BETTER EVERY SHIFT: NEWEST EPISODES
Better Every Shift: Gordon Graham returns
49:50
Better Every Shift: Marc Wysocki
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Better Every Shift: James Geering
48:25
Better Every Shift: Battalion Chief Jesse Schilling
39:03
Training for the Big Moment
23:14
Spotlighting the passion and perseverance of firefighters, the Better Every Shift Podcast helps all firefighters get better every day, every call, every shift.
Hosted by Madison (Wisconsin) Fire Lieutenant Aaron Zamzow and FireRescue1 Editor-in-Chief Janelle Foskett, 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, fire service news, plus a dash of pop culture, 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.
New episodes of the Better Every Shift podcast launch every Thursday on FireRescue1.com as well as major podcast platforms. A video version of the podcast will air on YouTube.
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MOST POPULAR EPISODES
BETTER EVERY SHIFT: FIREGROUND OPERATIONS
The Orange County Fire Authority chief traveled to Altadena, where he grew up, as fires tore through the community in January
The thermal imaging expert details how TICs can help firefighters be ‘intelligently aggressive’
Ibrahim details his own mayday experience and shares his take on proactive vs. reactive RIT
UL’s FSRI research program manager talks fire dynamics, tactical decision-making and what aggressive firefighting means to him
The Scottsdale (Arizona) assistant chief says the true meaning of fireground safety is getting lost in the discourse
The FSRI’s research program manager details the changes ahead and what fire service leaders can do right now to prepare
BETTER EVERY SHIFT: BEYOND THE FIRE SERVICE
The CEO of the Spartan endurance sports brand wants to help 100 million people get fit – now 101 million with his offer of a free race for all firefighters
Through running, Glaze finds a powerful tool for managing stress and improving mental health
Colts center Danny Pinter shares the catalyst for his cause, plus gridiron lessons to apply to the fireground
Dr. Danny Evans, aka “The Language Tutor,” shares simple keywords, directives and questions that all firefighters should know
The former first responder shares his personal mental health struggles and urges others to build a support system
The former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence shares critical leadership lessons
BETTER EVERY SHIFT: LEADERSHIP
Tracking exposures, traumatic calls, hazmat incidents and unique situations creates a personal record that protects you long after the call ends
Zapp, a human performance researcher and retired firefighter, talks health monitoring, smart (and safe) exercise, creatine supplements and more
Our 2025 walkaround breaks down the year’s controversies and triumphs — and opportunities for growth in the new year
Assistant Chief (ret.) Jo-Ann Lorber underscores the power the delegation amid the expanding expectations of the fire chief
Bill Carey shares insights from years of LODD research and media work
The chief outlines a plan for personal and professional growth
BETTER EVERY SHIFT: HEALTH & WELLNESS
The division chief details when and how to use AI tools
The firefighter-counselor explains the problem with avoidant coping and how to help your brain finally deal with the ‘leftover stuff’
The Mesa fire chief spotlights the department’s forward-thinking approach to health, safety, social services and more
Understanding our physiological stress response is key to managing chronic stress
The Lehi (Utah) fire chief was recently named the IAFC’s Career Fire Chief of the Year
The PPE standards expert explains why all protection comes at a price
MORE FROM ZAM
When performed regularly, these exercises can help reduce injuries and keep you in the game
Crews discover a more complex incident, prompting many questions and quick thinking
How to make a total-body fitness system using bedsheets or webbing
As we deal with COVID-19, it’s important to keep our immune systems functioning as efficiently as possible
Functional training improves performance, reduces injuries and, ultimately, prolongs careers
A simple checklist can help you stay on track at the station
The carry mimics fireground movements that frequently result in slips and falls or injuries, such as pulled muscles
Burpees work the arms, back, abs, hamstrings and chest while also giving you a great cardio workout
By positioning the weight in front of the body, the goblet squat shifts the focus from the back to the core, building strength where firefighters need it the most
Planks help strengthen firefighters’ core muscles and protect their back and shoulders
If you’re exercising just for the sake of exercising, you might be selling yourself short
ADDITIONAL EPISODES
‘Pull up your jogging pants and take some notes’ because the three fitness experts offer actionable tips for health in the new year
Tackling the mixed bag of electric vehicle coverage and whether we need a fire service “reset,” plus what’s ahead for 2023
The Bozeman fire chief shares tips for getting buy-in from FD leadership, the gut-check moment that changed his career, and his hopes for his new IAFC role
The former Oakland fire chief talks lifelong learning, the biggest challenge of his career, plus ‘calculated aggression,’ future book titles and pet peeves
The fire service scientist details her newest adventure, the Science Alliance, plus how to make data accessible at the station level
The deputy chief talks ‘30 Fires You Must Know,’ learning from the Twin Parks fire, his best advice, plus his favorite firehouse meals
Hosted by Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters and how they can strive to be better every call, every day, every shift
