The Fire Wire Podcast https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com 🔥 Welcome to The Fire Wire Podcast The official video & audio podcast of Pasco County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4420 🎙️ Hosted by: Pete Arnold, Treasurer of Local 4420 (Lead Host) Dixon Phillips, President of Local 4420 (Co-Host) Produced by Stephen Stanforth, Communications Director What to Expect: Straight from the front lines—The Fire Wire Podcast brings you real conversations with the people shaping the future of Pasco County Fire Rescue. Join us as we discuss topics like: Mental health & occupational safety Department innovations & upcoming changes (like the D Shift) Union news, firefighter wellness, and community impact Special guests, leadership insights & event coverage Whether you’re a firefighter, family member, or community supporter—this podcast is for YOU. 📬 Send questions or show ideas to: thefirewirepodcast@gmail.com 🌐 Follow www.iaff4420.org/thefirewire 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #TheFireWirePodcast #pcfr4420 #iaffofficial #FireFighters #PascoCountyFireRescue Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:43:14 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Government 1440 episodic Pasco County Professional Firefighters Pasco County Professional Firefighters No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20525669/Podcast_Logo_yellow_IAFF-4amw5i.png The Fire Wire Podcast https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com 144 144 Mental Health in the Fire Service Mental Health in the Fire Service https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/mental-health-in-the-fire-service/ https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/mental-health-in-the-fire-service/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:43:14 -0500 thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/fd8b857d-2d66-3f24-af48-412c762e315a In this episode, hosts Pete Arnold and Dixon Phillips sit down with Dr. Brandy Benson, CEO and Chief Psychologist of Tampa Bay Psychology Associates, for an in-depth discussion on mental health in the fire service. 🧠🚒

Dr. Benson has dedicated her career to supporting first responders across Florida — breaking down barriers to care, building resiliency, and developing programs that strengthen firefighter wellness and agency support.

Tune in as we talk about the challenges firefighters face, the services offered by Tampa Bay Psychology, and what it truly means to take care of the minds behind the badge and the gear.

 

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]]> In this episode, hosts Pete Arnold and Dixon Phillips sit down with Dr. Brandy Benson, CEO and Chief Psychologist of Tampa Bay Psychology Associates, for an in-depth discussion on mental health in the fire service. 🧠🚒

Dr. Benson has dedicated her career to supporting first responders across Florida — breaking down barriers to care, building resiliency, and developing programs that strengthen firefighter wellness and agency support.

Tune in as we talk about the challenges firefighters face, the services offered by Tampa Bay Psychology, and what it truly means to take care of the minds behind the badge and the gear.

 

#TheFireWirePodcast #pcfr4420 #iaffofficial #TampaBayPsychology #FirefighterWellness #FirstResponderMentalHealth #FirefighterStrong #MentalHealthMatters

]]> Pasco County Professional Firefighters false No 4971 4 full Fighting for Florida Firefighters with CFO Blaise Ingoglia Fighting for Florida Firefighters with CFO Blaise Ingoglia https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/fighting-for-florida-firefighters-with-cfo-blaise-ingoglia/ https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/fighting-for-florida-firefighters-with-cfo-blaise-ingoglia/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:29:43 -0400 thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/b631da50-4601-31a3-bae7-8c988c87f29d In this episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, we sit down with Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal, Blaise Ingoglia. From his transition from the Florida Senate to CFO, Blaise shares his vision for the fire service, his fight to strengthen cancer presumption protections for firefighters, and what the future holds for Florida’s fire families.

]]> In this episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, we sit down with Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal, Blaise Ingoglia. From his transition from the Florida Senate to CFO, Blaise shares his vision for the fire service, his fight to strengthen cancer presumption protections for firefighters, and what the future holds for Florida’s fire families.

]]> Pasco County Professional Firefighters false No 2628 3 full After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-2-after-the-fire-%e2%80%93-decon-cancer-prevention-and-firefighter-wellness/ https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-2-after-the-fire-%e2%80%93-decon-cancer-prevention-and-firefighter-wellness/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:43:38 -0400 thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/cc537bd4-ec2e-3016-aba0-55319c507907 🎙️ Episode 2: After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness

Welcome back to The Fire Wire Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Health and Safety Chief JJ Martinez about one of the most critical topics facing firefighters today: protecting ourselves after the fire.

🔥 Chief Martinez breaks down Pasco County’s Decon Program, explaining how proper gear exchange, hygiene practices, and clean cab initiatives are helping reduce toxic exposures and protect firefighter health. We also dive into broader cancer prevention efforts and the department’s holistic approach to firefighter wellness — including mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

🧑‍🚒 Key highlights in this episode:

  • How decon saves lives

  • Breaking down the stigma of wellness

  • Cancer prevention strategies in the fire service

  • Steps Pasco County is taking to protect its members

🛑 Union Corner We also wrap up the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) Convention, talk about the upcoming IAFF District 12 meetings in Charlotte, and remind you about the 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament.

