Listen in on the true stories of the first responders from the Chicagoland area and across the country as they tell the story in their own words. Get a peek behind the curtain of the men and women who show up on your worst day sometimes risking their own lives in process. Unscripted and heartfelt a podcast of Chicagos bravest stories.
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Episode 77: Mike Rossi from Des Plaines FD and Carson Zastrow from Arlington Heights FD promote FIRE & ICE hockey Charity Tournament Aug 2 2025
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46:39Mike Rossi and Carson Zastrow are firefighters who organize the FIRE & ICE charity hockey Tournament and have helped raise money for charities like the 100 club of illinois and Shield 23By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 76: Pt 1 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle
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53:33Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media
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Roll Call with Jose Perez: " Im walking out of here" Jose is a Chicago firefighter/Paramedic who was paralyzed during a triathlon in San Francisco
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1:04:48Vince talks with Jose Perez from Colorado where Jose is currently doing rehab for an injury suffered at a triathlon in San Francisco which left him paralyzed. Vince and Jose talk about Jose's boxing and firefighting career. Jose wanted to thank everyone who supported him and shares his ultimate goal of walking out of the hospital on his own…
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Episode 75: Nick Bostic pt 2 pizza delivery guy turned hero
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43:31special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his armsBy Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 75: Pt1 with Nick Bostic, Nick is the pizza delivery guy turned hero after he rescued 4 girls from a house fire
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1:03:48special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his armsBy Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 74: with Ron Rufo retired Chicago Police Officer and author of "Breaking the barriers"
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1:17:19Vince talks to Ron Rufo, retired chicago police officer and author of the book "breaking the barriers" which looks into first responders mental health and wellnessBy Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 2" never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up"
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44:18part 2 with Jimmy Scharnhorst a Chicagoland institution since 1979By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 1 " never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up"
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1:14:40Jimmy Scharnhorst sits down with the guys and talks about the fire service, Jimmy has been an institution in the chicagoland area since entering the fire service in 1979By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 72: Pt2 with Max Austin retired Cicero lieutenant
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1:16:12part 2 with Max Austin retired lieutenant with the Cicero Fire Department. listen to the conclusion of the mayday just before his retirement and his run in with the late rapper CoolioBy Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 72 : Pt 1 with retired Cicero Firefighter Max Austin
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1:02:46Vince and Corey sit down with 20 year veteran of the Cicero fire department Max Austin.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 71: Part 2 w/ actor David Eigenberg from the TV show Chicago Fire
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48:26CBSP sits down with actor David Eigenberg who plays Christopher Herrmann in the popular TV show Chicago Fire. David is also know for his role as Steve in the show sex and the city.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 71: Part 1 w/ actor David Eigenberg from the TV show Chicago Fire
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1:17:31CBSP sits down with actor David Eigenberg who plays Christopher Herrmann in the popular TV show Chicago Fire. David is also know for his role as Steve in the show sex and the city.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 70: Chief Rich Stack and Capt. Dan Bracken from the Finley forever foundation Pt2
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1:31:22Vince sits down with Chief Rich Stack and Capt Dan Bracken. Rich and Dan represent the Finley Forever Foundation which supports the children and families suffering from cancer. Named after Dan"s daughter Finley who passed on 9/11/2020, the foundation has provided financial support along with so much more for so many families…
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Episode 70: Chief Rich Stack and Capt. Dan Bracken from the Finley forever foundation Pt1
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1:12:14Vince sits down with Chief Rich Stack and Capt Dan Bracken. Rich and Dan represent the Finley Forever Foundation which supports the children and families suffering from cancer. Named after Dan"s daughter Finley who passed on 9/11/2020, the foundation has provided financial support along with so much more for so many families…
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Episode 69: Pt. 2 W/ AFFI president Chuck Sullivan and Vice President Luke Howieson
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1:15:35Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois president Chuck Sullivan and vice President Luke Howieson talk about the on going battle down state with tier 1 and tier memberships. if your are a public servant in Illinois then you need to listen to this podcast because it directly affects you pension and retirement.…
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Episode 69: AFFI president Chuck Sullivan and Vice President Luke Howieson
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1:03:35Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois president Chuck Sullivan and vice President Luke Howieson talk about the on going battle down state with tier 1 and tier memberships. if your are a public servant in Illinois then you need to listen to this podcast because it directly affects you pension and retirement.…
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Episode 68 : Pt2 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD
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59:36Steve and Vince sit down with FF?PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire /RIverwoods Fire Department. Alex is a former collegiate athlete and played arena football for the Thunder and the Rush. Alex and his guys had a save in April of this year and talks about the training and preparation that led to the grab.…
