Join host Brett Hicks and his guest Ms. Michelle Detwiler the Wellness Account Manager for L&T Health and Fitness as they discuss heart health and nutrition!
It is no secret that one of the leading causes of premature firefighter death is heart disease, so you do not want to miss this episode!
Listen as host Brett Hicks and his guest Mr. John Hofman, CSCS, MS the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Sacramento Fire Department discuss low back injuries, how to avoid them and how to recover from them.
Join BJ and his guest panel as they discuss “2011 wrap, what up for 2012." They recap the year that was in the fire service and they will be taking your calls and want to hear your stories from 2011 and your thoughts about 2012.
Join us and reflect on 2011, and ring in 2012!
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What is fitness? Merriam-Webster (2011) defines fitness as the quality or state of being fit. But what does that mean to a professional in the fire service? A workout program? A diet regiment? Or a physical examination? The truth is many firefighters are selfless and they dedicate so much to everyone else that they forget to take care of themselves.
We at Firefighter Radio believe fitness is the foundation of an effective first responder. Furthermore, fitness encompasses more than physical strength and cardiovascular endurance. Health is a total package that includes mental and spiritual health as well. In the coming weeks, Firefighter Radio will present a series of special broadcasts dedicated to Firefighter Fitness aptly titled FIRE FIT!
In our series, we will readdress the problem of firefighter fitness, highlight the prevalence of diseases and morbidities, but most importantly, we will present episodes dedicated to physical health, mental health, and spiritual health. We hope you will join us for our series or better yet, drop us line or comment on our post. Tell us what you think are the most serious, preventable health threats facing firefighters today.
We look forward to bringing you this informative and interactive series. If we save only one life from premature death or get one firefighter to get out and be active then we succeed!
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Join Jeremy Mitchell as he discusses a topic important to many of our listeners. Ground ladders are not thrown with either the frequency or the skill that they once were, yet there are still key objectives on the fireground that often cannot be met without the prompt, skillful placement of ladders. This show covers some of those objectives, and provides information on forming a quick initial plan for ladder use at residential fires.
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Join Jeremy Mitchell as his discusses PPV. PPV is an often misunderstood aspect of the ventilation mission; when it is considered, it is usually as an “after knockdown” adjunct to natural ventilation. However, PPV can also be used in situations where roof access is not available or inadvisable; or, when a fully staffed truck company is unavailable. This show will explore how to integrate PPV into the fireground attack.
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Please join Jeremy Mitchell he hosts The Initial Attack Line. He will discuss the selection and placement of the initial attack line based on fire size, construction type, staffing and apparatus configuration. Particular attention will be paid to the speed of fire development in new construction and how this affects initial fireground tactics.
With this episode, we begin a series called Hometown Heroes. We will look at fire departments and organizations around the globe. We will launch our series in Minnesota.
If Minnesota’s 20,000 firefighters raise enough money by the end of the year, an area of the Capitol Mall known as Parking Lot H could be transformed into a new memorial by October 2012.
Fire departments in the state are trying to raise $600,000 for the construction of an interactive firefighter memorial.
The purpose of the new project would be to honor fallen Minnesota firefighters and provide a new home for a current firefighter memorial that stands near the baggage claim at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Join us as we talk with Chief Esbensen about this incredible project, ask questions, and find out how you can get involved. To help now, go to http://mnfireservicefoundation.org/.
Join our roundtable discussion as Mike, Orlando, Jeremy, and BJ discuss Accountability and Safety in the Fire Service. We would love to hear your comments and questions. Please join us and call in! Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook at Firefighter Radio and follow us on Twitter @FirefightRadio
TODAY.com contributor updated 10/21/2011 9:27:42 AM ET
When his fellow firefighters carried an unconscious Labrador retriever out of a burning house on Tuesday, Jamie Giese had no medical equipment to revive him. So he went with something he had only seen on TV.
The Wasau, Wis., firefighter leaned in for a close encounter of the canine kind, providing mouth-to-snout respiration to help the struggling yellow Labrador breathe, after it had inhaled a substantial amount of smoke. Kim Carlson watched as her dog was saved by Giese’s unorthodox heroics.
“I have never been trained in that,’’ Giese told TODAY’s Matt Lauer Friday. “I’ve seen it on TV and pictures in the newspapers and things like that. We thought (the dog) was dead. We could tell he was trying to breathe, and our training for humans is airway, breathing, circulation. We had no tools handy, so it was mouth-to-snout.’’
After Giese’s successful revival, firefighters placed a human oxygen mask over Koda's snout. He was rushed to the VCA Companion Care Animal Hospital in Wasau and then the Central Wisconsin Animal Emergency Center, where he received fluids and advanced medical treatments. On Wednesday morning, Koda returned to his owners, who are currently staying with family and friends while the damage to their home is assessed.
If you are unable to attend the National Fallen Firefighter ceremonies this weekend, you can still watch all the events on Firefighter Radio. We will be simulcasting the ceremonies all weekend. Click the link below for schedule and to watch. Click on the link below to watch.
Detroit - Two firefighters were hurt early Sunday morning when the ceiling of a commercial building collapsed on them as they battled a blaze in the structure.
The firefighters were taken to Sinai-Grace Hospital with injuries initially thought to be serious, Detroit fire officials said.
The fire was reported about 6 a.m. On West McNichols and Ward, fire officials said.
A cause of the fire and a damage estimate weren't available.
Hosted by Orlando Willis. Today’s firefighter faces greater variety of hazards than ever before and so does the incident safety officer. Advances in society’s level of technology have bred a whole new generation of specials hazards for rescue personnel. We will talk about the hazards associated with electricity, hazardous materials, and radiation. All firefighters should be trained to handle emergencies where these special hazards might be present. Incidents involving special hazards must be treated with special care with regards to safety.
Hosted by Michael Finney. The USFA recently released their report on firefighter fatalities in the U.S. In this episode, we talk about the report, compare it to other countries, and ask the serious question, "Why aren't we serious yet about this tragic event?" Post your comments and questions here.
