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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 39 MIN

Zam’s hot takes: FF arrests, FDNY EMS, shift schedules + more

from Better Every Shift · host FireRescue1

It’s been a wild week, with several controversial news items hitting inboxes and driving discussions on FireRescue1. Zam and Janelle dig into the stories that have generated hundreds of comments in FR1 forums recently, from the recent arrests of two members of a contracted fire crew in Washington, to one lieutenant’s call to break FDNY fire and EMS into separate services, to departments changing their shift schedules, and more. Check out the resources below and join the conversation: ICE arrests in Washington Federal-level changes impacting firefighters FDNY EMS Shift schedules Shift Scheduling and Sleep Health in Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – Lambeau Field 9/11 brotherhood Enjoying the show? Email [email protected] to share feedback and suggest guests for an upcoming episode. 

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