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HAZARD CLASS

Jake Ryks
Fire Service
Leadership
FDNY
New York City
Ebola
Mental Health
9/11
Hazmat Guys
Fire Department
Volly House Podcast
Petaluma Fire Department
IAFF Center Of Excellence
Hazmat One
Apple
Hypnosis
Minnesota Department Of Public Safety
Public Safety
PFAS
Command Media Network
Firefighter Peak Performance

HAZARD CLASS is the podcast where the curiosity of genuine questions in and around the world of emergency services is met with the knowledge of leading experts in their fields.

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Latest Episodes

In this special bonus episode of Hazard Class, Jake hits record during a late-night drive across Minnesota and lets the conversation go wherever the road takes it.

Part solo episode, part road-trip journal, and part rapid-fire interview show, the ep... more

Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy joins Hazard Class for a wide-ranging conversation about fire service leadership, mentorship, training, professional standards, and the lessons learned over a lifetime in the New York City Fire Department.

Tr... more

Jake sits down with fire service veteran Corley Moore for a deep dive into firefighter mindset, mastery, and organizational culture. They unpack the core challenges of fire training: moving past minimum standards, confronting "hollow ego" and the Dun... more

Chief Curt “Ike” Isakson has spent more than three decades obsessed with the American fire service. In this episode of Hazard Class, he joins Jake for a deeply personal conversation about firefighting, leadership, mental health, resilience, family, a... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Madrzykowski
Senior Director of Research, Fire Safety Research Institute (UL FSRI)
UL FSRI
Episode: Everything You Know About Fire Attack Might Be Wrong | Dr. Dan Madrzykowski | UL FSRI | HC0074
Kory Pearn
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Crackyl Magazine; veteran firefighter
Crackyl Magazine
Episode: Kory Pearn - Crackyl Magazine - Founder - Editor-in-Chief | HC0073
Dr. Doug Olsen
Board-certified emergency physician and medical director for Phoenix Air, involved in early long-distance airborne biocontainment transports during the Ebola outbreak
Phoenix Air
Episode: Dr. Doug Olsen - Ebola Doctor - Medical Director for Phoenix Air - Part 2/2 - HC0072
Kevin Hazzard
Former paramedic, journalist and author
Author of No One's Coming
Episode: Kevin Hazzard - Author of "No One's Coming" - 2014 Ebola Rescue Missions - Part 1 of 2 - HC0071
Tom Putnam
Filmmaker and director known for Burn and Burn X
Burn and Burn X projects
Episode: Tom Putnam and Steve Martin - Into The Unknown - Filmmaker - Executive Producer - HC0070
Steve Martin
Retired LA County Assistant Chief, executive producer on Into the Unknown
LA County Fire Department
Episode: Tom Putnam and Steve Martin - Into The Unknown - Filmmaker - Executive Producer - HC0070
Ryan Provencher
Retired Operations Battalion Chief; founder of Firefighter Peak Performance; executive fitness advisor for CRACKYL Magazine
Firefighter Peak Performance; CRACKYL Magazine
Episode: Ryan Provencher - Firefighter Peak Performance -Battalion Chief (Ret) -CRACKYL Magazine - HC0069
Tyler DeLuca
Volunteer firefighter and co-host/guest associated with The Volly House Podcast and Command Media Network
The Volly House Podcast; Command Media Network
Episode: Tyler DeLuca - The Volly House Podcast - Command Media Network - HC0068
Charlie Raymond
Founder of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization, field investigator, interviewed hundreds of eyewitnesses
Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization
Episode: BIGFOOT - The Dueling Mustache Conspiracy Hour: Co-Hosted by: The Salty Paramedic Feat. Charlie Raymond of The Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization

Host

Jake Ryks
Host of Hazard Class podcast, co-hosting with The Salty Paramedic

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Great wide range of topics and guests. host is engaging and makes the show fun while still a good source of knowledge.

    Audible
    5
    Tim F
    United States2 years ago
  • funny and informative

    Great wide range of topics and guests. host is engaging and makes the show fun while still a good source of knowledge.

    Audible
    5
    Tim F
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast

    Great podcast Jake

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Hoag
    United States2 years ago
  • This is going to be good.

    This is a great idea for a podcast and I can’t wait!! Back to the basics meets down and dirty. Let’s f’ing go!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haz mo
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining & Informative

    I’m really dumb so this podcast is great for me. I feel a lot smarter after I listen to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joel H2O
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, field-grounded insights and candid conversations with experts.
Guests bring high credibility and diverse perspectives from fire, EMS, and safety tech.
The show balances science with storytelling, making technical topics accessible.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HC0040 - Courage Under Fire Featuring: Tanner Shipman
Q: How did your family react during and after the event, and how did it affect you emotionally?
My family showed a range of emotions—adrenaline, fear, pride—while I processed the event; the emotional journey was intense, with moments of panic afterward, but support from colleagues and the sense of duty helped lift the burden.
HC0040 - Courage Under Fire Featuring: Tanner Shipman
Q: What was going through your mind as you intervened in the Sturgis incident?
There wasn't much hesitation once the gun came out; I knew I had to get in there and help the trooper, and I trusted that others nearby would support; I also reflected on faith and the sense that doing the right thing was the priority, regardless of fear.
HC0037 - Using AI to Predict and Prevent Firefighter Death Featuring: Dr. Andy Tam and Dr. Dillion Dzikowicz
Q: Do you see this research expanding beyond firefighters to other first responders or even broader populations?
Yes, the framework could extend to other first responders and potentially some civilian populations, but the current focus remains firefighters due to their unique physiological stressors and data strength; expansion would require new population-specific data and validation.
HC0037 - Using AI to Predict and Prevent Firefighter Death Featuring: Dr. Andy Tam and Dr. Dillion Dzikowicz
Q: What are the next steps to translate this research into a product that firefighters can actually use on the job?
Regulatory approval as a software as a medical device will be required, along with partnerships with fire departments and vendors, plus device-agnostic integration so the algorithm can work with different wearables while ensuring safety and clinician oversight.
HC0037 - Using AI to Predict and Prevent Firefighter Death Featuring: Dr. Andy Tam and Dr. Dillion Dzikowicz
Q: How do you handle the challenge of movement and gear-related artifacts in real-time monitoring during active firefighting?
We shifted from conventional Holter setups to wearable dry-electrode sensors, validated signal quality, and use data from both firefighters and hospital patients to train models that distinguish noise from true ischemic signals, aiming for robust real-time performance.

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HAZARD CLASS blends rigorous emergency services science with real-world frontline experiences, featuring expert guests who specialize in fire dynamics, safety leadership, wellness, medical transport, robotics, and public security. Episodes frequently explore practical tactics, equipment insights, mental and physical resilience, and the human side of high-stakes emergencies, making it valuable for professionals wanting actionable takeaways and leadership guidance. A notable throughline is translating research and field-tested knowledge into on-the-ground improvements for firefighters, EMS, and first responders, often spotlighting stories of innovation, training evolution, and wellness culture within fire and public safety communities.

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1. Dan Madrzykowski
2. Kory Pearn
3. Dr. Doug Olsen
4. Kevin Hazzard
5. Tom Putnam
6. Steve Martin
7. Ryan Provencher
8. Tyler DeLuca

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