Best Los Angeles Fire Department Podcasts (2024)

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Replacing Taxes With Tariffs 18:07

9d ago18:07

18:07

Recently, Former President Donald Trump proposed that the U.S. replace taxes with tariffs. This had politicians on both sides of the aisle scratching their heads. Although this could be a good idea, “in theory”, it will not likely happen. Today, Brad gives a little history on tariffs and taxes, along with some unbiased data and insight. Listen Now!…

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Do Presidential Elections Affect The Stock Market? 20:38

16d ago20:38

20:38

Ready or not, we have an election coming up this November and many of us are bracing to see how the market responds. But do elections REALLY have an affect on the stock market? Today, Brad takes us through a 100 year timeline on election data and how it coincides with the U.S. market. The results may surprise you. Listen Now! Show Highlights Includ…

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Waiting On The FED & Interest Rate Rumors 15:48

24d ago15:48

15:48

If you have been following news pundits on the subject of inflation, you might be scratching your head, but also becoming a little impatient… for good reason. Today, Brad walks us through discussions in the media regarding inflation and interest rates. And with so many rumors and opinions, it is hard to find the real story. We have you covered! Lis…

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Ensuring Your Money Lasts! 16:27

29d ago16:27

16:27

Would it surprise you that the global population over the age of 65 is expected to double from 10% to 20% by the year 2060? This increase in longevity concerns MANY people, as it pertains to their retirement. On today’s show, Brad takes us through 3 ways all of us can address the question of, “Will I have enough money in retirement?” Listen Now! Sh…

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5 Money Habits To Avoid 16:17

2M ago16:17

16:17

Behavioral traits have a lot to do with the success and failure of managing our money. Today on the show, Brad shares 5 habits we should all stay away from, that could be keeping us “broke” or simply hindering us from reaching our financial goals. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: Habit 1: Overspending. (4:35) Habit 2: Waiting For The Wrong Reas…

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Bonus Episode: LACoFD Day Of Prayer, 5/2/24 10 AM 23:01

2M ago23:01

23:01

In this bonus episode, led by Captain Andrew Lawrence. Captain Wilk and Chief Gaytan join Captain Lawrence to discuss the details of the Department Day of Prayer coming up on May 2nd at LAO. Last year was the first time this event had been held in department history, and it was outstanding. This year will be even better, and we want to see you with…

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50th Anniversary of EMERGENCY celebration in Los Angeles 45:39

3M ago45:39

45:39

Podcast Host and producer on the documentary Into the Unknown, the Paramedics' Journey, Tonya Mantooth continues the conversation with Randy Mantooth, and Kevin Tighe stars of the legendary TV Show EMERGENCY. Following the 50th Anniversary of EMERGENCY celebration hosted by the Los Angeles County Fire Museum, join Randy & Kevin as they share heartf…

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LA Dodger, Shohei Ohtani's $7M Contract 18:46

3M ago18:46

18:46

Having the right team around you, matters... especially when it comes to our money. Today, Brad breaks down the 7 million dollar contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the LA Dodgers this off-season. The way it is structured will shock you… but there is much we can learn about planning for the future. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: The Largest ML…

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Compound Interest, "The Grain Of Rice Fable” 17:54

3M ago17:54

17:54

Dating back to the 13th century, the "Grain of Rice" fable has long been told in order to teach the simple concept of compound interest. Today, Brad shares this important tale and how it relates to the Rule of 72. You don't want to miss this tried and true investing tip! Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: The Grain Of Rice. (2:50) Seeing The Ligh…

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048: How Do We React To Difficult Words From The Lord? 1 Samuel Chapter 3. 55:51

3M ago55:51

55:51

In this episode, Andrew and Nole are moving forward in 1 Samuel, talking here about chapter 3. In this chapter, Samuel is spoken to by the Lord for the first time and he receives a difficult truth that he must then relay to Eli. Eli's response and conduct in this chapter is very interesting and we have a great discussion based on that and where els…

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047: A Father Fails & Condemns His Sons to Death. 1 Samuel Chapter 2. 1:15:43

4M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

In this episode, Andrew and Nole talk through 1 Samuel Chapter 2. This chapter starts with a beautiful prayer by Hannah, (Samuels's mother) and then begins to tell the tragic and shocking story of the sons of Eli, "worthless" sons to be more specific. There are all kinds of great lessons for us as fathers and mothers in this chapter so don't miss t…

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046: 1 Samuel Chapter 1, A Lesson In Faith & A Lesson For Husbands. 48:18

4M ago48:18

48:18

In this episode, Andrew and Nole talk through the first chapter of the book of 1 Samuel. There is an amazing example of faith here along with a few other lessons that could easily be missed through casual reading. We appreciate you listening!By Nole Lilley, Andrew Lawrence, Josh Zavala

