Life Fire Layout

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"Life, Fire, Layout" with host Prescott Nadeau, a Public Information Officer and Fire Department Captain, explores the balance between career and well-being in the world of public safety. Tune in for insights on leadership, daily challenges, and the lifestyle of those who dedicate their lives to serving the community. A guide to thriving in a demanding field, this podcast offers a unique perspective on life at the frontline.

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When Plans Become Reality - UNC Charlotte Active Shooter

May 17 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, I speak to the Director of Emergency Management at UNC Charlotte about a wide variety of topics including one of the most important: planning. Chris dives into what it is like being the Emergency Managment Director at a large higher education establishment on the east coast and some of the challenges there in. We talk about the benefits of collaboration between ent

Mental Health and Wellness Mini Series Part IV ft. Nick Carson

May 03 2024 42 mins  
In this final episode of the Mental Health and Wellness mini-series, Nick Carson brings a fresh perspective on Peer Support and the critical link between a member in crisis and getting the help they need. Nick wears many hats but one of the most important ones is his role with Mind the Frontline. We dive into peer support and Nick's position at the non-profit Mind the Frontline who

Mental Health and Wellness Mini Series Part III ft. Beth Jacobs

Apr 18 2024 32 mins  
Beth Jacobs is a licenced clinical mental health counselor and has been for the past eight years. She is also a law enforcement spouse of 24 years and a mom of three. Beth and host Prescott Nadeau dive into the clinician portion of mental health and wellness with a focus on EMDR therapy and its restorative effects for emergency service providers. We also hit on trust and the critic

Mental Health and Wellness Mini Series - Part II ft. Ofc Macaig

Apr 03 2024 44 mins  
For part II in our multi part mini series on responder mental health and wellness, host Prescott Nadeau interviews Williston Police Officer Dan Macaig. Dan has been a firefighter, EMT and police officer in a wide range of areas including on call, career, volunteer, busy houses, slow houses... the whole gammut. We talk about a range of topics including:Mental health and responder we

Mental Health and Wellness Mini Series - Part I ft. Lt Simanskas

Mar 27 2024 40 mins  
Host Prescott Nadeau speaks with Lt. Anthony Simanskas about his experience dealing with one of the most horrific emergency scenes that has occured Statewide back in 2018. They discuss how a call like that has potential to flatten even the most seasoned responder and how to prevent it from doing just that. Discussion points include: How minimal staffing can effecet mental healthThe

Wilderness Medicine ft. Dan Taylor

Mar 14 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, host Prescott Nadeau speaks with Remote Paramedic Daniel Taylor on the world of wilderness medicine and the associated challenges. Dan defines the difference between wilderness, austere and remote medcine. We nerd out on gear and equipment while referencing how it applies to the urban, suburban and remote provider. Dan dives into the acronym MARCH PAWS and RTHP (

Work Life Balance

Mar 03 2024 31 mins  
After a temporary break away from the podcast after having his third child, Prescott returns and speaks to listeners about work life balance, including the barriers to and how to better achieve balace between personal lives and work lives. Using lessons learned from time on the job as a career firefighter as well as time away during FMLA leave, Prescott tackles some of the complexi

When the Rescuer Needs to be Rescued

Jan 03 2024 55 mins  
LFL is pleased to bring long time Fire and EMS educator Jon Politis to the podcast. In this episode, we talk about an accident that occured in 2022 that impacted nearly every aspect of his life, physical, mental and emotional. This is one of the first times Jon has publically discussed this accident, and more importantly debriefed many of the learning aspects of it including but no

Weather Matters with NWS Meteorologist Scott Whittier

Dec 20 2023 36 mins  
Scott Whittier loves weather! He is a Warning Coordination Meteorologist, which means he acts as the liaison between the National Weather Service and everyone from emergency responders to school decision makers, airport officials and everyone in between. In this episode, we talk all things weather including how to stay safe in certain weather conditions, the importance of operation

The Impact of a K-9 Comfort Dog - Interview with Ofc. Matt Cohen

Dec 09 2023 39 mins  
Officer Matt Cohen has worked with the Williston Police Department for over a decade. His most recent role is not one you often hear about. Ofc. Cohen is the handler for K-9 Duke, Vermont's first law enforcement comfort dog. This episode dives into what its like being a K-9 handler for a comfort dog and what the program means to the community at large. Ofc. Cohen and I talk everyth