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The Forward Firefighter

Dan Retzlaff

Hello and welcome to The Forward Firefighter Podcast. Here, you can listen to discussions with volunteer firefighters in Wisconsin and across the nation - hear their stories, learn about the communities they serve, and what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter. The Forward Firefighter, working together to save lives and protect property in our communities.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the individuals on this podcast do not represent the official policy, or position of any employers and organizations the speaker and participants are associated with.

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48 episodes

  1. 47 - From Suppression to Prevention: Community Risk Reduction with "Fireman Kenny" Asselin 51:06
  2. 46 - From Tragedy to Innovation: How a Rescue Performed by a Rural Minnesota Volunteer Department Sparked Innovative Grain Bin Rescue Tactics and Equipment 57:12
  3. 45 - JD DuCharme: Fireground Speed, Trust, and Firehouse Culture 57:08
  4. 44 - Wisconsin Firefighter of the Year: Teamwork and Humility 51:42
  5. 43 - Remembering Your "Why" with Chief David Rhodes 54:51
  6. 42 - Beyond the Pump Panel with Eric Johnson 57:13
  7. 41 - From High School Cadet to FIre Science Student: Bridging the Gap Between Technical Education and Real World Experience. 57:20
  8. 40 - Navigating the Frontlines of HAZMAT with Beth McCormick 52:54
  9. 39 - Your EV Fire Playbook: Tactics, Tools, and Lithium-Ion Safety with Paul Shoemaker 1:02:46
  10. 38 - Challenging Fireground Assumptions with Captain Nick Ledin. 48:52
  11. 37 - Volunteer Firefighting: It's a Family Affair 54:45
  12. 36 - The Best of Us. Filmmaker Ben Cook and Chief Matt Boulding on the documentary featuring the Cornell Volunteer Fire Department 48:50
  13. 35 - Masking Up With Your Gloves On: Beyond the Minimum with Captain Mike Bernard from Arbor Vitae Fire and Rescue Department in Wisconsin 1:02:12
  14. 34 - Firefighter Syndrome: Dr. Chris Frueh on Understanding the Cost and Finding the Solutions 51:45
  15. 33 - Mastering the Craft: Jeff Rothmeier on Tactics, Brotherhood, and the Firefighter Mindset 1:09:12
  16. 32 - We Are All One Team: Assistant Chief April Hammond on Culture, Care, and Administrative Codes 56:44
  17. 31 - Prepared to Perform: Vehicle Extrication with Chief Chris Dallas 54:11
  18. 30 - Wisconsin MABAS: Incident Planning for Mutual Aid Strategies 54:13
  19. 29 - Marc Hill on his latest book, Read Before You Lead 1:06:33
  20. 28 - Fighting Wildfires in Wisconsin, Strategies and Support from the Wisconsin DNR with Brooke Hushagen 41:54
  21. 27 - Ben’s Story and the Importance of RIT. Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Cory 57:00
  22. 26 - Train So That You Are Ready. Captain Nathan Olson 45:16
  23. 25 - Behind the Scenes at Chilton Fire Department with Assistant Chief Nathan Schneider 49:45
  24. 24 - Leadership and Development in the Fire Service with Chief Horist 44:42
  25. 23 - Chris Klahn, Board President of the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association 56:26
  26. 22 - Chief Joe Knitter, Understanding Restaurant Fires & Cancer Prevention 48:08
  27. 21 - Roy Smalley, Mayville, WI Health and Safety Officer 53:43
  28. 20 - Dave Briggs, Wausau Fire Training Chief. Upgrade your knowledge and use of Thermal Image Cameras. 49:15
  29. 19 - Adam Barowy and the Latest UL Research on Battery Fires 40:04
  30. 18 - 2023 First Responder of the Year, Wisconsin District 35 Chief Dawn Herlache 41:52
  31. 17 - Sean Duffy - If You Know Something, Show Someone 42:23
  32. 16 - Thoughts on Volunteer Fire and EMS service with Michael Perry 45:12
  33. 15 - Enjoying The Volunteer Firefighter Experience, Assistant Chief Brad Koenig 43:20
  34. 14 - Our Customers Deserve Excellent Service, Chief Alex Felde 41:08
  35. 13 - Talking Search Culture with BJ Breacher 1:02:32
  36. 12 - Devin Flanigan on Station Design 59:11
  37. 11 - Firefighter Mollie Kallas, Columbus WI Fire Department on peer support and more 34:17
  38. 10 - Marc Hill - Everyone of Us is a Teacher 1:20:56
  39. 9 - Portage, WI Fire Chief Troy Haase - The Recycling Facility Fire 59:05
  40. #8 - Tom Merrill - The Professional Volunteer Fire Department 51:29
  41. #7 - Meet the Columbus WI Fire Department Probationary Firefighters 37:58
  42. #6 - Blackhawk Technical College Fire Instructor Lane Heins - PTSD in the Fire Service 55:08
  43. #5 - Waukesha, WI Fire Department Lt. Bryan Keup - Team Before Self 56:36
  44. #4 - Fall River WI Fire Department Captain Tom Stoltenburg 44:53
  45. #3 - Columbus WI Fire Department Deputy Chief Jerrod Fox 58:39
  46. Episode #2 - Columbus Fire Chief Scott Hazeltine 33:17
  47. The Forward Firefighter Trailer 1:12
  48. Introduction 21:36