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Perception vs Interpretation on the Economy 12:57

5M ago12:57

12:57

Perception and interpretation are very different… and when it comes to the economy, these can get very convoluted. Those who are more optimistic may see a more promising year and those who are more pessimistic could be more skeptical. On today’s show, Brad breaks down the famous and ambiguous illustration of the Duck and Rabbit, and how we should b…

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Money Solutions For Evolution 21:50

5M ago21:50

21:50

The evolution of retirement has been changing for decades and with people living longer than before, many people are wondering where they will end up when their time comes. Today, Brad discusses where we are versus where we have been when it comes to retirement, reminding us all that our age does not really matter. Listen Now! Show Highlights Inclu…

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Budget Spending and The 2024 Election 17:14

5M ago17:14

17:14

With 2024 comes an election year, and a top concern for many of us will be the economy. However, the big question will be... “Will there be any clear answers to what is broken?”. Today on the show, Brad paints a clear picture to what has happened over the course of a few years regarding government spending and reminds us to look in the mirror and p…

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What To Look For In 2024 15:33

6M ago15:33

15:33

With 2023 behind us, it is always good to reflect on the year we had but more importantly what lies ahead in 2024. On the first show of the new year, Brad talks what the "experts" got right and what they got wrong in 2023... reminding us that no matter how this year turns out, we must ask ourselves, "Can my portfolio weather a storm?". Listen Now! …

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A Little Different Christmas Story 12:45

6M ago12:45

12:45

We have all heard the true story of Christmas... The Savior, Mary and Joseph, the stable and wise men, but there is a different way to look at it. Today on the show, Brad sheds light on the In Keeper who only had a stable for for Mary and Joseph. This new perspective may surprise you! Listen now. Show Highlights Include: The Story Of Old. (1:38) An…

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045: Testing The Spirits, What Does 1 John Chapter 4 Mean & How Do We Apply It? 1:06:55

6M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

In this episode Andy and Nole get into developing the skill set of testing the spirits. We get into various scriptures that teach us how to discern the spirit of something that has been placed before us. In this day in age we can't think of a more valuable skill set to develop. There are so many lies being spread through out the world. Have/Are you…

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What The Fed Should Do In 2024 15:01

7M ago15:01

15:01

Where are you in your financial world? Are you looking to buy or sell? These have different pain points regarding current interest rates. However, making sure we take a global view as it relates to how those rates got here and where we are going, may be a great perspective. Today on the show, Brad discusses what the Federal Reserve should do in 202…

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Interview with PJ Goldfeder, Yonkers (NY) Fire Officers Association President and NEP Services Customer Success Manager 49:39

7M ago49:39

49:39

NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with PJ Goldfeder, a more than 23 year Yonkers (NY) Fire Department veteran and Assistant Chief. PJ also serves as the Yonkers Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) President and a Customer Success Manager for NEP Services. Jim and PJ discuss the Yonkers UFOA's recent communication strategies during the 2023 electi…

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Discover The Purpose Of Your Money 21:50

7M ago21:50

21:50

It is easy to get caught up with current events going on around the world and even what is going on in the markets. With information at our fingertips, distractions are an every day occurrence… the same goes with our money. Today, Brad’s challenges us to think about and discover the purpose of our money as it relates to our investments, retirement …

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044: Josh's Trip To Israel, A Brief History & The Current Conflict. 1:16:17

7M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

In this episode, Josh talks about his trip to Israel earlier this year and ties that into a discussion of the history of the Jewish people and the land of Israel. We also get into a little bit of the current conflict in that part of the world and what Christians should do about it.

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Let's Give Thanks 18:31

7M ago18:31

18:31

Dating back to the first ever Thanksgiving, it’s been a celebration that we all benefit from... COMING TOGETHER, especially when we disagree. The truth is, you can’t have financial freedom without political freedom and that means caring for and defending others you disagree with. In this episode, you’ll discover the true importance of Thanksgiving …

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Interview with Dave Gillotte, LA County Fire Captain and President of IAFF Local 1014 42:02

8M ago42:02

42:02

NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Dave Gillotte, a more than 35 year fire service veteran currently serving as a Captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Dave has been on the board of LA County Firefighters IAFF Local 1014 for 26 years, including serving as President of the more than 3,400-member union for the last 22 years. Dave also ser…

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Producers Behind-The-Scenes Stories 1:22:26

8M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Podcast Host and producer on the documentary Into the Unknown, the Paramedics' Journey, Tonya Mantooth continues the conversation with Randy Mantooth, star of the legendary TV Show EMERGENCY and producers Steve Martin and Dr. Baxter Larmon on why it was important to tell the story of what paramedics face today. The producers share serious and humor…

