Best Scott Riggs Podcasts (2024)

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Firefighter Couples: Maintaining a Healthy Relationship 50:42

8h ago50:42

50:42

In this conversation, Maggie Hernandez, associate marriage and family therapist and firefighter spouse, discusses the importance of recognizing personal responsibility in relationships and the need for couples to understand their own roles and boundaries. She emphasizes that marriage requires commitment and attention, comparing it to a job that des…

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The Boys Are Back (And Rustier Than Ever) 1:27:23

3d ago1:27:23

1:27:23

Send us a Text Message. Join Gabe Cook, Martyn Goodwin-Sharman, Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott Riggs at the Neutral Cider Hotel! The lads warm up for another victory lap around the specialist drink podcast circuit, regale of fatherhood, and lament using their mum’s dialup! The guys select a drink that represents their last year, with Martyn sel…

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Coping with Trauma and Stress Through Transcendental Meditation 57:45

9d ago57:45

57:45

In this episode, Oxnard Fire Chief Alex Hamilton and FDNY Lieutenant/Deputy Director, Counseling Service Unit Drew Kane discuss Transcendental Meditation (TM) and its benefits for firefighters. Drew shares his experience with TM and how it has helped him and other firefighters. Alex emphasizes the importance of taking care of mental health and enco…

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Snakes and Stabbings with Firefighter Paramedics Connor Ryan-Fenwick and Ryan Vaughn 48:13

23d ago48:13

48:13

In this conversation, the hosts interview two more firefighter paramedics as they come off probation, Ryan Vaughn and Connor Ryan-Fenwick. Ryan talks about his journey from being stabbed as a teenager to joining the Navy and eventually becoming a firefighter. Connor discusses his decision to pursue a career in the fire service and his experience wo…

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Getting Mukes'd with Firefighter Paramedic Ryan Howell and Firefighter Sam Stein 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

In this conversation, our hosts interview two firefighters as they come off probation, Ryan Howell and Sam Stein. Sam shares his background in firefighting, including working for various departments in Illinois and Wyoming before joining the Ventura City Fire Department, as well as his volunteer work in Ukraine. Ryan talks about his time with Cal F…

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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 2 39:11

2M ago39:11

39:11

Part 2 of a conversation with Ventura City EMS Administrator Heather Ellis, a former firefighter and firefighter's spouse, who shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming domestic violence. Heather discusses her background in the fire department, the injury that led to a career transition, and the impact of the injury on her home life. S…

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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 1 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

Part 1 of a conversation with Ventura City EMS Administrator Heather Ellis, a former firefighter and firefighter's spouse, who shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming domestic violence. Heather discusses her background in the fire department, the injury that led to a career transition, and the impact of the injury on her home life. S…

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Facing Cancer as a Fire Family 58:36

3M ago58:36

58:36

In this episode, Lisa Corbett and her daughter Brianna (Bri) Corbett discuss their experiences as the family of a firefighter. They talk about the challenges of balancing family life with the unpredictable schedules, the support they received from the fire service community, and the impact of Captain Kevin Corbett's cancer diagnosis on their family…

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Kicking Cancer's @$$ with Capt. Kevin Corbett of Santa Barbara City Fire and Capt. Scott Jennie (ret.) of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network 59:04

3M ago59:04

59:04

In this episode, Capt. Kevin Corbett of Santa Barbara City Fire talks about his journey battling stage 4 testicular cancer. From a Hospice bed to returning to duty, Kevin's emotional story demonstrates how far we've come in fighting cancer, as well as the importance of a support network. In addition to highlighting the link between cancer and the f…

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From Fixing Rigs to Assistant Chief: Bill Rigg's Unforgettable Career 1:00:10

4M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this episode, retired Ventura City assistant chief Bill Rigg shares his experiences and stories from his career in the fire service. He discusses starting as a firefighter mechanic and the transition to having maintenance done by the city yard. He shares personal stories, including a funny story about a fight between two assistant chiefs. Bill a…

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Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Next Rung's Charlie Brown talks peer support and future challenges for the fire service. 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

