FMBA Nation

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Jason Patton of @firedeptcoffee and @firedepartmentchronicles about how he got started in the fire service, how he got involved with Fire Department Coffee, their charitable foundation, and the brains behind the funny Instagram channel Fire Department Chronicles. Jason is a solid dude with a great personality and he enjoys long walks on the beach.

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with AJ Fusco from @forkandhoseco about a staple in all firehouses..... the Firehouse Kitchen. They chat about cooking in the firehouse and why the kitchen is more than just about food and how sometimes it serves as a place of comfort and camaraderie. 

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits down with Vic Donato and Shaun Stanton from AFLAC to outline an exclusive critical illness benefit made available to the members of the NJ FMBA. For more information please visit: https://www.njfmba.org/aflacenrollment

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower talks with Civil Service Commission Liaison Kevin Beyrouty about the CARES ACT and specifically the coronavirus relief fund. 

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower talks with Eddie Marcowitz about the ongoing battle with AFFF and cancer. Eddie talks about the exposure issues and how he is working with firefighters to get them the compensation they deserve. 

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower holds a Zoom call with Joe Zadroga, father of James Zadroga, about The James Zadroga Act and with Ed Marcowitz, of The Marcowitz Law firm, and The Zadroga Family Attorney. Joe tells us the story of his son, James Zadroga, who served as an NYPD Detective on 9/11 and tragically passed away as a result of illness caused by The terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center o...

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with NJ FMBA President Ed Donnelly about the recent passing of a legislative bill that provides LODD benefits to the families of firefighters and EMTs that were lost to COVID-19. They talk about the upcoming September Convention and the challenges we will be faced with post-COVID19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. htt...

Dr. Michael Bizzaro and Dr. Julie Tropeano talk about the Wisemind and how we can learn to use that as part of our thought process over emotional and rational thinking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

COVID-19 has changed a lot of things with the way we live, work, and interact with each other. FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Paul Caliendo, Partner at Gil and Chamas Law Firm, to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the worker's compensation process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower had a conversation with National Life Group about the importance of understanding living benefits and how to know how much life insurance one should carry. The conversation was educational and informative and we thought it was worth sharing with the entire membership. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Dr. Michael Bizzarro and Dr. Julie Tropeano about dealing with the stressors created by the new world we live in with the COVID-19 Pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with ret. D/C Anthony Avillo from the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue about the role of the new firefighter in the fire service. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower talks with Bill Spadea from NJ 101.5 about his support of First Responders, the COVID-19 outbreak, Cooked and Uncorked, and his new podcast Speaking Recovery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits down with "Pip" from 555 Fitness to talk about how they started, what the 555 grant application process is all about, the 555 Fitness App, and things you can be doing both at home and at the station to stay fit during the COVID-19 crisis. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits down with EMS Committee Chairman Steve Spurr to discuss the pandemic of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Coronavirus. What is it? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? What are some of the preventative measures we can take? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower sat down with Phill McMahon, a Vineland Firefighter and member of FMBA Local 49 at the 2020 NJ FMBA Educational Convention. Phil is currently running for the position of Pension Trustee for NJPERS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower Sits down with Dr. Michael Bizzarro from Penn Medicine Princeton Health to discuss a look into what we as first responders can do to battle the stressors we are exposed to everyday. Mental health and personal well being are just two of the hot topics discussed in the first responder community and we need to make more of an effort within ourselves to come to grips with...

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower had the chance at the 2020 NJ FMBA Educational Convention to sit and speak with David Horsnall from the NJ Fire Museum and NJ Fallen Firefighters Memorial about the past, present, and future of the site. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks about continuing education in the fire service with the Chairman of the Fire Science Degree Program at New Jersey City University, Walter Nugent. The mission of the New Jersey City University Fire Science Department is to provide its diverse population of students with an educational experience that is meaningful, comprehensive and rewarding. The Department is co...

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower talks with Fred Mohr, host of Steel Mace Nation Podcast and Elizabeth Local 209 Captain. Fred talks about the advantages of using Steel Mace workouts and movements and how it relates to movements used on the fireground. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation Host Bill Brower had the chance to sit and talk with Deputy Chief (ret.) Frank Viscuso about leadership and the fire service. Deputy Chief (ret.) Frank Viscuso served more than 26 years on the Kearny Fire Department (Locals 18/218). He is the author of 7 books including four of our industries top best-sellers. His popular book Step Up and Lead introduces people the traits and skills th...

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits down with Chief John Rodger, Rahway Police Department and Chief David Hart, Linden Police Department, to discuss an initiative started by the NJ FMBA and the Union County Police Chiefs Association regarding safe fireground operations for law enforcement personnel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sits with Karl Spinner from ServPro of Central Union and Western Essex Counties to talk about the 2019 ServPro First Responder Bowl. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Firefighter, Paramedic, and Artist Daniel Sundahl talks with FMBA Nation host Bill Brower about his artwork and how he has used it as a therapy tool to deal with PTSD and raise awareness for Mental Health in the first responder community. Visit dansunphotos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FMBA Nation host Bill Brower sat down with Mike Marino from National Life Group to talk about living benefits. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app