HeyJaredDon't Risk It! Podcast
Don't Risk It is designed to help emergency service organizations better protect their responders, equipment and clients by covering a range of safety-related topics.Every other week, host Chris Rodgers, of VFIS Client Risk Solutions, will speak with industry veterans and…
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Uncovering Fire Station Risks (opens the original)
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Are you overlooking property hazards that could turn into a major incident at your facility? Listen to hear some common risks we observe at emergency service organizations relating to: Above ground fuel tanks Training props Facility systems And more! In our latest podcast episode, VFIS Emergency Services Specialists, Chris Rodgers, Blair Tyndall, and Dave Bradley, discuss considerations for your facility inspection and maintenance program, including simple ways you help improve safety at your st
PPE Inspection Best Practices (opens the original)
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Steve Rabine, former VFIS Education Specialist and Claims Adjuster, current Public Safety Equipment Specialist with Witmer Public Safety Group, and Fire Chief, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection, maintenance, and replacement. Listen to hear them answer questions such as: How often should a department inspect their gear and what should they look for during the process? What should be done if turnout gear is found to be torn or damaged during in
Review POV Risks with NIOSH: Insights from a Firefighter Fatality (opens the original)
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When an emergency call comes in, every second matters—but responding in a privately owned vehicle (POV) can create unique safety risks. In this podcast episode, Rick Lago, Investigator for Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program with NIOSH, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss a tragic incident involving a firefighter driving a POV and the lessons learned through NIOSH's investigation. Listen to hear them explore: The risks of firefighters responding from home versus the fi
Elevate Your Department's Training Program (opens the original)
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Could the training in your fire department be more structured, consistent, or effective? In our latest podcast episode, Chris Rodgers from VFIS , and Rodney Foster, Education, Training, and Consulting Specialist from VFIS of Oklahoma and Arkansas , discuss the best strategies to improve training processes in your organization. Listen to hear them talk about: Ways to improve training participation among volunteer firefighters How to prepare lesson plans and objectives for training nights The impo
Bridging the Generational Gap in Your ESO (opens the original)
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With 5 generations in the workforce today, learning how to effectively engage with different age groups is more important than ever—especially in emergency service organizations (ESOs). For this episode, VFIS Emergency Services Specialists Blair Tyndall and Megan Carr, and former VFIS Education Specialist and current Battalion Chief at York Area United Fire and Rescue, Jake Hoover, join Chris Rodgers to discuss: Challenges of having multiple generations in ESOs Effective communication strategies
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