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Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories

Camaraderie. Courage. Commitment. Join host and former firefighter/paramedic Phil Klein as he delves into the heroic and heartbreaking stories told directly by the men and women who work the front lines every day. Whether you’re a first responder or simply interested in the lives of first responders, Stories From the Road presents a captivating, weekly perspective into the unique world of public service as only those who have experienced it can share.

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25:44

FF Brian - "Stepping Away"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2025/11/04

Send us a text “One thing I kind of regret doing, looking back now, is when everyone’s asking, 'Hey, are you good?' is saying, 'Yes, I’m fine.'” - Firefighter Brian When Firefighter Brian joined the fire service in July 2021, he was living his childhood dream — helping people, running calls, and finding family in the firehouse. But one clear, sunny day, a single call changed everything. Brian responded to a serious crash involving two teenagers. Despite the crew doing everything possible to s...

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26:29

Division Chief Ashley - "Proving Myself"

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2025/10/28

Send us a text **Listener Note: This podcast was recorded in November 2023, and as it happens, there have been changes in Chief Ashley's career. This podcast is in no way representative of those changes.** "It’s not coming in with a chip on your shoulder and feeling like you have to prove something. It’s not being something that you’re not. It's really accepting who you are, what you bring to the table, and proving that every day through good customer service, and exceptional skills... and yo...

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36:33

Firefighter/Paramedic Robbie - "Fit for Duty"

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2025/10/21

Send us a text "And I looked at my Lieutenant and the time and I said, 'How is this so normal? Like, we’re that desensitized to this. There's a human life on the other end of that headline—somebody that we share this career with—and we just don’t care.' And he goes, 'Yeah man, welcome to the fire service. It comes with the territory—just part of the job.' And that statement, that sentence, is the part that I reject." ...

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Bonus Episode - Jillian Crane - "First Responders...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text "Life leads you in directions you never expect." – CEO Jillian Crane In the wake of 9/11, more than 800 children lost a first responder parent. From that unimaginable loss came a mission of hope – the First Responders Children’s Foundation. What began as executive Al Kahn’s simple idea—to give those first responder families a Thanksgiving together—has grown into a national movement of compassion, education, and unity. In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Crane, CEO of the ...

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39:34

Lieutenant Bella Lexi - "Exposed"

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2025/10/14

Send us a text “You know, I went from one of the most hated professions in the country right now – being a police officer – to the second most hated which is being a porn star. And how dare I work in the sex industry? So luckily, I was prepared for it in that aspect – I know what it’s like to not be liked for what I do.” - Lieutenant Bella Lexi From the moment she saw an episode of COPS at 14, Lieutenant Bella knew exactly what she wanted to be. And for nearly three decades she lived th...

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46:09

Captain Heather - "Resilience"

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2025/10/07

Send us a text “Let’s not mince words: no matter what, as a first responder you may not be having trauma in your personal life, but you are part of everybody else’s trauma that you respond to.” – Captain Heather Every call starts the same way — the radio crackles, the adrenaline kicks in, and instinct takes over. But what happens at the end of the shift when the uniform comes off? When the person behind the badge carries the weight of trauma, leadership, and survival at home? On this episode ...

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29:53

Former Deputy Bridget - "Harassment"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/11/28

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27:03

PFC Murph - "Leaving the Job Behind"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/11/21

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28:40

Coordinator Mindy - "The Derecho"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/11/14

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21:31

CO Wayne - "Career Ending"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/11/07

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38:31

Captain Kara - "Fire and Life Safety"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/10/31

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28:49

Paramedic Josh - "Eleven Patients and No Help"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/10/24

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26:51

Firefighter Wendi - "Representation"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/10/17

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26:32

Dr. Campsey - "Recovery"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/10/10

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35:00

Sgt. Jason - "Reunification"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/10/03

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30:43

Cop Shrink Deana - "Boundaries"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/09/26

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37:14

Detective Vic - "Chaos Continued"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/04/11

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25:21

Officer Jay - "A Claymore Mine, a Herd of Goats, and...

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/04/04

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39:01

Chief Linda - "Mayday"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/03/28

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32:50

Ret. Sgt. Michael - "Relentless Courage"

Stories From the Road: First Responder Stories ·

2023/03/21

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