The kitchen table is the heart of the firehouse. It’s where those who are “Always Ready” bond over shared war stories of a career in the fire department and its impact on their everyday lives, including their families and both their physical and mental health. On Firehouse Roundtable, we’ll bring you those stories, so you can be a fly on the wall around the firehouse kitchen table. Your hosts Capt. Peter McKenzie (retired) and Battalion Chief Jason Kay (active) lead these conversations explo ...
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Firefighter Couples: Maintaining a Healthy Relationship
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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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Coping with Trauma and Stress Through Transcendental Meditation
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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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The Ten Commandments and the Christian --The 10th Commandment
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God's Help and Our Duty in Trials -- Psalm 62
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Snakes and Stabbings with Firefighter Paramedics Connor Ryan-Fenwick and Ryan Vaughn
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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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Galatians 6-1-2
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Biblical Salvation: A Baptism Message
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Getting Mukes'd with Firefighter Paramedic Ryan Howell and Firefighter Sam Stein
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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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The Christian and the Ten Commandments -- 9th Commandment
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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 2
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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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9 Foundational Perspectives for Biblical Evangelism (1 of 9)
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The Ten Commandments and the Christian -- The 8th Commandment
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The Christian and the Ten Commandments -- The 7th Commandment
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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 1
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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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The Ten Commandments and the Christian: The 6th Commandment
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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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The Transaction of Gospel Love: Relational Reconciliation
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The Disposition of Gospel Love: Relational Peace
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You Have Been Born to Love with Gospel Love
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The Ten Commandments and the Christian - The 5th Commandment
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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
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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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The Ten Commandments and the Christian: The Fourth Commandment
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From Fixing Rigs to Assistant Chief: Bill Rigg's Unforgettable Career
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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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The Ten Commandments and the Christian: The Third Commandment
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There is a brief interval of no audio at around the halfway mark. Please forgive this technical problem and we hope it does not spoil your enjoyment of the sermon.
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Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Next Rung's Charlie Brown talks peer support and future challenges for the fire service.
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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
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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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