Engineer Paramedic Charlie Brown saw the mental health challenges in the fire service and wanted to do something about it. So he co-founded Next Rung, a national nonprofit that provides free peer, counseling, and treatment support for firefighters and their loved ones. In this conversion, Charlie tells the Next Rung origin story and how they've gro…

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The Bravest Fight: Firefighter Nick Hanna's Journey from Darkness to Light - Part 2 40:10

5M ago40:10

40:10

Santa Cruz City Firefighter Nick Hanna, formerly with Ventura City Fire, talks about his mental health journey over the past year. Nick's story starts with being "true fireman", engaged with his department and association. Following a significant illness, he began to experience panic attacks, sleeplessness, PTSD, major depressive disorder, and acti…

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The Bravest Fight: Firefighter Nick Hanna's Journey from Darkness to Light 43:51

5M ago43:51

43:51

Santa Cruz City Firefighter Nick Hanna, formerly with Ventura City Fire, talks about his mental health journey over the past year. Nick's story starts with being "true fireman", engaged with his department and association. Following a significant illness, he began to experience panic attacks, sleeplessness, PTSD, major depressive disorder, and acti…

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Tax Planning for Firefighters with Mike Canny, Vice President of Tax Services with Firefighters First Tax Services 47:10

6M ago47:10

47:10

In this episode, Mike Canny, a retired firefighter and vice president of tax services at Firefighters First Tax Services, shares his experience in the fire service and his transition to a career in taxes. He discusses common financial mistakes made by firefighters and provides insights into deductible expenses for firefighters. Mike also explains t…

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James Boomhower on the State of Mental Heath Care for First Responders 43:56

6M ago43:56

43:56

James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM is a critical care paramedic in Massachusetts and founder of Stay Fit 4 Duty, an organization that provides resources and training to healthcare providers and first responders. In this conversation, James discusses many aspects of mental health support for first responders, including the need to tra…

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Julie Cart, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author of the Cal Matters Series, "Trail by Fire: The Trauma of Fighting California’s Wildfires" 59:48

7M ago59:48

59:48

Julie Cart, Cal Matters reporter talks about her award-winning 2023 series, "Trail by fire: The trauma of fighting California’s wildfires." The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including Cal Fire's reaction to the series, the importance of discussing mental health challenges in the fire service, lessons from the military, and differences b…

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Newly Retired Firefighters Captain Tom Weinell, Engineer Brian Kremer, and Captain Thom Hoffman Discuss Just About Everything 1:23:26

8M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

With 80 combined years in the fire service, newly retired firefighters Captain Tom Weinell, Engineer Brian Kremer, and Captain Thom Hoffman have a lot to say. This wide-ranging conversation touches on the Thomas Fire, La Conchita mudslides, Jesusita Fire, firehouse hijinks, burnout, changes they've seen in the fire service, their experiences with r…

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Meet the New Guys Pt. 2 - Ventura City's Newest Firefighters Gurshan Bajwa, Jeremy Hinman, and Stephan Parrish 41:54

8M ago41:54

41:54

Part 2 of a discussion with Ventura City Fire's newest Firefighters. Just finished with their probationary period, five new firefighters - Gurshan Bajwa, Jon Ellis, Jeremy Hinman, Stephan Parrish, and Rocky Sanfilippo - talk about what brought them to Ventura, differences between Ventura City Fire and their previous departments, their career plans,…

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Meet the New Guys Pt. 1 - Ventura City's Newest Firefighters Rocky Sanfilippo and Jon Ellis 35:04

9M ago35:04

35:04

Part 1 of a discussion with Ventura City Fire's newest firefighters. Just finshed with their probationary period, five new firefighters-Gurshan Bajwa, Jon Ellis, Jeremy Hinman, Stephan Parrish, and Rocky Sanfilippo-talk about what brought them to Ventura, differences between Ventura City Fire and their previous departments, their career plans, and …

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Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy's Captain Tami Crudo 54:08

9M ago54:08

54:08

Captain Tami Crudo, coordinator for the Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy, talks about being a female in the fire service, mentoring, stress and resilience, and how to prepare to enter the Academy. Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Guest: Captain Tami Crudo of the Oxnard College Regional Fire…

