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Better Every Shift

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Fire Service
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Emergency Medical Services
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Wildfires
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FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing s... more

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Latest Episodes

The worst time to figure out how you’ll respond to trauma is after it happens. Resilience has to be built beforehand — through sleep, relationships, fitness, trusted peers and a culture where asking for help is part of the job, not a last resort. Tha... more

“Call the meeting. Get them in the same room.” That simple advice helped spark a leadership think tank that has spent more than a decade connecting fire service leaders around the problems, ideas and pressures that rarely fit neatly on an agenda. For... more

There’s no single leadership style that works for every person, problem or moment — and Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski learned that through plenty of trial and error. Raised around two very different leadership models, Lipski describes his grandfa... more

The battery fire may get the attention, but the vehicle’s weight could create the next problem. Deputy Chief Vince Bettinazzi returns with a broader look at electric vehicle response, including how heavier vehicles, low centers of gravity and reduced... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Lipski
Chief, Milwaukee Fire Department
Milwaukee Fire Department
Episode: Learning to lead differently
Wesley Attwood
Doctor of Criminal Justice, senior investigator for the NIOSH Public Safety Program
NIOSH Public Safety Program
Episode: How to build company drills from NIOSH reports
Jim Barnhart
Captain, Mesa Arizona Fire Department
Mesa Fire Department
Episode: Today's fires demand a hazmat mindset
Brian Fennessy
Director of the US Wildland Fire Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Episode: Inside the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service with Chief Fennessy
Bita Shahidi
Physical therapist, doctor, and PhD
Independent practitioner/academic
Episode: Your post-call reset starts here
Craig Weinschenk
Director of Research for the Fire Safety Research Institute
FSRI / UL Research Institutes
Episode: NERIS: Everybody calm down already
Jane Prescott
Member of Lexipol Grants Team; volunteer firefighter for six years
Lexipol Grants
Episode: The grant clock is ticking
Chief Jason Caughey
Fire department chief providing frontline perspective on grants
Episode: The grant clock is ticking
Brian Schaeffer
Fire Chief, Columbia Fire Department, former Spokane leader
Columbia Fire Department; former Spokane Fire Department
Episode: Schaeffer: The fire service can’t afford CAVE leadership

Host

Aaron Zamzow
Host of Better Every Shift, FireRescue1

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • real experts

    I like the Aaron has real leaders in the fire service on his podcast and he lets them talk. I do feel for "the commander" it sounds like it may be hard to keep focused.....lol

    Audible
    5
    Zackary H.
    United States10 months ago
  • I like the Aaron has real leaders in the fire service on his podcast and he lets them talk. I do feel for "the commander" it sounds like it may be hard to keep focused.....lol

    Audible
    5
    Zackary H.
    United States10 months ago
  • Won’t play

    I’ve been trying to listen to this podcast, I believe I heard about it on ems1 but haven’t been able to get any episodes to play yet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joelt_86
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Mix of leadership, safety, and wellness topics keeps coverage broad but relevant.
Guests bring deep expertise and actionable tips.
Focused, practical insights for real-world fire service operations.
Occasional playback issues mentioned by listeners.
Strong emphasis on safety culture and peer learning.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#129
United States/Government
Apple Podcasts
#194
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#180
Germany/Government
Apple Podcasts
#73
New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts
#140
Saudi Arabia/Government

Talking Points

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How to build company drills from NIOSH reports
Q: What is the role of human factors in investigations?
Human factors were incorporated starting in 2023 to better understand decision-making, safety culture, and how cognitive, physical, and organizational elements influence outcomes.
How to build company drills from NIOSH reports
Q: How does a department initiate an investigation?
Departments submit a description of the incident through a web form, designate points of contact, and NIOSH decides, based on established criteria, whether to proceed with the investigation.
How to build company drills from NIOSH reports
Q: Like, is everything investi(g)ated by NIOSH?
NIOSH does not investigate every line-of-duty death or serious injury due to resource constraints, and departments must request investigations for cases to be opened.
How EV weight impacts your tactics
Q: How do you advise handling charging infrastructure in buildings?
We recommend isolating charging stations at ground level in non-residential areas, ensuring at least 25 feet from entrances, and avoiding residential or occupied spaces for charging infrastructure to reduce exposure during incidents.
How EV weight impacts your tactics
Q: What was the most important change you introduced in your SOGs regarding EVs?
We added benchmarks for how long to commit to suppression, required resources for a robust initial response, and thermal imaging guidance to locate the battery while recognizing that readings are not absolute. We also stressed identifying the specific EV and considering the battery location before applying tactics.

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What is Better Every Shift about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, firefighter-focused show that tackles operational realities, safety, leadership, and policy with a solutions-oriented mindset. Episodes frequently explore topics like EV incident response, hazmat and PPE, data modernization, grants and funding, and wellness—paired with candid storytelling from seasoned chiefs, investigators, and researchers. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on real-world applicability, cross-agency collaboration, and actionable takeaways for improving daily station life, safety culture, and career longevity. The format blends expert interviews with personal experiences, weaving in leadership, technology, and policy to help listeners perform better on every shift.

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Recent guests on Better Every Shift include:

1. Aaron Lipski
2. Wesley Attwood
3. Jim Barnhart
4. Brian Fennessy
5. Bita Shahidi
6. Craig Weinschenk
7. Jane Prescott
8. Chief Jason Caughey

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