadership on the Line (Heifetz and Linsky) Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees (Thomas Erikson) Why Should Anyone be Led By You? (Rob Goffee, Gareth Jones) Mistakes were made – But not by Me (Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson) Leaders Eat Last (Simon Sinek) Toxic Positivity (Whitney Goodman) 4000 Weeks (Oliver Burkeham) Surrounded by Narcissists (Thomas Erikson) Show Me the Bodies – Peter Apps We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Many of us will have sat through an interview, promotion board or similar and thought "who put this together". Despite best intentions some of them are a shambles with very little consistency and not driven by data or experience. It might be the first time that person has ever interviewed anyone and has had 30 minutes of training on how to mark the "tick sheet".These things are also resource heavy, time consuming and expensive and getting this wrong causes disengagement, damage to moral, grievances and at worst great people not joining or progressing in the sector. So how to get the best people in the right roles in the fire service. Occupational Psychologist Hannah Valance gives us insight, clarity and data from her long career of study and real world application of these skills.You can reach Hannah HEREor find out more about her company and the work they do HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Gerard Devine is an award-winning Irish poet who lives a life less ordinary.The former carpenter is a full-time firefighter in Dublin City.Prior to joining the fire brigade, Gerard spent many years working on the building sites of Dublin, Boston and San Francisco. He still plies his building skills by volunteering to work in third-world countries such as Africa. An animal and nature lover Gerard recently moved up into the inspiring Wicklow mountains where he lives in harmony with nature with wife Stephanie and their rescue dog Saoirse.While his favourite poet is the wonderful WB Yeats much of Gerard's poetry is inspired by Irish ballads and singers like Shane McGowan and Christy Moore.Gerard's poetry is now being studied there which is a great honour to the Dublin native.You can find Gerard at his:WebsiteInstagramWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Fire station gyms are typically small and with limited kit and space you want to maximise your time, resource, budget & equipment choice, this is where TRX come in. The smartest gym is the one you already own — your body. TRX powers it by making everything else around it as challenging as you need it. Things like balance, power, stability, functionality & time under tension — everything a first responder needs to do get strong, get fast, move better than ever before not just ow but for your whole career and beyond.today im speaking with Jack Daly - CEO, Nathan D' Rozario - International Education & Training Manager & Marvin Burton - Sales & Customer Experience EMEAFind out more about TRX HEREContact Nathan for info on UK products and purchases at ndrozario@trxtraining.com We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Helena Brown is a UK Firefighter who in 2023 burst on the scene of the firefighter challenge community winning the British firefighter challenge. She then joined in in Saudi Arabia winning more medals at the toughest firefighter alive in 2024. She will be returning to the Firefighter challenge circuit this year and today she shares her experience of joining the fire service and growing herself confidence and self belief whist putting herself around other high performers to help her grow and develop personally and professionally. Helena is an inspiring example of our great firefighters in the UK fire service and you can connect with her HERE. She will also be in attendance with myself at Women In Fire annual development event as well as The British Firefighter Challenge in July of 2024.Find out more about the firefighter challenge community in the UK atThe Welsh Firefighter ChallengeThe British Firefighter ChallengeThe Cheshire Firefighter ChallengeWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Liz McConaghy was the longest serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet spanning a 17 year career flying on the aircraft.   Originally from a small town in Northern Ireland she attended RAF Cranwell on her 19th birthday to begin her exciting career thereafter on Chinook Helicopters. She was the youngest aircrew to deploy to Iraq aged just 21 and also the only female crewman on the Chinook wing for 4 years, so her story is completely unique.  Her career saw her amass 2 deployments to Iraq and 10 deployments to Helmand Afghanistan in support of Operation Herrick which gave her an insightful and very personal perspective on war. Upon leaving the RAF in 2019 Liz slowly became unravelled after a series of traumatic events that compounded her PTSD. This led to her trying to end her life in Aug 2020. You can connect with Liz belowINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKTWITTER/XWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Are all Firefighters Bullies. If you were to read the papers each week you may well hold this view but like so many things in life its a very small number that can build a bad stereotype of a group of individuals that I feel very proud to be part of.However there is no smoke without fire so clearly some people are not having a very positive