# first responder (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first responder. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 99: From Classroom to Command Post: Training the Next Generation of EMS Leaders at IU](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-99-from-classroom-to) _2026-08-19 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Senior Public Safety Advisor Charles Hardnett is joined by Dr. David Rodgers and Adhitya Balaji to discuss how Indiana University’s Intra-Collegiate Emergency Medical Service prepared for historic attendance levels during the 2025-2026 football season. Learn more about how Indiana University partnered with FirstNet Authority to improve coverage during events and optimize existing technology. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383906020-firstnetgov-episode-99-from-classroom-to.mp3) ## [Episode 98 - Live at 5x5: Using broadband LTE to augment LMR](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode98-live-at-5x5-lmr-lte) _2026-07-08 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Episode 98 - Live at 5x5: Using broadband LTE to augment LMR by Hosted by Dave Buchanan, Executive Director of the First Responder Network Authority’s Advocacy Team, the podcast features first responders, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the public safety technology ecosystem. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351204228-firstnetgov-episode98-live-at-5x5-lmr-lte.mp3) ## [Mothers and Mothering](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/mothers-and-mothering) _2026-05-08 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ The origin of all our becomings ## [Episode 97: At Its Core: ECC](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-97-at-its-core) _2026-04-16 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Episode 97: At Its Core: ECC by Hosted by Dave Buchanan, Executive Director of the First Responder Network Authority’s Advocacy Team, the podcast features first responders, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the public safety technology ecosystem. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2303738816-firstnetgov-episode-97-at-its-core.mp3) ## [Episode 96 Live at 5x5: Tribal Nations, Public Safety Operations, and FirstNet](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-96-live-at-5x5-tribal) _2026-04-02 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Episode 96 Live at 5x5: Tribal Nations, Public Safety Operations, and FirstNet by Hosted by Dave Buchanan, Executive Director of the First Responder Network Authority’s Advocacy Team, the podcast features first responders, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the public safety technology ecosystem. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2295223418-firstnetgov-episode-96-live-at-5x5-tribal.mp3) ## [Resistance - It Means You're on to Something](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/resistanceit-means-youre-on-to-something) _2026-03-24 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Why hesitation matters and how to overcome it [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191302567/c57617a51f2fc56d340dcefdbba7524d.mp3) ## [Episode 95: Live at 5x5: The Space Race Continues](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-95-live-at-5x5-the) _2026-03-12 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Episode 95: Live at 5x5: The Space Race Continues by Hosted by Dave Buchanan, Executive Director of the First Responder Network Authority’s Advocacy Team, the podcast features first responders, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the public safety technology ecosystem. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2282319995-firstnetgov-episode-95-live-at-5x5-the.mp3) ## [🎧 Stories of Heart, Hurt, and Becoming Whole Again](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/downloads-on-love-stories-of-heart) _2026-02-17 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Love and passion is expansive [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187989707/7488c69aac345c1baa97a0aaeadb10de.mp3) ## [Emergency Management Teamwork](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/emergency-management-teamwork) _2026-02-11 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Emergency Management Teamwork by Hosted by Dave Buchanan, Executive Director of the First Responder Network Authority’s Advocacy Team, the podcast features first responders, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the public safety technology ecosystem. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2264576024-firstnetgov-emergency-management-teamwork.mp3) ## Dan Sun, Canadian Firefighter, Artist, Clinical Therapist _2026-02-10 · Rock Your Life - the podcast by Nora Finch_ Dan Sun, one of my first interviews with DS featured on youtube. As well as the full description there and why I picked him. Audio only featured here. Uploaded here Feb 2026. Recorded some years back. Many positive solutions for the industry. On youtube: RYL, First Responders, Corrections + https://youtu.be/sUuhtvKlaG0?si=HfSPsahL2sQy0Jr5 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1103198/episodes/18659458-dan-sun-canadian-firefighter-artist-clinical-therapist.mp3) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kC6UxTPKTRC3) _2026-02-10 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [The Year of the Horse](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/the-year-of-the-horse) _2026-01-22 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Movement and Clarity [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182474177/da11331a19bf514ee8ae5554b85c605f.mp3) ## [Ep 174: The 5 Gifts Law Enforcement Relationships Actually Need This Christmas](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/the-5-gifts-law-enforcement-relationships-actually-need-this-christmas) _2025-12-18 · Code4Couples_ Every holiday season, law enforcement families feel the pressure to give the perfect gift. But what if the gifts that matter most cannot be wrapped? In this episode of the Code4Couples Podcast, Cyndi Doyle shares five relationship gifts that truly support law enforcement couples, especially during stressful seasons and into the new year. These are not trendy ideas or quick fixes. They are… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/5_gifts_of_Christmas_Final_Audio.