Don't Risk It! Podcast
by VFIS
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Don't Risk It is designed to help emergency service organizations better protect their responders, equipment and clients by covering a range of safety-related topics.
Every other week, host Chris Rodgers, of VFIS Client Risk Solutions, will speak with industry veterans and risk management experts to discuss what crews can do to help limit common ESO exposures. Don't miss a single episode of Don't Risk It! Subscribe today.
Episodes
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- IntelliCorp: Employee and Volunteer Background Checks · 19 min · Season 27 Episode 21Background checks are more than a hiring or onboarding step—they play an important role in protecting your people, organization, and community. Joe DeSanzo, Executive Vice…
- Empire Games: A New Approach to Recruitment · 29 min · Season 27 Episode 20Recruiting the next generation of volunteer firefighters has become increasingly challenging. Empire Hose Company 3 of the Merrick Fire Department in New York is taking a…
- EV Tainer: Managing Electric Vehicle Fires · 21 min · Season 27 Episode 20Electric vehicles have increased in popularity over the years—but when an EV catches fire, fire departments can face challenges when extinguishing and managing the vehicle…
- Uncovering Fire Station Risks · 17 min · Season 26 Episode 19Are you overlooking property hazards that could turn into a major incident at your facility? Listen to hear some common risks we observe at emergency service organizations…
- PPE Inspection Best Practices · 12 min · Season 26 Episode 18Steve Rabine, former VFIS Education Specialist and Claims Adjuster, current Public Safety Equipment Specialist with Witmer Public Safety Group, and Fire Chief, joins Chris…
- Review POV Risks with NIOSH: Insights from a Firefighter Fatality · 23 min · Season 26 Episode 17When an emergency call comes in, every second matters—but responding in a privately owned vehicle (POV) can create unique safety risks. In this podcast episode, Rick Lago…
- Elevate Your Department's Training Program · 23 min · Season 26 Episode 16Could the training in your fire department be more structured, consistent, or effective? In our latest podcast episode, Chris Rodgers from VFIS, and Rodney Foster, Education…
- Bridging the Generational Gap in Your ESO · 18 min · Season 26 Episode 15With 5 generations in the workforce today, learning how to effectively engage with different age groups is more important than ever—especially in emergency service organizations…
- Social Media Best Practices for ESOs · 16 min · Season 26 Episode 14Social media has become a powerful communication tool for ESOs—but responsible use across both your organization's accounts and members' personal accounts is essential. In our…
- Safe Practices: Divided Highways · 14 min · Season 26 Episode 13Apparatus getting struck by vehicles on divided highways or other high-speed roadways is a leading cause of firefighter injuries—and sometimes even fatalities. Jake Hoover…
- Reducing Risk Through Driver Monitoring Systems · 15 min · Season 26 Episode 12Unsafe driving of emergency vehicles can result in significant risks, such as damage to apparatus and serious injuries to drivers, passengers, and other individuals on the road…
- Arson: Youth-Set Fire Prevention, Intervention, & Investigation · 17 min · Season 26 Episode 11In this episode, Fire Chief Bill Wiegman joins the VFIS podcast to talk about how his shared experience as a firefighter and mental health clinician informs his work in youth-set…
- Fidelity Best Practices · 13 min · Season 26 Episode 10Fidelity risk refers to the financial loss your emergency service organization could face due to intentional dishonest acts by your members, such as theft, embezzlement, or…
- Digital Warnings for Approaching Emergency Services Vehicles - HAAS Alerting System · 10 min · Season 26 Episode 9Lives lost. Millions of dollars in damages. Up to four-year production delays for apparatus. These are just some of the potentially devastating costs that your emergency service…
- PTSD in EMS: One Paramedic's Story · 16 min · Season 26 Episode 8EMS personnel face very real threats each day, including the risk of violence. Melanie Kempf of Lancaster EMS joins Chris Rogers from VFIS to share how a seemingly routine call…
- Injury Prevention Specialists in Emergency Service · 17 min · Season 26 Episode 7This episode looks at the benefits of an Injury Prevention Specialist in Emergency Services applying athletic trainer concepts to help prevent staff injuries. Specifically…
- Service Animals in Emergency Services · 18 min · Season 26 Episode 6On this episode we are joined by Brent Lewis, with Correll Insurance Group, Inc. Brent is the Regional Sales Director and Producer for VFIS of South Carolina. He helps us explore…
- Enhancing Relationships Between 911 Operators & Field First Responders · 12 min · Season 26 Episode 5A lack of understanding, limited communication, and stereotypes are just a few of the reasons that 911/communication center personnel and field first responders, like…
- EMS Special Event Standby Agreement Considerations · 12 min · Season 26 Episode 5EMS teams are often asked to be on standby at events, like community gatherings and sporting activities, to provide assistance if a participant or spectator needs medical aid…
- Properly Maintaining Your Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) · 8 min · Season 26 Episode 4The declining and aging volunteer firefighter base is a major concern for many fire departments and community leaders—especially in more rural areas and among smaller…
