Jan 6, 2026

After losing a “top-notch firefighter from a top-notch family” to suicide, Derek Reid and his fire department didn't know where to turn for support.

This challenging time led to the creation of the revolutionary Nevada Peer Support Program, which seeks to smash mental health stigmas and provide support to first...

Nov 11, 2025

Drones have been a hot topic in emergency services for years. But, for some, it's still challenging to grasp how their capabilities outweigh the regulations and risks that come with them. 

In this episode, Paul DiCicco, EMS Chief, and Dominick Boyd, Chief of Staff, of Lee County Public Safety Department join the VFIS...

Oct 28, 2025

Too many first responders are struck and injured or killed while working along the roadways each year—making it crucial for emergency service organizations to implement policies, procedures, and tools to help protect their crew. In this episode, Wesley Attwood, Senior Investigator for NIOSH’s Fire Fighter Fatality...

Oct 14, 2025

Did you know that vehicles striking fixed objects, like buildings or poles, as well as animals, including deer, are some of the most common claims that VFIS clients face? Adam Kinsey, Employee Compliance and Training Manager for St. Johnsville Ambulance, joins the podcast to discuss how emergency service organizations...

Sep 30, 2025

Does your EMS agency utilize whole blood for patients with severe blood loss? In this episode, EMS professionals from Sussex County EMS join VFIS podcast host Chris Rodgers to share how the use of whole blood, which includes red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma, has been beneficial for their...