👉 Subscribe to The Fire Wire Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes on firefighter safety, health, union news, and more!

#pcfr4420 #iaffofficial #firefighterhealth #firefightercancer #decon #firefightersafety

]]> 🎙️ Episode 2: After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness

Welcome back to The Fire Wire Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Health and Safety Chief JJ Martinez about one of the most critical topics facing firefighters today: protecting ourselves after the fire.

🔥 Chief Martinez breaks down Pasco County’s Decon Program, explaining how proper gear exchange, hygiene practices, and clean cab initiatives are helping reduce toxic exposures and protect firefighter health. We also dive into broader cancer prevention efforts and the department’s holistic approach to firefighter wellness — including mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

🧑‍🚒 Key highlights in this episode:

  • How decon saves lives

  • Breaking down the stigma of wellness

  • Cancer prevention strategies in the fire service

  • Steps Pasco County is taking to protect its members

🛑 Union Corner
We also wrap up the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) Convention, talk about the upcoming IAFF District 12 meetings in Charlotte, and remind you about the 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament.

👉 Subscribe to The Fire Wire Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes on firefighter safety, health, union news, and more!

#pcfr4420 #iaffofficial #firefighterhealth #firefightercancer #decon #firefightersafety

]]> In Episode 2 of The Fire Wire Podcast, Health and Safety Chief JJ Martinez discusses Pasco County’s Decon Program, cancer prevention, and firefighter wellness initiatives. Tune in to learn how these efforts are protecting firefighters on and off the fireground. Pasco County Professional Firefighters false No 4886 2 full Health, Shift, and the Future: PCFR’s Push for Progress Health, Shift, and the Future: PCFR’s Push for Progress https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/health-shift-and-the-future-pcfr-s-push-for-progress/ https://thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/e/health-shift-and-the-future-pcfr-s-push-for-progress/#comments Sat, 31 May 2025 15:18:38 -0400 thefirewirepodcast.podbean.com/4ef40332-28df-3f77-9554-d353d542de1c Presented by Pasco County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4420

In this premiere episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, hosts Pete Arnold (Local 4420 Treasurer) and Dixon Phillips (Local 4420 President) sit down with Assistant County Administrator JJ Murphy and Fire Chief Ryan Guynn to talk about some of the most important changes happening at Pasco County Fire Rescue.

We dive into: 🚒 The department’s push for decontamination, mental health, and occupational health 🧠 How these initiatives are improving safety, wellness, and long-term sustainability for our firefighters 📆 The big switch to D Shift (24/72) — what it means for home life, stress management, and how it sets Pasco apart nationally 🎯 A look ahead to upcoming programs, and department goals 💻 Plus: union updates, our new website, social media growth, the 2025 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament, and more!

Whether you're a firefighter, family member, or community supporter, this episode sets the stage for powerful conversations and the future of the fire service in Pasco County.

🎧 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes! 📬 Have a question or topic for the show? Email us at: thefirewirepodcast@gmail.com

📢 Sponsored by Matheny Motors / E-One – with Time and Andrew Matheny

#TheFireWirePodcast #pcfr4420 #iaffofficial #FireService #PascoCountyFireRescue #MentalHealth #DShift #FirefighterWellness

]]> Presented by Pasco County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4420

In this premiere episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, hosts Pete Arnold (Local 4420 Treasurer) and Dixon Phillips (Local 4420 President) sit down with Assistant County Administrator JJ Murphy and Fire Chief Ryan Guynn to talk about some of the most important changes happening at Pasco County Fire Rescue.

We dive into:
🚒 The department’s push for decontamination, mental health, and occupational health
🧠 How these initiatives are improving safety, wellness, and long-term sustainability for our firefighters
📆 The big switch to D Shift (24/72) — what it means for home life, stress management, and how it sets Pasco apart nationally
🎯 A look ahead to upcoming programs, and department goals
💻 Plus: union updates, our new website, social media growth, the 2025 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament, and more!

Whether you're a firefighter, family member, or community supporter, this episode sets the stage for powerful conversations and the future of the fire service in Pasco County.

🎧 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes!
📬 Have a question or topic for the show? Email us at: thefirewirepodcast@gmail.com

📢 Sponsored by Matheny Motors / E-One – with Time and Andrew Matheny

#TheFireWirePodcast #pcfr4420 #iaffofficial #FireService #PascoCountyFireRescue #MentalHealth #DShift #FirefighterWellness

]]> The Fire Wire Podcast launches with an in-depth conversation featuring Fire Chief Ryan Guynn and Assistant County Administrator JJ Murphy. We discuss decontamination, mental health, occupational health, and how the new 24/72 ”D Shift” will impact Pasco County Fire Rescue. Pasco County Professional Firefighters false No 4668 1 full