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Mandos and Mullets with American Fire Brigade's John Gary 42:32

10M ago42:32

42:32

American Fire Brigade's John Gary talks about the injury that led him to start AFB, protecting your days off, impact of overtime on mental health and family life, Mandos, and mullets. Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Guest: John Gary of American Fire Brigade Connect with Ventura Fire Foundation…

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The World Needs To Hear The Voices Of Three White Guys (Checking In With Martyn Goodwin-Sharman) 34:19

10M ago34:19

34:19

Send us a Text Message. Join Producer Scott as he chats with NCH Host Martyn Goodwin-Sharman on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! For the fifth and final stop on his 2023 UK tour, Producer Scott traveled from London back to Bristol where it all began. Sitting down with the podcast host that induced the most side-splitting lau…

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When Your Therapist is Your Spouse with Firefighter Erik Hernandez and Therapist Maggie Hernandez 1:00:31

10M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Firefighter Erik Hernandez and his wife, associate marriage and family therapist Maggie Hernandez, talk on a wide range of topics, including the benefits of therapy, finding culturally-competent therapists, peer support, PTSD, complex trauma, bio hacks, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and how they reconcile different a…

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I Apologize For The Frequent Squeals (Checking In With Grant Hutchison) 37:08

10M ago37:08

37:08

Send us a Text Message. Join Producer Scott as he chats with drummer and NCH Host Grant Hutchison on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! Stop #4 on his trip through the UK finds Producer Scott heading north...to the coastal town of Anstruther in Scotland to spend some time with a cider rockstar and literal rockstar as well as a…

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He Was Literally Crying In The Wilderness (Checking In With Tom Oliver of Oliver's Cider) 38:26

10M ago38:26

38:26

Send us a Text Message. Join Producer Scott as he chats with Tom Oliver of Oliver's Cider & Perry Company on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The third stop on his trip through the English countryside finds Producer Scott still wandering about in Herefordshire, but this time with Tom Oliver at his cidery and farm. The conver…

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You Have A Wine Brain (Checking In With James and Susanna of Little Pomona) 18:59

10M ago18:59

18:59

Send us a Text Message. Join Producer Scott as he chats with James and Susanna Forbes of Little Pomona Orchard and Cidery on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The second stop on his trip through England finds Producer Scott in Herefordshire where he spent the day with James and Susanna at their cidery, in their orchards and s…

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Zoom Takes Off 6 Inches (Checking In With Gabe Cook) 39:37

10M ago39:37

39:37

Send us a Text Message. Join Producer Scott as he chats with The Ciderologist and NCH host Gabe Cook on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! Producer Scott recently traveled to England to celebrate Gabe's marriage and while he was there in the English countryside, he cracked out his recording equipment to see what Gabe has been …

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The "Hot Mess Express" with Audra and Chelsi from Dear Chiefs Podcast 1:17:14

11M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Audra and Chelsi, firefighter spouses and hosts of the Dear Chiefs Podcast, provide unvarnished advice for firefighters and their spouses on how to maintain their relationship while in the fire service. They go toe-to-toe with Peter and Jason on firefighter divorce rate, balancing a firefighting career with family life, and the generational differe…

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College Admissions and Financial Aid - What Fire Families Need to Know with Falone Serna, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach with California Lutheran University 59:11

11M ago59:11

59:11

Falone Serna, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach with California Lutheran University solves the mystery of getting into and paying for college. Dean Serna provides practical advice on deciding if college is the right path after high school, how to choose a school that's a great fit, what schools look for in students, how NOT to pay stick…

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Oxnard Fire Chief Alex Hamilton on Behavioral Health, Sleep Deprivation, Peer Support, and Taking Care of His Firefighters. 1:13:53

12M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

Oxnard Fire Chief Alex Hamilton, considered one of the most forward-thinking chiefs in the country, covers a wide range of important topics, including behavioral health, sleep deprivation, call volume, peer support, the value of networking, Movember, grantwriting, advice for firefighters looking to promote, how the COVID pandemic led to greater col…

