Episodes
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Honor the Past, Support the Future
In this episode, we highlight the Columbus Fire Flower Fund and how a simple $10 annual donation can make a meaningful difference for members of the Columbus Fire Division and their families. We will also shine a spotlight on two important traditions of the department. The Columbus Fire Pipes &...
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Tactical Considerations for Knee Wall Fires & Lessons Learned Part 2
In part 2, we take a deep dive into ladder truck operations, the challenges of knee wall fires, and the critical lessons learned from real-world experiences in Columbus. From tactical insights on aerial positioning to the dangers hidden within knee walls, we break down what every firefighter…
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Tactical Considerations for Knee Wall Fires & Lessons Learned
In this episode, Battalion Chief Mike Ruddle, Captain Steve Riley, Lieutenant Billy Ross, and Lieutenant Steve Cheshirr sit down to discuss the critical tactical considerations when attacking knee wall fires. They share their experiences, lessons learned, and key takeaways from real emergency...
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#24: Honor Flight
Today, Firefighters Jeremy Thoma, Guy Tucker, Eddie Madison and Brian Weiskittle sit down to discuss The Honor Flight Organization. They provide an all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. for our Nations Veterans. Our guest today have started a fundraiser to honor one of our own, Firefighter…
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#23: Estate Planning
Sean Devlin & Bryce Burton are both experts in Estate Planning. They discuss the importance of securing your assets in order to avoid Probate. We also dive deep into the details of a Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney and setting up a...
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#21: The Vaccine Discussion pt. 2
https://youtu.be/DHUOYXbUIMA
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#20: The Vaccine Discussion
Today we get a chance to sit down Dr. Lowe and Chief Kirchner to discuss the risks and benefits of getting the Covid-19 vaccine. We also touch on how it was developed and take a more detailed look at the EAU fact sheet of the vaccine.
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#19: Mark Sanders I.A.F.F. 8th District Vice President
Mark Sanders speaks with Local 67 about what the IAFF provides for our members. As a lifelong union leader, Mark is an integral part of the IAFF but more importantly, he is a great representative for the 8th District.
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#18: Dr. Robert Lowe
On this installation we sit down with Rob Lowe who was recently appointed as the Medical Director for The Columbus Division of Fire. We get an insightful look into his background as an emergency care physician as well as his previous career with NASA. Dr. Lowe has a passion for emergency...
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#17 Our Ship: Leadership & Ownership
Interim Fire Chief Jeff Happ shares his plans on empowering our members. We are in the profession of training and educating great people to do extraordinary things. Together, we can move mountains.
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#16: The Kitchen Table
Brian Weiskittle and I sit down to have a discussion about his Warrior Mindset. Brian is a 24 year veteran with Columbus Fire and is currently assigned to M17, one of the busiest apparatus in the City. We also discuss one of the longest traditions in the fire service which is the value of the...
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#15: The Last Line of Defense
Today we sit down with President Stein to talk about some important Covid-19 updates as well what Local 67 is doing to protect our members on the front lines. Now, more than ever we need the type of leaders who rise to the occasion in times of crisis. Our members have been there and will continue...
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#14: The Wartime Effort
Chief Dave Baugh and Captain Steve Riley speak with us today about important concerns from our membership regarding the health crisis we are currently in. The uniqueness of our profession often requires us to adapt and overcome to critical problems especially in unprecedented times like these.…
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#13: Save A Warrior
Adam Carr is the Executive Director of the Save A Warrior Foundation. He has 12 years of service with the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Green Beret. We sit down to speak with Adam, Mark Del Tosto & Matt Schaffer about their inspiring stories and how SAW saved their lives. The unconventional steps...
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12: REALationships & LEADership
Captain Greg Lash, a 40 year veteran of the Columbus Division of Fire as well as Lieutenant Steve Riley talk with us about the importance of leadership and why relationships matter. What is our mission in todays fire service? In a profession that has established itself on the traditions and...
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11: Looking Into the Future
John Guroy is the Secretary/ Treasurer of The Columbus Fire Fighters Union IAFF local 67. John was born and raised in the City of Columbus. Today we talk about the union budget for this upcoming year as well as other Local 67 goals and initiatives in the future.
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#10: Politics... An Extension Of War
Steve Stein is the Vice President of Columbus Firefighters Union IAFF Local 67. Steve is a Columbus native who started his fire service career 15 years ago in the Cincinnati area where he also earned three degrees including an MBA from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Linder College of...
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#9: A Commanding Presence In Our State
Today I sit down with Dave Montgomery who is the 5th District Vice President with the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters. We discuss important topics that affect our benefits at the local level but also at the state level. Dave is our Former Local 67 president and is a 28 year veteran...
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#8: Planning For The Future With CME Pt. 2
On the second installation of the two part series on planning for the future with CME, we sit down with Ret. CFD Battalion Chief Mark Devine and President/CEO of CME Jeff Carpenter. Chief Devine is the chairman of the leadership board for CME and is the longest acting volunteer of 38 years. He...
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#7: Got Your Six
Karen Turano is a legal expert who focuses on representing injured workers with matters involving the Ohio Bereau of Workers' Compensation, more specifically Firefighters. She has developed intricate knowledge in regards to new legislation in Ohio for Occupationally Related Cancer Diagnoses. She...
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#5: The Ultimate Fight
Firefighter Doug Wortman and Firefighter Tanner Kline open up about their incredible stories in regards to their battle with Lymphoma. They speak about what they went through physically, mentally and emotionally but more importantly, they speak about how they responded to adversity. The Ultimate...
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#4: Calling The Mental MAYDAY
Dave Gerold with peer support, Lisa Callander with EAP and Jason Mayberry with Local 67 all come together to talk about the hard conversations we need to have with each other regarding the mental health crisis. Everyone in this episode is extremely passionate about helping our members access...
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#3: Planning For The Future With CME
Bill Greear & Drew Boyer are in charge of CME's financial planning department and have an intricate knowledge of our retirement and investment options. They value the relationship with every one of their clients and want to create a specialized financial plan that will benefit our members and…
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#2: The Battle Within
On this installment, I will be speaking with Lt. Gerold about the importance of mental health. Our profession is unique in that the uniqueness of what we encounter on a day to day basis is nothing short of stressful. With sleep deprivation, heart issues, cancer, and mental illness at an all time...
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#1: The Connection Between Cancer and Your Diet
The predominance of cancer within our division is overwhelming. With approximately 10% of our membership diagnosed with some form of cancer, we should all take every precaution possible in order to decrease our risk. On this episode, Lt. DiPasquale and I will be speaking on the topic of diet and...