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Sirens and Smirks: A First Responder's Balance of Duty and Humor
Manage episode 419612958 series 2411866
Ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdity of an underwhelming 'thank you' while tirelessly working as a first responder? Well, grab your headphones and prep for a ride-along with us as we give a nod to our EMS and police comrades during their respective celebratory weeks, all while weaving in our own zany tales that highlight the everyday hurdles and unexpected chuckles of life on duty. Whether it's officers flipping the switch from life-savers to law enforcers in a heartbeat, or our own misadventures that could only happen to folks who live by the siren, this episode has it all – candor, laughter, and a few eyebrow-raising moments.
Change is afoot, or so says the Alexandria interim fire chief, who's stirring the pot with a controversial call to swap out fire engines for ambulances. We're tackling that hot topic head-on, alongside dissecting a divisive police shooting in Connecticut with our characteristic mix of serious scrutiny and wild guesswork. Missed us at the FDIC this year? We've got that covered too with some behind-the-scenes banter. So, buckle up and be ready for a frank yet funny exploration of the ins and outs of public safety – where the reality often outpaces the fiction.
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Buy us a beer!
Email Us! (Justin or Jason)
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Chapters
1. Emergency Response Discussion (00:00:00)
2. Fire Chief Considers Replacing Fire Engines (00:12:03)
281 episodes
Manage episode 419612958 series 2411866
Ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdity of an underwhelming 'thank you' while tirelessly working as a first responder? Well, grab your headphones and prep for a ride-along with us as we give a nod to our EMS and police comrades during their respective celebratory weeks, all while weaving in our own zany tales that highlight the everyday hurdles and unexpected chuckles of life on duty. Whether it's officers flipping the switch from life-savers to law enforcers in a heartbeat, or our own misadventures that could only happen to folks who live by the siren, this episode has it all – candor, laughter, and a few eyebrow-raising moments.
Change is afoot, or so says the Alexandria interim fire chief, who's stirring the pot with a controversial call to swap out fire engines for ambulances. We're tackling that hot topic head-on, alongside dissecting a divisive police shooting in Connecticut with our characteristic mix of serious scrutiny and wild guesswork. Missed us at the FDIC this year? We've got that covered too with some behind-the-scenes banter. So, buckle up and be ready for a frank yet funny exploration of the ins and outs of public safety – where the reality often outpaces the fiction.
Join our Facebook Community!
Buy us a beer!
Email Us! (Justin or Jason)
Thanks for listening and please share the show!
Chapters
1. Emergency Response Discussion (00:00:00)
2. Fire Chief Considers Replacing Fire Engines (00:12:03)
281 episodes
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