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Estate Planning for Firefighters with Roy Schneider, Esq., and Jessica Villar, Esq. 53:53

12M ago53:53

53:53

Roy Schneider and Jessica Villar, attornies with Schneiders & Associates law firm, join the show to talk about what nobody wants to discuss...what happens to your property and family if you die or are incapacited. Bottom line: nothing good unless you take the proper steps now. Learn all about wills versus trusts, avoiding probate, and how to ensure…

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Sleep Hacks with Sean Toomey, Co-Founder of First Responder Sleep Recovery 1:00:16

1y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Sean Toomey, firefighter with Denver Fire Department and Operations Captain for the Clear Creek Fire Authority, co-founded First Responder Sleep Recovery with his wife Jacqueline to empower the health and wellness of those who serve in the fire, police, and emergency services. Sean joins the show to explain how sleep is connected to heart disease, …

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Mynda Ohs, PhD. on Preparing For and Adjusting To Firefighter Retirement 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Dr. Mynda Ohs, marriage and family therapist and author of Fully Involved: A Guide for Being in a Relationship with a Firefighter, talks about her new book When the Calls Stop: Retiring as a First Responder. Drawing on her own family's experience and input from hundreds of first responders, Mynda provides practical advice -- for both spouses -- on …

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Behind the Mustache with Firefighter Fenton and Mrs. Firefighter Fenton 1:00:16

1y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Brent and Stephanie Fenton (a.k.a. Firefighter Fenton and Mrs. Firefighter Fenton) discuss how Firefighter Fenton originated, where the character is going, the role of humor in mental health, and building a life outside the fire service. Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Guest: Brent Fenton (aka…

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Life in a Fire Family with Madeline and Erin, Ventura City Fire Captain Thom Hoffman's Daughters 1:05:30

1y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Madeline and Erin Hoffman, two of Ventura City Fire Captain Thom Hoffman's children, talk about growing up in a fire family. They swap stories about the "cool" benefits of having a firefighter dad as well as the additional stress the fire service added to their family. Madeline and Erin provide practical advice for younger fire kids, including how …

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Fire Captain Kyle Tong, G.O.A.T. of Grants 51:30

1y ago51:30

51:30

Ventura City Fire Captain Kyle Tong joins the show to talk about how he went from teaching snowboarding to five-year-olds to becoming one of the youngest fire captains in Ventura City history. Tong, a.k.a. the "G.O.A.T. of Grants", also talks about his success in securing nearly $8 million in funding for the Ventura City Fire Department. Hosts: Cap…

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Real Estate Investing with District of Columbia Firefighter Aaron Foster 1:08:18

1y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Aaron Foster has been a firefighter for 24 years, the last 19 of those with the District of Columbia Fire Department. Not only that, Aaron has been successfully investing in real estate for 20 years, hosts the First Responder Financial Freedom podcast, and owns a small woodworking company in College Park, Maryland. Aaron shares his story, why he st…

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Ventura City Fire Chief David Endaya on The Department's Future 1:04:21

1+ y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Ventura City Fire Chief David Endaya discusses the Department's future, changes in the fire service over the last 20 years, the role of first responders, and firefighters' mental health. Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Guest: Chief David Endaya, Ventura City Fire Department Connect with Ventur…

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Improving Firefighters' Health and Longevity with Physical Therapist Jim Magnusson, Dr. Phil Long, and Coach Justin Reading 58:23

1+ y ago58:23

58:23

Physical Therapist Jim Magnusson, Dr. Phil Long, and Coach Justin Reading of Performance Wellness and Injury Prevention have worked with firefighters for many years. Their motto is "Trust, Commitment to Excellence, and Care," and that's exactly what these guys do. They discuss the unique considerations when working with firefighters, preventing inj…

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Practical Advice for Firefighter Spouses with Author (and Military Spouse) Lizann Lightfoot 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

As a military spouse, Lizann Lightfoot can relate to the daily challenges and trials that most firefighter spouses go through. She's the author of "Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses" and the "Seasoned Spouse" blog. Lizann discusses the importance of practicing self-care, building a support network, learning to adjust to your …

