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The Fireman Kenny Show
by Kenny Asselin
Fireman Kenny tackles the latest topics in community risk reduction (CRR) including fire prevention, fire safety, fire sprinkler systems, smoke alarms, fire alarm systems, injury prevention, illness prevention, and a host of other topics to help promote safety and healthy lifestyles. Fireman Kenny has 32 years of experience in as a firefighter and paramedic. He has expertise in public education, as well as his time as an instructor for firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firemankenny/support
Episodes
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Episode 128 - Smoke Damper Inspection Discussion with Jake Olson and Matt VanderPuy from SMART 18
Smoke dampers are active fire protection apparatus that assist in keeping smoke compartmentalized during a fire. Many building owners may not even know that important fire protection equipment is in their buildings, much less the fact they need to be inspected. On this episode of The Fireman…
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Episode 127 - Emergency Nurses Week Interview with Nurses from Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
The Emergency Nurses Association has declared October 11th - 17th as Emergency Nurses Week. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin nurses Ginger Knapp, Melissa Ratzmer, Natalie Henning, and Kara Reyes-Gaspervich about their...
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Episode 126 - Dan Retzlaff from The Forward Firefighter Hosts The October Episode
On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show, Columbus Fire Department Captain and The Forward Firefighter Host Dan Retzlaff guests hosts the October installment in the former WIBD format. Shout outs went to National Fire Sprinkler Association Wisconsin Coordinator Steve Howard for conducting fire...
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Episode 125 - Firefighter Mental Health with Retired Long Beach Fire Department Captain James Owen
Captain James Owen is a retired Long Beach Fire Department Captain, author of The Last Patient: A Memoir of Resilience and Recovery, speaker, recovery advocate, and founder of Camp Pivot. He spent nearly three decades in emergency response and public safety, including more than two decades with…
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Episode 124 - Falls Prevention Awareness Week Interview with Southeast Regional Trauma Advisory Council (SERTAC) Members
The National Council on Aging has declared September 21st - 25th as Falls Prevention Awareness Week. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Wendy Galonski, Kelly Faymoville, Elizabeth Tesch, and Ginger Knapp about falls prevention strategies.
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Episode 123 - Pituitary Awareness Month With Michelle Tisch from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
The Pituitary Awareness Foundation has declared October as Pituitary Awareness Month. The theme for the 2026 campaign is “Symptoms in the Spotlight.” Many pituitary conditions come with long-term, often hidden, symptoms that can be hard to manage day-to-day. This year, the Pituitary Awareness...
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Episode 122 - Alex Quintana from the Appleton Fire Department Guest Hosts the September Episode
On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, Appleton Fire Department Public Education Specialist Alex Quintana hosts the September installment in the former WIBD format. Monthly shout outs went to Jake Olson and Brian Neumaier from SMART 18 for conducting smoke damper training to Wisconsin...
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Episode 121 - National Suicide Prevention Month Interview with Barb Bigalke from the Center for Suicide Awareness
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)—have teamed up to declare September as National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide Prevention Month is a time to raise...
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Episode 120 - Immunization Awareness Month with Emily Jacoby and Taylor Richards from Washington Ozaukee Health Department
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared August as National Immunization Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Emily Jacoby and Taylor Richards from the Washington Ozaukee Health Department to talk about the importance of...
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Episode 119 - Antigo Fire Department Lieutenant/Paramedic Adam Finn Hosts in the WIBD Format
Antigo Fire Department Lieutenant/Paramedic Adam Finn hosts in the former WIBD format. Retirement shout outs went to NFPA CEO Jim Pauley, West Bend Police Department Dispatcher Kim Wendelborn, Beaver Dam Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Charlie Bau, and Hartland Fire Department Chief Dave...