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Episode 68 : Pt1 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD
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58:58Steve and Vince sit down with FF?PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire /RIverwoods Fire Department. Alex is a former collegiate athlete and played arena football for the Thunder and the Rush. Alex and his guys had a save in April of this year and talks about the training and preparation that led to the grab.…
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Episode 67: Pt 2 Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"
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1:15:19Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 67: Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from the children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"
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1:11:03Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 66: Pt2 Captain Al Ortiz former pro boxer and member of the Chicago Fire Department
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47:43part 2 with Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago Fire Department and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 66: Pt 1 Capt Al Ortiz, pro boxer and owner of Chicago Battle Of the Badges
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1:08:22Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 65: Pt 2 Ron Sarno survivor of the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire 1958
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58:53Ron Sarno survived the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire in 1958 at the age of 10 years old. Ron lost his brother and sister in that fire. Ron would go on to battle addiction and mental health issues for many years after the fire before overcoming his addictions and seeking help. Ron has been clean and sober for many years now and is a grandfather now.…
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Episode 65: Pt 1 Ron Sarno survivor of the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire 1958
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58:45Ron Sarno survived the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire in 1958 at the age of 10 years old. Ron lost his brother and sister in that fire. Ron would go on to battle addiction and mental health issues for many years after the fire before overcoming his addictions and seeking help. Ron has been clean and sober for many years now and is a grandfather now.…
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Episode 64: Lt. Clay Whiteley and Mike Winograd Pt 2
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2:09:15CBSP sit down with Clay Whiteley and Mike Winograd . Clay is the commander of training for the Chicago Fire Department at the historic Quinn Fire Academy and Mike has been an instructor with Clay for more than a few academy classes. Clay and Mike are assigned to T20 “America’s truck” in Engelwood, located on the city’s south side…
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Episode 64: Lt. Clay Whiteley and Mike Winograd Pt 1
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1:13:40CBSP sit down with Clay Whiteley and Mike Winograd . Clay is the commander of training for the Chicago Fire Department at the historic Quinn Fire Academy and Mike has been an instructor with Clay for more than a few academy classes. Clay and Mike are assigned to T20 “America’s truck” in Engelwood, located on the city’s south side…
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Episode 63: Part 2 with Pat Kehoe and Billy "hitman" Heenan
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1:31:52Billy "Hitman" Heenan returns to CBS with long time friend and Chief Pat Kehoe. Pat is a retired Battalion Chief from the Chicago Fire Department with 36 years on the job.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 63: Part 1 with Pat Kehoe and Billy "hitman" Heenan
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1:10:10Billy "Hitman" Heenan returns to CBS with long time friend and Chief Pat Kehoe. Pat is a retired Battalion Chief from the Chicago Fire Department with 36 years on the job.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 62: Part 2 with Tony Ferraris Firefighter with Squad 2 and actor on the TV show Chicago Fire
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1:03:33Tony Ferraris is a Chicago Firefighter with Squad 2 and an actor on the TV drama series "Chicago Fire". listen to Tonys close call on the city's west side and how luck played a part on getting on the TV show "Chicago Fire"By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 62: Part 1 with Tony Ferraris Firefighter with Squad 2 and actor on the TV show Chicago Fire
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1:09:28Tony Ferraris is a Chicago Firefighter with Squad 2 and an actor on the TV drama series "Chicago Fire". listen to Tonys close call on the city west side and how luck played a part on getting on the TV show "Chicago Fire"By Fire & Iron Media
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Roll Call with Kory Pearn publisher of CRACKYL Magazine
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1:00:48Vince talks to publisher of the magazine CRACKYL Kory Pearn, Kory is a career fire fighter in Canada and after a health issue decided to give back to the first responder community and start a Magazine to help firefighter lifestyle and health.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 61: Juan Gonzales recipient of the State Fire Marshal Medal of Honor 2022
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1:32:22Steve and Vince talk to Juan Gonzales, 8 year member of the Chicago Fire Department and Army Veteran. Juan received the States Fire Marshal Medal of Honor for his actions at a fire on February 21st 2022. Juan also own Ape-x universe gym in Elmwood Park IL.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 60: Blue Island Chief and Marine Corp veteran Joey Olson Pt 2
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51:14Part 2 with Chief Joey Olson from Blue Island, Joey served in the Iraq war before joining the fire service. Listen to the stories while Chief Olson recounts his tour of duty has a Marine and his career in public service.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 60: Blue Island Chief and Marine Corp veteran Joey Olson Pt 1
