Better Every Shift Podcast
The Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters and EMS providers.
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Hosted by Madison (Wisconsin) Firefighter 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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Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
Part 2 — San Diego Fire-Rescue Captain Ben Vernon shares his journey from darkness to feeling “lighter, better” after therapy and EMDR
Get better every shift with stress management and leadership insights from Aaron Zamzow and Janelle Foskett
Part 1 — The San Diego Fire-Rescue captain shares the emotional story of how a seemingly “routine call” quickly escalated to a near-fatal stabbing
Firefighter-Paramedic Mike Anderson shares what it was like having his work life chronicled for NBC’s new show – and the playful razzing that followed
The EMS leader and advocate emphasizes putting the workforce at the top, with leaders giving them every opportunity to succeed
The first firefighter-influencer of the modern era shares how his early speaking nerves transformed into a love of making comedy videos
Captain Ashley Losch explains the endless coordination at play, identifies the biggest hurdles ahead, and even spills a little big game tea