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Episode 118 - West Bend Fire Department Chief Les Norin and West Bend Firefighters President Rob Abel Interview About Funding for Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Fire departments in Washington County are finding significant challenges in funding their Emergency Medical Services operations. There are proposals from Washington County government to assist the individual agencies to improve revenue streams. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast…
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Episode 117 - National Emergency Management Awareness Month with Dustin Lofy and Scott Ziegler
The International Association of Emergency Managers has declared August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Washington County Emergency Manager Dustin Lofy and Ozaukee County Emergency Manager Scott Ziegler about...
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Episode 116 - Downer Malecki and Dan Olson from Sprinkler Fitters Local 183 Talk About Fire Sprinklers
On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Downer Malecki and Dan Olson from Sprinkler Fitters Local 183 about the importance of fire sprinkler systems.
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Episode 115 - Summer Fire Safety with Campbellsport Fire Department Fire Inspectors Angela Simon and Jackie Batzler
Some of the fondest summertime memories involved grilling, bon fires, and fire pits. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with Campbellsport Fire Department Fire Inspectors Angela Simon and Jackie Batzler about safety tips for grilling and outdoor fires.
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Episode 114 - Bob Tiarks Guest Hosts The July 2026 Episode of The Fireman Kenny Show
Retired City of Brookfield Fire Department Deputy Chief hosts the July 2026 installment of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast in the former WIBD format. Shout outs went to West Bend Fire Department Lt. Steve Inhof, Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Executive Assistant Cindy McGinnis, and Ryan…
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Episode 113 - PTSD Awareness Month Interview with Barb Bigalke and Renee Kasuboski from the Center for Suicide Awareness
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 70% of people globally will experience a potentially traumatic event during their lifetime, but only a minority (5.6%) will go on to develop PTSD. An estimated 3.9% of the world population has experienced PTSD at some point in their lives....
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Episode 112 - Aphasia Awareness Month Interview with Amy Monday and Dr. Sara Pillay
The National Aphasia Association has declared June as Aphasia Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Speech Therapist Amy Monday and Neuropsychologist Dr. Sara Pillay from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about aphasia awareness.
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Episode 111 - Association of Aquatic Professionals Executive Director Juliene Hefter Talks About Water Safety
Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages one to four. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with Association of Aquatic Professionals Executive Director Juliene Hefter about water safety.
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Episode 110 - Kevin Brode Guest Hosts the June 2026 Installment of The Fireman Kenny Show Podcast
Retired West Allis Fire Department Lieutenant/Paramedic Kevin Brode guests hosts the June 2026 installment of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast in the former WIBD format. Shout outs went to the Fond du Lac Humane Society, Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski, Jake Olson, Brian Neumaier, and...
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Episode 109 - Mental Health Awareness Month Interview with Jeff Gauthier, Kevin Brode, and Brent Jones
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month. With us on this episode to talk about positive mental health strategies are retired Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenants Jeff Gauthier and Brent Jones along with retired West Allis Fire Department...
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Episode 108 - Trauma Awareness Month Interview with Tom Thrash, Ginger Knapp, and Keli Anderson
The American Trauma Society has declared May as National Trauma Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Southeast Regional Trauma Advisory Council (SERTAC) Coordinator Tom Thrash, Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Trauma Program Manager Ginger...
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Episode 107 - Emergency Medical Services Week Interview with James Small from the Office of Rural Health
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have declared May 17th - 23rd as Emergency Medical Services Week. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Wisconsin Office of Rural Health Rural EMS...
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Episode 106 - Building Safety Month Interview with WSFIA President Jason Knecht, Board Member Justin Malin, and Past President Dan Schmocker
The International Code Council has declared May as Building Safety Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview board members from the Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association which includes Eau Claire Fire/Rescue Fire Inspector Jason Knecht, Stevens Point Fire...
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Episode 105 - Menomonee Falls Fire Department Chief Joe Pulvermacher Hosts the May 2026 Episode in the WIBD Format
On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, Menomonee Falls Fire Department Chief Joe Pulvermacher hosts in the former WIBD format. Monthly shout outs went to the Wisconsin Veterinary Resource Center, American Burn Association, Orange County Firefighters IAFF Local 2057 and IAFF 12th...
