In episode 75 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, Co-host Todd LeDuc and I feature Chief Rubin, past Fire Chief of Cities of Atlanta, Washington DC Fire, and author of “Rubes Rules’ from Fire Engineering and Chief Bruce Varner who started his career with Chief Alan Brunacini “Bruno” with the Phoenix Fire Department. Chief Varner serves as the International President …
Ep. 74 of “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinsonshares one of the classic podcasts, Frank Leeb, Chief of the FDNY Fire Academy. This episode is filled with outstanding advice and stories from an innovator of work-life balance in the fire service. He covers such things as: if you don’t take care of yourself now, you won’t be a firefighter …
Episode 73 is dedicated to raising awareness of occupational cancer within the fire service. A huge THANK YOU to Chief Rob Low for your courageous and valiant interview! We are also grateful to the team at Life Scan Wellness Centers for the comprehensive early detection physicals that prompted Chief Low to seek a follow-up chest X-ray. Listen as Chief Low …
In Episode 72, Anna Fitch Courie shares a wealth of information on first responder health and wellness. She discusses the FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition (FNHWC) which represents over 1.3 million first responders. She shares AT&T’s “Your Health Matters” initiatives and programs which demonstrates how even the largest organizations can “walk the talk”. Don’t miss listening to Anna when she …
In episode 71 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from Captain Dena Ali. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Dena several topics on health and wellness. We discuss in some detail the mental health challenges within the fire service to include suicidal thoughts. Listen as Dena discusses how to provide help if you know …
In episode 70 of “The Get Balanced Podcast with Dr. Donnie,” I discuss what work-life balance is and isn’t for first responders. Listen as I share some best practices on how to align your daily behaviors with your priorities in life. Health, wellness, and family are the universal top priorities of people. My Windows of Time discussion in this podcast …
Chief Rich Marinucci currently serves as the Executive Director of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association. Chief Marinucci is a Past President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served as Acting Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Fire Administration. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Rich several topics on health and wellness including the Everyone Goes Home …
Angela Harrolle shares her work-life balance and self-care practices in Episode 68, part 2 of 2. Angela is the CEO of The 100 Club of Arizona. We discuss aligning daily behaviors with priorities and goals in life. Listen as Angela discusses the importance of self-care with first responders. She also has a special message for her daughter and son at …
In episode 67 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from former FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor. Pete currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of National Resilience, Response, and Recovery Programs at The LiRo Group. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Pete health and wellness topics, leadership, family, and the National Fire Academy. …
Angela Harrolle shares her heartbreaking story of how she came to be the CEO of The 100 Club of Arizona. After meeting her husband, Bruce Harrolle and having a child, she resigned from her position as a Special Agent and moved into a position as a contract Special Investigator to provide more stability for their growing family. Bruce worked as …
