Better Every Shift
FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing some levity to the often very serious nature of the profession. Dig into what drives firefighters to improve themselves, their crew, even the fire service as a whole. Listen in to get better every day, every call, every shift.
Latest episodes
May 26, 2020 • 7min
Chief‘s Forum: Leadership by Lane
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor asks, are you driving in the fast, slow or center lane in your organization?
Music by David Hyde
May 19, 2020 • 31min
Side Alpha Podcast: NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch talks fire service volunteerism
National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chair Steve Hirsch shares an insider’s perspective on volunteerism in the fire service, how to stem declining numbers, ideas for root success strategies for recruitment and retention efforts, and the future of the fire service.
May 18, 2020 • 7min
Chief‘s Forum: LAFD officer likely saved lives by noticing ‘scene sickness’
In this Rapid Response to the massive Los Angeles blast that injured 12 LAFD firefighters, Fire Chief Marc Bashoor says explains why seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack.
Read the full article: firerescue1.com/columnists/marc-bashoor/
Music by David Hyde
May 4, 2020 • 27min
Side Alpha Podcast: Dr. Terry Jodrie describes his COVID-19 deployment to New York City
Dr. Terry Jodrie, a paramedic and medical director, describes his deployment with the International Medical Corps to help treat patients with COVID-19 in New York City.
Apr 29, 2020 • 10min
Chief’s Forum: The ‘petri chief’: Under the COVID-19 microscope
Fire departments are under the microscope, so we must follow the rules and provide accurate information
Music by David Hyde
Apr 28, 2020 • 26min
Side Alpha Podcast: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell talks data-based decision-making in the fire service
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, president and CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute and a FireRescue1 board member, talks about the history of the institute, FireCARES and NFORS, and how implementing real-time data in the resource decision-making process can significantly impact firefighter safety.
Apr 24, 2020 • 7min
Chief‘s Forum: COVID-19: It’s not a house fire; it’s a conflagration
It’s time to get serious about long-term plans for navigating the pandemic.
Music by David Hyde
Apr 24, 2020 • 13min
Chief‘s Forum: What constitutes COVID-19 exposure and when to quarantine vs. isolate
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap so firefighters understand best practices related to COVID-19 exposure and isolation.
Music by David Hyde
Apr 24, 2020 • 7min
Chief‘s Forum: A plea to protesters during COVID-19
The more of you who break social distancing orders, the more first responders who will become sick and unable to serve.
Music by David Hyde
Apr 23, 2020 • 5min
Chief‘s Forum: Should first responders receive hazard pay during COVID-19?
Some members of the Administration and Congress have suggested that first responders could receive hazard pay during the pandemic. Fire Chief Marc Bashoor offers his analysis.
Music by David Hyde