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Episode 104 - National Youth Sports Safety Month with Wendy Reitz and Kyle Butters from Aurora Sports Health
The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation has declared April as National Youth Sports Safety Month. The focus of the annual campaign is to reduce injuries in youth sports. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Wendy Reitz and Kyle Butters from Aurora Sports Health…
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Episode 103 - Donate Life Awareness Month with Dr. Matthew Cooper from Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourages Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and honors those who…
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Episode 102 - Dog Bite Prevention Week Interview with Joe Poczkalski and Kelli Jo Yogerst from the Washington County Humane Society
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has declared April 12th – 18th as National Dog Bite Prevention Week. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show Podcast, we interview Joe Poczkalski and Kelli Jo Yogerst from the Washington County Humane Society about dog bite prevention tips.
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Episode 101 - Hartford Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Jake Clark Hosts The April 2026 Edition of The Fireman Kenny Show
Hartford Fire & Rescue Lt. Jake Clark guest hosts the April 2026 installment of The Fireman Kenny Show in the former WIBD format. Monthly shout outs went to Firefighter Tony Thomas from the Beaver Dam Fire Department, Jeff Rinderle from Rinderle Door Company, Jonathan Synovic from Source 1...
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Episode 100 - Keith Gardner From KDG Home Inspections Talks About National Home Inspection Month
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) has declared April as National Home Inspection Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with KDG Home Inspections owner Keith Gardner about the importance of home inspections.
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Episode 99 - National Safe Digging Month Interview with Chad Krueger from Diggers Hotline
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recognizes April as National Safe Digging Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Manager of Public Relations Chad Krueger from Diggers Hotline about safe digging...
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Episode 98 - National Nutrition Month Interview with Registered Dietitian Nutritionalist Maddie Boyle
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has declared March as National Nutrition Month. On this installment of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Maddie Boyle from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the role of diet and nutrition in...
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Episode 97 - Retired Town of Brookfield Fire Department HEO/Paramedic Arron Kluck Guest Hosts in the WIBD Format
Thank you to retired Town of Brookfield Fire Department HEO/Paramedic Arron Kluck for guest hosting the March 2026 episode in the former WIBD format. Two fire service R.I.P.s went out to family and friends of South Shore Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Bob Berens and Butler Volunteer Fire...
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Episode 96 - Jim Sprouse from Property Loss Management Talks About Home Restoration After A Fire
Property restoration after a fire, flood, or other disaster is a $200 billion industry in the United States. Most renters and homeowners are unprepared for what steps to take after an emergency occurs. On this episode we talk with Jim Sprouse from Property Loss Management in West Bend Wisconsin...
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Episode 95 - Scott Nyholm from Clean Chutes USA Talks About Trash Chute Maintenance and Inspections
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has codes that require inspections and maintenance of trash and linen chutes. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with Scott Nyholm from Clean Chutes USA about proper care of trash and linen chutes.
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Episode 94 - Jeff Gauthier and Kevin Brode Talk About Firefighter Mental Health
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has peer support for IAFF members who experience mental health issues during their career and in retirement. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview retired Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenant Jeff Gauthier and retired...
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Episode 93 - Amanda Bates Hosts the February 2026 Episode in the WIBD Format
On this installment of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, former Firefighter/Paramedic, and host of the First Due: Rooted in Resilience podcast, Amanda Bates hosts the February edition in the WIBD format. Shout outs went to Chuck Beistle and Bob Monday from the West Bend Fire Department, as well as...
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Episode 92 - National Burn Awareness Week Interview with Dr. Cliff Sheckter
The American Burn Association has declared February 1st - 7th as National Burn Awareness Week. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Dr. Cliff Sheckter, Director of the Regional Burn Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, about burn injury prevention.
