What’s Your Emergency

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Saying Goodbye to Ted Setla May 19, 2021

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This week on What's Your Emergency the emergency is that we just found out a good friend died. The tears of sorrow, the laughter of good memories and the need to sometimes just sit quietly by a friend as they grieve are all topics for this week.

Moving forward though, make sure of the following:

Your living will and other documents are on file and good to go
Determine a family PIO, someone who can be the gateway to information through good and bad
Grieving alone is rarely good, find someone to listen, help...anything
Ted only really dies if his ideas die with him

The generosity and kindness shown to our families by Ted Setla is immeasurable. His constant drive to do better, to be better, rubbed off on many and we're proud to include ourselves in that group.

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Advice to young first responders from their future selves May 12, 2021

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Over the past (wiggle hands and fingers wildly) years we've tried to share as much knowledge as we can about living in the three disciplines of Police, EMS and Fire. We do this by inviting on guests that have inspired us, authors who distract (and inspire) us, heck we even invite people we disagree with to learn more for ourselves.

But imagine, if you can, a young Justin, polishing his boots for his first Volunteer shift in rural New Mexico, or a young Jason, ironing his uniform for his first day on patrol and our older selves had a chance to impart some wisdom.

If you could go back, with everything you now know...what advice would you give younger you?

A dose of encouragement?
A warning?
A nugget of wisdom learned the hard way?
Push them down a flight of stairs?

This week the guys talk about what they wish they could tell themselves way back in the day (Which was a Thursday by the way.)

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Blogging Nostalgic May 05, 2021

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You likely know by now that your hosts met as public safety bloggers many, many moons ago. What you may not know is why they started and what made them stop.

In this episode, the guys fire up the microphones after listening to part of one of the first Crossover Shows and became nostalgic for everything that was the "new internet." For example, remember when MC had to wear a motor helmet every time he was on camera? Pepperidge Farms Remembers.

We discuss:

Why they chose an online format instead of print
The challenges of anonymity
Transitioning from blogging to writing for magazines
That awkward moment when someone recognizes you in real life as your online alter ego

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6 Steps to Financially Prepare for Retirement Apr 28, 2021

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You might think this is a show about the end of your career, but we've got advice for you new people.

As a family financial expert, Jason has lived the advice we're giving this week. And Justin has followed many of the same principles and found himself in a financial situation he never thought he'd be in.

This subject is definitely one we’re passionate about and we firmly believe if you take the steps we talk about to heart, your retirement will not only be attainable, but exactly what you want it to be.

We talk about a few resources we wanted to make sure you had access to:

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Live Reaction to the Chauvin Verdict Apr 21, 2021

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Unless you're living with your fingers pressed tightly into your ears and screaming at the top of your lungs with your eyes closed, you're aware of the trial of former Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.

Your hosts, with a combined 50 years experience in law enforcement, fire protection and EMS, came together as soon as it was announced a verdict had been reached. While many have made this case purely political, others have tried to make it the greatest case of all time or something to be dismissed.

WYE Radio strives to live in the moment by bringing you our take on important topics, often after we have a moment to talk about whether or not our opinions are of value for the audience. This week all is bare as we react in real time to the verdict being announced on KCBS Radio 740 AM San Francisco.

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Don't Ask WYE - Issue 59 - How asking the wrong question can hurt Apr 14, 2021

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You know how when you're feeling down and you've experienced a not so great life moment it's irritating to constantly be asked, "You okay?"

We get it. Recently, Justin's eldest had some medical issues (Ask WYE 57) and he's been inundated with queries about how he's handling things. Methinks he's reached his limit.

In this episode we talk about some strategies as a replacement for simply asking, "You okay?"

You'll learn about:

Offering a distraction (we landed on disc golf)
Planning an unrelated outing (favorite taphouse, anyone?)
Ask about the latest [insert book, movie, show] everyone is discussing
Show up with a favorite adult beverage and shoot the proverbial breeze
Let 'em know you're there for them without overtly asking their current emotional status

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Cyndi Doyle and her Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship Apr 07, 2021

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Being married in the Three Disciplines (that's Police/Fire/EMS for the uninitiated) comes with some unique challenges.

Holidays? Aw...aren't you cute.

Baby's first steps? Hope you got that on tape.

Marriage is hard enough as it is. Throw in the tumult and unpredictable nature of working in the Disciplines raises the bar.

In steps this week's guest, author and Licensed Counselor Cyndi Doyle to discuss her new book, Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship.

During our conversation, you'll learn:

Why Cyndi wrote this book and how qualified she is to do so
How important honest and transparency are in relationships
What it takes to start a relationship, or a new career, and stay sane
When is it time to seek help with other couples going through similar circumstances

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Ask WYE - Issue 58 - ATL and Dens of Iniquity: Why Don't the Cops Stop Them? Mar 31, 2021

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Whenever a new social media platform launches there is always the elusive invitation. Certain people are given a certain number of codes to share with their friends to build the platform and create buzz.

Some knucklehead gave one to us so of course we went straight in with no plan other than to hear what all the fuss was about.

Listen in as we crash a Clubhouse room and more or less take over the conversation...as we do.

In our first Clubhouse experience, we tackle the light topic of the oldest trade in the world. Tyler wants to know how situations like the one in Atlanta aren't prevented by the cops shutting them down.

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Yoga for First Responders CEO Olivia Mead Mar 24, 2021

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We know what you're thinking. Yoga immediately brings to mind one of two images: Either images of impossibly skinny girls in their 20s stretching on a beach or Gary from weekend graves barely fitting into his sweatpants. You do you.

This week on the show the guys welcome Yoga for First Responders CEO Olivia Mead to discuss not only the benefits of yoga in the three disciplines, but to destroy some of your preconceptions about yoga and the benefits we can all reap from practicing it.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The benefits of yoga and why it's not "just stretching"
How YFFR tailors their program to First Responders, not the other way around
How to get YFFR into your agency
How Olivia deals with a husband on "A" watch

For full show notes and our affiliate links for the BOLO section, head to http://wyeradio.com/s3e7

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Ask WYE - Issue 57 - The Ghost of Wilford Brimley Attacks Mar 17, 2021

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Those of you old enough to recall the mid-80's and our man, Wilford Brimley, know he was an advocate for fighting diabetes.

Welp, Wilford, that fight just came home to roost at HMHQ.

In this week's episode, Justin gets you up to date with what's been happening with his family.

For some great resource and to learn more about diabetes, visit the show notes!

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