Best Aaron Zamzow Podcasts (2024)

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Hidden Insights - The Power of Ultrasounds with guest Truman Thompson 52:44

5h ago52:44

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Join us for a compelling journey into the world of ultrasound technology with our expert guest, Truman Thompson. As an ultrasound specialist with over 30 years of experience, Truman takes us through his fascinating career from the early days of radiology to becoming a leader in non-invasive diagnostics. Discover how ultrasound has evolved from a fl…

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Chief Derek Alkonis: ‘Everything you do is focused on life safety’ 1:09:35

5h ago1:09:35

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“There's so much we don't know about fires. We're still killing firefighters. We're still killing people in fires. There's still so much to know and to do differently.” Chief Derek Alkonis, who serves as a research program manager for UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute, shares his passion for learning about fire dynamics and how best to translate …

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Episode 248: Episode 9-11 – Todd J LeDuc – Dep. CEO – Lifescan Wellness 1:16:28

14h ago1:16:28

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How many times have we heard about a friend or relative made his/her annual visit to their doctor. She runs a batch of tests, only to tell you that there is a problem. When the patient is asked, “Why didn’t you come in sooner?” The sad answer is, “I didn’t think it was anything to bother you with.” Sadly, this often results in a serious condition t…

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Greatest Hits: Chief Leeb returns to mark 100 episodes – and brings friends 1:10:44

7d ago1:10:44

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To help Better Every Shift commemorate 100episodes, Chief Frank Leeb returns (again), this time with several surprise guests, live from the recent pro-wrestling-themed Brothers Helping Brothers event – a perfect example of the collaboration among the “Misfit Nation,” all working together to row in the same direction for the betterment of the fire s…

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Firefighters & Forever Chemicals: Navigating PFAS Risks 30:56

13d ago30:56

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Could your firefighting gear be putting you at risk for cancer? Join us on All Clear Firefighter Wellness as we unravel the mystery of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals" that are lurking in more places than you might think. We promise to equip you with knowledge about these persistent pollutants that have infiltrated not only firefighting foam…

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‘We changed the entire dynamic’: Chief Mike Cunningham talks recruitment 1:04:22

16d ago1:04:22

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Recruitment challenges continue to plague many fire departments, but there are simple ways to address the root issues head on – the key is knowing where to find the start button. Dr. Michael Cunningham, division chief for Cobb County (Georgia) Fire, helps members take those initial steps toward change. The chief also details how his department reto…

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Episode 247: Episode 9-10 – Capt. Mike Daley – “Kill the Flashover” & More 2:08:29

18d ago2:08:29

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If you are a “student of fire service,” you should know the name of our guest very well! Capt. Daley has over 35 years of experience in the fire service. He is currently a Captain with the town of Monroe, NJ. Capt. Daley is also the president of the Kill the Flashover organization, a 501(c)(3) charitable company that strives to teach to others abou…

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‘It feels good to do good’: Kurt DeGroot talks Project Fire Buddies 58:23

23d ago58:23

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It all started with a single question after transporting a kid battling leukemia: How can we do more? Kurt DeGroot noticed that the boy always perked up when firefighters responded to his home, so he asked the boy’s mom if the crew could stop by again sometime – make a big splash about it with the lights and sirens blaring, this time for fun. “Thes…

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Episode 246: Episode 9-8 – Lt. Michael Stachowicz – “Firefighting in the U.K.” 2:00:10

22d ago2:00:10

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Like many kids in countries around the world, many want to be firefighters. And many of us fulfill that childhood dream. Our guest on this episode of “5-Alarm Task Force!” is Lt. Michael Stachowicz of he Edinburgh Fire Service in Scotland. Prior to joining the Edinburgh Fire Service, he was a firefighter with the Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Services…

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Navigating Mental-Health During Deployment 15:30

28d ago15:30

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Unlock the secrets to maintaining mental health resilience during disaster deployments. As first responders tackle the aftermath of hurricanes like Helene in North Carolina and Milton in Florida, they face not only physical demands but significant mental health challenges. This episode is your guide to recognizing early warning signs of mental dist…