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1:16:29Vince and Corey sit down with Chief Joey Olson from Blue Island, Joey served in the Iraq war before joining the fire service. Listen to the stories while Chief Olson recounts his tour of duty has a Marine and his career in public service.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 59: YOU FOUND HIM, Brian Quinn FDNY who had a rescue of a woman dangling from the 16th floor
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1:14:102 days after asking the listeners for help locating a fireman in New York CBSP received a message "what's up? Im the from ladder 30". On September 1 2020 Brian Quinn went out the window for a roof rope rescue to grab a woman pushed out of her apartment from fire standing on the outside ledge on the 16th floor.…
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Episode 58: origin and cause PT 2 with OFI Director of training Billy Granat
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1:23:46Vince and Corey talk investigations with seasoned investigator Billy Granat. Billy is the Director of training for a large city's Office of fire investigation.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 58: origin and cause PT 1 with OFI Director of training Billy Granat
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1:12:17Vince and Corey talk investigations with seasoned investigator Billy Granat. Billy is the Director of training for a large city's Office of fire investigation.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 57: state of Illinois Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Haemker from the Bradley FD
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1:59:16Vince and Corey sit down with Kyle Haemker and Drew Walters from Bradley FD. Kyle was awarded the Illinois state fire marshal Medal of Honor for his actions on December 14th 2022 when he jumped into a pond to save an elderly man trapped in a vehicleBy Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 56: Pt 2 Chris Fields, Oklahoma City FF from the iconic photo of the Oklahoma City bombing
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1:14:35Pt 2 with Chris Fields whos image was captured at the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995. Chris's image holding baby Baylee in his arms would become the symbol for that tragic event. Chris talks about how that iconic photo effected his life and talks about his residency to overcome the mental effects to follow…
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Episode 56: Pt 1 Chris Fields, Oklahoma City FF from the iconic photo of the Oklahoma City bombing
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56:50The guys sit down with Chris Fields, retired Oklahoma City FF who's iconic photo of him holding a lifeless baby in his arms became synonymous with the bombing of the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19th 1995. Chris talks about his career and how the photo effected him both positive and negative.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 55: Pt 2 with FF/PM Greg Bagdade author of the book "Mental health Mayday"
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1:02:17part 2 with Engineer/Paramedic Greg Bagdade author of "mental health mayday"By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 55: Prt 1 Greg Bagdade FF/PM and mental health counselor "How can we help?"
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58:40the guys talk to Greg Bagdade, who is a 22 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department and mental health counselor. we talk about his career and his own struggles. Greg tells how we can help each other in light of the growing numbers of suicide and mental health issues in the first responder community.…
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Episode 54: "Burn" and "Burn X" documentary Director/ProducerTom Putnam
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1:06:01Talking to Tom Putnam, Producer and Director of the documentary "Burn" and "Burn X". Tom and the guys talk about the making of the Burn docs and the upcoming projects Tom is working on including a documentary about Paramedics across the country.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 53: Mike Manchester and Jenni Yokas talk Stache Bash
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1:44:37Mike and Jenni are members of The Chicago Fire Department and founders of the Stache Bash which promotes prostate cancer awareness and supports cancer charities with Ignite the spirit. listen to how these Mike and Jenni raise money and support with creepy mustaches.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 52: PT 2 with former Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department James Joyce
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2:03:44The guys sit down and talk a little history with former Commissioner of The Chicago Fire Department from December 15th 1999 to April 30th 2004.By Fire & Iron Media
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Roll call with Cook County Sherriff candidate and CPD officer Lupe Aguire
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48:30Get to know candidate for Cook County Sherriff and CPD officer Lupe Aguire. We talk to Lupe about everything from his acting with Vince Vaughn to his views about the state of Cook County and his plans to make the county betterBy Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 52: PT 1 with former Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department James Joyce
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1:00:21The guys sit down and talk a little history with former Commissioner of The Chicago Fire Department from December 15th 1999 to April 30th 2004.By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 51 : The wives of Shield 23
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1:28:40Sit down with Shenan, Jen and Sarah, 3 women from the non profit organization Shield 23 all of whom had husbands in the fire service who battled cancer and now offer amazing insight and advice for anyone going through this battle. Shield 23 provides support, financially, spiritually and everything in between so firefighters and their families can n…
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Episode 50: Pt.2 Sammy Vega of Cal City Fire
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1:12:33The Crew sits down with Sammy Vega from Calumet City Fire Department. We talk about how Sammy got into the fire service, his military career, and what it means to be an "All in Mother F***er"By Fire & Iron Media
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Episode 50: Sammy Vega of Cal City Fire
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1:40:30The Crew sits down with Sammy Vega from Calumet City Fire Department. We talk about how Sammy got into the fire service, his military career, and what it means to be an "All in Mother F***er"By Fire & Iron Media
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