What’s Your Emergency

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode32 . In this episode, we interview Dr. John Jaquish, the creator of the X3 Bar...the fitness equipment that is turning the industry upside down. You'll learn: • The science behind the X3 and muscle growth • The inspiration behind the X3 • Why execution trumps simple ideas everytime • How to balance a product's benefit and its marketab...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode31 . In this episode, the guys talk with Louise Sattler from SigningFamilies.com about how First Responders can communicate with the Deaf community. You'll learn: What parts of your community may need to be communicated with using ASL? What basic hand gestures can be used to guide a person who uses ASL to communicate using a pen and paper...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode30 . In this episode, the guys talk about degree requirements within EMS with Kelly Grayson & the American Paramedic Association. You'll learn: Will a degree boost salaries? Is the education in the program really applicable to Fire, EMS and Police? Will the APA make a dent in some of the professional advocacy groups currently arguing a...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode29 . In this episode, the guys talk to Thomas Beers, EMS Manager for Cleveland Clinic Health, about the concept of Rescue Task Force, or RTF, when it comes to Active Shooter Scenarios. We discuss: Where did the Rescue Task Force concept originate? Is the RTF the best model to apply lifesaving treatments in the warm zone? Will most "active...

Full show notes here: http://wyeradio.com/disasterbonus. It's been busy around the WYE studios of late. In addition, we've had some recent natural disasters brewing: earthquakes in CA and flooding in DC. We decided to re-issue our Family Disaster Plan episode to act as a reminder to make sure you're as safe as possible during these types of inevitable disasters. For example: What su...

For full show notes, be sure to visit http://wyeradio.com/episode28 . In this episode, welcome Lt. Randy Sutton from The Wounded Blue. This episode is one of our most important because it talks about how an offensive amount of our first responders are literally being left out in the financial cold after being injured and not supported by their respective departments. You'll learn: Do new Offi...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye23 . In this episode, Art asks about quality assurance in police reports. You'll learn: Who ensures reports are written properly? Are there local, State or Federal standards for documentation on the PD side? If there are no standards, why are the reports so lengthy and detailed? Support the show Join our Facebook Community! Buy us a beer! E...

For full show notes and BOLO info, head over to http://wyeradio.com/episode27 . In this episode, the guys talk to Paramedic Aryeh Myers, a medic in Israel. Ever wonder what it's like to provide care in the midst of a war zone? Some of the things covered in this episode: How can you balance your own safety and that of your patients when air raid sirens blare? Do response patterns change during...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye22 . In this episode, Andy Borrello gives advice to his rookie self. It equates to simply: Don't wait for tomorrow. You'll learn: Why doing things tomorrow is like not doing them at all Why positive thinking and good ideas are useless without action How to keep track of your ideas and actions Why the guys should probably not sing. At a...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode26 . Instructor Chris Baker joins WYE to discuss Firefighter Mentorship and why it is so important for experienced Firefighters, Medics and Officers to pass along what they know before retirement. This week we discuss:  Why mentorship is actually LESS than what you think it is but will have far more impact than you ever imagined The importance...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye21 . In this episode, HM's youngest (affectionately referred to as HM Jr jr.) asks us what the best advice we ever got was. We discuss: What impacted a young Police Officer most? What impacted a young Firefighter most? Do your hosts think they understood this advice at the time they got it? Don't forget to rate us and subscribe to the...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode25 . What does the former editor for the biggest police website on the internet (PoliceOne.com) and current host of the Policing Matters Podcast, Doug Wyllie, think about the current state of affairs in the Three Disciplines? We get into that and more on this week's episode...not to mention: Does the editor of a topic need to be an expert...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye20 . We all know how important first aid is when when someone goes down or needs medical attention...but what if that someone is YOU? In this episode, we discuss the IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) and you'll learn: What 4 things are a MUST HAVE for any Police Officer, Sheriff, Soldier or first responder in an active threat scenario When tr...

For full show notes and access to the BOLO links, go to http://wyeradio.com/episode24! In this episode, the guys talk to Rod Rifredi with Below100 . Not familiar with Below 100? Here are the basic tenets discussed on the show: Wear your belt Wear your vest Watch your speed What's Important Now? Don't be complacent Be sure to subscribe to (and rate!) the show !   Support the show Join our...

For full show notes and to see the video MC referenced, go to http://wyeradio.com/askwye19 . MC has been asked quite a few times over the past few weeks by a number of different people how it is he is so productive. In this week's Ask WYE, you'll discover the answer to that question. In addition, you'll learn: The difference between Result Goals and Progress Goals How to use your da...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode23 . DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! You can enter for a chance to win Andrew Borrello's " Police Promotion Super Course "! In this episode, we talk to author and retired captain, Andrew Borrello about how to best prepare for your next promotional interview. We discuss: Balancing confidence in speaking with valuable cont...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye18 . In this episode of Ask WYE, we get some answers for our question: "If you could go back in time and give Rookie You one piece of advice, what would it be?" We got some good answers and started with two provided by listeners, Rod and Don. Will those seeking glory do well after 15 years? Is 15 years long enough to be considered an e...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode22 . Don't forget to subscribe to the show ! In this episode, the guys reveal the results to MC's promotional exam for Sergeant! Here are some of the items we discuss on the show: Does he sit down with the family and discuss shifts or assignments that won't work, such as weekend graves or radio? Has he looked around other Sgt. po...

For full show notes, go to http://wyeradio.com/askwye17 . In this episode, the guys get called out on a mistake from a previous show. Can you believe it?! The guys talk about: How can we defend ourselves and our departments in the age of keyboard assassination? When should we stand up and when should we let trolls get bored? Is Baltimore not a part of Boston? Seriously? Support the show Join our F...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode21 In this episode, the guys talk about some remarkably poor care on both the PD and EMS side out of South Carolina. TL;DR Naked dude dies on highway...post-EMS "assessment" and after being provided transport by PD. The guys discuss: Who should be held accountable for this likely preventable death? Should EMS be more proactive in asse...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye16 In this episode, MClet #1 asks the guys about how, why, and when they decided to become first responders. Was it the family business? Did the Earth move?  She also asks if they are strategies we employ that others may not.  Listen in and find out! Support the show Join our Facebook Community! Buy us a beer! Email Us! ( Justin or Jason ) Thank...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/episode20 . In this episode, the guys continue their interview with author Dr. Jack Enter about his proactive leadership strategies in  Challenging the Law  Enforcement Organization . This second half of the interview, the guys switch from what it takes to  become a leader to what it takes to be a  good  leader. Some of the topics covered include: Lea...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye015 . In this episode, HM calls in to ask MC how he's preparing for his upcoming Sergeant's test. What is MC doing differently this time around versus the last one (You know, the one where he didn't get promoted)? MC highlights his outlook on this iteration (and why it's totally different than it was seven years ago) and talk...

For full show notes, go to http://wyeradio.com/episode19 . Law Enforcement expert and author Jack Enter fires up the microphone for this episode of What's Your Emergency and the guys have a ton of questions. This isn't just a law enforcement episode on leadership, but a chance to hear us pick the brain of someone who knows how to deal with leadership issues in the first responder discipl...

For full show notes, visit http://wyeradio.com/askwye014 . In this episode, the guys are asked how and when they decided to specialize in their careers. Specialization in public safety can range from an officer doing traffic, SWAT, investigations, prevention or custody. Firefighters can specialize in haz-mat, USAR and ARFF to name a few. Even in EMS one can choose Helicopter training, educator, ta...