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Episode 12 – The value of participating in MPFFU District meetings Mar 13, 2023

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Each district is made up of the locals within that geographic area. Every spring and fall, district meetings are held to bring our locals and members together to network, as well as share ideas and information. The district meetings are a GREAT way for members to come together, eat, drink, and learn about what is happening at the State level, as well as in your surrounding communities. These are very informative and fun events that I highly recommend to all MPFFU members.
In this episode, we welcome MPFFU members from each of the districts to the show to express the value of attending District meetings. This episode features:
Pete Windsor - Marquette City FD - Local 643. 1st District
Jake Ruth - Glen Lake FD - Local 5086. 2nd District
Matt Oleaga - Port Huron FD - Local 354. 3rd District
Mike Thoms - Canton FD - Local 2289. 4th District
Gunnar Morrall - East Lansing FD - Local 1609. 5th district
Ryan Sears - Sterling Heights FD - Local 1557. 6th District

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Episode 11 – Political Education and Recruitment & Retention Committees Update Mar 06, 2023

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In this two-part episode we welcome back the chairpersons of the MPFFU Recruitment & Retention Committee and the Political Education Committee.
In the first part, we welcome back firefighter/paramedic Scott Korycki from the Dearborn FD local 412 who also serves as the MPFFU Recruitment and Retention Committee Chair. Scott will provide an update regarding what his committee has accomplished since his last appearance on the show back in November of last year.
In the second part, we welcome back the other Scott. Scott Bala who serves as the MPFFU 6th District VP and the Chairperson of the Political Education Committee. Scotty B retired from the Roseville FD (Local 1614) as a Battalion Chief after 30 years. Scott will give us an update from the Political Education Committee and let us know how things are going.
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Episode 10 - Balancing firefighter health & wellness Feb 13, 2023

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In this episode, we welcome Maureen Stocklein who is a retired firefighter / paramedic from the Canton Fire Department, local 2289 who served 22 years. Maureen, or Mo as she prefers to be called, has been a registered dietitian for over 25 years. While working as a professional firefighter in Canton Township, she worked three seasons as the Team Dietitian for the New York Mets baseball organization. Since retirement, Mo has brought her dietary skills to Detroit and is currently the MLB Nutrition Coordinator for the Detroit Tigers.
During this episode, Mo helps us appreciate how a balanced lifestyle supports our overall health and wellness. No matter if you’re an avid athlete with a super clean diet, or someone who has never worked out or paid attention to what they eat, there’s something in this episode for you.

Episode 9 - What to expect in 2023 Jan 25, 2023

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In this episode, Matt Sahr, president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Association, and firefighter paramedic with the city of Eastpointe local 1561.
During this episode, Matt will provide an overview of what MPFFU members can expect in 2023. Then, he’ll provide us with an update of the cancer presumption act, Public Act 152, the MPFFU Recruitment & Retention Committee, and the status Michigan only EMS license.

Episode 8 - A sit down with MPFFU Committee members Dec 21, 2022

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The MPFFU Podcast Episode 8 is NOW AVAILABLE!
In this episode, Matt Sahr (MPFFU President) and Geoff Lassers (MPFFU Podcast Host) sit down with various members from MPFFU Committees to ask three important questions:
1) WHY did you become a firefighter?
2) WHO should become a firefighter?
3) What should Michigan’s politicians know about the MPFFU and our members?

Episode 7 - The EMS Committee Dec 14, 2022

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The MPFFU Podcast Episode 7 is NOW AVAILABLE!
In this episode, we sit down with Monty Nye who is a retired firefighter and paramedic from the Meridian Township Fire Department (Local 1600). Currently, Monty is an active retiree with the Grand Ledge Fire Department, Local 2627, as well as the MPFFU 5th District VP, and the MPFFU EMS Committee Chair.
During this episode, Monty helps us appreciate the value of understanding the role and functions of MPFFU and its locals. Then, they’ll describe the role of the MPFFU EMS Committee. We will finish of by discussing how members can get informed, educated, and involved with the EMS Committee goals and initiatives.

Episode 6 - The Health and Safety Committee Nov 30, 2022

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In this episode, I sit down with Larry Gambotto and John Schwall. Larry Gambotto is the Captain of Training and Safety with the Rochester Hills Fire Department local 3472, as well as a member of the MPFFU Health and Safety Committee. John Schwall is a shift Captain with the Ferndale Fire Department local 812 and is also a member of the MPFFU Health and Safety Committee.
During this episode, Larry and John will help us appreciate the value of understanding the role and functions of MPFFU and its locals. Then, they’ll describe the role of the MPFFU Health and Safety Committee. In doing so, Larry and John will describe the committee’s current priorities regarding promoting firefighter health and safety. We will finish of by discussing how members can get informed, educated, and involved with the Health and Safety Committee goals and initiatives.

Episode 5 - The Union Education Committee Nov 16, 2022

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In this episode, we’re joined by Mickey Wiewiura and Matt Sahr. Matt Sahr is a firefighter paramedic with the city of Eastpointe local 1561, as well as the president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Association. He’s also the one responsible for getting this podcast off the ground and out to our members. Mickey Wiewiura retired from the Dearborn Heights FD Local 1355 and is currently the MPFFU Eastern Trustee and Chair of the Union Education Committee.
During this episode, Mickey and Matt help us appreciate the value of understanding the role and functions of MPFFU and its locals. Then, they describe the role of the MPFFU Union Education Committee. We will finish of by discussing how members can get informed, educated, and involved with the Union Education Committee initiatives.

Episode 4 - The Recruitment & Retention Committee Nov 02, 2022

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The MPFFU Podcast Episode 4 is NOW AVAILABLE!
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Korycki, who has a long history and depth of experience as a professional firefighter and an active union representative at the local and state level. Scott is a current firefighter paramedic with Dearborn Fire Department local 412, as well as the MPFFU Recruitment and Retention Committee Chairperson.
During this episode, Scott will appreciate the value of understanding the role and functions of MPFFU and its locals. Then, he’ll Describe the role of the MPFFU Recruitment and Retention Committee, as well as their current functions and objectives. Finally, Scott will describe how MPFFU members can get informed, educated, and/or directly involved with the MPFFU Recruitment & Retention Committee, as well as its goals and objectives.

Episode 3 - The Political Education Committee Oct 26, 2022

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In this episode, we introduce Scott Bala, who has a long history and depth of experience as a professional firefighter and an active union representative at the local and state level. Scott recently retired from the Roseville FD (Local 1614) as a Battalion Chief with 30 years of service. Scott is currently the 6th District VP and the Chairperson of the MPFFU Political Education Committee. Like it or not, politics plays a huge role in our professional life and Scott is here to help us understand why and how the MPFFU actively participates in the election process by endorsing candidates that support our core issues. In this episode, Scott will help us appreciate the value of understanding the role and functions of MPFFU and its locals. Then, he’ll describe the role of the Political Education Committee, as well as discuss key considerations for the upcoming elections in November 2022. We finish off the conversation with Scott’s recommendation regarding how MPFFU members can get informed, educated, and involved with Political Education Committee initiatives.

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