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Check out the FireRescue1 podcast resource center, featuring industry-specific podcasts tackling everything from fireground operations, safety tactics, leadership, recruitment, training and more, including our exclusive show, Better Every Shift, hosted by Aaron Zamzow and Janelle Foskett, FireRescue1’s editor-in-chief.

Berkeley Captain Chris van Luen now helps other firefighters understand their prevention, detection and treatment options
The outgoing IAFC president reflects on his accomplishments, lessons learned and impactful moments from the past year
The Pittsburgh fire chief offers guidance for fixing the leadership troubles highlighted in the What Firefighters Want survey
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Chad Costa and Scott Orr discuss the question, “Do firefighters with skills but no degree have less worth?”
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Cathie Patterson at FEMA to help departments prepare more successful grants
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Fire Chief (ret.) Todd LeDuc about the top three health issues facing firefighters: cardiac issues, cancer and behavioral health challenges
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Division Chief Kent Davis about an alarming incident during recent protests as well as the department’s use of Police Assist Companies
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch about fire service volunteerism, recruitment and retention efforts, and professionalism
Fire Chief Kevin Cooney and Deputy Chief Edward Rush discuss operational challenges, budgets, recruitment and other hurdles facing volunteer departments
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Terry Jodrie about his experiences serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Tom Merrill discusses command presence – what it is and why it’s important
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell about how data impacts decision-making in the fire service
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer about a variety of personnel-focused issues to help chiefs better connect with members