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Hope the Therapy Dog with Heather Ellis and Nancy Mitchell 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

49:26

Ventura City Fire has a therapy dog, Hope, to help firefighters work through the emotional stress of their jobs. Hope's handler, EMS Coordinator Heather Ellis, and trainer, VIP Dog Team Owner Nancy Mitchell join the show to talk all about Hope and lift the curtain on what it takes to be a therapy dog for firefighters. Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (r…

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Preparing for Financial Independence with Retired Firefighter Steve Peterson 54:02

1+ y ago54:02

54:02

Retired firefighter Steve Peterson has successfully purchased and managed rental properties in Ventura for over 30 years. Starting while he was an active firefighter, Steve looked for ways to invest his money and, while it hasn't always been easy, he's now been retired for 20 years and is financially secure. Steve provides advice on a wide range of…

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Dr. Ryan Sharma Talks About the Psychological Needs of Firefighters 53:18

1+ y ago53:18

53:18

Dr. Ryan Sharma, contract psychologist with Oxnard Fire Department and Associate Professor/Director of Clinical Training at Cal Lutheran University, joins the show to talk about his work helping firefighters, discuss firefighter sleep deprivation, and provide practical advice on how firefighters can spot a colleague in need. Hosts: Capt. Peter McKe…

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Ashley Iverson, Executive Director of the Iverson Foundation for Active Awareness and Widow of Cal Fire Firefighter Corey Iverson 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

54:00

Ashley Iverson talks about losing her husband, Corey Iverson, in the Thomas Fire and how she uses the Iverson Foundation for Active Awareness to advocate for, and provide, mental health support for firefighters and their families. Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Guest: Ashley Iverson, Iverson …

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Tiffany Atalla, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 52:06

1+ y ago52:06

52:06

Tiffany Atalla, licensed marriage and family therapist AND fire wife, talks about how to improve first responder family life and connectedness among first responder families. Tiffany also talks about the trained peer support program for spouses that she helped create at her husband's fire department, as well as an upcoming (2/9/2023) training she w…

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Thomas Fire Stories 1:19:57

1+ y ago1:19:57

1:19:57

The Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire in California history, when it broke out on December 4, 2017. Four Ventura City firefighters who battled the blaze that first night--Battalion Chief Douglas Miser, Captain Luke Mitchell, Captain Mark Neilsen, and Captain Chris Plessner (ret.)--join the Firehouse Roundtable to talk about their experiences, th…

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Being a Firefighter Family, with Career Firemen Captain Myles Smith (ret.) and Engineer Austin Foulke 42:08

1+ y ago42:08

42:08

Captain Myles Smith (ret.) and Engineer Austin Foulke talk about being a firefighter family and the accident that forced Myles' retirement. Myles also tells a few stories from the 1980s, '90s, and 2000s, and reveals his legendary halibut recipe! Listen in... Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Gue…

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Founder of Flying Embers, Bill Moses, on the Thomas Fire and His Resulting Commitment to Supporting Firefighters 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

38:07

Flying Embers founder and CEO Bill Moses talks about his harrowing experience in the Thomas Fire and how it led to the Flying Embers organic alcohol brand. For 3 nights, Bill witnessed the power of nature, as well as firefighters' skill and determination in battling it. In that moment (and in gratitude to them), Bill dedicated himself and Flying Em…

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Engineer and Paramedic Will Nackers Talks About the Marines, His Purple Heart, PTSD, and Creating a Legacy 1:03:46

1+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Ventura City Fire Engineer/Paramedic Will Nackers discusses his military service, being wounded in action, PTSD, and creating a legacy. Will also discusses the September 11th Memorial Stair Climb, which he organized. Listen in... Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Guest: Will Nackers of the Ventu…

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Married Firefighters Amber and Jeremy Henderson on Spousal Challenges and Trauma 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

54:42

A conversation with married firefighters, Battalion Chief Amber Henderson (CAL Fire) and Captain Jeremy Henderson (Ventura City Fire). Amber and Jeremy discuss their careers, the challenges of being a firefighter spouse, and overcoming trauma. Listen in... Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation Guest…

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