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Episode 91 - Cudahy Mayor Ken Jankowski Talks About the Transition from Fire Captain to City Mayor
On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with retired North Shore Fire/Rescue Captain about the transition of running a firehouse to now being the mayor of the City of Cudahy.
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Episode 90 - Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Interview With Retired West Bend Fire Department Battalion Chief Tom Thrash
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has declared January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview retired West Bend Fire Department Battalion Chief Tom Thrash about his journey surviving cancer related to firefighting.
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Episode 89 - Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Requirements with Jake Olson and Matt VanDerPuy from SMART 18
The National Fire Protection Association requires periodic inspections of fire and smoke dampers in NFPA 80. There have been a number of failures of smoke and fire dampers due to improper installation, poor maintenance, and lack of inspections. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast…
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Episode 88 - Fireman Larry Guest Hosts the January 2026 Episode of The Fireman Kenny Show Podcast
On the January installment of The Fireman Kenny Show Podcast, Larry Schwechel (formerly Fireman Larry from the former WBKV) is the guest host for the former WIBD format. Shout outs went to the friends and family of the late Sue Slaby, RN, the Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard, friends and family of…
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Episode 87 - Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month With Dr. Mike McCrea and Michelle Wesline
The Johnny O Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Foundation has declared January as Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with Dr. Mike McCrea and Michelle Wesline from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about...
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Episode 86 - School Bullying as a Community Risk
On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show, we talk about school age bullying as a community risk.
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Episode 85 - Jason Schmitt from Paul Davis Restoration Talks About Fire Sprinkler Systems
On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with Jason Schmitt, Vice President of Emergency Response for Paul Davis Restoration of South-Central Wisconsin, about the importance of fire sprinkler systems, the relationship with the National Fire Sprinkler Association, and the...
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Episode 84 - Trauma Coordinator Ginger Knapp Hosts the December 2025 Episode
Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Trauma Coordinator Ginger Knapp, RN, hosts the December 2025 edition of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast. Shout outs went to Andy Adams from Marmic Fire & Safety Co., Dave Stuart from Ahern Fire Protection, Business Representatives Jacob Olson and Matt...
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Episode 83 - Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Interview with Sally Jensen from the Hartford Fire Department
The American Occupational Therapy Association has declared December 1st - 5th as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Sally Jensen from Hartford Fire & Rescue Wisconsin about older driver safety and prevention tips.
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Episode 82 - Diabetes Awareness Month with Diabetes Educator Linda Burger
The American Diabetes Association has declared November as National Diabetes Awareness Month. On this episode of the Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin West Bend Diabetes Educator Linda Burger, RN, about diabetes prevention strategies.
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Episode 81 - Respiratory Therapist Natalie Rifelj Talks About COPD Awareness Month
The American Lung Association has declared November as COPD Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Respiratory Therapist Natalie Rifelj about COPD awareness and prevention strategies.
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Episode 80 - Milwaukee Fire Department Captain Mike Thurow Talks About Carbon Monoxide Awareness
The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association has declared November as National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Milwaukee Fire Department Captain Mike Thurow about carbon monoxide safety.
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Episode 79 - New Dogs Old Tricks Podcast Hosts Bryce Hicken and Brennan Buschke Host the November Episode of The Fireman Kenny Show Podcast
WPLG715 Fireman Kenny was on the air in the Magnum Media WIBD format. Bryce Hicken and Brennan Buschke, co-hosts of the New Dogs Old Tricks podcast, guest host for the November 2025 installment of The Fireman Kenny Show. Shout outs went to the sponsors, speakers, vendors, and award winners for…
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Fireman Kenny tackles the latest topics in community risk reduction (CRR) including fire prevention, fire safety, fire sprinkler systems, smoke alarms, fire alarm systems, injury prevention, illness prevention, and a host of other topics to help promote safety and healthy lifestyles. Fireman Kenny has 32 years of experience in as a firefighter and paramedic. He has expertise in public education, as well as his time as an instructor for firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firemankenny/support
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