experience in the fire & rescue service and today we want to develop an understanding of how we can better understand the world of Bullying & Harassment with a view to begin to move forward with a healthier, more positive and safe workplace culture where high performers can grow and develop.My guest today Dr Jason Price is an Independent specialist in workplace culture, bullying and complaint management. You can get guidance, support for your organisation of for yourself personally including insight into professional standards & complaint management by reaching him HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Carla Morrison is a serving firefighter from Canada who during a routine Health screening discovered she has dramatically reduced hearing on one side. This discovery lead to further testing which showed a large brain tumour which threatened her career, her home life and possibly her life.Also on the podcast today is Bradley Dicks also from Canada & Kyle Keighery a serving firefighter from AustraliaWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearTUFFKINGGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Bronte Jones is a UK firefighter, weightlifter & contender on UK's GLADIATORS where she made it the finals. Gladiators is a sports entertainment TV show & one of the most defining game shows of the 90's in the UK, as well as across the globe. Athletic members of the public battle as Contenders against the shows very own mighty Gladiators to earn points in an array of events that tests their speed, strength, stamina and skill. You can find Bronte on social media HERE We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in 21st century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world - Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity, diabetes - has very strong causal links to deficient sleep.Based on the Journal of Global Health, first responders are as much as three times more likely to suffer from insomnia than non-shift workers & a Recent UClan document stating 61% of firefighters have sleep problems.My guest today is Dan Evison a Father of 3, a Firefighter (Watch Manager) of 22 years & now (since 2021) an adult sleep coach & consultant.Contact Dave at sleepandthrive@outlook.comDeeper dive & Help available at his website HERERead/Audio book "Why We Sleep by Mathew Walker" HERECleveland Clinic study HEREMental health of UK firefighters | Scientific Reports (nature.com)Common Sleep Disorders Increase Risk of Motor Vehicle Crashes and Adverse Health Outcomes in Firefighters | Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (aasm.org) Association between sleep quality and type of shift work in Korean firefighters - PMC (nih.gov)Implementing a Sleep Health Education and Sleep Disorders Screening Program in Fire Departments - PMC (nih.gov)We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

My Guest today is Eduardo Martins from the Brazilian Fire Service. In 2024 The Podcast's very own Pete & Sarah competed in the SAUDI ARAMCO CHALLENGE Toughest Firefighter Alive as athletes for the UK team. Over the course of the competition we caught up with a few of the 317 athletes from over 29 countries where we caught up with Eduardo & Others.connect with Martins HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

My Guest today is Jared Johnson 9 x Firefighter Challenge World Champion. In 2024 The Podcast's very own Pete & Sarah competed in the SAUDI ARAMCO CHALLENGE Toughest Firefighter Alive as athletes for the UK team. Over the course of the competition we caught up with a few of the 317 athletes from over 29 countries where we caught up with Jared & Others.You can find more advice and coaching from Jared HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Dan Stephens Is a highly experienced and operationally competent Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer. Currently serving as Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor and Inspector to Welsh Government Prior to which he was Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade having previously served for 7 years as the Chief Fire Officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. Dan led Merseyside through 7 years of the most significant challenges in the history of the organisation maintaining excellent levels of performance throughout.  With extensive operational leadership experience around critical incident decision making Dan has been the Fire and Rescue Service Incident Commander at a number of major incidents.Dan was the Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Operations Coordination Committee, the strategic lead officer for National Resilience and capability lead officer for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and the UK International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR). He was awarded the Queens Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in the Queens New Year's Honours List 2015 for service to the Fire and Rescue Service.Prior to joining the FRS he was a soldier in the Third Battalion, The Parachute Regiment from which he was discharged with an Exemplary Service Record.You can connect with Dan via his LinkedIn HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