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Going for Gold](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/going-for-gold) _2025-12-12 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Watch now (37 secs) | Pursuit, passion, and making it in this world [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/181165116/b1ab895345ce01c5a1d50ae8eb85ed83.mp3) ## [Ep 173: Resolving Conflict in your Law Enforcement Marriage](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-173-resolving-conflict-in-your-law-enforcement-relationship) _2025-12-04 · Code4Couples_ Conflict hits differently in law enforcement families. Hypervigilance, shift work, emotional shutdown, and missed holidays can slowly chip away at connection. Jimmy and Angie Cash know that firsthand. Their story includes a blended family, years of slow disconnect, a marriage crash, separation, and a complete rebuild that now helps thousands of first responder couples. In this conversation, Jimmy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Final_Audio_Jimmy_Cash__Code4Couples_Podcast_Interview.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Exposure Is Not the Same as Immersion](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/exposure-is-not-the-same-as-immersion) _2025-11-27 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Love, Families, and Letting Them ## [Cultivating the Awe in Life](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/cultivating-the-awe-in-life) _2025-11-15 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Laura Munson on going viral and being enough ## [Ep 172: When Doing Your Job Hurts: Understanding Moral Injury in First Responders](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-172-when-doing-your-job-hurts-understanding-moral-injury-in-first-responders) _2025-11-13 · Code4Couples_ Trauma-informed relationships start with understanding moral injury, the stress that blindsides even the strongest first responders. In this episode, we break down how moral injury shows up in first responder work and why it impacts families long after the shift ends. What you'll learn: • How "non-traumatic" calls can still create deep wounds • The difference between guilt, shame, burnout, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Ashley_Brockman_Final_Audio.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Ep 171: When Trauma Doesn't Stay Boxed Up](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-171-when-trauma-doesnt-stay-boxed-up) _2025-10-30 · Code4Couples_ Law enforcement stress doesn't just stay on the job, it can come crashing into family life. Retired Detective Jody Thompson shares how a personal crisis brought years of hidden trauma to the surface and how he and his wife found a path to healing. Short Episode Summary In this episode, Detective (ret.) Jody Thompson opens up about the personal crisis that nearly cost him his wife during childbirth… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Jody_Thompson_Audio_Final.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Ep 170: Alcohol and First Responder Culture](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-170-alcohol-and-first-responder-culture) _2025-10-16 · Code4Couples_ Police officer mental health and alcohol use are deeply connected, but most families don't know what signs to watch for. Alcohol is often normalized in law enforcement culture, but for many officers and families, it quietly becomes a coping mechanism for trauma, stress, and identity loss. In this Code4Couples Podcast episode, Cyndi Doyle is joined by retired police officer and peer support leader… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Joe_Rizzuti_Final_Audio.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Ep 169: Raising Strong Kids: Resilience Strategies for Law Enforcement Families](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-169-resilience-in-police-families) _2025-10-02 · Code4Couples_ In this episode, Cyndi sits down with licensed professional counselor and Warriors Rest Foundation trainer, Jill Newman, to talk about the often-overlooked experiences of children in law enforcement and first responder families. Jill shares insights from her work with first responder kids, including how hypervigilance, shift work, family stress, and critical incidents shape their lives. She offers… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Jill_Newman_Audio_Final.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vXnQ7VqQAQc4) _2025-10-02 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Ep 168: Heart Disease in Law Enforcement](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-168-heart-disease-in-law-enforcement) _2025-09-18 · Code4Couples_ Law enforcement officers and first responders are at significantly higher risk for undetected and deadly heart disease, often with no warning signs. Traditional medical screenings miss 92% of cases, leaving officers and their families vulnerable to preventable tragedy. Episode Summary: In this powerful interview, Dr. Benjamin Stone, co-founder of Sigma Tactical Wellness, joins Cyndi to uncover:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Ben_Stone_Audio_Final.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Episode 93: Live at 5x5: Navigating a Hurricane](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-93-live-at-5x5-navigating-a-hurricane) _2025-09-18 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ In October of 2024, the North Carolina 911 Board deployed the FirstNet Wireless Redundant Solution to a public safety answering point (PSAP) whose infrastructure was obliterated by Hurricane Helene. The PSAP received and processed 911 calls for one month using FirstNet connectivity. Renee Gordon, Pokey Harris, Tom Rogers, and Josh Briggs share best practices and lessons learned from rolling out… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2172718272-firstnetgov-episode-93-live-at-5x5-navigating-a-hurricane.mp3) ## [Ep 167: Parenting Through the Impact of Law Enforcement on Kids](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/parenting-through-the-impact-of-law-enforcement-on-kids) _2025-09-04 · Code4Couples_ In this episode of Code4Couples, Cyndi talks with Brianna Reinhold, a clinician and daughter of a law enforcement family, about what it's really like to grow up as a first responder kid. Brianna shares how law enforcement culture shaped her childhood, the challenges kids face with anxiety, stigma, and social media, and why honest conversations are key for resilience. Episode Summary / What You'll… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Brianna_Reinhold_Final.