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The ALERRT Center at Texas State University was created in 2002 as a partnership between Texas State University, the San Marcos, Texas Police Department and the Hays County, Texas Sheriff’s Office to address the need for active shooter response training for first responders. In 2013, ALERRT at Texas State was named the National Standard in Active Shooter Response Training by the FBI.
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The Call | Ep.22 Warriors Way Foundation

The CallAug 02, 2022

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The Call | Ep.22 Warriors Way Foundation

The Call | Ep.22 Warriors Way Foundation

In this Episode we sit down with Bridgett and Jason from the Warriors Way  Foundation. They are First Responders from the Santa Fe, Texas area.  They talk to us about responding to the Santa Fe Shooting and why they  set up their Foundation to help First Responders recover from Traumatic  Events.


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Aug 02, 202228:46
The Call | Ep.21-Mississippi Office of Homeland Security-Training First Responders

The Call | Ep.21-Mississippi Office of Homeland Security-Training First Responders

In Episode 21 we sit with the Directorsa of the Mississippi Office of  Homeland Security. They breakdown how they have taken the ALERRT Program  and pushed National Standard Training out to the State of Mississippi.  They cover all the bumps in the road to State Mandates. True Leaders in  getting things done.

Jun 30, 202201:01:24
The Call | Ep.20-Carolina Special-James Davenport, Special Forces Medic

The Call | Ep.20-Carolina Special-James Davenport, Special Forces Medic

In this episode we had the chance to sit with James Davenport of North American Rescue. He was a Special Forces Medic, lost his leg in Combat, and tells a story of what its like to live in the legacy of his father who migrated to America to join the Military and live his life in Service to others. He also talks about the Importance of passing the message and the lessons on that we get in life.


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Jun 01, 202201:23:38
The Call | Ep.19-The Nashville Project-Rescue Task Force in Austin, Tx

The Call | Ep.19-The Nashville Project-Rescue Task Force in Austin, Tx

Damian, Andrew and Russ from the Austin, Tx Police Departments and Fire Departments take some time to talk to us about the Rescue Task force Plan that they created to provide more immediate Medical Treatment and Police Response into crowded events with no traffic access.


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May 11, 202252:20
The Call | Ep.18-The Nashville Project-The Dispatch Story

The Call | Ep.18-The Nashville Project-The Dispatch Story

We had the chance to sit down with Shana and Rhiannna. They talk a little bit about Law Enforcement from the Dispatch side, and they told a good story about working through an Active Shooter situation from behind the mic. I hope you enjoy it.


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Apr 22, 202245:32
The Call | Ep.17- The Resiliency Project-Sandy Wall-The Long Road Home

The Call | Ep.17- The Resiliency Project-Sandy Wall-The Long Road Home

I had the chance to sit with a long time Mentor and an all around Great Guy, Sandy Wall who is a Retired Houston Police Officer and member of the Houston SWAT Team. He took time to talk about his long career in Police Work, why  it is important to write your stories down, and why dogs love him so much.


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Mar 22, 202201:04:49
The Call | Ep.16-Nashville Edition-SafeGuard Medical Jason Thompson

The Call | Ep.16-Nashville Edition-SafeGuard Medical Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson of SafeGuard Medical took time to sit down with us to explain new innovations in the field of Medical Training, SIMBODIES, and doing Medical Training in the Uncommon Training Environments.  He is joined by James Preston of the Harris County Constable Office to talk a little bit about how SafeGuard has worked with that agency to create solutions around Medical Equipment that Harris County is carrying.


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Mar 07, 202233:04
The Call | Ep.15- Nashville Edition-Jake King/Pete Blair

The Call | Ep.15- Nashville Edition-Jake King/Pete Blair

In this one we sit down with Pete Blair the Executive Director at ALERRT,  and Jake King a Lt in the Marietta Police Department in Marietta, Ga. Both of these guys are BJJ Purple Belts and students of the impact that BJJ Training has had on the Law Enforcement industry. They talk about the data that is collected and we even discuss the correct pronunciation of the word DATA.  

Feb 20, 202252:45
The Call | Ep.14 The Resiliency Project-Brain Health Resiliency and The Dallas Doctors

The Call | Ep.14 The Resiliency Project-Brain Health Resiliency and The Dallas Doctors

We sat with Dr Scharlene Gaudet and Dr Michelle Eisenmann @thebraininfluencer  from Resiliency Brain Health @resiliency_brain_health in Coppell, Tx. They are doing great work in the area of Brain Health and Resiliency. Please take some time to listen/watch this one. This is a subject that does not get pushed out often. We appreciate the likes, follows and subscribes. Share this with the ones that matter.


