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Better Every Shift

FireRescue1

FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, 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, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, 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.

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328 episodes

  1. Inside the research reshaping fireground tactics 1:00:01
  2. Inside FDNY's push to unify fire and EMS 38:53
  3. How to build realistic command simulations 37:45
  4. Is your culture your best recruiter? 38:47
  5. USA vs. Australia: What each fire service does better 37:16
  6. ‘I need to talk’: Four words can change everything 39:25
  7. Dad 101: CRR beyond smoke alarms 44:10
  8. What firefighters really want from training 54:26
  9. What ‘Never Forget’ means 25 years later 1:14:24
  10. Create your resilience protocol 1:13:21
  11. Inside a leadership think tank 44:19
  12. Learning to lead differently 1:13:36
  13. How EV weight impacts your tactics 48:06
  14. How to build company drills from NIOSH reports 41:21
  15. Your tone is your leadership 19:44
  16. Today's fires demand a hazmat mindset 47:02
  17. Inside the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service with Chief Fennessy 51:51
  18. Cold storage close call 1:12:20
  19. Your post-call reset starts here 49:09
  20. NERIS: Everybody calm down already 55:36
  21. The grant clock is ticking 46:21
  22. Schaeffer: The fire service can’t afford CAVE leadership 46:58
  23. Safety Stand Down 2026 goes all-in on fitness 42:38
  24. Zam’s formula for better health and performance 33:43
  25. Dena Ali returns: Mental health starts with leadership 47:48
  26. Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s mission to elevate the fire service 43:02
  27. Develop TIC discipline 59:12
  28. Stress changes everything: Gasaway talks fireground decision-making 53:52
  29. What’s your bold vision? Chief Dan Munsey talks innovation 48:45
  30. If Gordon Graham ran the country ... 49:50
  31. Is firefighter stress really different? Captain Marc Wysocki weighs in 33:02
  32. The 24/72 push: James Geering urges shift schedule reform 48:25
  33. How’s your leadership pipeline? 39:03
  34. Training for the big moment — sometimes you only get one shot 23:14
  35. Rehab stations: Your sabbatical from zombie mode 47:47
  36. What could go wrong? Game out fire command for major events 39:56
  37. It’s time to track your incidents. Chief Oates explains how and why 48:25
  38. Should firefighters work out in their gear? Annette Zapp breaks it down 47:25
  39. Your 2025 after-action review 54:26
  40. ‘Chiefing 101’: The evolving nature of the fire chief role 54:18
  41. ‘Stop killing people in training’: Carey’s call to action 50:33
  42. ‘Lead yourself first to lead others better’: Chief Randy Bruegman returns 57:52
  43. Chad Crouse talks AI: We can’t ‘outsource all the thinking’ 44:39
  44. How to process challenging calls: Dr. Derrick Edwards shares the key step 1:03:48
  45. ‘We’re all in this together’: Chief Mary Cameli talks innovation and regional support 44:28
  46. ‘You are in control’: Dr. Nicole Sawyer on how mindset drives health 48:19
  47. ‘You just don’t quit’: Chief Jeremy Craft’s lessons for leadership — and rodeo 44:53
  48. ‘This game of trade-offs’: Jeff Stull talks NFPA standards 53:09
  49. Biohack your health: Mike Binney talks fatigue management 50:32
  50. ‘Technology is the lure’: Kirk McKinzie talks FF recruitment 51:48