In 2024 The Podcast's very own Pete & Sarah competed in the SAUDI ARAMCO CHALLENGE Toughest Firefighter Alive as athletes for the UK team. Over the course of the competition we caught up with a few of the 317 athletes from over 29 countries.Today we are speaking with Team UK & British Firefighter Challenge organisers John Gregory & Mickey Joseph.you can find info on UK firefighter challenge event below:The British Firefighter ChallengeThe Cheshire Fire ChallengeThe Welsh Firefighter ChallengeWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

In 2024 The Podcast's very own Pete & Sarah competed in the SAUDI ARAMCO CHALLENGE Toughest Firefighter Alive as athletes for the UK team. Over the course of the competition we caught up with a few of the 317 athletes from over 29 countries.Today we are speaking with Team USA's Ana Ruzevic & Sarah McGill & Andrew Cook.Ana & Sarah took silver and Gold in the overall Female category.We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Your job takes priority most of the time, which often puts you bottom of the list. Well, that's in the past. It's time to start serving number one – YOU. Because, ultimately you need to be at your best all year round, you're needed to serve and protect. You can only get so far on your own – stop trying to wing it.Grace Cowan AKA The Shift Workers' Coach has been where you are right now serving as a police officer she was passionate about the job but completely lost on how to get her fitness where she needed it to be. It took her years of training, frustration, overwhelm and nearly hitting rock bottom to get here. Now she helps other first responders and shift workers do the same but without the guess work and years of wasted time.You can get help, resources and guidance from Grace and her team HEREYou can follow Grace and benefit from all her free tips and training approaches on her socials HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Captain (Ret) Kirk McKinzie, now President at MCKINZIE SMART TECHNOLOGIES LLC is a Strategic Next Gen and SMART Partnership subject matter expert. Connecting, cooperating, and delivering to regional, national, and global leaders in 360/3D/ SMART cyber-physical systems for saving lives and leveraging his 30 years of hands-on and practical emergency responder and rescue experience handling over 10,000 emergencies.Some links from todays episode:JUMP AERO - First responders taking to the skyC-THRU augmented reality for firefightersKirk's website full of tech innovation for first respondersGO AERO £2 million pound First responder flight competition Connect with Kirk on LinkedinWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

The World Firefighter Games is an international sporting event that welcomes all full-time, part-time and volunteer firefighters and their immediate direct family from all across the globe.The games are held biennially in different countries and offer more than 50 different sports and challenges including archery, rugby sevens, windsurfing, poker, swimming, athletics and softball, with the "Toughest FireFighter Alive" being the blue riband event.John Hartley is Executive Director at World Firefighters Games and this year the games will be held in Aalborg from 7 – 14 September 2024. Visit their website HEREConnect with John HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Greetings Glocal Citizens! I'm back in Accra and it's HOT and HUMID, but thankfully not so dusty--I've successfully evaded the Harmattan! A significant contrast to the environs for my guest this week who dials in from her hometown of London, England. Raised between London and Brooklyn with roots in Jamaica, Aruba and Donimica, Marlea Edwards was drawn to the creative arts from theatre to photography, storytelling, mythology and anthropology from an early age. She is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary creative artist and creative consultant with a key focus on visual storytelling and connecting to audiences. She is CEO and founder of Me + You Films, a boutique production company. As a global, independent professional creative director, producer, director, writer, filmmaker, and edit producer, her early career and work includes working on award-winning BBC shows like Top Gear, Strictly Come Dancing and Eastenders 25 Live, to the London 2012 Olympic Games, London and New York Fashion week and Lenny Kravitz's Strut Tour. Other Brands and Clients include Endemol, BBC, Tom Ford and Tom Ford Beauty, Gucci, DVF, Kohl's, FarFetch, Lush Cosmetics, Preen and ITN Productions. Her latest project, Garms: Black Culture's Influence on British Fashion (https://youtu.be/9wnbOFO6lds?si=eZz_tvYQX1O2EgyK), a one-off documentary deep dive into the world of Black British fashion and culture premiers this week on Wednesday, February 21st. Currently writing and freelancing for award-winning brands and production companies, her own and others, when she's not working with commercial clients she creates artwork with an African spiritualist theme focused on the female form. Where to find Marlea? marleaedwards.com (https://www.marleaedwards.com) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlea-edwards-93790012/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/marleamarl/?hl=en) On Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/marleaedwardsxmeandyou) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/MarleaEdwards) On IMDb (= https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4237999/?ref_=nmbio_ov) What's Marlea listening to? André 3000 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_3000) Cleo Sol (https://cleo-sol.com) Sampha (https://www.sampha.com) What's Marlea watching? One Day on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/gh/title/81256740?source=35) Champion on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/gh/title/81478663?source=35) Dreaming Whilst Black (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreaming_Whilst_Black) Other topics of interest: About Queens Park, London (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Park,_London) About Wembley, UK (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley) About Prospect Park, Brooklyn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospect_Park_(Brooklyn)) About Miss Lou, Jamaican poet laureate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bennett-Coverley) the london stage school (https://thelondonstageschool.co.uk/#:~:text=london%20stage%20school-,The%20london%20stage%20school%20is%20an%20exciting%20part%2Dtime%20theatre,at%20the%20london%20stage%20school.%22) Who are Key Workers in the UK? (https://features.naht.org.uk/keyworkers/index.html) BET UK's Cicela Deane (https://www.televisual.com/news/deane-in-as-commissioning-exec-at-bet-uk/) London Fashion Week (https://londonfashionweek.co.uk) About Bianca Saunders (https://biancasaunders.com/pages/about) About Martine Rose (https://martine-rose.com/en-int) About Tolu Coker (https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/designers/tolu-coker) About Labrum (https://labrumlondon.com) About Althea McNish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Althea_McNish) Liberty London (https://www.libertylondon.com) About Nicholas Daley (https://nicholasdaley.net) Priya Ahluwalia (https://ahluwalia.world/pages/about) Cortez Streetwear (https://cortezco.co/pages/about-cortezco) Windrush then and now (https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/windrush-scandal-and-compensation-scheme/) 4 -7 - 8 Breathing (https://www.healthline.com/health/4-7-8-breathing#Other-techniques-to-help-you-sleep) Special Guest: Marlea Edwards.

On Aug. 2, 1978, a fire at a Brooklyn Waldbaum's supermarket claimed the lives of six firefighters. Twelve firefighters who were working on the roof plunged into the seat of the fire when the roof suddenly collapsed 32 minutes after the first company arrived. Six of the firefighters fell to the floor and were seriously injured. The other six were hung up in the truss area between trusses 4 and 6, and ultimately died from severe burn injuries.Lt. James E. Cutillo, Battalion 33 (working in Ladder 156)Firefighter Charles S. Bouton, Ladder 156Probationary Firefighter William O'Connor, Ladder 156Firefighter James P. McManus, Ladder 153Firefighter George Rice, Ladder 153Firefighter Harold F. Hastings, Battalion 42We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Episode today from the Firefighter Decontamination & Particulate Protections Seminar 2024 where we spoke with many services attending and many subject matter experts in this space from across the worldThis seminar attended by the podcast in January of 2024 focused on the current epidemic of cancer among firefighters. It is with a sense of urgency that we shed light on this pressing issue and explore avenues for effective solutions. The epidemic of cancer among firefighters is a stark reality that demands our attention, collaboration, and action. It is a challenge that affects not only the individuals who selflessly serve but also their families, colleagues, and the communities they safeguard. In the episode you will hear the current state of affairs regarding firefighter health, delving into the factors contributing to increased cancer risks, and explore strategies to mitigate and prevent these risks. A distinguished panel of experts, researchers, and advocates shared insights, experiences, and innovative approaches to address this critical issue. We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Mickey Farrell is a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, a third-generation firefighter with 29 years of experience, the last 23 years being with the FDNY. Also a team instructor at the New York City Fire Academy, founder and author of Top Floor Tactics, and host of A View From the Top Floor Podcast.Find Mickey at Top Floor Tactics HEREFind Mickey on Instagram HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Steven ‘Robbie' Burns, Watch Manager in the UKFRS shares his very personal cancer journey with cancer. In January of 2012, he first noticed blood in his urine. After a quick ‘Google' he reassured himself that this was due to the distance running. He ignored this first warning sign. Eight months on, Robbie experienced another episode. Upon consulting a different doctor, he was referred, on the same day where a Cystoscopy  revealed a huge, coral-like growth attached to  his bladder wall. He was told it was an aggressive cancer and that there would be a ‘journey' ahead.Link mentionedSNOMED CTWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Too often, we hear that we need to have a ‘problem' or a ‘diagnosis' before we can start taking an active interest in our mental health – how do we shift this ?What does resilience mean?What are the key components of resilience?How do we get people talking openly about improving their Mental Fitness?At Resilience Agenda, we envision a world where people imagine their mental health just like their physical health.Hadleigh Fischer created the Resilience Agenda where they envision a world where people can talk about mental health in a language that is free from stigma and that is more relevant, engaging and empowering.They help everyone start talking openly and proudly about what they are doing to improve their Mental Fitness, just like they do their Physical Fitness.Find out more about Resilience & Mental Fitness HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Hear how Georgina Gilbert & Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe AKA The Antarctic Fire Angels completed a 1,230km ski across the Antarctic in temperatures as low as -50 degrees completing there journey to the south pole in 52 days on January 12th 2024.Go back and listen to them on episode #57 from Jan 2021. Inspiring every girl and young woman who's ever been told they can't participate because of their gender they want to inspire them to find their courage, change the narrative of what it means to be a girl, and achieve great things far beyond what their own as well as others expectations are. You can find out more about their journey & support and donate to their fund for the firefighters charity HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Joe completed 31 years in the Fire and Rescue Service, having served in both Essex, and Devon & Somerset. He has extensive experience at all levels of command and retired as Deputy Chief Fire Officer.Joe is a highly qualified commander, trainer and assessor, and he has instructed and been part of Incident Command teams in across the UK, an abroad.  Today we speak a lot about CHANGE as Joe has extensive experience in organisational transformation setting up and developing Organisational Development and Programme Management teams involving wide-scale public consultations and implementation of new, ground breaking service delivery models.You can find Joe HEREWe mentioned a few books - links for them are belowSwitch: How to change things when change is hardDecisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and WorkBlack Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About SuccessRebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse ThinkingWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

How are firefighter fitness standards developed in the UK ?What is the data behind them ?How do they compare to other parts of the world ?& What are some of the testing methods we have used and still use for firefighter fitness testing and selection ?My guest today Tom Ashworth is Retired Watch manager from Lancashire Fire and Rescue in 2018. He spent 2 years as fitness advisor for greater manchester FRS and is now Managing Director of Fire and Fitness Ltd & Trainer at Simtech Uk.He also serves as Vice Chair of FireFit Steering Group - reference holder for retired personnel and healthy ageing.You can connect with Tom HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Today is all about Highrise Firefighting. We cover aspects on the History, Lessons learned & what you need to know about how far we have come.References for this episode have come from Steve Dudeney which you can find HERE and also from www.highrisefirefighting.co.ukWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Excited to be sharing this episode with Lars Axelsson AKA Swedish Fire Nerd.Lars is an evidence based firefighting instructor, Firefighter and former battalion chief. In our chat today we go into so so many great areas of Firefighting, Instructing, Physics, Learning &  with Lars having taught instructors from all over the world he has seen the good the bad & the Ugly and we go into all those areas with tips, best practice and the pros and cons for the approaches we see in different part of the world.You can find out more about Lars onHis website HEREHis YOUTUBE channel HEREHis LinkedIn HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Incase you missed it: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire on the 9th floor of Shirley Towers at 20:10 on the 6th April, 2010. This incident resulted in the deaths of Firefighters Alan Bannon and James Shears.With more Debriefs stacking up we intend to start putting out a monthly debrief starting 2024 as we know how popular they are so we wanted to re-release some of these lessons learned from previous debriefs.We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

British Firefighter Challenge 2024 has now launched. This years event will be held at Water Street, Liverpool, Pierhead underneath the iconic Liver Building on the SATURDAY 27TH & SUNDAY 28TH of JULY.Today i catchup with John Gregory one of the lead organisers for the event as we talk tactics, training, community and the growth of firefighter challenge events in the UKFRSYou can now register for the 2024 event HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Some quick thoughts and things to consider for 2024 & also reflections from 2023.Also see book a couple of book recommendations for 2024 as we get asked a lot for these. Would you like more of this, book recommendations for emergency services operators perhaps, I do have a list. Reviews of specific books and also more debriefs as we have a lot on file to get through if the appetite is there.Email us with your thoughts & feedback at thefirefighterspodcast@gmail.comWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Ryan is a Crew manager in the UK FRS. In this episode we talk about aspects of creativity & how finding outlets for this can bring out the best in us.Ryan is part of