First Responders Episodes
July 15, 2021
Building First Responders Resilience - Alex Jabr
Alexandra Jabr, EMT-P, began her EMS career in 2003 and holds a master’s degree in death, grief, and bereavement. She is an adjunct faculty in the EMS department at Victor Valley College and currently completing her doctorat…
July 7, 2021
Do Your Job- Carney Strong
Lillian Carney is the President and Executive Director for the Carney Strong Initiative. She joined the non-profit organization in 2018 to honor the memory of her husband, Battalion Chief Josh Carney, who lost his battle wit…
June 23, 2021
How to Have The Hard Conversations- Rayne Gray, Fireground Fitness Podcast
Rayne Gray has been a Firefighter for over 23 years, working in every rank and currently serving as a Division Chief for the City of Phoenix. He is the host of the Fireground Fitness podcast, a US Marine veteran, an avid out…
June 9, 2021
Stories From 20 Years Behind A Police Officers Badge- Anthony McNeil
Anthony McNeil is a retired police officer, served 20 years with the Southfield (MI) Police Department, a husband (married 27 years), a father of two beautiful daughters, a entrepreneur, a golf fanatic.
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May 6, 2021
Dr. John Jaquish, Weight Lifting Is A Waste Of Time
John Jaquish is the inventory of the X3 Bar, and the best-selling author of Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time. The X3 Bar has immense benefits for the body, especially for those required to do intense movements like first re…
April 21, 2021
To Die A Hero- Author & Former Police Officer Jose Patrick Fair
This novel is a work of fiction, loosely based on some of my experiences as a small-town police officer and firefighter. I have changed the names and personal details of the men and women with whom I served and others with w…
April 7, 2021
The tools to live, serve and thrive as a First Responder- Aaron Quinn
Aaron live in Oakland with my wife and three kids. He grew up in Oakland, California, and I now serve the citizens as a Firefighter. He was hired in 2002 and I have worked in the East end my whole career on 7 Truck and 6 Tr…
March 24, 2021
Recipe For Success In Life & Business, Jason Ramos
A thrilling inside look at the world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who fight nature's blazes in the most remote and rugged areas of the U.S. Discover how Jason got his start in this highly specialized field, the…
Feb. 27, 2021
Dr Paul Gavoni, Author of the book 5 Scientific Laws of Life & Leadership
With more than 20 years in human services and public education, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni has effectively transferred research to practice through the application of evidenced-based strategies aimed at bringing out the best i…
Feb. 11, 2021
Life of Service- L.A. County Firefighter Trevor Williams
Trevor Williams is a Firefighter in Los Angeles who created the "Williams Key", a bypass tool for doors. He has a background as an international missionary and commercial carpenter. He shares his amazing story about being in…
Feb. 4, 2021
Overcoming Obstacles and the Importance of having a Purpose in Life
Earl Granville served nine years in the Army National Guard as an infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. On his final tour, he lost his left leg above the knee to a roadside bomb while on patrol. His …
Jan. 27, 2021
Extreme Passion For First Responder's Health & Wellness With Tonya Herbert
Tonya is the President of Responder Wipes and Florida PPE Services. Many years ago, while working for an architectural firm that specialized in designing public safety facilities, she became passionate about improving the he…
Jan. 16, 2021
Resiliency and perspective in life and tragedy- Patrick O'Neill
My name is Patrick O'Neill and I am 40 years old. I have been married for close to 10 years to my wife Julie and have two children, Makena 7 and Harrison 5. I am a Captain Paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department and hav…
Jan. 9, 2021
Genuine Love for Everybody... with guest Maddison Lund
I had my daughter Maddison Lund as my guest for this episode. We had an amazing talk, it was very emotional and I learned so much from her and about her. Unfortunately, all but a 10 minute time frame of the audio was lost.…
Nov. 26, 2020
Former Police Officer & Awarding Wining Author Donna Brown
Donna Brown spent 26 years with the Tallahassee (FL) PD and retired in 2006 as a sergeant. She received the department's award for bravery and the Inagural Commander and Chiefs Award. She graduated from Florida State Univers…