Jun 9, 2026
In this episode, Fire Chief Bill Wiegman joins the VFIS podcast to talk about how his shared experience as a firefighter and mental health clinician informs his work in youth-set fire prevention, intervention, and investigation.
Listen to Chief Wiegman and Chris Rodgers talk about the:
- Psychology behind...
May 26, 2026
Fidelity risk refers to the financial loss your emergency service organization could face due to intentional dishonest acts by your members, such as theft, embezzlement, or forgery.
Some of the major areas of fidelity risk include:
- Financial management
- Fundraising & special events
- Cybersecurity
In our latest podcast...
May 12, 2026
Lives lost. Millions of dollars in damages. Up to four-year production delays for apparatus. These are just some of the potentially devastating costs that your emergency service organization could face because of a vehicle accident.
One possible tool to help decrease vehicle crashes are digital alerts that notify the...
Apr 28, 2026
EMS personnel face very real threats each day, including the risk of violence.
Melanie Kempf of Lancaster EMS joins Chris Rogers from VFIS to share how a seemingly routine call turned into a lifechanging experience.
Listen to hear her recall the violent event, how it impacted her mental health, and changes that she...
Apr 14, 2026
This episode looks at the benefits of an Injury Prevention Specialist in Emergency Services applying athletic trainer concepts to help prevent staff injuries. Specifically, Lancaster EMS in Pennsylvania is a front runner in using an on-staff Injury Prevention Specialist to help reduce workplace injuries and keep the...