Beyond The Shield, Episode 33: Inside The Firefighter's Mind
Release Date: 11/05/2024
Beyond The Shield Episode 50: The 8th Street Fire W/ Tim Leszczynski & Manny Rodriguez
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On this episode of Beyond the Shield We are joined by Tim Leszcynski and Manny Rodriguez. Together, Paul and they go into further detail about what exactly happened at the 8th street fire.
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Beyond The Shield Episode 49: Stress & Freedom Of Speech
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On this episode of Beyond The Shield… We are joined by Mike Goldstein. 12 year vet of the fire service, currently serving as a firefighter EMT in the town of Derry, New Hampshire. Together we discuss the current disconnect between the different generations in the fire service and how we can move forward! If you or anyone you know would like to be on a future episode, please reach out and contact us!
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Beyond The Shield Episode 48: Are Politics Ruining The Fire Service? w/ Ian Schulte
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On this episode of Beyond The Shield… We are joined by Ian Schulte. The assistant chief of training for a Georgia Fire department. Join in as Ian goes over a recent incident he faced while leading one of his training sessions. If you or anyone you know would like to be on a future episode, please reach out and contact us!
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Beyond The Shield Episode 47: A Mission To Help First Responders
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On this episode of Beyond The Shield… We are joined by LT David Smith of the Chesapeake Police department. Join in as David discusses the challenges he’s faced, the issues he’s noticed, and how he is trying to help. If you or anyone you know would like to be on a future episode, please reach out and contact us!
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Beyond The Shield Episode 46: Paul Conway shares his recent findings and updates about the podcast
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On this episode of Beyond The Shield… Paul conway goes over some recent findings and things he’s been noticing lately on social media. He also goes over the future of the podcast and what he has coming up next! If you or anyone you know would like to be on a future episode, please reach out and contact us!
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Beyond The Shield Episode 45: A trip back in time to the Milwaukee fire service
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We took a field trip to the Milwaukee fire department historical society museum! The Milwaukee Fire Department Historical Society Museum (housed in former Engine Company No. 3) is a fascinating piece of Milwaukee's firefighting history. The museum houses an impressive collection of vintage firefighting apparatus, including several restored fire engines that showcase the evolution of firefighting technology in Milwaukee. The centerpiece is often considered to be their collection of early motorized fire engines, which represents the crucial transition period from horse-drawn to motorized...
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Beyond The Shield Episode 44: Unlocking the True Power With Regenerative Medicine.
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We're joined by Dr. E.J. Caterson! He is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon at Nemours Children's Health who began his career as a firefighter and EMT before completing his Harvard residency and NYU Craniofacial fellowship. With both MD and PhD degrees, his research focuses on regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, developing novel therapies to rebuild tissue damaged by disease and trauma. A committed humanitarian, Dr. Caterson serves on the HHS Trauma Critical Care Team and has performed surgery on every continent except Antarctica. He partners with organizations like Operation Smile...
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Beyond The Shield Episode 43: Pt.2 Recovering after the fastest ejection in aviation history w/ Kegan Gill
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On this episode of Beyond The Shield We're joined by LT Kegan “SMURF” Gill, USN (Ret.). A former Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot known for surviving the fastest ejection in naval aviation history at 695 mph. Despite sustaining severe injuries, multiple surgeries, and battling PTSD and a traumatic brain injury, Kegan’s journey to recovery has been extraordinary. Through holistic therapies, including psychedelic-assisted treatments, he achieved profound healing. This is part 2 of this podcast. Where Kegan goes over the grueling process he had to endure in order to recover. We go over what...
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Beyond The Shield Episode 42: 40 Years of Protecting Courage w/ Jessica Henrichs & Paul Conway
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On this episode of Beyond The Shield We're joined by Jessica Henrichs. Jessica is the person who makes everything happen behind the scenes here at Conway Shields. In this episode, she has a few announcements she would like to share with everyone about how we’re celebrating our 40th year anniversary! Doesn’t matter if you’re a new customer or an old one, there’s something for everyone. We’d like to take this time to thank you, our loyal customers, for making this all possible. Without you all, we would have never made it this far and for this long. So thank you all and God bless!
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Beyond The Shield Episode 41: Surviving the fastest ejection in aviation history w/ Kegan Gill
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On this episode of Beyond The Shield We're joined by LT Kegan “SMURF” Gill, USN (Ret.). A former Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot known for surviving the fastest ejection in naval aviation history at 695 mph. Despite sustaining severe injuries, multiple surgeries, and battling PTSD and a traumatic brain injury, Kegan’s journey to recovery has been extraordinary. Through holistic therapies, including psychedelic-assisted treatments, he achieved profound healing. Now a motivational speaker, author, and family man, Kegan shares his story of resilience, inspiring others to overcome their own...
info_outlineIn this episode, host Paul Conway sits down with seasoned fire service professionals Ryan McMenamin and Ben Baus to unpack the critical role communication and training play in the field. Together, they dive into the art of clear, concise communication on the job, discuss techniques for staying calm when every second counts, and share insights on how consistent training prepares you to handle high-stress situations. Whether you're a new recruit or a veteran firefighter, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and real-world stories highlighting the power of staying composed under pressure. Tune in to learn how top professionals cultivate resilience and trust within the team.
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