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Season 3 is a Wrap! Dec 15, 2021

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It's our Season 3 Wrap Party! We're talking about our favorite episodes, some of our favorite listeners, and look forward to Season 4!

Here's a sneak peek:

Season 3 Episode 4 the 7 Es of Burnout
Ask WYE 60 Is Citizen's Arrest a Real Thing?
Season 3 Episode 34 MC's Confession and An Officer's Lament
Ask WYE 57 HM's Daughter diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Season 3 Episode 25& 26 with Lauren Rich

And would you believe both of us had the same favorite episode of the year?

NO SUPRISE HERE.

We'll be back in January 2022 so make sure you're subscribed and do us a favor and drop a review wherever you get your podcasts. That can be your gift to us. Unless of course you'd prefer to buy us a beer or subscribe to our Patreon.

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Ask WYE - Issue 63 - Fentanyl Confidence and Quantum Leap Dec 08, 2021

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This week we bring back the long lost ASK WYE segment after an email from Kevin. (Thanks for the email, sir!)

He was surprised Justin is so confident there have been no fentanyl exposures leading to the need to actually resuscitate an LEO. We begin by clearing up that Justin, the 26-year Fire and EMS veteran, recommends giving Narcan to the unconscious person you may come across, but the goal is not consciousness, it is proper respirations.

Then, as we are wont to do, we go down a tangent of why Hollywood reboots all kinds of garbage shows but has yet to REBOOT QUANTUM LEAP. *Glares south toward Hollywood.

If you have a question for our experts, make sure to use the this Speakpipe link or the right of the homepage and leave your questions!

Just a reminder, this week and next week will wrap up Season 3 of the show! We can't believe it either!

We are taking our customary time off for family over the holidays, but we'll be back with Season 4 on January 12th.

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Michigan Active Shooter/Fentanyl Vape Dec 01, 2021

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*Listener discretion advised. MC let fly a bomb of the F variety.

This week, the guys discuss the issue surrounding PD transporting a critical victim in a patrol car instead of an ambulance after a school shooting in Michigan and a possible(?) fentanyl/vape-pen conundrum in a Tennessee school.

Listen in as the guys discuss:

Should PD or Fire or EMS declare a casualty collection point?
Why would an Officer decide to transport?
When will PD realize how fentanyl actually works?
Why Justin can't keep the characters in his books straight?

BOLO:

Sword of Destiny - Witcher Series

The Midnight Line - a Jack Reacher Novel

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Thanks to YOU! Nov 24, 2021

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends!

It's a shorter episode this week, but the guys wanted to highlight a hilarious response to last week's "You make the call" antics.

Long-time listener, Alex, had a well-constructed, if not devious plan for retribution MC could follow...and potentially make a little money for his troubles.

Have a great Turkey Day and remember we are grateful for each of you!

Cheers...

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WYE Venting- From Astroworld to Angry Neighbors Nov 17, 2021

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EXPLICIT WARNING - This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised. MC was in a mood.

From the Astroworld needle backpedal to the origin of Let's Go Brandon to MC dealing with a neighbor hell-bent for leather, we had a fiery discussion about responsibility of first responders, middle managers and administrators as well as a reminder that firemen and cops can still get along when they disagree.

This week, we discuss:

How much evidence a PIO should have before making a claim like the needle stick
Was the story a failure to communicate or an organized misinformation campaign
Why "Let's Go Brandon" and its origins are amusing
What the name of Jason's new garage band might be

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Tragedy at a Texas Music Festival: How to Prevent It Nov 10, 2021

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In light of the recent tragedy at the Astroworld Festival, this week the guys discuss event planning in your first alarm area and why it's important to be part of the planning process whenever possible. We also discuss EMS event planning and how what's on paper and what really happens isn't always the same thing. As with many current events, things are easier to handle a few days later from the comfort of home but the core planning elements for large events remain the same.

Have a listen as we discuss:

EMS and LEO event planning basics for every rank
The wild stories circulating of security being drugged and Satanists harvesting souls
Why staffing a little 4x4 at an event is cute but can be inundated by the crowd quickly
How to pronounce where Justin was the last 2 weeks

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MC's Confession Nov 03, 2021

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This week finds MC rolling solo as Justin enjoys a well earned respite in the Caribbean.

In this episode, MC talks openly about his own struggles with anger and sadness (sometimes simultaneously) after a couple decades as a first responder, the death of his mom, and his struggles with parenting a challenging kid.

Stick around for the end and listen to a spoken word piece written by MC!

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101 Ways to Ace Your Promotional Exam with Dep Chief Steve Prziborowski Oct 27, 2021

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Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski joins us this week to talk about promotional exams and initial hiring exams. A regular speaker at FDIC, where Justin sees him often, Chief P (because typing that name over and over again is going to put me in therapy...sorry Chief) is available to speak directly to your group about the upcoming promotional exam.

We cover some of the most common mistakes and urban legends of promotional exams as well as some of the things folks do well. It can be intimidating to walk into a room with so much gold but Chief P can give you the upper hand to be confident in your preparation.

This week we discuss:

Tips for preparing for the oral interview
Discussion of Chief P's YouTube series on his 101 Tips
Common misconceptions about the folks sitting across the table
How an M&M tie may not be the best attire for the interview

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Author Douglas R Brown and A Firefighter's Christmas Carol Oct 20, 2021

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Move over Charles Dickens, there's a new Christmas Carol on the block.

No, not the Muppet Christmas Carol, even though it is a work of cinematic genius. We're talking about Douglas Brown's new collection of short tales A Firefighter Christmas Carol and other stories. Doug reached out to Justin to see if he'd be interested in reading the book a few months ago and Justin had to delay because of some mental health issues. You see, it isn't good to read about PTSD and suicide when you're possibly in the middle of treatment for mental health issues.

Justin finally got through the Christmas Carol and immediately reached out to Doug to share this story as well as his own.

When Doug made the pivot from his successful fantasy writing to this particular story
What in his experiences came through as we watch his main character suffer Dickens' famous night of ghosts
How the story can both help, and possibly hurt a person in recovery or experiencing PTSD
Why werewolves came up in a discussion about firefighter PTSD, like, at all

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Automating Wellness with Bridget Truxillo Oct 13, 2021

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Bridget Truxillo, pronounced as it looks, not as it sounds, joins the guys today to talk about an interesting angle she has on the wellness trend sweeping (finally) through First Responder Land. At her website MyProtectiveWellness.com Bridget shares tips to get a handle on your out of control life and bring you back to reality using her experience as a veteran LEO and lawyer.

Bridget shares what led her to leave law enforcement and seek her law degree as well as how those experiences shape her interactions with clients, followers and the greater First Responder Community.

You'll learn about:

Bridget's experience on SWAT and Narcs
2 of the 7 Steps to Automating Wellness
How building new routines can help replace old bad habits

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