Podcasts about training division

Marcos Orozco was born and raised in Texas and became passionate about fitness at the age of 12 when his Dad bought him his first gym membership.  He played sports throughout high school and ran track for ASU (400m and 4x400m relay) where he got a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology.   Marcos has been a career fireman for 17 years and has been training and working out in gear for about 15 + of those years.   His passion for fitness as it relates to performance on the fire ground is what he is passionate about and what he is best known for.  He has spent the past decade plus training “tactical athletes” and helping them become the best version of themselves, making them an asset rather than a liability.   Marcos is the owner of Hardknox Sunday where he has programs designed to help firefighters improve their fitness as it relates to performance on the fire ground.  He is a big believer in “you are either an asset or a liability, there is no in between.” Marcos is co-founder of The Crucible with John Spera and Logan Broberg.  The Crucible is a 24hr class where the participants will do 12 in full-gear workouts over that 24hr period where a standard must be met under the required time frame.  This class is meant to help build that mental fortitude and resiliency, and to share with the participants what has worked for us, the cadre.  We will be focusing on building the participants up and helping them work through those dark moments.  In addition, The cadre will be doing the workouts with the participants, and embracing the shared suffering.   Marcos is also co-owner of True Grit Training, where they provide realistic “live fire” trainings as well as RIT and Search and Rescue classes in the Denver metropolitan area.     Marcos has been an instructor for over 11 years and travels all over the country teaching HOT classes and giving his lecture “Improving fire ground performance through fitness and mental fortitude” as well as being on several podcasts in the last couple of years. @hardknoxsunday Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileygreenfitness Partnership: @firefighternationhq Mid-roll Sponsor - @firehumorcompany Some of his fire conferences include:     Ft Lauderdale Fire Expo (Ft Lauderdale, FL) Fire Shows West (Reno, NV) FDIC (Indianapolis, IN) The Castillo Way, (Houston, TX) Mile High Fire Conference (Denver, CO) Mid America Fools OKC Conference (OKC, OK).   Some of his podcasts include:   Behind The Shield Podcast Tailboard Misfits Podcast Fit to Fight Fire Podcast Student of the Game Podcast Undisclosed Agents Podcast The Sheepdog Society Podcast   Some of his “HARD” accomplishes include completing the Dunes 100-mile Ultra Race (2019-FL), completing the Georgia Smoke Diver Program at age 45 (2022-GA), running Pikes Peak Ascent (13.3 miles up to 14,115ft of elevation) in bunker coat/pants (2023-CO), and completing OBT 6 (2024-FL). Challenging himself and others is what Marcos is passionate about, and he enjoys showing others what is possible. Marcos moved from South Florida to Colorado in January of 2023 and has been working for Brighton Fire District where he was in the Training Division for all of 2024 teaching at The North Area Fire Academy (NAFA 14 & 15), sharing his knowledge and passion. Marcos believes you must do HARD things you do not want to do daily; you are only as good as what you are currently doing, and what are you currently doing to make people around you better.   “It is our responsibility to show them what is possible.”

Josh Graham is a second-generation career firefighter with over a decade of experience in a large, fast-growing urban fire department in the Greater Toronto Area. In addition to his firefighting career, he has more than ten years of paramedic experience, having worked in both urban and rural settings. Josh spent two years in the Training Division as the Technical Rescue lead, where he developed programs across multiple disciplines to support his department's transition toward mandated certification. His programs focus on NFPA standards while ensuring crews are equipped with the necessary skills, training, and experience to operate effectively. He has also played a key role as a Lead Instructor in several Recruit Academies. In late 2023, Josh returned to the Operations Division and is currently assigned to a station housing both an Engine and a Technical Rescue apparatus. He continues to contribute to the Training Division as an Acting Training Officer and serves as a Lead Instructor for Rope and Water Rescue, Engine Operations, Search and Rescue, and Firefighter Survival. A firm believer in the historic culture of the fire service, Josh values camaraderie, craftsmanship, and the traditions that define the profession. While modern shifts emphasize safety culture and individualism, he believes that the strength of the fire service lies in its shared commitment to training, continual skill development, and the mentorship of future generations. His passion for the job is fueled by the enthusiastic passing of knowledge, experience, and tradition. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as hunting, fishing, camping, mountain biking, and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Josh curates a firefighting-focused Instagram page dedicated to sharing relevant training content and fire service culture. His goal is to showcase the confidence and effectiveness of aggressive firefighting, often misunderstood as reckless or dangerous—while highlighting its critical value in saving lives and property. @dumpdawg_jr Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileyfirefit Partnership: @firefighternationhq

2nd generation Firefighter with 27 years of combination experience. Captain with The Training Division for Little Rock Fire in Arkansas. From an early age Bo watched his Grandfather operate as a volunteer. There were times when they were completing a task and a call comes in and his Grandfather would stop what he was doing to run the call and from there Bo knew he wanted to do just that. Bo applied everywhere he could around him until Little Rock called and gave him what he always dreamed of. From there he was surrounded with individuals he wanted to emulate but also learned from those that weren't into it as we would like. Climbing through the ranks an opportunity presented itself within the training division and Bo took it. Bo believes in accountability, standards, sweat and suffering. One of my favorite quotes from Bo is “I've never regretted a workout.” IG: engine.actual

Send us a textGrowing up in Nebraska, I developed a love for God, community, and service. Directly out of high school, I decided to forgo an opportunity to play NAIA college football and pursue an Associate in Fire Protection Technology, from Southeast Community College. I started my fire service career as a resident firefighter in Snowmass Village, CO. I relocated to Prescott, Arizona in 2006, then started my full-time career with Pine Strawberry Fire District. I have served the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority since 2006, in all ranks up through Training Chief, along with obtaining my Paramedic certification, and member of the wildland team. I had the privilege of serving for ten years as Political Director, and Executive Officer for the IAFF Local 3066. In my career, I have had the pleasure of serving in many training avenues locally, and at the state level. I also have served as an investigator after obtaining my IAAI Fire/ Arson Investigator I and II. I am a constant learner, and an advocate for higher education. I graduated with a B.S. in Fire Administration, from Columbia Southern University in 2018, magna cum laude. I then completed my Certified Public Manager, through Arizona State University, while lateraling into the Training Division from Engine work. I graduated with my M.A. in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis in Emergency Management Leadership Concentration, in May of 2023, summa cum laude. Within four-months of graduating with my M.A, I promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief, and lateraledto the Chief of Training. I have a beautiful wife and two kids, whom I am intentional to have by my side throughout my career, and retirement. I have served as coach for my son's little league baseball team, and youth football team. In February, I hope to complete Phase-Training with The Mighty Oaks Foundation, to then serve in the capacity of Team Leader. I currently am humbled to serve as an instructor for ISFSI, with the delivery of NFPA 1400: Roadmap for the Modern Fire Instructor, being disseminated across 25 locations throughout the country over the next year.Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.ComCheck out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg3 PFF Merchhttps://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products

