The Shimek

Conversation is Ventilation

Education EN ↓ 24 episodes

First Responder Peer Support Group and Discussion

Author

The Shimek

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Oct 17, 2025

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Episodes

EP 23: CIV - 24 Months to Live, GO! 17.10.2025

Dr. just called, you have 24 months do live....GO!

A quick clip from EP:22 29.08.2025

A quick clip from EP:22 that hit home extra hard.

EP 22: CIV - A chat with National Fire Radio 29.08.2025

Here is a unedited chat between myself and Jermey Donch of National Fire Radio. Good things come when you just shoot the bull for an hour and see what comes out. Keep Talking. Stay Safe, Stay Together.  @ConversationisVentilation   @NationalFireRadio  #firstrespondermentalhealth #civ #firefighter #police

EP 21: CIV - The Anthony DiGiovanni Show 25.06.2025

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, Anthony DiGiovanni from North Texas, a 15 year veteran of the fire service, stops in for a chat.

EP 20: CIV - Help a Brother Out Raffle 25.05.2025

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation we rally around a brother in need and come together to raise some much needed funds. Enter to win a beautiful 1983 Chevy Silverado and support a great cause. Drawing will be Father's Day 2025! Good Luck.

EP 19: CIV - 140 Days! 18.04.2025

140 Days. That's all it takes, and that's all it needs.

EP 18: CIV - Becoming a Who 18.04.2025

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation we hang out with retired Lieutenant Troy Seibel and discuss the ins and outs of "Becoming a Who" as well as retirement and what that looks like. Enjoy.

EP 17: CIV - Dr. Goldbach is so money and he doesn't even know it! 13.02.2025

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, Dr. Goldbach drops by the studio to chat about "THE CALL" that was his first, life in the ER, and the similarities and differences between first responds in the field vs. the hospital setting. Sit back and enjoy.

EP 16: CIV - The ROI of CIV 06.02.2025

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, we briefly touch on how a simple conversation can create a huge ROI on someones career. And the best part, It's Free!

EP 15: CIV - An Axe to Grind 06.01.2025

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation we discuss a new approach to an old tradition, and it start with the axe.

EP 14: CIV - Rest In Peace Dusty 05.12.2024

This ones for you Chief. Rest in Peace.

EP 13: CIV - The Brotherhood is Big in Texas 15.11.2024

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, we send much love and respect out to Texas and Houston Fire. The Brotherhood is strong! Keep up the good work. Rest In Peace Marcelo Garcia.

EP 12: CIV - Too Fancy, Fancy Pants! 06.11.2024

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, I rant about the current trend in Fire Station design and how it affects our mental health. We're getting too fancy for our pants!

EP 11: CIV - Uncle Jeff, Uncle Jeff, Uncle Jeff 25.10.2024

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, we remind ourselves why we do what we do and who we're doing it for. Someday, it will be your turn to ask for help.

EP 10: CIV - The Donch Drops In 14.10.2024

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio stops by with the help of Elon Musk's satellites to shoot the bull, vent, and have a laugh or two. The conversation must continue. Grab a handle!

EP 9: CIV - Grab a Handle 04.10.2024

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, I introduce the "Grab the Handle" concept, explaining how its everyones responsibility to grab a handle and help carry the load.  @NationalFireRadio  episode 364 is a banger! Watch it here... https://youtu.be/wiJTDttYfEk?si=lUGqMdqdzEDzmNkA

EP 8: CIV - Introduction to Ramp Pacing 26.09.2024

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, we discuss the ins and outs of Ramp Pacing, what it looks like, and why its important that we bring an end to it. Thanks for tuning in.  @ConversationisVentilation 

EP 7: CIV - Hell Week is Hell 21.09.2024

This week in Conversation is Ventilation we give the new recruits a quick five minute pep talk. Hell Week be upon them! Keep your heads up, it will all be over soon.  @ConversationisVentilation 

EP 6: CIV - The Caylon Episode 13.09.2024

On the verge of suicide in a dark hospital parking lot, God yelled, asking Caylon to put the gun down! Broken, he finds the strength and courage to finally ask for help. On a new path, one paved with sobriety and the willingness to want to help others, we listen in as he pushes forward spreading positive vibes and a message of hope. This episode will go down in history as a "Must Watch"...

EP 5: CIV - It's all Bullshit! 09.09.2024

Tune in to Conversation is Ventilation episode 5 as I go on a coffee infused rant about how we strap ourselves down with payments, working 80+ hour weeks to pay for all the crap we think we need. It's all Bullshit!

EP 4: CIV - White Cross Syndrome 26.08.2024

In this episode of Conversation is Ventilation, we dive into what we've coined "White Cross Syndrome". What is it? Tune in and find out.  @ConversationisVentilation  Peer Support. First Responder. Fire Fighter.

EP 3: CIV - The Full Circle 19.08.2024

In this episode we have our first in studio guest Kevin Naler join us for a conversation on how the universe sent us a sign that we were on the right track with CIV. Tune in, share, and enjoy. Conversation is Ventilation

EP 2: CIV - In The Beginning 15.08.2024

What better place to start than at the beginning. A quick conversation about how CIV came about, and where we're headed. Thanks for tuning in.

Welcome to Conversation is Ventilation 12.08.2024

Welcome to the CIV video podcast. Conversation is Ventilation! Home of the new First Responder Peer Support project. Here we dip our toe into the waters, beam a video of our fat head up to Elon's satellites and back down onto your phones and into your ears. It's a start, so buckle up and join in on the conversation.

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