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Feb 04, 202201:27:56
The Call | Ep 13_ Nashville Edition_ Nick Lavery

The Call | Ep 13_ Nashville Edition_ Nick Lavery

We had the chance to sit down with a couple Green Berets in this Episode. Nick 'The Machine' Lavery, lost his leg in Combat, went through rehab, and returned to full duty, and is doing great things. Listen to his story, and find out how many legs he takes with him on deployment. Hear what his new book is all about.

Learn more about Nick at https://www.machinenick.com/ and follow him on Socials. 

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Jan 21, 202201:35:37
The Call | Ep. 12: Hawaii Special, Fire Drones

The Call | Ep. 12: Hawaii Special, Fire Drones

Capt Rob sat down with us to share a little bit about the changes in his 26 years of service at the Honolulu Fire Department. Rob started a Drone program in the Honolulu Fire Department when he saw the need to get a birds eye view quickly. Since the pilot program was created his Drones have been used in brush fires, Structure fires and mountain rescues and ocean rescues.

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Jan 14, 202244:58
The Call | Ep. 11: Hawaii Special, First Responder Leadership Under Fire

The Call | Ep. 11: Hawaii Special, First Responder Leadership Under Fire

Sonny and Craig have been Leareds in the First Responder Community in Honolulu for a few Decades. They sat with us spoke about the changes of their agencies, the Island Life and how Training Impacts what the First Responders can deliver.   

Please take some time for this episode. 

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Jan 09, 202201:27:41
The Call | Ep. 10: Carolina Special, Ashley Spurlin

The Call | Ep. 10: Carolina Special, Ashley Spurlin

On this Episode we had a chance to sit down with Ashley Spurlin. This guy is a Combat Veteran, JTAC and really generous guy who took time to explain the difference between a JTAC and A Combat Controller. I learned a bunch from him We hope you enjoy this episode.

Dec 15, 202101:43:59
The Call | Ep. 09: Hawaii Special, The Real Life Baywatch

The Call | Ep. 09: Hawaii Special, The Real Life Baywatch

Kalai and Blake are true leaders of the Honolulu Fire Department Rescue Unit, These guys entered the Rescue Teams on the Operator level and risen through the ranks in the Unit. They talked through the concept of Team And Competition and what the Legends left for them to build on. This is a Real Hawaiian Special. Oh, AND, one of these guys can be seen on Baywatch Hawaii.

Dec 03, 202101:30:46
Episode 08: Carolina Special- Pat Wylie and Nick McGarry

Episode 08: Carolina Special- Pat Wylie and Nick McGarry

On this Episode we sat down with Pat Wylie of GreenHat Solutions greenhatsolutions.com/ and Nick McGarry of True Velocity Ammo www.tvammo.com/ . These guys bring a wealth of Training and Knowledge which they gained in the US Army Special Forces. Please take a moment to listen/watch. These guys share life in the Army, Life after the Army and maybe a War story or two.
Nov 16, 202101:13:50
The Call Episode 7-Hawaii Special: The Hibiscus Incident

The Call Episode 7-Hawaii Special: The Hibiscus Incident

In this Episode we sit with Honolulu Police and Fire Department operators who were at the scene of the Hibiscus Drive Incident. this happened on the Island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii. Two HPD Officers, Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama lost their lives and a 7 houses were burned to the ground. Please take a minute with this one where we hear personal stories from the people who were there.

Nov 03, 202101:31:32
The Call- Episode 6: TacMed Training with Dr Mike Simpson

The Call- Episode 6: TacMed Training with Dr Mike Simpson

Please take a listen and let us know what you think.

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Oct 21, 202101:41:57
The Call- Episode 5: Todd Smallenberg- Recon Marine, Amputee, and Family Man

The Call- Episode 5: Todd Smallenberg- Recon Marine, Amputee, and Family Man

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Oct 20, 202101:38:40
The Call Ep. 4 Financial Wellness for the First Responder

The Call Ep. 4 Financial Wellness for the First Responder

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Sep 10, 202129:09
The Call Ep. 3 Tony Blauer, Martial Arts and the Subtleties of Fear

The Call Ep. 3 Tony Blauer, Martial Arts and the Subtleties of Fear

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Aug 13, 202157:20
Ep. 2 Doc Cain

Ep. 2 Doc Cain

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Jul 27, 202101:19:20
Ep. 1 Las Vegas

Ep. 1 Las Vegas

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Jul 13, 202101:50:12