Send us a textGrowing up in Nebraska, I developed a love for God, community, and service. Directly out of high school, I decided to forgo an opportunity to play NAIA college football and pursue an Associate in Fire Protection Technology, from Southeast Community College. I started my fire service career as a resident firefighter in Snowmass Village, CO. I relocated to Prescott, Arizona in 2006, then started my full-time career with Pine Strawberry Fire District. I have served the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority since 2006, in all ranks up through Training Chief, along with obtaining my Paramedic certification, and member of the wildland team. I had the privilege of serving for ten years as Political Director, and Executive Officer for the IAFF Local 3066. In my career, I have had the pleasure of serving in many training avenues locally, and at the state level. I also have served as an investigator after obtaining my IAAI Fire/ Arson Investigator I and II. I am a constant learner, and an advocate for higher education. I graduated with a B.S. in Fire Administration, from Columbia Southern University in 2018, magna cum laude. I then completed my Certified Public Manager, through Arizona State University, while lateraling into the Training Division from Engine work. I graduated with my M.A. in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis in Emergency Management Leadership Concentration, in May of 2023, summa cum laude. Within four-months of graduating with my M.A, I promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief, and lateraledto the Chief of Training. I have a beautiful wife and two kids, whom I am intentional to have by my side throughout my career, and retirement. I have served as coach for my son's little league baseball team, and youth football team. In February, I hope to complete Phase-Training with The Mighty Oaks Foundation, to then serve in the capacity of Team Leader. I currently am humbled to serve as an instructor for ISFSI, with the delivery of NFPA 1400: Roadmap for the Modern Fire Instructor, being disseminated across 25 locations throughout the country over the next year.Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.ComCheck out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg3 PFF Merchhttps://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products

U.S. Army Col. Rex Eiserer has retired as the 80th Training Command, assistant chief of staff, G3, in Richmond, Va. Since his enlistment on Nov. 26, 1991, Eiserer served 32 years and 10 months of continuous service in the U.S. Army before his retirement Sept. 1. Prior to his position at the 80th, he was the chief of staff at the 100th Training Division and the 244th Aviation Brigade Commander, both at Fort Knox, Ky. Eiserer also was one of the first dozen Soldiers on the ground in Austin, Texas, to help stand up the Army's newest four-star command, the...Article Link

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Army Veteran Chuck Hodges, President of the Education and Training Division at Transforce, an organization and network of transportation professionals across the US.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestsChuck Hodges is President of the Education and Training Division, a role he's held since August 2022.  He and his team run The CDL School, Troops Into Transportation, and the United States Truck Driving School, graduatinging thousands of new CDL drivers each year for the Transportation Industry.  Before joining TransForce, Chuck was the Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes Program, where he worked with employers and military installations to connect thousands of Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses with career opportunities. Chuck is a retired US Army Infantry Colonel, having served 27 years on active duty, completing his career as Joint Base Commander of Joint Base Lewis McChord - the largest operational joint base in the Department of Defense. He commanded at multiple levels including leading 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry as part of the Army's first Stryker Brigade Combat Team.  He holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Systems from the University of Central Florida, a Master's Degree in Public Communication from American University, a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. Links Mentioned in this Episode Transforce Web SiteTroops into Transportation Web Site PsychArmor Resource of the WeekFor this week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training -- Supportive Supervisor Behaviors This course will explore the four types of support supervisor behaviors, four performance supportive behaviors and then will learn how to apply these behaviors to create a balanced, healthy, vibrant, and productive work culture environment. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Veteran-Supportive-Supervisor-Training-Supportive-Supervisor-Behaviors Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Today we are joined by Dr. Joe Ruzek, a clinical psychologist and former Director of the National Center for PTSD Dissemination and Training Division. Dr. Ruzek recently published a book on group therapies for PTSD and shares his findings and innovations with Jenna and Carin. We discussed the unique benefits of group therapies, more flexible ways of measuring progress, and future directions. As always, we wrap up with Actionable Intel; Dr. Ruzek provides listeners with numerous tips and resources to hone skills in group therapy.Calls-to-action:Get busy running groups! Find a trusted colleague who wants to run a group on any topic. It will help you develop your skills in structuring groups, setting an agenda, and managing group dynamics, regardless of the topic.Visit the National Center for PTSD website to access many free resources on trauma-focused care, including group treatments. www.ptsd.va.govLearn an evidence-based treatment for PTSD. Once you have developed competence and familiarity with the approach, consider implementing it in group format.Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email

Do you feel like you're always trying to swim upstream against a relentless current? Or maybe you feel that if you don't have something to show for yourself, you haven't been productive. Let's discuss why this is not the way to live your life! Your worth is not tied to your productivity, and you have your own individual rhythm. Let's honour that and discuss how to live in a way that serves you so you don't burn out! Rebecca Claeys is a leading authority on integrated authenticity helping professionals experiencing friction and overload claim peace and fulfillment in their lives. Rebecca is a Bachelor's-educated Registered Nurse and holds credentials as a Certified Professional Coder and a Certified Program Integrity Professional. She has received numerous accolades for her work during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including a Certificate of Recognition and a Challenge Coin from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and a Certificate of Appreciation from the US Army 78th Training Division. After running on the corporate hamster wheel for 20 years chasing the next big career step (what she calls ‘a what'), Rebecca now helps humans facing burnout to reclaim their root purpose (what she refers to as ‘a why') so they define their freedom, joy, and success on their terms. She is the creator of the Soul Alchemy Cycle and founder of Cleopatra's Seeds. Connect with Rebecca here...https://www.cleopatrasseeds.comhttps://liveinyourrhythm.com Did you ever you wish you had a map to your dream life? Well I have one for you! Grab it below and plot YOUR course to the life you want.https://heatherstewart.coach/tlm-map-download Connect with me on FaceBook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/heatherstewartcoacheshttps://www.instagram.com/heatherstewartcoaching/ Curious to find out more about how coaching can help?Book a Curiosity Call with me!https://practice.do/.../heat.../book/coaching-discovery-call #b2m #backtome #back2me #wellnessyourway #prosperityflowcoaching #lifecoach #balancedlife #lifeinbalance #worklifebalance #getoutofyourownway #youdoyou #balancedlifeguide #transformationcoach #mindset #mindsetmatters #creatingexpansion #expansioncoach #liveyourlife #liveinyourrhythm #youarenotstuck #getunstuck --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherstewartcoaching/message

You don't have to do much to become one of the best-known people at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office – just get shot three times (once in the neck), and fight through surgery, physical therapy, fears of painkiller addiction, and the monsters in your own mind to emerge stronger than ever as a powerful example of how to not only survive but thrive through adversity. Corporal Matt Aitken is best known for that harrowing incident of March 12, 2023, when a routine track turned deadly and he was saved by his K-9 partner Taco and Sergeant Jake Viano. But no one is defined by a single day. Matt is a drummer who wanted to go pro before answering the siren call of law enforcement. He's a former K-9 handler who is now putting his tactical mind to work in our Training Division. He's a family man whose strong bond with his daughter reminds him there is light in the darkest days. Above all, he's a man who understands that it is okay to be broken, to admit that you don't always know how to navigate what the world throws at you. Join us as we talk with someone who has learned how to use his pain, and now hopes to help others who battle PTSD, sadness, or loss.Email us your questions and suggestions at lets56@pcsonet.comFollow PCSO: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeFollow 56: InstagramPCSO WebsiteMental Health For Heroes

Listen to the latest podcast in our Net Zero series with Mitsubishi Electric. BESA Director of Competence & Compliance, Helen Yeulet, talks with Lance Hitchins, Head of Customer Experience, looking after the Training Division and Ben Bartle-Ross, Senior Technical Trainer from Mitsubishi Electric about achieving the government's target of 600,000 heat pump installation a year by 2028.‘We need 50,000 renewables engineers to meet this target – we are looking for unicorns, this volume of engineers doesn't exist yet!'Mitsubishi Electric are training a variety of people, ranging from early adopters of the technology, college leavers and the older generation who recognise the changes that are coming (mostly men!) - but believe the renewables conversation needs to start at those early years and attract more diverse future engineers.Have a listen and have a look at our Net Zero Hub to find out how you can be involved.____________________________________________________________________________________________________Find out more about the UK's leading trade body for Building Engineering Services - BESA. Be in the know about building services, including net zero, building safety act, IAQ and ventilation, skills and training and fair business payment by subscribing to our newsletter and weekly webinars.Get social with us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

On this episode of Our American Stories, Major General "Mook" Mukoyama volunteered and served in Korea and Vietnam. In 1986, he became the youngest General in the Army at that time. Soon after he was promoted to Major General, commanding the 70th Training Division during Desert Storm. Retired now, he spends his time serving our Veterans. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocco Alvaro is a Battalion Chief with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. He is currently assigned to the Training Division and is the section lead for Professional Development, directly responsible for the organization's leadership and professional development training.

Rocco Alvaro is a Battalion Chief with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. He is currently assigned to the Training Division and is the section lead for Professional Development, directly responsible for the organization's leadership and professional development training.

Cynthia Lewis is a faculty member with the FBI's Training Division at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia where she has been a communications instructor since 2004. In this episode, she joins Captain Vik, Sheriff Wagner, and Chief Deputy Houchin to talk about the FBI Training Division and the importance of law enforcement communication. Cynthia's background. The FBI Training Division. Ongoing training. The FBI National Academy program. The University of Virginia. Importance of communication in law enforcement. Written communication. Writing style guides. Learning from colleagues. Continuous learning. Public speaking tips.

2023 marked 75 years of peacekeeping missions in the UN. In this time, more than 70 peacekeeping operations have been deployed by the UN. Hundreds and thousands of military personnel, UN police, and other civilians from more than 120 countries have participated in UN peacekeeping operations.So, looking only at the numbers, surely peacekeeping operations must have been a success? Recently, however, several countries have asked the UN to leave, including Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo. So, what is this a symptom of? Where are we, 75 years after the first UN peacekeepers set their foot on foreign ground? Is this still functional? Has it worked so far? And if so, will it continue to do so in the future? What is the future for peacekeeping?In this episode of the NUPI podcast The World Stage, we take a closer look at what UN Peacekeeping mission are and whether they have been successful.In this episode you'll hear from David Haeri, (Director, Policy, Evaluation and Training Division, UN Peacekeeping) Annika Hilding Norberg (Head of Peace Operations and Peacebuilding, Geneva Centre for Security Policy), Tor Henrik Andersen (Minister Counsellor, Peace and Security, Africa, Norwegian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York) and NUPI Research Professor Cedric de Coning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Lt. Col. Jason Beams, Training Division officer at the Army Mountain Warfare School, along with Sgt.1st Class Kory Orfant of the Information Operations Battalion.

Today, I'm joined by retired Brigadier General Stephen Iacovelli, and we're talking about How to Lead People. Stephen enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1984 and served for 39 years. He was commissioned in 1989 and commanded at all levels, from Platoon to Division. Prior to his retirement, he served as Commanding General of the 94th Training Division and Deputy Commanding General of the Combined Arms Support Command at Ft. Lee, VA. I'm excited to have him on the show to learn from his deep experience in leading men and women in the military and his knowledge of How to Lead People. Show resources: Stephen Iacovelli's website Stephen Iacovelli's email Sponsors: The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength  ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of "Talk'n the Beat," Officers Coates and Reynolds welcome back Sgt. Hakim. While our previous episode delved into his remarkable military background, this time around, we shift our focus to his pivotal role within the Training Division.Join us as Sgt. Hakim shares his passion for providing top-notch training to fellow officers. He takes us behind the scenes of the training process, highlighting the dedication and commitment required to equip the Sterling Heights Police Department with the skills and knowledge needed for their challenging roles.Sgt. Hakim's unwavering dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and proven approaches for ensuring the best possible outcomes in every encounter is a testament to his commitment to excellence. In this episode, he provides valuable insights into the importance of continuous improvement and the impact it has on our community.

This episode the Kitchen Table Podcast traveled to South Bend Indiana and met with SBFD Training Division! We can't thank SBFD enough for the invite! Lots of great discussion about training and leadership! This is Pt. 1. Thanks for giving us a listen. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss out on any future episodes!

GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.158 - Our special guest will be 30 year veteran Portland Maine FD- FF Dana Asdourian. Appointed to the Portland Fire Department as a firefighter November 16, 1975.. During his 30 year career, he was assigned to the following companies... Engine 3 Engine 4 (8 years) Engine 5 Engine 6 Engine 7 – Fireboat Ladder 6 Engine 13 (single man coverage at Great Diamond Island – 4 shifts) Rescue 1 (13 years) Appointed as PFD Safety Officer Detailed to Training Division and Fire Academy Air Rescue Company He retired in Engine 9 in 2006. He was State Instructor for Maine Fire Training(20 years) and Fire Brigade Training at Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant (9 years). Most importantly he is a Firefighter historian of Portland FD with tons of early pics for us. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You don't want to miss this one.You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #labsta www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience

E240 - Interview With Randy Townley From Training Division in Texas This week we welcomed Randy Townley from Training Division in Crowley Texas onto the podcast. We discuss their programs , why so many Canadians choose Texas, and the differences in fire attacks. WHO WE ARE As a group of Rural Volunteer Firefighters, our Fire Department has built our firefighter training from both old and new tactics in the fire service and adapted them to fit the realities of equipment, manpower, and costs around what our community requires. WHAT WE DO We create video, audio and written word content to share these training and tactics methods with our Brothers and Sisters in our extended fire families, and to showcase to those that may be interested in becoming firefighters the fun you can have and the amazing skills and abilities you get to learn, whilst keeping the lives of the people around you safe! WHY WE SHARE Firefighters are problem solvers whose role requires them to be on their best day whilst others are having their worst day, and while we do not claim to be perfect we are willing to put our lives on the line to try. It's during the trying that we continue to develop the mindset, tactics, and training that allow us to be effective, safe and successful where it's needed the most, and by sharing our experiences we hope that it may help other Fire Departments in creating what works for them to help bring everyone home safe. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT If you would like to help support us then you can visit us by clicking the link to your favorite social media platform below to Subscribe and be the first to see more of our content! Stay Safe Fire Family and Stay DTFF! JOIN OUR FIRE FAMILY - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtffpodcast/?hl=en - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnJUapYv-APV_vavv_nTLQ/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@downtofightfire - LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtff-the-volunteer-firefighter-podcast-6b8b12199/ WHAT WE HIGHLIGHT IN OUR CONTENT Firefighter Training Firefighter Tactics Firefighter Interviews Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health Leadership Product Reviews Product Discounts CAUSES WE SUPPORT - https://www.StopTheBleed.org/ - Learn how to Stop The Bleed TODAY and get better prepared to save your life and the lives of those around you TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WE LIKE - DISCOUNT CODES - https://ca.motisfirerescue.com/ - Snagger (hose handling) Tool, Wedges, kit pouches and more! MOTIS Discount Code: Use the code DTFF5 to save 5% off your order - www.wolftreecoffee.com - Keep us Fuelled for podcasting. - https://flamedecon.com/?ref=dtff Discount code DTFF15 for 15% off your next order #DTFFpodcast #DownToFightFire #Firefighting #Volunteer #Firefighter #FireFamily #Firefighters #EMS #Rescue #Fire #Emergency #FireDepartment #FirstResponders #Firedept #FireDepartment #FireHouse #FireRescue #ThinRedLine #FireService #BrotherHood #SisterHood #FireFighterLife #Fireman #VolunteerFirefighter #VolunteerFirefighters #StopTheBleed #StayDTFF

My guest today is Will Franco, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College, where he has been overseeing the baseball program for the past 2 years. I've known Will since his tenure with Maryland as well as the Orioles affiliate the Aberdeen Iron Birds. Today we will shed some light on:What's Expected of College Freshman in Strength and MobilityIn-Season / Off-Season PeriodizationThe Importance of Training SpeedWill is a 2015 graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.  He also has an MS in Exercise and Sport Science from Merrimack College. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/ Call us at 201-308-3363 Email us at rpp@RocklandPeakPerformance.com Website ...

In Episode 40, the S+H team examine the June issue's feature story on eye and face protection. Also, Tarah Kile, director of Michigan OSHA's Consultation, Education and Training Division, discusses safety walkarounds in the “5 Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24051-on-the-safe-side-podcast-eye-face-protection

In Episode 40, the S+H team examine the June issue's feature story on eye and face protection. Also, Tarah Kile, director of Michigan OSHA's Consultation, Education and Training Division, discusses safety walkarounds in the “5 Questions With …” segment. Read episode notes, sign up to be notified by email when each new episode has been published, and find other ways to subscribe. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24051-on-the-safe-side-podcast-eye-face-protection

Cultural competency training is an essential component of all behavioral health training curriculums and often a requirement for continuing education for licensed providers. But how often do those training opportunities include “military service” in the mix of cultural dimensions of identity that influence or shape an individual's experience? Not often enough. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Shannon McCaslin as we explore the importance of keeping “eyes on” military culture to better understand how it can and should inform our EBP work. Come hear how military culture can influence your patients' perspectives of their symptoms and treatment options level of, engagement, adherence, and treatment outcomes. Dr. Shannon McCaslin, is a Clinical Psychologist at the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Dissemination & Training Division, VA Palo Alto Health Care System. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Dakota in 2003 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Stress and Health at the University of California, San Francisco, and the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Dr. McCaslin's work focuses on understanding factors impacting quality of life and functioning among those with PTSD and on the development and evaluation of educational and online products.Resources mentioned in this episode: Community Provider Toolkit:https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/communityprovidershttps://deploymentpsych.org/military-culturehttps://deploymentpsych.org/Military-Culture-Enhancing-Competence-Course-Descriptionhttps://vha.train.org/vha/welcome Calls-to-action: Check out the resources on CDP's Military Culture page on their websiteSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email

On this episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff, I sit down with Sergeant Melvin Murphy, who has been a pillar in law enforcement for over a quarter century. As part of his current assignment to BSO's Training Division, Sgt. Murphy prepares deputies for potentially life-threatening situations and his passion for the community extends beyond the badge. Listen in as we discuss the importance of building community connections, training and vital lessons he has learned over the years. Tune in and be sure to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and follow ⁠⁠@bsosherifftony⁠⁠ on Instagram to keep up with the latest BSO news between podcast episodes.

Special guest host Ricardo Villalobos, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer at Workforce Connections, welcomes Manny Lamarre, Senior Advisor for the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Division. Mr. Lamarre talks about how his current role focuses on the resources surrounding registered apprenticeships at the national level. He also discusses how equity, job quality, partnerships, and awareness are essential in thriving registered apprenticeship programs that will add to the workforce. US Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship US Department of Labor announces Apprenticeship Building America program, $113M in available funds to strengthen, modernize Registered Apprenticeships | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)Grant Opportunities:www.dol.gov/grants 

This week we are joined by Officer Chris Gilkey from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) who heads up the K-9 Training Division.  From a small town in Ohio with a Big Dream as a kid he graduates from Hocking College then is later hired by the ODNR!  Chris eventually takes over the newly formed K-9 Training Department and shares some remarkable stories including how his 4 legged partner, Mattis, helped to solve a Murder!To learn more about the ODNR visit:https://ohiodnr.gov/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.craseTo learn more about TideWe:https://www.tidewe.com/Just type our code.... AMRO18 .... at checkout to receive your 18% discount off your TideWe order!

In Doctrine and Covenants 21:1, the Lord commanded the Prophet Joseph Smith that the Church's records and history should be kept "continually." While the prospect of recording and preserving those records can seem daunting, the Lord has promised that the keeping of records would be "for the good of the Church, and for the rising generations." Matt Heiss is the manager for the Global Support and Training Division of the Church History Library in the Church's seven areas in Europe and Africa. He is the guest on this episode of the Church News podcast. Since 1987, Heiss has worked with the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to acquire, manage and train others on collecting Church history. He discusses the importance of Church history, the potential of recording-keeping and what he knows now after decades of working for the Church. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Spain has over 50 years of operations leadership. His background reflects a career spanning general aviation, military, airline, and corporate aviation operations. Most recently, Captain Spain served as a founder and Senior Vice President Operations of JetBlue Airways Corporation in New York. He retired from JetBlue in 2006 and prior to JetBlue, he was Vice President Flight Operations for Continental Micronesia Airlines, a subsidiary of Continental Airlines. Captain Spain retired from Continental Airlines in 1998 after serving in Flight Standards and Training Division as well as a Captain in line flight operations. He was the FAA designated Director of Operations for both Continental Micronesia and JetBlue. He was domicile Chief Pilot for Oceanic Contractors, a privately owned airline operating in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Most recently, Captain Spain served on the Board of Directors of Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. He has recently served the US Federal Government's Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) as an Independent Assessment Team member. He also was a member of the National Academies of Science, National Research Committee on Research and Development for Wake Turbulence and NAOMS review committee. He recently served on the FAA Safety Team (FAAST) as a Safety Representative. He is currently involved with Civil Air Patrol at the Wing and National levels, is working with Unmanned Aircraft System development, and is also a member of the Association of Unmanned Vehicles International. Mr. Spain holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from Concordia University (Montreal, Canada). He is a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, has served as a member of the Industry Advisory Board of MIT's Global Aviation Industry Program, and was a member of the Aviation Department Advisory Committee of the State University of New York at Farmingdale. Captain Spain served on the board of The Low Country Economic Development Alliance and the Beaufort County Airports Board. He previously served on the Aviation Management Advisory Board of Auburn University and is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Captain Spain flew as a combat pilot in Vietnam (Forward Air Controller) and among his awards are the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Air Medal for Valor. His last military assignment was as Chief, Flight Evaluation Branch, USAAVNS.

Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is among the most effective, empirically supported treatments for posttrauamtic stress disorder.  Importantly, there is a growing literature around the neuroscience of PE which has important implications for the delivery of PE.  Drs. Sheila Rauch & Carmen McLean, join us for a review of some of the core themes in their book Retraining the Brain: Applied Neuroscience in Exposure Therapy for PTSD.  In this discussion we cover:   why Drs. Rauch & McLean wanted to write this booka brief overview of Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapycomparing & contrasting the theoretical mechanism underlying PE vs. research findingsconsidering the window of tolerance in PE through the lens of applied neuroscienceimpact of length of session on treatment from a brain lensthe relative (and interactive) impact of in vivo &. imaginal exposurewhether tailoring the clinical approach (e.g., PE vs CPT) is necessary depending on the client's presentation the potential utility for PE in addressing moral injurya consideration of whether PE could be experienced differently within the brain depending on the client's stance to the treatment i.e., high vs. low willingnessthe provision of PE through virtual platforms best practices around combining medications with PEPsychedelic/MDMA assisted psychotherapy - caveats and opportunitiesnovel augmentation methods for PE avoiding clinician burnout/vicarious traumatization in the context of PE Comments or feedback?  Email the show: oicbtpodcast@gmail.com.  If you are finding value in the podcast, please leave us a rating (or even better, a review!) at Apple podcasts. Thank you!  Sheila A.M. Rauch, Ph.D., ABPP, is Deputy Director of the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and Director of Mental Health Research and Program Evaluation at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. She has published scholarly articles, chapters, and books on anxiety disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) focusing on neurobiology and factors involved in the development, maintenance, and treatment of anxiety disorders, psychosocial factors in medical settings, and the relation between physical health and anxiety. She is an author of the second edition of the Prolonged Exposure manual and patient workbook as well as the PE for Intensive outpatient programs manuals.  She is a fellow of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), was granted membership in the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Scientific Council of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.  Dr. Carmen McLean is a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher with the Dissemination and Training Division of the National Center for PTSD at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System and a Clinical Associate Professor (Affiliate) at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Her research examines ways to increase the reach of exposure therapy for PTSD by addressing implementation barriers and testing eHealth interventions. She is currently Co-PI of a DoD-funded study testing a tailored process improvement approach to increasing the use of evidence-based treatment for PTSD in the U.S. military health system. She is PI of a FEMA-funded trial testing an intensive, integrated treatment for PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares in firefighters.  Dr. McLean serves on several journal editorial boards and is currently Associate Editor of the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. She has over 125 scholarly publications including a book on applied neuroscience in exposure therapy for PTSD co-authored with Dr. Sheila Rauch and published by APA.

Being a firefighter, a first responder, is a job full of stress.  Stress from running alarms. Stress from training.  Stress from not sleeping at work (and at home).  All this stress can compound the stress associated with everyday life and lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideations.  The stress from this job and life in general is real as are the physical and mental toll that compounds over time.  We're not talking about a specific traumatic event that happens once in a lifetime.  We are talking about exposure to stress for significantly long periods of time…sometimes for 10, 20, 30, or more years. The first thing we as firefighters need to recognize is that our stress has a significant impact on us.  The second thing is that we need to have enough awareness and courage to do something about it; we need to be ready to either offer help or ask for help whatever the case maybe. On this episode we sit down with Dr. Judith Long and Driver Engineer John Giacoma to discuss the problem of suicide in the fire service community.  The conversation is raw, vulnerable, and a bit dark.  Be that as it may, this is the first step to bringing this topic into the light allowing us to accept it as a normal reaction to the compounding stress that builds upon us through our everyday life both inside and outside the fire station.  We also discuss the signs and symptoms of the stress related disorders that lead to suicide and most importantly the steps you can take to get help. Come sit down at the Kitchen Table and have a listen.  Be ready to learn, be ready to give help when someone needs it, and be ready to ask for help when you need it. Resources discussed in the Podcast and another related to first responder suicide: Ruderman: Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders NFFF: Everyone Goes Home - 13. Psychological Support   Music For This Episode: Opening – Daybreak Ritual by Sand Diver Out the Door – The World Inside by Rodello's Machine   As always, this music can be found on artlist.io as well as all major music streaming platforms and youtube.com.   If you have any topics that you would like us to discuss, please contact either Josh or I in the Training Division.  You can either participate in creating the Podcast or we can put it together on our own.  Also, we would be more than happy to come to your station to sit down at your kitchen table and talk about whatever is on your mind.   Thank you all for listening and we hope to hear from you soon.

Let Capt. Neville show you one of the best little known secrets of the Army National Guard; a pipeline that takes you straight from Basic Training to Ranger School! Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Training Division, G-3 or Army National Guard. The views and opinions of the authors/guests expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army, Department of Defense or the United States Government and shall not be used for endorsement or advertising purposes. No, Army National Guard, U.S. ARMY or DoD ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, party, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The mention of companies or parties by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

Join us for an intellectual discussion with the TAG (adjutant general) of the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG). We go in depth on the Future Strategic Leadership Program from MIARNG, professional development, NATO alliances and strategic perspectives! Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Training Division, G-3 or Army National Guard. The views and opinions of the authors/guests expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army, Department of Defense or the United States Government and shall not be used for endorsement or advertising purposes. No, Army National Guard, U.S. ARMY or DoD ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, party, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The mention of companies or parties by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

Join us for Pathfinder school from the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center! Learn some of the ins and outs and be prepared to rock the course before you even get there! Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Training Division, G-3 or Army National Guard. The views and opinions of the authors/guests expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army, Department of Defense or the United States Government and shall not be used for endorsement or advertising purposes. No, Army National Guard, U.S. ARMY or DoD ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, party, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The mention of companies or parties by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

Get a sneak peak at one of the most prestigious schools in the U.S. Army; Air Assault! Capt. Carr speaks with course instructors to gain insights and tips on the course. Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Training Division, G-3 or Army National Guard. The views and opinions of the authors/guests expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army, Department of Defense or the United States Government and shall not be used for endorsement or advertising purposes. No, Army National Guard, U.S. ARMY or DoD ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, party, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The mention of companies or parties by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

Here's Episode 32 on RTAC! Learn about how to better prepare yourself for Ranger School by hearing from an RTAC instructor! Visit our official website: www.nationalguard.mil/leaderdevelopment Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/leadersrecon Visit our Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/leaders_recon The views expressed herein are solely the views of individuals for educational purposes and do not reflect the views of the Training Leader Development Branch, Training Division, G-3 or Army National Guard. The views and opinions of the authors/guests expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the Army National Guard, U.S. Army, Department of Defense or the United States Government and shall not be used for endorsement or advertising purposes. No, Army National Guard, U.S. ARMY or DoD ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, party, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The mention of companies or parties by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

EP 80 - Taos Pueblo Education & Training Division Director Bettina Sandoval joins us to discuss ALL of the amazing work she is doing for our region. TaosPueblo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paso-a-paso/message

After 21 years in Suppression with Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, Mark has transferred to the Training Division. In addition to firefighting, he brings years of experience in practical and competitive auto-extrication, and knowledge and wisdom gained from his time as an Honour Guard Member. As the Honour Guard Assistant Director for the past four years, he hopes to continue ensuring that all members understand the deep and meaningful history and tradition of their profession. A recent battle with cancer has reframed his perspective and reinvigorated his love for life and the fire service. Originally from Milton Ontario, he and Diane, his wife of 27 years, raised their two boys where they still reside in Waterdown. @mungobrewer@markbrewer Editing Credit: @bradshea

We talk to Alyssa Bates, Research Associate at the University of Oklahoma's Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations and NWS Warning Decision Training Division about blending theoretical and operational meteorology, her passion for severe weather, and bridging the gap between research and operations.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

Some of the best lessons we learn in the fire service come from the kitchen table.  We have debates, discussions, and even sometimes arguments about where we've been, where we are, and where we're going.  Regardless of the topic or how heated the debate, one thing is for sure…many times these lessons are the ones we remember.  We gain different perspectives that allow us to get a more well-rounded view of the topic(s) of the day.  Some from our newest member and many from our older ones. Today we sit down with retired Lieutenant Jose Garcia.  Jose remains one of the CSFD's most respected and beloved leaders even after retirement.  During our conversation we hear a few stories about who he learned the most from and how he views being a leader in our organization. As always, come sit down at the Kitchen Table and have a listen, be ready to learn, and enjoy as we talk shop with our friend, Jose Garcia. Music For This Episode: Intro – Star Night by Wonderland Into Interview – La mano del labriego by Tino van der Sman Out of Interview – Are You Ready for Me Baby by Funky Giraffe Out the Door – In the Clutch by JZAC As always, this music can be found on artlist.io as well as all major music streaming platforms and youtube.com. If you have any topics that you would like us to discuss, please contact either Josh or I in the Training Division.  You can either participate in creating the Podcast or we can put it together on our own.  Also, we would be more than happy to come to your station to sit down at your kitchen table and talk about whatever is on your mind. Thank you all for listening and we hope to hear from you soon.

Lt. Christian Covington of CCSO's Training Division is the agency's top firearms instructor who has helped deputies get up to speed on South Carolina's new open carry firearms law. Join us as he talks about what the law means for residents and business owners in Charleston County, all on this episode of The Beat with Radia B, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE SLED guidance on open carry: https://www.sled.sc.gov/forms/regulatory/SLED%20Open%20Carry%20with%20Training.pdf Changes in CWP fees and training: https://www.sled.sc.gov/forms/regulatory/SLED%20Open%20Carry%20with%20Training.pdf

Tough conversations are a part of leadership.  They are uncomfortable, they are necessary, and by nature they are tough.  Many in leadership roles struggle to have these conversations even when they know that they will likely benefit both the organization and all the parties involved.  This episode Josh and I sit down to talk to CSFD Human Resource Director, Angela Hines.  Ms. Hines discusses how to have tough conversations, the role of the HR Division, and the many resources that are available through her office. Come sit down at the Kitchen Table and have a listen, be ready to learn, and enjoy!!! Music For This Episode: Intro – DaToddler by Puda Beats Into Interview – Time to Move by VESHA Out of Interview – Dandelion Wine by Claire Kelly Out the Door – Lie in the Sun by ORKAS   As always, this music can be found on artlist.io as well as all major music streaming platforms and youtube.com.   If you have any topics that you would like us to discuss, please contact either Josh or I in the Training Division.  You can either participate in creating the Podcast or we can put it together on our own.  Also, we would be more than happy to come to your station to sit down at your kitchen table and talk about whatever is on your mind.   Thank you all for listening and we hope to hear from you soon.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Robyn Walser for a rich discussion on how clinicians can get better at conceptualizing cases on the fly. We talk about moving from technical to functional, from fidelity to competence, the importance of contextual factors, and most importantly, balancing the need to be present with our clients with our hearts as well as our heads. Come hear Dr. Walser's actionable intel about improving case conceptualization through understanding the purpose of behavior (the clients and ours), the client's desired trajectory and the importance of understanding the psychological inflexibility processes that keep clients stuck.Robyn D. Walser, PhD, is a psychologist and Staff, National Center for PTSD, Dissemination and Training Division, at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.Dr. Walser is currently developing innovative ways to translate science-into-practice and is responsible for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge and treatment interventions in her position at the VA. She is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has been doing ACT trainings both nationally and internationally since 1998. Dr. Walser is also involved in several research projects investigating use of mindfulness and ACT in Veteran populations.Resources mentioned in this episode:(33:25) contextualscience.org (ABCS) “case conceptualization” https://contextualscience.org/search/node/case%20conceptualizationThe Heart of Act: https://contextualscience.org/publications/the_heart_of_act_developing_a_flexible_processbased_and_clientcentered_pracCalls-to-action: For example:Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly EmailRegister for an upcoming ACT Workshop: https://deploymentpsych.org/training

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Robyn Walser, a warm-hearted soul with so much wisdom to share, about ways we can change our relationship to painful life experiences in order to move more freely in our lives. We talk about how living life with vitality, rather than focusing primarily on getting rid of certain symptoms, can help us meet painful emotions like anxiety and grief without shame and self-blame. We also discuss how mindfulness and compassion can help us meet human experiences with acceptance, so that we can still go on to create meaning and value in our lives even with significant stress, trauma, and loss. Importantly, we talk about ways we can not only clarify our own values and distinguish which values are truly ours from those that we've been conditioned to uphold, but also navigate conflicts in values, especially in the context of relationships and the broader systems in which we operate. We end with a brief mindfulness exercise, illustrating one way our joy can help connect us to the core values that matter to us most. To connect more with Dr. Foynes: Check out the free 4-part video series on building resilience: https://melissafoynes.com/free-series 1:1 Coaching Program: https://melissafoynes.com/1-1-program Follow @drfoynes on Instagram. About Dr. Robyn Walser: Dr. Robin Walser is the director of TL consultation services (http://www.tlconsultationservices.com) and co-director of the Bay Area Trauma Recovery Center (https://www.traumarecoveryclinic.org). She is also staff at the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Dissemination and Training Division (https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/divisions/dissemination/walser_r.asp). She is also a licensed psychologist, and maintains an international training, consulting and therapy practice. She is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT, and has co-authored five books on ACT and a sixth book, which has recently been published, called "The Heart of ACT," which she has authored on her own. Some of her other books include ACT for moral injury, ACT for anger (a self-help book soon to be released), as well as a book on Learning ACT. Dr. Walser also has expertise in traumatic stress and substance abuse and has authored a number of articles and chapters and books on these topics. Please see below for a selection of Dr. Walser's incredible books.   My FREE 4-part video series called "The Science & Soul of Building Resilience" can be found here(https://unique-trader-1040.ck.page/0a3a623dbd). This series is meant to help you enhance key pillars of resilience that can help us all navigate inevitable life stress with more ease and skill. I chose to focus on these specific pillars of resilience because they can help us address some of the most common struggles I see in my clients – anxiety, self-doubt, lack of direction or sense of self, disconnection from larger meaning & purpose, and self-criticism. Similar to the spirit of this podcast, this series integrates science-backed strategies from psychology with tools from ancient wisdom like yoga and meditation, to present skills over the course of this series that can be used and integrated into daily life. I hope you check it out and please share it with others as you feel inspired. For more information, tools, and strategies, please follow @drfoynes on Instagram. References & Additional Resources Walser, R. D. & O'Connell, M. (2021). The ACT Workbook for Anger: Manage Emotions and Take Back Your Life with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger Publications. Walser, R. D. (2019). The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexible, Process-Based, and Client-Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger Publications. Evans, W. R., Walser, R. D., Drescher, K. D., & Farnsworth, J. K. (2020). The Moral Injury Workbook: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills for Moving Beyond Shame, Anger, and Trauma to Reclaim Your Values. New Harbinger Publications. Nieuwsma, J. A, Walser, R. D., Hayes, S. C. (2016). ACT for Clergy and Pastoral Counselors Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Bridge Psychological and Spiritual Care. New Harbinger Publications. Walser, R. D., & Westrup, D. (2009). The mindful couple: How acceptance and mindfulness can lead you to the love you want. New Harbinger Publication Luoma, J. B., Hayes, S. C., & Walser, R. D. (2007). Learning ACT: An acceptance & commitment therapy skills-training manual for therapists. New Harbinger Publications. Walser, R. D., & Westrup, D. (2007). Acceptance and commitment therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related problems: A practitioner's guide to using mindfulness and acceptance strategies. New Harbinger Publications. Please note that the information provided in this episode does not constitute professional advice or therapy, mental health services, or health care services, and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional advice or services. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Grizzly bear hunting was banned in BC and now there are efforts in place to ban the wolf hunt.  Will it stop there, or is all hunting under attack?  Predator hunting, trophy hunting, and “the social licence to operate” is what this episode is all about.    Travis speaks with Steve Hamilton and Greg Rensmaag of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and the Talk is Sheep Podcast about this emotionally charged topic and what is the best way to work in harmony with nature and to pragmatically protect our natural resources.    https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/   Follow us: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/silvercoreca Newsletter - https://silvercore.ca/signup/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreinc/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Silvercore/ Follow our Host Instagram: @ Bader.Trav - https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav/   Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club - https://silvercore.ca/courses/silvercore-club/ Online Training - https://silvercore.ca/online_courses/ Other Training & Services  - https://silvercore.ca/courses/ Merchandise - https://silvercore.ca/shop/ CORE Training Management Resources (TMR) - https://bcwf.coretmr.ca Blog Page - https://silvercore.ca/blog/     If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at podcast@silvercore.ca.  We would love to hear from you!   Topics discussed in this episode:   Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:40] Social license to hunt, banning firearms & grizzly bear hunts [00:01:40 - 00:07:32] ActNow Campaign & properly managed wildlife [00:07:32 - 00:12:32] Pushback of predator hunting, rebuttal & being proactive for change [00:12:32 - 00:23:13] Firearms issues & privilege to hunt under attack [00:23:13 - 00:26:52] Fighting an emotional ban & response & scientific arguments [00:26:52 - 00:29:02] Separating the hunter from the argument, trophy hunting vs poaching & 1Campfire and PR needed [00:28:08 - 00:43:13] E-Petition, offensive approach, the natural process & scientific emotion argument [00:43:13 - 01:01:19] Reframe on the firearms side, seeing the big picture & I Hunt [01:01:19 - 01:07:16] Outro [01:07:16 - 01:08:56]   Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:   Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:16] [00:01:36] [00:03:19] [01:08:02] [01:08:31] Firefighter Tuition Giveaway [00:01:12] Training Division [00:01:14] Wild Sheep Society [00:00:44] [00:01:27] [00:36:54] [01:02:43] Talk is Sheep Podcast [00:01:29] ActNow Campaign [00:07:26] [00:07:34] [00:09:26] [00:10:49] [01:07:27] FLNRO (now FLNRORD, Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development) [00:08:38] [00:11:52] Shane Mahoney [00:09:35] [01:03:43] Wild TV [00:17:00] Sportman Channel [00:17:00] Kyle Artelle [00:20:03] Dan Fritter [00:23:16] Calibre Magazine [00:23:19] 1Campfire [00:35:21] [00:36:45] [00:37:12] [00:38:13] [00:39:00] [00:39:13] [00:57:13] [01:03:26] [01:05:18] [01:06:01] [01:07:00] OIC Firearms Ban [00:43:21] [00:44:18] Bill E-2341 [00:43:28] [00:44:17] E petition 2576 [00:46:11] Paul Watson [00:50:24] Greenpeace [00:50:26] Tahltan  Jenny Ly [01:02:53] Backcountry Hunter and Anglers [01:02:54] Jesse Zeeman [01:03:31] The Wild Harvest Initiative [01:03:44] CORE [01:05:03] [01:05:22] 3Gun [01:00:49] IPSC [01:00:51] [01:05:07] PAL [01:05:09]

Brief Summary of Show:   Travis speaks with Hank Shaw who is a James Beard Award-winning author and chef who focuses all his energies on wild foods: foraging, fishing and hunting.    Travis and Hank discuss a wide array of topics including what causes some meats to taste gamey, strategies or game care, tips for the new hunter, angler and forager and how Covid has affected the landscape of wild food collection.  Hank tells us about his most recent book, with is more of a life project, Hook, Line and Supper.    Pre-order Hook, Line and Supper through Amazon or https://honest-food.net/hank-shaw-books/     Topics discussed in this episode:   Intro [00:00:00 - 00:02:05] Increased attention / interest during COVID [00:02:05 - 00:04:10]  Mushroom picking, hunting squirrels & the bubonic plague [00:04:10 - 00:07:45] Hanks background of foraging, gardening, angling & hunting [00:07:45 - 00:08:18] What brought Hank to write his books in the order that he did [00:08:18 - 00:16:44] Spanish classes & Mexican cooking [00:16:44 - 00:23:58] Peoples fear of food, and sharing spots to mushroom pick or crab, etc. [00:23:58 - 00:32:14] Shane Mahoney & having ‘skin in the game' as a hunter, angler or forager [00:32:14 - 00:39:47] Tips for late onset hunters [00:39:47 - 00:50:37] Small game vs. big game and gamey meat & game care [00:50:37 - 01:08:17] Hanks new book & his social media platforms [01:08:17 - 01:12:56] Outro [01:12:56 - 01:13:47]   Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:   Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:46] [00:01:22] Ultimate Firefighter Tuition Giveaway [00:00:47] Training Division [00:00:49] [00:01:02] Gwar [00:01:33] [00:01:37] [00:22:57] Hank Shaw [00:01:34] [00:15:09] April Vokey [00:28:48] [00:28:51] MeatEater [00:29:02] [00:29:59] Steve Rinella [00:06:09] [00:30:02] [00:53:17] Hook, Line and Supper [00:08:33] [00:43:38] Duck, Duck, Goose [00:09:36] [00:10:35] Buck, Buck, Moose [00:09:42] [01:09:00] Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail [00:09:45] Honest Food [00:15:11] [01:11:40] [01:11:40] James Beard [00:15:55] Rio Grande Turkey [00:17:12] Eastern Wild Turkey [00:17:22] Nixtaco [00:21:35] Control Machete [00:23:00] [00:23:04] Kinky [00:23:13] [00:23:14] El Gran Silencio [00:23:15] Plastilina Mosh [00:23:20] [00:23:22] Point Reyes National Seashore [00:31:27] Shane Mahoney [00:32:17] [00:34:16] [00:34:33] [00:41:28] Cod Sounds [00:32:36] Conservation Visions [00:33:24]  The Wild Harvest Initiative [00:33:26] D'Artagnan [00:41:38] Sam Thayer [00:45:51] René Redzepi [01:04:46] Magnus Nilsson [01:04:50]   Hunt, Gather, Cook (book) [01:11:52] HuntGatherCook.com [01:12:04] Hunt Gather Cook (Facebook Page)   Follow us: Podcast YouTube Newsletter Instagram Facebook Follow our Host Instagram: @ Bader.Trav   Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club Online Training  Other Training & Services  Merchandise CORE Training Management Resources (TMR)  Blog Page

In this episode, Dr. Walser talks about her career and how it lead her to becoming interested in, and becoming a researcher and author in the Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Approach. Robyn discusses how ACT resonated with her, and how she has gone on to develop the approach in working with clients with PTSD. She discusses the concepts of ACT, gives an example of the "chessboard metaphor", and talks about her current work in the area of moral injury, and discusses her recent publications. Robyn also talks about her application of ACT to couples therapy. Robyn Walser, Ph.D. is Director of TL Consultation Services and co-director of the Bay Area Trauma Recovery Center and staff at the National Center for PTSD, Dissemination and Training Division. As a licensed psychologist, she maintains an international training, consulting and therapy practice. She is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has co-authored 6 books on ACT including The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexible, Process-Based, Client Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and The ACT Workbook for Anger. She also has expertise in traumatic stress and substance abuse and has authored a number of articles, chapters and books on these topics.

In this episode, I interview Mick Moffitt, owner and operator of Training Division Fire Academy. Mick shares about growing up through tragedy and how it eventually led him to a career as a firefighter. Mick has been married for over 20+ years to his wife Julie and has 2 sons and 1 daughter. After 17 years with the fire department, Mick took an early retirement to focus on training and building the character of future firefighters around the world.Mick shares about a tragedy that he faced as a child at age 6 that completely changed his family, but had an impact on his life to eventually become a firefighter. During his youth, Mick had struggles and got into trouble, but it wasn't until he was in his 20's with the encouragement from his wife, Julie, that Mick finally became a firefighter. After several years and advancing up through the ranks, Mick felt that it was time to reboot and make a change. Even after stepping away from the fire department, Mick said it was difficult to know that he had left his identity at the fire station and how it took him a few years through a journey to be free from that false sense of who was felt he was.Mick then started Training Division fire academy in the Fort Worth, Texas area that provides online training as well as the hands on aspect for students to get the hands on training and experience of being in a fire station environment.  They were the first to provide a full online course of this kind and is recognized as the #1 privately owned training academy in North America. They also work with 9 local high schools, several departments and Colleges to provide training and education for future firefighters.The basis behind the training school that Mick explains is the "6 Pillars of Professional Firefighting Character Traits". Mick shares how God laid on his heart the verse Proverbs 9:1 and the vision of 7 pillars and this was the foundation of helping build strong characters in future firefighters.Link:http://trainingdivision.com/The Small Church Media PodcastThere are many podcasts for church media, but this one is for the small churches!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify