Zam’s hot takes: FF arrests, FDNY EMS, shift schedules + more
Podcast: Better Every ShiftPublished On: Fri Sep 05 2025
Description: It’s been a wild week, with several controversial news items hitting inboxes and driving discussions on FireRescue1. Zam and Janelle dig into the stories that have generated hundreds of comments in FR1 forums recently, from the recent arrests of two members of a contracted fire crew in Washington, to one lieutenant’s call to break FDNY fire and EMS into separate services, to departments changing their shift schedules, and more. Check out the resources below and join the conversation: ICE arrests in Washington Federal-level changes impacting firefighters FDNY EMS Shift schedules Shift Scheduling and Sleep Health in Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – Lambeau Field 9/11 brotherhood Enjoying the show? Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share feedback and suggest guests for an upcoming episode.
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