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Hurricane deployment: Trevor Frodge details his USAR team experience 1:05:17

29d ago1:05:17

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“We’re trying to make a difference wherever we can,” says West Chester (Ohio) Training Chief Trevor Frodge about the devastation he witnessed during a three-week deployment to North Carolina and Florida with Ohio Task Force 1, one of FEMA’s USAR teams responding to hurricanes Helene and Milton. Frodge describes his team’s assignments and shares an …

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Episode 245: Episode 9 - 8 FF E.J. Henninger " Know Your Buildings - Know What You Face!" 2:06:46

1M ago2:06:46

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Often, where we are dispatched to a building that we know has automatic water flow in the event of the fire, we tend to expect that the water is flowing as designed and that all we will be left with is mopping up. Our guest on this episode of “5-Alarm Task Force!” is an engineer who designs water-flow systems, from the FDC outside to the sprinklers…

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‘Mission first, people always’: Chief Randy Royal on his leadership mindset 1:06:18

1M ago1:06:18

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Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal was recently named the IAFC’s Career Fire Chief of the Year – and there are a lot of reasons why. Chief Royal details some of the innovative programs happening at the department – a tiered EMS model, mental health support initiatives, a whole blood program, and a unique approach to PPE distribution and cleani…

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Episode 244: Episode 9-6- Chief Justin Bailey – Crew Development & 4 Generations of Fire Service 1:54:06

1M ago1:54:06

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Chief Justin Bailey is a 25+ year “student of the Fire Service. He is the Fire Chief with the Oliver Springs (TN) Fire Dept. and a Captain/Medic with the Knoxville (TN) Fire Department, where he has been serving since 2007 and currently assigned to Engine 1. His career began in 1999 as a Junior Firefighter/Explorer with the Oliver Springs Fire Dept…

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From Chaos To Calm: Journaling Techniques For First Responders 22:14

1M ago22:14

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Transform your firefighting career by mastering the art of mindfulness and journaling. Discover how these powerful practices can be game-changers for managing the relentless stress and building resilience in the heat of the moment. Through the lens of Julia Cameron's Morning Pages from "The Artist's Way," you'll learn how writing three pages of str…

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‘Let your people run’: Chief Josh Waldo on empowering your members 59:41

1M ago59:41

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Serving as IAFC president is a time-consuming job that requires a lot of travel – time away from the fire department. New president Josh Waldo reflects on how the initial angst of releasing the reins to others to shoulder more of the work at home in Bozeman, Montana, can become great pride in seeing those members succeed, even create new and improv…

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Episode 243: Episode 9-6 - Kory Pearn - "Looking at Life's Challenges & Learning to Learn" 1:49:58

2M ago1:49:58

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Capt. Kory Pearn has over twenty years in the Canadian Fire Service. However, looking at the trades to provide more than photos and fire story articles, he did not find what he was searching for. Kory started thinking that firefighters need more than “hotshot” pics. He wanted to read a trade that would focus on firefighters’ health and wellness. An…

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Chief Eric Valliere: ‘Safety isn’t about backing off’ 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

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“NOT. HERE.” Scottsdale (Arizona) Assistant Chief Eric Valliere gets fired up talking about preventing firefighter line-of-duty deaths because “it’s a passion to keep your people safe.” The problem is that too many people are losing the true meaning of safety, he says, underscoring that safety isn’t about backing off; it’s about making sure your me…

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Episode 242: Episode 9-5 – Chief Dave Robertson – “Getting Back to Basics” 1:54:00

2M ago1:54:00

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Chief Dave Robertson has more than 25 years in the Fire Service in five different departments in Canada, from bust urban systems to wildland, and to rural/semi-rural areas. He has instructed with his fire departments, in fire academies, paramedic schools and private fire institutions. Chief Robertson is fueled by a sincere passion to make the fire …

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Episode 241: Episode 9-4 - Chief (ret) Marc Bashoor - Overall Accountability & "Could you 2:14:38

2M ago2:14:38

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Chief (ret) Marc Bashoor has been one of best chiefs in the business. He was the Chief of Prince George's County Fire Department, a mix of career, volunteer and combo stations. He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the trade, Fire-Rescue 1. His many years in the fire service have seen changes, some for the good and some...not. Nevertheless,…

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Navigating Tides Of Change In Your Career With Sean Robinson 31:46

2M ago31:46

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How do you navigate the pressures of a high-stakes volunteer firefighter role while balancing personal wellness and family life? Join us on this episode of "All Clear Firefighter Wellness" as we welcome Sean Robinson, a veteran with over 21 years in the fire service. Sean shares his deeply personal journey, growing up in a multi-generational firefi…

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‘The wins are all in the details’: Trisha Wolford on making members feel heard 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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Trisha Wolford got her fire service start with the Anne Arundel County (Maryland) Fire Department, and 13 years later, she returned as its fire chief – a full circle moment that helped shape her perspective on leadership. Wolford details how she worked to build trust among the membership through transparency and making members feel heard. She also …

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Episode 240: Episode 9-3 – Capt. Aaron “ZAM” Zamzow – FF Health & Wellness 1:43:15

2M ago1:43:15

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It is no secret that being a firefighter, career, volunteer, WUI, Paid-on-Call, etc., can take a physical and emotional toll on us. Often a rookie/probie takes a “lot of heat,” and that is before his/her have even rolled out of the station. Now, add everything else we must do outside the fire service, and we might be shouldering physical issues lik…

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Zam on the hot seat: ‘It’s been a crazy ride’ 57:59

2M ago57:59

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Zam and Janelle are trading places on this week’s show, with Zam in the hot seat to share some insights from his fire service career, as well as a peek behind the podcast curtain. Plus, we get into all this: Zam’s 30-something fire service origin story 5 lessons for new lieutenants His pre-fire service life involving bartending and cadavers – a bad…

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Episode 239: Episode 9-2 – Capt. (ret) Jeff Dill – Numbers Tell a Bad Story 2:11:08

2M ago2:11:08

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Jeff Dill was an active firefighter and officer with the Palatine Rural Fire Prevention District. But in 2010, he founded the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) which is an IRS-Certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Jeff travels the U.S. and Canada. Holding workshops to teach firefighters and EMS personnel about behavioral health awareness and s…

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Way of The Warrior with Bruce Schutter 38:26

2M ago38:26

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What happens when a first responder who has seen it all decides to confront the emotional toll of his career? Join us as we sit down with Bruce Shooter, a seasoned EMT who opens up about his journey from a 16-year-old rescue squad member to becoming a beacon of mental health advocacy for first responders. Bruce recounts emotionally intense experien…

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The enduring legacy of 9/11 on public safety practices 35:20

2M ago35:20

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This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by Verizon Frontline, the advanced network and technology for first responders. To learn more, visit verizon. com/frontline. The 2024 anniversary of 9/11 marks 23 years since the tragic events that forever altered the course of history and the landscape of public safety. As we move further…

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Episode 238: Episode 9-1 – Chief (ret) Arjuna George 2:16:25

3M ago2:16:25

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Those of us who have served or those who continue to serve as a First Responder, as a firefighter, law enforcement and EMS know that beneath the “glory” feeling as we respond, it often comes with a darker side. And, whether we admit it or not, the horrors and trauma we see, we tend, we transport, etc. take an emotional toll on us, whether we wish t…

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Chief Clare Frank: ‘It doesn’t matter where you row, row hard’ 59:58

3M ago59:58

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It was “love at first flame” for Chief Clare Frank, who was first formally introduced to the fire service as a teenager, eager to get on the line, and whose passion for the work propelled her forward, as she rose from seasonal firefighter to fire chief at the Milpitas (California) Fire Department and, ultimately, CAL FIRE’s chief of fire protection…

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Foam, Gear, & Protection: A Conversation With Dr. Arash Kesebi 35:03

3M ago35:03

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Can firefighter gear save more than just lives? On this episode of All Clear Firefighter Wellness, we uncover the transformative journey of Dr. Arash Kasebi from NC State University, from his days as a volunteer firefighter to becoming a groundbreaking researcher in textile technology. Dr. Kasebi talks about his crucial work in developing fluorine-…

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‘Take charge of your health’: How one captain caught his cancer 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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In 2017, after experiencing headaches, Berkeley (California) Fire Captain Chris van Luen had an MRI that showed a pea-size tumor at the base of his brain. No one told him or put him on a monitoring program. Four years later, knowing his increased exposure to toxins, van Luen got a full-body MRI. As doctors shared the news that the tumor had quadrup…

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‘There’s another 150 years ahead of us’: Chief John Butler on the IAFC’s future 57:39

3M ago57:39

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“One thing I learned this year: Most other entities have to focus on their entity. Everyone has their niche. The IAFC is a federated model. We have to give a damn about everything.” Fire Chief John Butler highlights the unique qualities of the 150-year-old organization and how it reaches so many firefighters. As his presidency concludes this week a…

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Chief Darryl Jones: ‘Attack the problem, not the people’ 1:01:36

3M ago1:01:36

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For three years in a row, poor agency leadership has been flagged among What Firefighters Want survey respondents as one of the top negative impacts on the job, plus a major factor in retention challenges. How did we get here, and more importantly, how do we fix it? Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who tackled this issue in the newly released Wh…

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Good To The Last Drop! - The All Clear Coffee Special 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Ever wondered how your morning coffee could be more than just a caffeine fix? Join us on this enlightening journey where we reveal the creation of a health-conscious coffee blend, designed specifically for firefighters, in collaboration with the Cancer Alliance. Hear personal stories from our hosts about how coffee has become an essential part of t…

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Caughey talks 'Carpool Command’ and other training tips for ICs 59:04

4M ago59:04

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You’ve probably heard of “Carpool Karaoke,” but what about Carpool Command? It’s one of many great training ideas shared by Laramie County Fire Authority Fire Chief Jason Caughey. Caughey offers insights on command training and tactics, plus how to create a command culture that’s baked into every part of training, even if you’re just driving around…

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Transforming Firefighter Fitness: Zam's Way - with guest Aaron Zamzow 45:45

4M ago45:45

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Can firefighters achieve the same level of fitness as professional athletes? In this episode of All Clear Firefighter Wellness, we sit down with Aaron Zamzow, founder of Fire Rescue Fitness and host of the Better Every Shift podcast, to explore this fascinating notion. Aaron takes us on a journey from his days as a full-time trainer to his career i…

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‘It became a necessity’: Kory Pearn on CRACKYL’s personal impact 55:25

4M ago55:25

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Captain Kory Pearn is all about discovery, from reflecting on past health struggles to brainstorming new ways to support the fire service. It was during a challenging time in Pearn’s life where the discovery kicked into high gear, as his concept for a fire service lifestyle publication turned to “something that I just had to get out of me,” he says…

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‘This is big’: Chief Tom Jenkins talks NERIS 58:30

4M ago58:30

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“This is arguably the most transformational project that has occurred in fire and emergency response maybe since America Burning was published and the Fire Prevention and Control Act was passed – and I don't think I'm being dramatic. This is big.” Chief Tom Jenkins clearly isn’t shy about the future impact of the National Emergency Response Informa…

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Strength In Service: Alec Wons On Firefighters & Health 27:06

4M ago27:06

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What happens when a promising soccer career suddenly ends due to an unforeseen injury? Join us as Alec Wands, a podcaster with a remarkable journey, shares how he turned such a setback into a mission to aid others. From developing a mental health program for student-athletes to advancing medical care for first responders through his work at Ready R…

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