The Fire Wire Podcast

Mental Health in the Fire Service

In this episode, hosts Pete Arnold and Dixon Phillips sit down with Dr. Brandy Benson, CEO and Chief Psychologist of Tampa Bay Psychology Associates, for an in-depth discussion on mental health in the fire service. 🧠🚒
Dr. Benson has dedicated her career to supporting first responders across Florida — breaking down barriers to care, building resiliency, and developing programs that strengthen firefighter wellness and agency support.
Tune in as we talk about the challenges firefighters face, the services offered by Tampa Bay Psychology, and what it truly means to take care of the minds behind the badge and the gear.
 
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Fighting for Florida Firefighters with CFO Blaise Ingoglia

In this episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, we sit down with Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal, Blaise Ingoglia. From his transition from the Florida Senate to CFO, Blaise shares his vision for the fire service, his fight to strengthen cancer presumption protections for firefighters, and what the future holds for Florida’s fire families.

After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness

🎙️ Episode 2: After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness
Welcome back to The Fire Wire Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Health and Safety Chief JJ Martinez about one of the most critical topics facing firefighters today: protecting ourselves after the fire.
🔥 Chief Martinez breaks down Pasco County’s Decon Program, explaining how proper gear exchange, hygiene practices, and clean cab initiatives are helping reduce toxic exposures and protect firefighter health. We also dive into broader cancer prevention efforts and the department’s holistic approach to firefighter wellness — including mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
🧑‍🚒 Key highlights in this episode:
How decon saves lives
Breaking down the stigma of wellness
Cancer prevention strategies in the fire service
Steps Pasco County is taking to protect its members
🛑 Union CornerWe also wrap up the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) Convention, talk about the upcoming IAFF District 12 meetings in Charlotte, and remind you about the 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament.
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Health, Shift, and the Future: PCFR’s Push for Progress

🔥 The Fire Wire Podcast | Episode 1: "Health, Shift, and the Future of PCFR"
Presented by Pasco County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4420
In this premiere episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, hosts Pete Arnold (Local 4420 Treasurer) and Dixon Phillips (Local 4420 President) sit down with Assistant County Administrator JJ Murphy and Fire Chief Ryan Guynn to talk about some of the most important changes happening at Pasco County Fire Rescue.
We dive into:🚒 The department’s push for decontamination, mental health, and occupational health🧠 How these initiatives are improving safety, wellness, and long-term sustainability for our firefighters📆 The big switch to D Shift (24/72) — what it means for home life, stress management, and how it sets Pasco apart nationally🎯 A look ahead to upcoming programs, and department goals💻 Plus: union updates, our new website, social media growth, the 2025 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament, and more!
Whether you're a firefighter, family member, or community supporter, this episode sets the stage for powerful conversations and the future of the fire service in Pasco County.
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