What’s Your Emergency

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WYE 034 - Disillusionment, Andrew Luck, and First Responders Sep 18, 2019

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In this episode, we talk about disillusionment, Andrew Luck, and first responders. Sound like anyone you know in the three disciplines? Maybe it's you? Disillusioned about the career field you chose and thinking about pulling a Luck and getting out? The guys say go for it.

Learn why it's OK to suddenly up and leave.
Know the warning signs of burnout and how they are a symptom of a greater problem, not a unique issue.
Find your passion and figure out how to monetize it.
Be confident in knowing that you're not the only one thinking about leaving.

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Ask WYE 025: Area Familiarization Sep 11, 2019

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This is an Ask WYE from Adam and it includes a video (for the video version of this episode, head to https://youtu.be/lo9rpMZsUvg.

Listener Adam Heuslein sent in a video from February 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska and asked what we thought about area familiarization. Oh dear Lord is this hard to listen to. The officer that found a stolen truck on the road isn't entirely sure where they are or which direction they are going. Why are we sharing it?

Know your area, where you are and how to get to where you need to go.
Be aware of road conditions and hazards. This is Alaska in February. It's icy and cold and slippery.
Don't put yourself in more harm than you need to be in. Be aware of creating your own exigency.
How can you describe where you are if you don't know where you are?

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WYE Bonus Episode: Mike the Cop and Call 4 Backup Sep 04, 2019

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Tired of hearing about more first responders taking their own lives, we've decided to re-air one of our earliest episodes with Mike the Cop to remind our listeners about the opportunities to ask for help over at Call4Backup.info.

You'll hear about that as well as:

How Humanizing the Badge came to be
Where First Responders can reach out for help if they are considering suicide
Clues and strategies for first responders to recognize others in crisis

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WYE 033: Kilted to Kick Cancer Aug 28, 2019

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For full show notes and to find out how you can participate in Kilted to Kick Cancer, go to http://wyeradio.com/episode33.

September is right around the corner and as we're sure you're aware, that's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

In this episode, the guys talk about how Kilted to Kick Cancer was born, what it means, and how you can get involved.

You'll learn:

What are the risks of Prostate Cancer in men?
Where did the guys get the idea to take off their pants for charity?
Is this something just for the guys?
Where can you go to get started as part of the Kilted Army?

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Ask WYE 024: MC introduces MClet #1 Aug 21, 2019

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In this episode of Ask WYE, MC turns the tables and asks questions of his own...to his eldest daughter, MClet #1.

You'll hear her take on:

What it's like to have a police officer for a parent
If she's treated differently because of what I do
What she likes least about my job
If she'd ever consider following in my professional footsteps
And much more...

MC really enjoyed having her on the show...and she was ELATED.

Hope you enjoy this different approach to Ask WYE!

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WYE 032: Dr. John Jaquish & the X3 Bar Aug 14, 2019

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In this episode, we interview Dr. John Jaquish, the creator of the X3 Bar...the fitness equipment that is turning the industry upside down.

You'll learn:

• The science behind the X3 and muscle growth

• The inspiration behind the X3

• Why execution trumps simple ideas everytime

• How to balance a product's benefit and its marketability

• How to deal with haters when you become successful

Don't forget! We partnered with Dr. Jaquish to give away an X3 Bar!

Simply go to http://wyeradio.com/x3giveaway for more information and to enter to win your own FREE X3!

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WYE 031: Sign Language for First Responders with Louise Sattler Aug 07, 2019

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In this episode, the guys talk with Louise Sattler from SigningFamilies.com about how First Responders can communicate with the Deaf community.

You'll learn:

What parts of your community may need to be communicated with using ASL?
What basic hand gestures can be used to guide a person who uses ASL to communicate using a pen and paper or texting on a mobile device?
What signs can an officer with a weapon drawn use to calm a suspect and instruct them to kneel or drop something?

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WYE 030: Kelly Grayson and the American Paramedic Association Jul 31, 2019

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In this episode, the guys talk about degree requirements within EMS with Kelly Grayson & the American Paramedic Association.

You'll learn:

Will a degree boost salaries?
Is the education in the program really applicable to Fire, EMS and Police?
Will the APA make a dent in some of the professional advocacy groups currently arguing against higher education requirements?
Why does Kelly use so many $5 words?

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WYE 029: Rescue Task Force with Thomas Beers Jul 24, 2019

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In this episode, the guys talk to Thomas Beers, EMS Manager for Cleveland Clinic Health, about the concept of Rescue Task Force, or RTF, when it comes to Active Shooter Scenarios.

We discuss:

Where did the Rescue Task Force concept originate?
Is the RTF the best model to apply lifesaving treatments in the warm zone?
Will most "active shooter" incidents be over before EMS or Fire arrive?
Has EMS let the active shooter curriculum get out of control and be about sensational incidents instead of co-ordination with law enforcement.
Can HM get MC to stop giggling long enough to get Thomas Beers to say "Yes, it's gotten too sexy?"

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WYE Bonus Episode - Family Disaster Plan Revisited Jul 10, 2019

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It's been busy around the WYE studios of late. In addition, we've had some recent natural disasters brewing: earthquakes in CA and flooding in DC.

We decided to re-issue our Family Disaster Plan episode to act as a reminder to make sure you're as safe as possible during these types of inevitable disasters.

For example:

What supplies do I evacuate with?
Who do I call before I evacuate?
Where do I go once told to evacuate?
Will the Earth ever stop shaking? (Probably not. At the time of publishing there have been over 2000 aftershocks)

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