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Episode 92: At Its Core: Network Experience Engagement Program](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-92-at-its-core-network-experience-engagement-program) _2025-09-04 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Public Affairs Specialist Molly Hahn joins FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor Doug Harder to delve into the Network Experience Engagement Program (NEEP). Explore how the FirstNet Authority’s NEEP helps agencies operationalize FirstNet with pre-incident and event planning, post-incident and event reviews, and exercise planning. Molly Hahn, FirstNet Authority Public Affairs Specialist Doug… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2164856145-firstnetgov-episode-92-at-its-core-network-experience-engagement-program.mp3) ## [Ep 166: 9 Ways First Responder Couples Can Apologize and Repair Conflict](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-166-9-ways-first-responder-couples-can-apologize-and-repair-conflict) _2025-08-22 · Code4Couples_ Nine steps to real apologies every law enforcement spouse should know. If you've ever felt stuck in your law enforcement marriage, dealing with conflict, defensiveness, or empty "sorrys," this episode is for you. Short Episode Summary: In this episode, Cyndi sits down with licensed professional counselor Madison Elie-Thompson to break down why police wives, police husbands, and first responder… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Final_Madison_Elie-Thompson__Code4Couples_Podcast_Interview.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Episode 91: At Its Core: Mission Critical Push-to-Talk](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-91-at-its-core-mission-critical-push-to-talk) _2025-08-12 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Public Affairs Specialist Molly Hahn joins FirstNet Authority Senior Device Engineer Barry Leitch to understand the basics of Mission Critical Push-to-Talk and its capabilities. Learn how this technology enables instant, reliable communication for public safety— helping teams coordinate in real time, stay connected during emergencies, and enhance operational safety. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2151972957-firstnetgov-episode-91-at-its-core-mission-critical-push-to-talk.mp3) ## [Ep 165: Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel: Strengthening Your Mental Armor](https://code4couples.libsyn.com/ep-165-increasing-resilience-in-police-and-emergency-personnel-strengthening-your-mental-armor) _2025-08-08 · Code4Couples_ This episode features Dr. Stephanie Conn, former police officer, psychologist, and author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel. She and Cyndi dive into the realities of law enforcement culture, the toll of stress, and how resilience can be strengthened at work and at home. Stephanie shares deeply personal stories about her father, her husband, and her own journey, while… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/code4couples/Stephanie_Conn_Code4Couples_Podcast_Interview_final.mp3?dest-id=539146) ## [Why Leaving is Finding](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/why-leaving-is-finding) _2025-07-23 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ The importance of breaks and learning from the French. ## [Episode 90: At Its Core: Standards](https://soundcloud.com/firstnetgov/episode-90-at-its-core-standards) _2025-07-17 · Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast_ Public Affairs Specialist Molly Hahn sits down with Acting Director of Ecosystems and Standards Engagement Division Mark Lipford to discuss standards and the FirstNet Authority’s role in standards work worldwide. Learn about how standards are developed and how they impact public safety’s use of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network. Molly Hahn, FirstNet Authority Public Affairs Specialist… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2131763583-firstnetgov-episode-90-at-its-core-standards.mp3) ## [What If You Stopped Pretzeling Yourself to Fit?](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/what-if-you-stopped-pretzeling-yourself) _2025-06-20 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ 18 x New York Times bestselling author Jane Green talks reinvention, radical honesty, and how Marrakesh helped her remember who she really is. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o9JyQ3W9LQWO) _2025-06-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [If You Want to Get to Know Your Mother](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/if-you-want-to-get-to-know-your-mother) _2025-05-09 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Have her on your podcast. ## [The Magic of Manifesting Your Dreams](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/the-magic-of-manifesting-your-dreams) _2025-03-28 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Trusting the process and embracing your fears ## [Turning Shame into Strength](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/turning-shame-into-strength) _2025-03-20 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ A Conversation with Melissa Petro on "About Your Mother" ## [Trust Your Breaks](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/trust-your-breaks) _2025-03-11 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Honoring Moments of Inspiration ## [Finding Light Through Loss](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/finding-light-through-loss) _2025-02-07 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ How JJ Elliott Turned Grief Into Laughter and Purpose ## [What First Responders Teach Us About Trauma, Healing, and Humanity](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/what-first-responders-teach-us-about) _2025-01-10 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ We need first responders, and they need us. ## [I doubted myself all year, but it was worth it](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/i-doubted-myself-all-year-but-it) _2025-01-01 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ The year I learned to evolve through fear. ## [The Superhero in the Boy](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/the-superhero-in-the-boy) _2024-12-20 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ High school and feelings. ## [That Scene from "Love Actually"](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/that-scene-from-love-actually) _2024-12-13 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Our emotional education. ## [Unearthing Family Secrets](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/unearthing-family-secrets) _2024-11-28 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ When Love, Secrets, and Truth Collide ## [Help Make My Mom a Bestseller](https://byjennifergriffith.substack.com/p/help-make-my-mom-a-bestseller) _2024-11-21 · Jennifer Griffith · Both Sides of Life_ Finding hope after the shame.