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HAZARD CLASS is the podcast where the curiosity of genuine questions in and around the world of firefighting, hazmat and other emergency services is met with the knowledge of leading experts in their fields. Our intention is to bring YOU to “the firehouse table” where the rookie meets the senior man and they organically share knowledge through genuine conversation.
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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Jake sits down with fire photographer and social media sensation Shane Neckel to explore the raw and riveting world of fire buffing. Based just outside Detroit, Shane shares how he turned a childhood fascination into a booming online presence—all while capturing live fire scenes using just an iPhone. From his roots in Monroe County to traveling acr…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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In this groundbreaking episode, Jake sits down with Paul Jameson, Chief Commercial Officer of LifeSafe Technologies, to discuss a revolutionary firefighting product—TRF+. Designed specifically to combat the long-standing challenge of lithium-ion battery fires, TRF+ is not only effective in extinguishing such fires but also prevents re-ignition. Jak…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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This week on the Hazard Class podcast, we dive deep into a compelling conversation with Jon Vought, a firefighter-paramedic from South Florida and the founder of Rescue 1 CBD. Jon shares his personal and professional journey—starting from growing up in a firefighting family to creating a CBD company aimed at supporting first responders. We explore …
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In this poignant episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, Jake welcomes Greensboro Fire Captain Justin Hite for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Justin shares his two-decade journey in the fire service, the unique path that led him there, and a brutally honest account of his struggles with mental health, including suicidal ideation. This ep…
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In this compelling episode, We sit down with one of the most influential voices in the fire service, retired FDNY Lieutenant Ray McCormack. Known for his pivotal 2009 FDIC keynote, "A Culture of Extinguishment," McCormack opens up about his origins in the fire service, the legacy of bravery and tragedy in his family, and the philosophical rift in f…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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In this captivating second half of the conversation with historian and film consultant Alexander Mariotti, we dive deep into the historical authenticity and cinematic allure of Gladiator and Gladiator 2. From ancient Roman symbolism to Hollywood storytelling, Mariotti blends his academic insight with his behind-the-scenes experience on blockbuster …
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0029 The Gladiator Historian (Part 1) Featuring: Alexander Mariotti In this captivating episode, Jake dives deep into the history, myths, and cultural significance of ancient Roman gladiators with Alexander Mariotti — a leading expert in Roman combat and historical consultant for major films and TV shows. From th…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0028 Elite Sleep Featuring: Dr. Glenn Landry In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Glenn Landry, PhD sleep specialist and founder of Neo Performance, for a deep dive into the world of sleep science. Dr. Landry, who has over 30 years of experience studying circadian rhythms and sleep, sh…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0027 CHANGING POST-FIRE DECON Featuring: Tara Cornett of FLAME Natural Decon Visit flamedecon.com to learn more or to place a departmental order. Contact Tara directly at [email protected] or [email protected] Follow FLAME Decon on social media: @flamedecon Episode Overview In this insightful episode, the …
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0026 Navigating Death Featuring: Dr. Alex Jabr https://www.emergencyresilience.com INSTAGRAM: @EmergencyResilience Episode Overview: In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, the host engages in a deep and fascinating conversation with Dr. Alex Jabr, a paramedic and expert in death, grief, and bereavement educ…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0025 The Actual Coolest Job Featuring: Cmd. Tom "Pager" Page In this thrilling episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, Jake sits down with retired U.S. Navy Commander Tom “Pager” Page, a real-life Top Gun pilot and instructor. Pager shares his incredible journey through the skies—from his early inspirations to the i…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Jake sits down with Kenny Schroeder, a retired fire lieutenant and passionate advocate for firefighter health and cancer prevention. Kenny shares the heartbreaking story of being abruptly let go from his dream post-retirement job with the National Firefighter Cancer Registry (NFCR) due to a political sh…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0024 The "S" Word Featuring:Dr.Brittany Miskowiec In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jake sits down with Dr. Brittany Miskowiec, a nationally recognized suicidologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to unpack the complex and often stigmatized topics of suicide prevention, PTSD, and mental health i…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0023 Chaos and Command Featuring: John Norman In this compelling episode of Hazard Class Podcast, Jake sits down with Chief John Norman, a veteran firefighter with over 50 years of experience, including 27 years with the FDNY. Chief Norman, a former Deputy Assistant Chief of Special Operations Command, played a c…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0022 A Warfighters Journey Featuring: Dagan Van Oosten In this compelling episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, Jake sits down with Marine veteran, sniper instructor, and security consultant Dagan Van Oosten. From his time in the Marine Corps as a scout sniper to working in high-risk contracting and founding Nomad…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0021 Pushing our Limits Featuring: Stephan Kesting In this compelling episode of Hazard Class Podcast, host Jake sits down with Stephan Kesting—a firefighter, jiu-jitsu black belt, adventurer, and content creator—to discuss a life dedicated to perseverance, mastery, and exploration. From surviving a deadly wareho…
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EMERGENCY POD HOW DOGE CUTS HURT FIREFIGHTERS Featuring: Dr.Micah Niemeier-Walsh In this emergency episode of Hazard Class Podcast, we break from our usual schedule to discuss an urgent situation affecting federal employees, particularly those working in firefighter health and safety. Dr. Micah Niemeyer-Walsh, Vice President of the American Federat…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0020 FUELING FIRE Featuring: MEGAN LAUTZ - Get Megan’s Free Firehouse Recipe Book → RescueRD.com - Follow Megan on Social Media → @rescue.rd on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook - NEW Podcast: Fueling Fire In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we sit down with Megan Lautz, a registered dietitian and certified st…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0019 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY Featuring: ROB RAMIREZ IG @RobRamirez1075_official In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we sit down with Captain Rob Ramirez, a veteran firefighter and lead instructor of Mayday Mindset. With over 20 years in the fire service Captain Ramirez shares invaluable insights into Rapid …
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0018 Labor, Leadership and The Fire Service Featuring: Mahlon Mitchell In this episode of Hazard Class, we sit down with Mahlon Mitchell, a fire lieutenant from Madison, Wisconsin, and a major player in the fire service labor movement. Mahlon has served as the longtime president of Madison Professional Firefighte…
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As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2025 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you’d consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag p…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0017 Dueling Mustaches Featuring: Firefighter Fenton In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, Jake sits down with Brent, better known by his online persona Firefighter Fenton. A fire captain and paramedic from Arizona, Brent has built a massive following as a firefighting comedian and parody music creator. In…
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THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0016 A Global View of CBRNe Featuring: Gwyn Winfield In this episode, host Jake sits down with Gwyn Winfield, the editor-in-chief of **CBRNE World Magazine**, a seasoned journalist with over 20 years in the field of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) response. From exploring the hu…
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