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Episode 56: Pt 2 Chris Fields, Oklahoma City FF from the iconic photo of the Oklahoma City bombing Apr 26, 2023

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Pt 2 with Chris Fields whos image was captured at the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995. Chris's image holding baby Baylee in his arms would become the symbol for that tragic event. Chris talks about how that iconic photo effected his life and talks about his residency to overcome the mental effects to follow

Episode 56: Pt 1 Chris Fields, Oklahoma City FF from the iconic photo of the Oklahoma City bombing Mar 28, 2023

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The guys sit down with Chris Fields, retired Oklahoma City FF who's iconic photo of him holding a lifeless baby in his arms became synonymous with the bombing of the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19th 1995. Chris talks about his career and how the photo effected him both positive and negative.

Episode 55: Pt 2 with FF/PM Greg Bagdade author of the book "Mental health Mayday" Feb 12, 2023

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part 2 with Engineer/Paramedic Greg Bagdade author of "mental health mayday"

Episode 55: Prt 1 Greg Bagdade FF/PM and mental health counselor "How can we help?" Feb 02, 2023

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the guys talk to Greg Bagdade, who is a 22 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department and mental health counselor. we talk about his career and his own struggles. Greg tells how we can help each other in light of the growing numbers of suicide and mental health issues in the first responder community.

Episode 54: "Burn" and "Burn X" documentary Director/ProducerTom Putnam Dec 16, 2022

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Talking to Tom Putnam, Producer and Director of the documentary "Burn" and "Burn X". Tom and the guys talk about the making of the Burn docs and the upcoming projects Tom is working on including a documentary about Paramedics across the country.

Episode 53: Mike Manchester and Jenni Yokas talk Stache Bash Nov 22, 2022

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Mike and Jenni are members of The Chicago Fire Department and founders of the Stache Bash which promotes prostate cancer awareness and supports cancer charities with Ignite the spirit. listen to how these Mike and Jenni raise money and support with creepy mustaches.

Episode 52: PT 2 with former Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department James Joyce Nov 14, 2022

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The guys sit down and talk a little history with former Commissioner of The Chicago Fire Department from December 15th 1999 to April 30th 2004.

Roll call with Cook County Sherriff candidate and CPD officer Lupe Aguire Nov 04, 2022

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Get to know candidate for Cook County Sherriff and CPD officer Lupe Aguire. We talk to Lupe about everything from his acting with Vince Vaughn to his views about the state of Cook County and his plans to make the county better

Episode 52: PT 1 with former Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department James Joyce Nov 02, 2022

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The guys sit down and talk a little history with former Commissioner of The Chicago Fire Department from December 15th 1999 to April 30th 2004.

Episode 51 : The wives of Shield 23 Sep 27, 2022

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Sit down with Shenan, Jen and Sarah, 3 women from the non profit organization Shield 23 all of whom had husbands in the fire service who battled cancer and now offer amazing insight and advice for anyone going through this battle. Shield 23 provides support, financially, spiritually and everything in between so firefighters and their families can navigate their battle with cancer.

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