Fired Up and Plugged In

Brad Rex, President and CEO of eHome Counseling Group (www.ehomegroup.com), a premier tele-behavioral health company that provides virtual mental health counseling services by video, sits down with host Randy Bruegman, for an engaging conversation about making it easy for first responders to get the help they need.

We welcome back Retired Administrator of the United States Fire Administration (USFA), Dr. Denis Onieal. In this episode he shares his thoughts and expertise on the increasing importance of data in today's fire and emergency services.

Retired Administrator of the United States Fire Administration (USFA), Dr. Denis Onieal, joins host Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) for an inspiring discussion on the role leadership will play in a thriving 21st Century Fire Service.

Professor Ken Isman, Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, joins host Chief Randy Bruegman for an interesting conversation on the science of fire and fire protection systems.

Dr. Paul Davis, founder of the First Responder Institute and creator of the Firefighter Combat Challenge joins Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) for an interesting conversation about the science behind physical fitness for duty and the relationship between human physical performance factors and health.

Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski, a licensed clinical psychologist, with 20 years of clinical expertise working with service members, first responders, veterans and their families shares her experiences serving first responders and veterans cope with operational stress.

Chief Mary Cameli of the Mesa Fire & Medical Department joins Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) to discuss how Mesa Fire and Medical continues to innovate service delivery with their Social Services and Community Medicine Behavioral Health program. She'll also share some memorable moments on her journey to becoming a fire chief.

Brian Goss, Fire Chief of the Brentwood (TN) Fire & Rescue Department talks with Chief Randy Bruegman about the value of both agency and individual accreditation. Chief Goss also shares his passion about excellence being a core part of an organization's culture and the role it plays in long term success.

In this second of two episodes, Tony McGuirk, retired UK fire chief, distinguished recipient of Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) and Commander of British Empire (CBE) recognition, continues his discussion with Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) about fire service culture, the evolving mission of emergency services worldwide and provides interesting insight into the British Fire Service.

In this first of two parts, Tony McGuirk, retired UK fire chief, distinguished recipient of Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) and Commander of British Empire (CBE) recognition, joins Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) to discuss his fascinating perspective of community risk reduction, shares a bit of British Fire Service history, and explores the changing mission of the fire service.

In this very special podcast, join newly-minted firefighter and recent graduate of the Clayton County (GA) Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Apprenticeship Academy, JaNaya McGirt. She will share her inspiring journey in this special high school recruiting program with our host, retired fire chief Randy Bruegman.

In this episode we welcome Landry Merkison, Chief Resilience Officer and Director of Fire and Emergency Services for Clayton County Georgia. He and host, Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) will discuss a truly unique and wonderfully successful emergency services recruiting program for high school students: The Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Apprenticeship Academy. 

Part 2 of 2: Senior Scientist Sara Jahnke, PhD. of the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at the National Development & Research Institutes - USA discusses health and wellness issues confronting women in the fire service.

Part 1 of 2: Senior Scientist Sara Jahnke, PhD. of the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at the National Development & Research Institutes - USA discusses health and wellness issues confronting women in the fire service.

Part 2 of 2: Join Kristen Willeumier, PhD as she shares her expertise on brain and body health and how environmental factors affect the wellness of first responders. She will provide practical solutions for helping first responders remain healthy throughout their career and into retirement.

Part 2 of 2: Join Ben May, a recently retired Director of Global Corporate Alliances for the Walt Disney Company and current Board Director for the Center for Public Safety Excellence as he shares how aspects of the Disney culture can be harnessed to improve fire and EMS agencies worldwide.

Part 1 of 2: Join Ben May, a recently retired Director of Global Corporate Alliances for the Walt Disney Company and current Board Director for the Center for Public Safety Excellence as he shares how aspects of the culture at Disney can be directly applied to fire departments worldwide.

Chief Micheal Despain (ret.) of the Lincoln, Nebraska Fire Department talks with host Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) about the value of evaluating a fire department's performance from the customer's perspective.

In our third episode, Deputy Chief Joe Powers of the Charlottesville (VA) Fire Department chats with host Chief Randy Bruegman about creating a truly world class Community Risk Reduction Program that can change a community and a fire department's culture toward risk reduction.

In our second episode, Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) and CEO David Nokes discuss organization intelligence and the role data plays in setting and reaching organizational goals.

Join us for the inaugural episode of the premier podcast for Fire and EMS personnel everywhere!

In our first episode, Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.) and CEO David Nokes discuss organization intelligence, strategic planning and visionary principles applicable to any fire or EMS organization.