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Wrapping-up Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - January 31, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara discusses firefighter cancer awareness and how it continues to affect firefighters across the globe. Kevin talks about PFAS and how it directly affects firefighters through repeated exposure to products of combustion during and after an incid...
Chief Billy Goldfeder Interview
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - January 17, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKevin Ferrara, host of AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up podcast continues discussing Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness month. To provide additional commentary, Kevin invited Chief Billy Goldfeder to the show. Chief Goldfeder is no stranger in the fire service, highly recognized for his many years...
2021, The Fight Begins!
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - January 03, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt's 2021, and time for the fight to begin! With January being Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, it's fitting AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara talks about PFAS and how it has affected military firefighter, their families, and civilians living near military installations. ...
2020, That's a Wrap!
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - December 20, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, the last for 2020, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara gives thanks to his listeners while addressing some topics that affected fire protection and emergency services throughout 2020. Kevin sheds some light on what he and the podcast have planned for 2021 to in...
We're Back, Sorry You Missed Us
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - December 06, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara returns from a brief hiatus to talk to his faithful listeners about issues affecting fire protection and emergency services around the globe. Kevin starts off by talking about PFAS blood testing and how it has been definitively found in firef...
Structured Firefighter Health & Wellness Program Benefits
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - November 01, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara discusses what he states in his podcast, something he fears is not being addressed enough, if at all; that being a structured firefighter health and wellness program. Kevin discusses how a research project he authored and the...
A Need For A Firefighter Turnout Gear Safety Stand-down
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - October 25, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, the Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara provides his personal insight on an issue that is or should be of significant concern within the fire service; that being a need for a firefighter turnout gear safety stand-down in the US Air Force. After receiving several me...
Firefighter Dan Casson Cancer Update & Congressional PFAS Legislation
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - October 17, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode of AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up, host Kevin Ferrara invites former firefighter and cancer warrior Dan Casson back to the show. Dan talks about his cancer treatments and how he was awarded new ratings pertaining to his cancer. Dan speaks from the heart and soul about how th...
Doctor Graham Peaslee, Firefighter Turnout Gear and PFAS Researcher
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - October 10, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara speaks with Doctor Graham Peaslee, a renowned leader in the science community who along with his students and esteemed colleagues, conducted research that found PFAS in firefighter turnout gear. Doctor Peaslee explains why hi...
Ret. DoD Command Fire Chief Neil Hogan
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - October 04, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara speaks with Neil Hogan, former Air Force firefighter and retired DoD Chief Fire Officer who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2018. Neil discusses how he was diagnosed with cancer, the impact it has on him and his f...
PPE Specialist Jeff Knobbe
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - September 27, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara speaks with Jeff Knobbe, firefighter and PPE specialist who shares his personal thoughts on PFAS and how it is affecting firefighters across the country. Jeff starts the episode by sharing with listeners, how he became involv...
PFAS, Turnout Gear, and NFPA
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - September 19, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara provides his own opinion about PFAS, firefighter turnout gear, and the NFPA, in particular, the certification process for firefighter turnout gear and what he and many others believe needs to be changed. Before the episode be...
Larissa Conroy, Firefighter / Paramedic / Olympic Weightlifter
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - September 10, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara speaks one-on-one with Larissa Conroy, Orlando FD firefighter paramedic, and Olympic weightlifter Larissa begins the interview discussing how she became a firefighter and why she is so passionate about career development and ...
Sean Mitchell, Secretary/Treasurer Nantucket Firefighters Local 2509 Interview
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - September 06, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up, host Kevin Ferrara speaks one-on-one with Sean Mitchel, Secretary/Treasurer of Nantucket Firefighters Local 2509. Sean begins the interview discussing how he became a firefighter and what led him to where he is today in the fire service highli...
Mentoring is Everything in the Firehouse
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - August 30, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode of AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up, host Kevin Ferrara talks about why mentoring in the firehouse is important and what affect or impact it has on each individual and the organization overall. Kevin then provides updates to the Edwards Air Force Base High Expansion Foam incide...
Edwards AFB High Expansion Foam Training Event
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - August 15, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, host Kevin Ferrara talks to listeners about firefighters at Edwards Air Force Base in California training with high expansion foam (HEF) during an exercise involving an aircraft hangar. The HEF foam contains hazardous chemicals similar to AFFF yet, firefighters were unnecessari...
Retired USAF ANG Assistant Fire Chief Vince Davis Interview
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - August 02, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara talks with military veteran and former firefighter Vince Davis. Vince is a leader and mentor in the fire service that many look to for guidance and encouragement. Vince is an outspoken individual that says what he thinks and...
Military Veteran and Former Firefighter Dan Casson's AFFF VA Disability Claim Interview
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - July 12, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara talks with military veteran and former firefighter Dan Casson. Dan submitted several claims for VA disability and was finally successful in receiving a 100% rating due to his cancer that his doctors and the VA attributed to h...
PFAS in Turnout Gear Findings
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - June 28, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, host Kevin Ferrara talks about the recent study conducted by Doctor Graham Peaslee and his colleagues who found firefighter turnout gear contains PFAS and that when subjected to abrasion, sheds particulates containing PFAS that can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. The r...
AFFF Exposure Documentary
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - June 22, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, host Kevin Ferrara is seeking military firefighters who have stories to share with the No Defense documentary filmmakers who are working on a new project highlighting the impact AFFF and PFAs have on individuals. This is an opportunity to share with the world, the significance ...
PFAS Testing to Begin in Baltimore, MD
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - June 15, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn 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...
Congressional Updates Regarding PFAS
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - June 07, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn 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 consistin...
PFAS and Congressional Proposals
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - May 31, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn 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 acros...
PFAS Spill Updates and Upcoming Discussion Panel
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - May 18, 2020 22:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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...
Strategy in Business and the Fire Service
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - May 11, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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. Strateg...
The Need for a PFAS Registry
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - May 03, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn 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 listen...
PFAS Found on Military Installations
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - April 25, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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 retenti...
PFAS - The Hidden Hazard
AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast - April 19, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAFSO21 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...
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