a band known as Habilis & on the 28th of December 2023 they released their new song “Rise or Fall” and accompanying music video which you can view HEREFor Ryan this has become the perfect way to merge two important aspects of his life: his career in the fire service, and his need for creativity, music and collaboration with others. The music video follows Ryan on his journey to prepare for the British Firefighter Challenge as he is "coached" in person by singer, Gavin, and in spirit by his bandmates. The video is sprinkled with comedy and homages to iconic movie moments. We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Dilksy served an incredible 24 year military career in some of the most dangerous environments in the world utilising a vey specific set of skills before retiring and joining the UK Fire & Rescue service.We cover so many areas of personal and professional life as we explore some of his experiences and the lessons learned from them.You can find Dilksy on social media HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

 On March 28, 1994, a landmark fire occurred in Lower Manhattan. This fire was one of the more heart wrenching events in living memory. It led to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) changing its protective gear. Firefighters would begin being outfitted for “Bunker Gear” starting May 16, 1994. The fire will forever be known in the annals of the FDNY as the “Watts Street Fire”. We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Today I'm speaking with Amy, Matt & Josh about the National BA challenge and their team which one it in 2023 which included team mates Ceri & Sam who couldn't be with us on this chat.The National BA challenge runs every year in the UK at the Fire Service College. In this episode we discuss many operational and training aspects of breathing apparatus and what their experience was of winning the national BA challenge.We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Amy currently serves as a Station Manager at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service.  Joining the fire service aged 19 with a 1 year old daughter she has grown alot as a person as she has developed on her career.Today we discuss aspects around:-authentic leadershipculturevalue of mentorsthe imposter syndromedeveloping emotional intelligence& the publics rection to female firefightersyou can connect with Amy HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Brigadier Chris Murray enlisted as a Trooper in the Royal Tank Regiment at Catterick in 1974 before completing a Potential Officers' Course and subsequent selection for Sandhurst.  He was commissioned into the Royal Corps of Transport in 1975 and served all over the world.He deployed on Gulf War 1 on Operation GRANBY with HQ 1st Armoured Division with particular responsibility for artillery ammunition logistics.  On promotion to Colonel in November 1998 he was appointed as Commander Royal Logistic Corps Territorial Army at Grantham. He was awarded the CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2002 for being a thoroughly nice bloke. He left the Army in 2010 completing a 15 year virtually unbroken period in senior command, 36 years of great fun service with soldiers and an exhausted liver.We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Catherine is Editor of the Emergency Services Times - Emergency Services Times (EST) is the UK's leading publication dedicated to the emergency services sector. Now in its third decade, EST provides an in-depth analysis, insights and news tailored for all blue light emergency services and their partner agencies. Our significant publication readership is supplemented with a 24-hour news website and newsletter.You can connect with Catherine HEREFind out more about EST HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Today with Mike we discuss the ever changing landscape of vehicle technology, the challenge of solving the problem of exposure for crews and instructors  to Heavy Vehicle Rescue & how services can include the requirements of the NFCC UKRO Extrication Framework in the training of their firefighters.Links as discussed:IRRTC Training Providers of Vehicle Extrication and Trauma care (irrtcrescue.com)NFCC-UKRO-Extrication-Framework-.pdfERG 2020 for Android - Apps on Google PlayMichael W Maybin (@irrtc.mike) • Instagram photos and videosEuro NCAP - SAFER TRUCKS PDF We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Miriam is an Experienced Human Resources Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Public Sector including Fire & Rescue, NHS, public safety and health industries and Is passionate about the benefits that neurodiversity can bring to our organisations.Skilled in HR Business Partnership, People Management, Training Delivery, Recruitment, Employee and Industrial Relations, Management and Leadership development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Organisational and Cultural Development. She is Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, University of Lincoln and a PG Cert in Strategic Leadership, Warwick Business School. She is also Company Secretary / Director of Women in the Fire Service UK & a Public Speaker with a focus on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity in its broadest sense. She is also living with ADHD, Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Arthritis gives her a unique insight into managing a career balanced with disabilities.you can connect with Miriam HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

