We feature LSWC Clinical Director Rebecca Knecht. We discuss her career journey as an Exercise Physiologist, her experience interacting with fire departments and law enforcement agencies across the United States. We further discuss why these departments and agencies have partnered with Life Scan Wellness Centers for their annual public safety early detection physical exams, the fitness component of those exams, …
Ep. 84 of “The Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson features Firefighter/Paramedic and IAFF Peer Support Leader Heith Good in this next Classic Series. Heith recently received a 9/11 award that is a must-read in the Columbus Dispatch. When you listen, you will hear how faith, family, and firefighting are intertwined in Heith’s DNA. He is truly a remarkable …
In this episode, we interview Chief Ron Siarnicki of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. We talk about his career, the work of the NFFF, and his early detection experience with LSWC.
Ep. 82 of “The Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson features Sergeant Eric McCants in this next classic series. Eric is one of the most followed law enforcement officers on Linkedin. Please check out his profile for some laughs, leadership, and love. Eric discusses how important his wife and family are to him along with exercise and fitness. He …
Tonya Herbert discusses her passion for reducing carcinogen exposure, having her focus on Responder Wipes that allow for rapid on-scene skin decontamination and removal of carcinogenic by-products. She also discusses expanding her vision by founding Florida PPE Services, a new venture that is certified for advanced gear cleaning. We finish with her work on the Board of Directors for the …
Ep. 80 of “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares another classic podcast, Battalion Chief and founder of Insight Fire Training, Andy Starnes! Part 2 of 2 begins with a great conversation about father/daughter relationships. If you are a parent, get ready to be inspired as the Chief shares his conviction of being physically and mentally present for his …
In episode 79 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, Co-host Todd LeDuc and I feature Capt. Tony Carroll. Tony, formerly of DC Fire and EMS and now with Louisa County, VA Fire Services and also the author of the Fire Engineering Mayday Monday podcast shares his career insights, the importance of fitness, wellness and the role that prevention and …
Ep. 78 of “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares another classic podcast, Battalion Chief Andy Starnes! He shares his vulnerabilities and accountabilities regarding his priorities in life…faith, family, and career. If you are a parent, get ready to be inspired as the Chief shares his conviction of being physically and mentally present for his loving family. Also, if you …
In episode 77 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, Co-host Todd LeDuc and I feature Blake Richardson & Chief Mike Long of EaseAlert. EaseAlert is designed to improve efficiency and reduce stress by delivering vibratory alerts instead of jarring audible tones in the firehouse. Listen and learn all about the science behind the Alert.
In Ep. 76 Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares another classic podcast. NYPD Detective Joseph Imperatrice shares his work-life balance practices of being a single father. He discusses how becoming a father changed his life and how he strives each day to be a role model for his young son. He provides sound advice for divorced fathers, encourages all parents to get …
