In this episode, hosts Pete Arnold and Dixon Phillips sit down with Dr. Brandy Benson, CEO and Chief Psychologist of Tampa Bay Psychology Associates, for an in-depth discussion on mental health in the fire service. 🧠🚒

Dr. Benson has dedicated her career to supporting first responders across Florida — breaking down barriers to care, building resiliency, and developing programs that strengthen firefighter wellness and agency support.

Tune in as we talk about the challenges firefighters face, the services offered by Tampa Bay Psychology, and what it truly means to take care of the minds behind the badge and the gear.

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In this episode of The Fire Wire Podcast, we sit down with Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal, Blaise Ingoglia. From his transition from the Florida Senate to CFO, Blaise shares his vision for the fire service, his fight to strengthen cancer presumption protections for firefighters, and what the future holds for Florida’s fire families.

🎙️ Episode 2: After the Fire – Decon, Cancer Prevention, and Firefighter Wellness

Welcome back to The Fire Wire Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Health and Safety Chief JJ Martinez about one of the most critical topics facing firefighters today: protecting ourselves after the fire.

🔥 Chief Martinez breaks down Pasco County’s Decon Program, explaining how proper gear exchange, hygiene practices, and clean cab initiatives are helping reduce toxic exposures and protect firefighter health. We also dive into broader cancer prevention efforts and the department’s holistic approach to firefighter wellness — including mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

🧑‍🚒 Key highlights in this episode:

• How decon saves lives

• Breaking down the stigma of wellness

• Cancer prevention strategies in the fire service

• Steps Pasco County is taking to protect its members

🛑 Union Corner We also wrap up the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) Convention, talk about the upcoming IAFF District 12 meetings in Charlotte, and remind you about the 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament.

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