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Price Is NOT Always About Dollars & Cents 20:04

8M ago20:04

20:04

We have all heard the phrase, “Nothing Is FREE”. But not all prices appear on labels… in particular the markets and volatility. On today’s show, Brad helps us better understand volatility, value and managing the long run when it comes to our money. Plus, he offers a FREE gift! Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: Diversification Matters When Things…

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Interview with Dr. Kerry Ramella, LPC, Ph.D., Owner and Clinical Director of Public Safety Crisis Solutions, a Phoenix, AZ based Counseling and Wellness Center 27:57

8M ago27:57

27:57

NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Dr. Kerry Ramella, LPC, Ph.D., Owner and Clinical director of Public Safety Crisis Solutions, a Phoenix, AZ based counseling and wellness center. Dr. Ramella is former radio dispatcher and 911 operator and has more than 35 years of public safety and clinical mental health experience and works with numerous public s…

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Variability Is The Spice Of Life 14:46

8M ago14:46

14:46

Most people try to avoid any situation that is volatile because they generally involve risk. But when it come to investing, it could be misleading to believe volatility equates to risk. In today’s show, Brad discusses this topic of variability in a story driven way, plus educates all of us on how to filter the financial “noise” we hear every day. L…

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Interview with Matty Fiorenza from Recovery First First Responder Treatment Centers and Retired Anaheim (CA) Firefighter / Paramedic 26:43

8M ago26:43

26:43

NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Matty Fiorenza, a retired Anaheim (CA) Firefighter / Paramedic who now works with Recovery First First Responders Treatment Centers, helping first responders struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Matty is also featured in the documentary film PTSD911 which explores the struggle of first respo…

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Tips To Becoming A Successful Financial Couple 13:23

9M ago13:23

13:23

Did you know that 1 in 5 married couples say that finances is the greatest issue they face in their relationship? Money and finances can be a very uncomfortable topic for many couples, but there is hope. Today on the show, Brad shares 5 tips to becoming a successful financial couple. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: Financial Incompatibility Is…

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Volatility Is Neither Good, Nor Bad 14:35

9M ago14:35

14:35

As we move into the 4th quarter of 2023 and take a look back on the year, the word “Volatility” stands out like a giant billboard sign. But what if volatility was not as bad as it is made out to be? On today’s show, Brad defines, measures and brings context to volatility, reminding us that today’s concerns are tomorrow’s past. Listen now. Show High…

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New Documentary Tells the Story of Roseville (CA) Firefighters 3:48

9M ago3:48

3:48

When Roseville Firefighters IAFF Local 1592 suffered the loss of two retired firefighters recently, the association’s leaders realized that they also had lost two careers worth of history, stories, and firefighting acumen that comes from decades of experience responding to emergencies on a fire truck. The union needed a way to preserve the memories…

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Interview with Michele Freeman, PhD, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Nevada and Retired Chief of the City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety 29:22

9M ago29:22

29:22

NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Michele Freeman, PhD, a nearly 30 year law enforcement veteran who served for almost a decade as Chief of the City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety. Dr. Freeman earned her Doctor of Public Policy Degree, which focused on Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers from UNLV and has been a …

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The Price For Advice 26:20

9M ago26:20

26:20

How much would you pay for advice? Oddly enough, many people will spend large sums of money on people and things, hoping to improve their lives but will focus less on financial advice. Today, Brad breaks down the 3 components of wealth management and discusses how our own biases can hold us back when it comes to return on investments. Listen now. S…

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043: Living Out Your Faith At Work 45:47

10M ago45:47

45:47

In this episode, Andy and Nole talk through some of the successes and failures they have had in their attempts to live as Christ followers while at work as firemen. This is not something we have figured out by any means but we do have some experiences and lessons to share with you. We'd also love to hear your feedback on how you balance this issue …

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6 Myths About Life Insurance 16:46

10M ago16:46

16:46

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to life insurance and for some it can be an uncomfortable subject matter. However, with September being life insurance month, now is a great time to discuss it with your financial advisor or professional. On today’s show, Brad discusses 6 myths around life insurance, as well as how to use it, when to …

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042: Jesus Knows & Understands. Talk To Him. 1:04:37

10M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this episode, Andy and Nole talk through principles that revolve around the fact that Jesus experienced life as a man, and through His doing so we can be confident that he understands all of the things we go through in life. Because he has lived. We also talk again about the power of prayer, specifically the amazing aspect of God's willingness a…

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Interview with Mynda Ohs, PhD, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Author 25:09

