AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTop-ranked fire protection and safety podcast, hosted by international speaker and fire service leader, Kevin Ferrara, offers uncensored insight on issues impacting fire service organizations around the world such as PFAS exposure and management, cancer, leadership, and many more.
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PFAS Testing to Begin in Baltimore, MD
June 15, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, host Kevin Ferrara speaks about PFAS news affecting Michigan, Maryland, and Okinawa. Kevin talks about how, in Michigan, the U.S. Air Force has agreed to work with state agencies to begin clean-up actions at the former Wurtsmith AFB in Oscoda. Additionally, Kevin talks about how PFAS testing is going to start in the Baltimore, Maryland region to include testing of Chesapeake oysters suspected of being contaminated with PFAS. As the podcast wraps up, Kevin speaks briefly...
Congressional Updates Regarding PFAS
June 07, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, host Kevin Ferrara recaps listeners with what panelists during the PFAS Discussion Panel spoke about as the continue their work with each other, environmental groups and of course Congress. Host Kevin Ferrara explained Congress is currently looking at four topic areas consisting of: Increasing funding for clean-up operations Moratorium on AFFF incineration Phase out of non-essential uses of PFAS PFAS Blood Testing &PFAS Registry Additionally, PFAS Discussion Panelists ...
PFAS and Congressional Proposals
May 31, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio Host, Kevin Ferrara discusses the ongoing issues involving PFAS that is plaguing the nation. Kevin discusses some work that Congress is doing and his involvement in obtaining a standard blood test level and PFAS Registry. Kevin discusses how the recent riots across the nation are impacting emergency responders. Wrapping up this week's episode, Kevin discusses the AFSO21 Radio PFAS Discussion Panel. The PFAS Panel will be live streamed on Facebook on the AFSO...
PFAS Spill Updates and Upcoming Discussion Panel
May 18, 2020 22:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBThis episode, AFSO21 Radio host, Kevin Ferrara talks about the massive Los Angeles fire that injured 12 firefighters, many critically. Kevin speaks about the ongoing Marine Corps Air Station Futenma firefighting foam incident. As the episode winds down, host Kevin Ferrara brings to listeners attention an upcoming PFAS panel that will be live streamed on Facebook. The panel will feature former civilian and military firefighters who were exposed to firefighting foam and or PFAS through PP...
Strategy in Business and the Fire Service
May 11, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThis episode, host Kevin Ferrara briefly talks about how strategy can impact yourself or your organization. Kevin talks about the SWOT analysis and certain pitfalls to be aware of that can result in a negative impact. Kevin highlights the need for effective communication and teamwork. Strategy blog: https://afso21.com/blog/f/the-five-whys-and-how-they-can-save-you-time-and-money To contact host Kevin Ferrara, send an email to: contact @afso21.com Contact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast...
The Need for a PFAS Registry
May 03, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, AFOS21 Radio Host Kevin Ferrara updates listeners about the ongoing situation at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa and the 60,000 gallons of firefighting agent that was released, contaminating not only the base but the local community. Kevin then reaches out to listeners, encouraging them to contact their Congressional leaders and ask they move H.R 2195 and S. 1105 otherwise know as the PFAS Registry Act of 2019 forward so those who have been exposed to AFFF and o...
PFAS Found on Military Installations
April 25, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThis weekend, Host Kevin Ferrara discusses PFAS contamination at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa as well as PFAS contamination at former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan. Other topics include volunteer fire departments and how the issues affecting funding, recruitment, and retention are affecting their survivability. We wrap up this episode asking if volunteer fire departments should be transparent if receiving taxpayer funds. There is legislation introduced in Pennsylvania ...
PFAS - The Hidden Hazard
April 19, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBAFSO21 Radio host Kevin Ferrara talks about a hidden hazard in our communities, PFAS which is found in firefighting foam. Kevin talks about where PFAS is found and how it has significantly impacted military installations, nearby communities, and hundreds of thousands of individuals. Kevin then briefly discusses various health concerns associated with PFAS and how for two military families, PFAS changed their lives forever. Contact AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - Email us at podcast@a...