What do you really know about the Firefighting PPE you wear every day ?More worryingly how qualified and informed do you think the individuals in your service tasked with choosing this PPE are ?David is recognised as the UK lead for PPE standards and also a World Class Negotiator, Chairing International, European and British Committees, for all PPE standards.Today we discuss the evolution of Firefighting PPE and the hazards it protects us from as well as shine some light on the PFAS discussion and what threat this poses to firefighters and the leaders.For follow up questions and guidance pleas reach out to David HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubePlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Richard currently works as a Vehicle Fire Investigation & Alternative Fuelled Vehicle Incident Response specialist & Managing director of NIMBUS FIRE.From 1965-1976 he went from a Junior Fireman to Chief Instructor at his the Brigade Training school then transitioned to become a Police sergeant from 1976-1988 "on the beat" before working in the Traffic Division on traffic intelligence unit.He moved an to become the UK's leading authority on HAZMAT incidents and enforcement. Designed and ran the 'Consultative Officers' course which trained 43 UK Police Forces in HAZMAT enforcement and incident management. Was involved in providing advice to the EU and the British Government.For19 years he then set up & ran the Fire Service in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Nairobi - with a small budget and support from the UK FRS.NIMBUS FIRE Provide effective fire fighting equipment using high pressure water mist including piercing technology for removing the risk of back draught and offering effective fire fighting.You can connect with Richard on Linkedin HERE We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubePlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

James is a former watch commander in the UK Fire & Rescue service who now helps individuals and organisations as a Leadership coach, Facilitator, Keynote speaker with a drive to help Chang workplace culture through effective leadershipWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeSome of the subjects discussed in todays episode and links to find out more are below:James LinkedIn connection - (8) James Coomber | LinkedInJames website - Home | James CoomberLeaders eat last – Simon Sinek - Leaders Eat Last - Simon SinekPublic speaking TED talk Julian Treasure - https://youtu.be/eIho2S0ZahI?si=evxoo8aSWeGeSU8FWho is Richard stokes - (8) Richard Stokes | LinkedInTurn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into LeadersTurn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders (Audio Download): L. David Marquet, L. David Marquet, Penguin Audio: AmaPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Today I'm speaking with James about Immersive training environments to help prepare those who serve in the first responder community.James is Chief Technology Officer at FLAIM Systems and Founding Researcher constantly finding new ways to enhance our virtual training capabilities for first responders as well as other sectors. As a third-generation firefighter in rural Victoria, Australia, James was uniquely positioned to apply his deep knowledge of advanced engineering principles to solve the problem of increasing and improving training opportunities for firefighters through the development of a world first immersive technology virtual training solution.FLAIM developed the world's first multi-sensory immersive learning solution for firefighters to safely and cost-effectively replicate the stress and uncertainty of real-world emergency situations.We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Martin is one of the UK leads in Fire & Vehicle Investigation. He served 30 years in the UK Fire & Rescue Service (Senior Officer and Fire Investigation Officer) stating he always endeavoured to demonstrate the seven principles of public life; selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.He is now Managing Director of Phoenix Forensic Service Provider Ltd. andFireWiseUK Learning Academy providing Fire Investigation services, training, CPD and research; as well as Responder courses for AFV/EVs involved in RTC and/or Fire, delivered as Level 5 SME, in partnership with Parklodge International delivering Vehicle Fire Investigation services & training (Vehicle Fire Investigation and Electric Vehicle Fire Investigation) and IMI AFV/EV Incident Responder courses. He also partnered with International Road Rescue & Trauma Consultancy (IRRTC) and the International Fire Training College (IFTC).We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Back in June of 2023 I visited the GORE team out in Germany. Going behind the scenes at their European manufacturing base I got to meet the high-performing team & culture.I also got some very rare access to experience the testing of a whole range of products that benefit from the GORE-TEX moisture barriers that protect all of us in fire services around the world.Find out more about the visit by checking out this blog article toohttps://www.goretexprofessional.com/uk/blog/pete-wakefield-visits-gore-plantWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubePlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew