To Be a Black Woman in Today’s Fire Service with Jennifer Osborne
On this show, we’re going to explore some of the unique experiences of a firefighter who is in the minority on two fronts: She’s a woman and she’s Black. Jennifer […]
September 2022
You’re a New Company Officer – Now What? with Jacob Johnson
If you’re about to promote to company officer, this show is for you. Most firefighters want to move up and take charge of the crew. It’s natural to assume you […]
Addressing the “Ridiculous Gap” of Fire vs. EMS with Wes Ward
I started out today’s interview intending to talk about the conflict between fire officers and lower-ranked—but certified- paramedics. It wasn’t long before I got caught up in a discussion about […]
“Five Floors Up” with Brian McDonald
Usually, I talk with a member of the fire service on this show, but today’s a bit different. Brian McDonald is an author, but not a firefighter. He’s written several […]
The Care and Feeding of the News Media with Robert Leonard
What do you think of your city’s news media? Maybe you think of reporters and photographers as an annoyance. Perhaps you view them as a necessary evil. Or—and this is […]