10M ago25:09

25:09

NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Mynda Ohs, PhD, a Las Vegas based Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in critical incident debriefings, counseling services, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and more. She works extensively with retired emergency services personnel, a rapidly growing and often under served and under s…

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041: Nole & Andy Share Some Personal Stories & Dig Into 1 John Chapter 3 1:17:04

10M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

In this week's episode, Andy and Nole are back in 1 John and talking about sin, righteousness, and what it looks like to practice both. There are some personal stories in this episode and those stories require us to put a bit of a disclaimer at the beginning of the show, but do not let that deter you from listening. I promise that you will get some…

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If You Lose A Loved One: Brad's Checklist 14:26

10M ago14:26

14:26

When we lose a loved one, making the grieving process less painful is challenging. There are many decisions to be made and it can be a daunting task. Today, Brad shares a helpful checklist that could help us all manage the grief we may go through when someone we care about, passes away. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: Rationalizing Grief. (2:4…

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Multi-Faceted Approach Helps Bring Fire-Based EMS Service to Sonoma County, CA 3:36

10M ago3:36

3:36

Too often, the private ambulance company contracted to respond to medical emergencies throughout the county would put their bottom line above service, closing ambulances and leaving residents without the care they deserve when they need it the most. As wait times for ambulances grew, the Professional Fire Fighters of Sonoma County IAFF Local 1401 s…

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040: Andrew & His Wife Get Baptized! Then, 1 John Part 2 With Josh & Nole. 1:00:40

11M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

In this week's episode Andrew, Josh, and Nole continue in the book of 1 John. Andrew also shares how he and his wife were recently baptized and some other awesome ways God is working in his life.By Nole Lilley, Andrew Lawrence, Josh Zavala

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Money, Emotions and Love For Lahaina 19:41

11M ago19:41

19:41

After the recent and tragic events in Lahaina, Hawaii, Brad reflects on his time living on Maui and the rush of emotions that has flooded his family's mind. Today, Brad reminds all of us how money is not always rational and if we lose ourselves emotionally when it comes to our finances, it could be a detriment to our overall financial journey. List…

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Interview with Jake Windell, Los Angeles County Fire Peer Support Lead and K-9 Coordinator 37:32

11M ago37:32

37:32

NEP Media's Jim Aleski sits down with Jake Windell, a Firefighter/Paramedic from the Los Angeles County Fire Department who serves as his agency's Peer Support Leader and K-9 Coordinator. Jake talks about the peer support and mental health initiatives in place for LA County Fire Department members including a therapy dog program. For more informati…

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Tips for Supporting Our Brothers and Sisters with Cancer 4:25

11M ago4:25

4:25

When one of our brothers or sisters is diagnosed with cancer, we are all profoundly affected. It is important to remember, however, that individuals will respond to their diagnosis in their own unique way. Some people may keep their diagnosis private and some may not want to talk about their diagnosis at all.…

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Questions Your Advisor Should Be Asking You 19:12

11M ago19:12

19:12

People are behavioral beings and many times we bring our behaviors into our financial life, which could hurt us in the long run, causing us to make wealth destroying decisions. Today, Brad reveals 6 questions your advisor should be asking you, encouraging us all to have open dialogue with those helping us with our finances so we can protect what we…

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039: 1 John Part One With Andrew & Nole. 59:57

11M ago59:57

59:57

In this week's episode, Andrew and Nole read through 1 John chapter 1 and part of chapter 2. There is so much great content in this book and we would love to hear your thoughts on this section of scripture! If you would like to reach out to us the best place to do that is through our Instagram, the link for that is below. A Warriors Perspective Ins…

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Ithaca, NY Police Officer Exam Application Deadline Extended to August 7th 3:12

11M ago3:12

3:12

With 15 vacancies, and several more retirements anticipated in the coming months, the labor union representing Ithaca, New York's law enforcement professionals wants all aspiring police officers to know that there is still time to apply for the upcoming Ithaca Police Officer entrance exam. The deadline to apply has been extended to August 7th, 2023…

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A Clinic On, "RECESSION" 14:38

11M ago14:38

14:38

Recession has been a looming word over the past year or so and by now many have become a bit numb to the topic. However, there are a couple of interesting theories around recessions and how they relate to our finances. Today, Brad gives some education, background and history when it comes to recessions and how it relates to mortgages, Wall Street a…

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038: Hebrews 11 With Andrew & Nole 1:05:19

11M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

In this episode, Andrew and Nole get into Hebrews 11 and have a great talk on faith. They also recap the department day of prayer and plans for the future with other events like this. A Warriors Perspective Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/awarriorsperspective/ "Lower Still" - My Epic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCnlpZfVD4c The Screwtape L…

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