Episode 108 - Trauma Awareness Month Interview with Tom Thrash, Ginger Knapp, and Keli Anderson

Episode 113 - PTSD Awareness Month Interview with Barb Bigalke and Renee Kasuboski from the Center for Suicide Awareness

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 70% of people globally will experience a potentially traumatic event during their lifetime, but only a minority (5.6%) will go on to develop PTSD. An estimated 3.9% of the world population has experienced PTSD at some point in their lives. The likelihood of developing PTSD varies depending on the type of traumatic event experienced. For example, rates of PTSD are more than three times (15.3%) higher among people exposed to violent conflict or war. PTSD rates are especially high following sexual violence. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with Barb Bigalke and Renee Kasuboski from the Center for Suicide Awareness about PTSD mitigation strategies.

Episode 112 - Aphasia Awareness Month Interview with Amy Monday and Dr. Sara Pillay

The National Aphasia Association has declared June as Aphasia Awareness Month. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we interview Speech Therapist Amy Monday and Neuropsychologist Dr. Sara Pillay from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about aphasia awareness.

Episode 111 - Association of Aquatic Professionals Executive Director Juliene Hefter Talks About Water Safety

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages one to four. On this episode of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast, we talk with Association of Aquatic Professionals Executive Director Juliene Hefter about water safety.

Episode 110 - Kevin Brode Guest Hosts the June 2026 Installment of The Fireman Kenny Show Podcast

Retired West Allis Fire Department Lieutenant/Paramedic Kevin Brode guests hosts the June 2026 installment of The Fireman Kenny Show podcast in the former WIBD format. Shout outs went to the Fond du Lac Humane Society, Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski, Jake Olson, Brian Neumaier, and Matt VanderPuy from SMART 18, Ralph Couey from Bubbles BBQ, Wauwatosa Fire Department Fire Marshal Dan Schmocker, Eric Salzwedel from Brat Fest, City of New Berlin, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Fireman Kenny recommends the Association of Aquatic Professionals "Discussions from the Deep End" podcast. National Fire Sprinkler Association reported sprinkler saves from the South Shore Fire Department and Sun Prairie Fire Department. Monthly safety topic covered camping safety tips for National Camping Month.

Episode 109 - Mental Health Awareness Month Interview with Jeff Gauthier, Kevin Brode, and Brent Jones

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month.  With us on this episode to talk about positive mental health strategies are retired Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenants Jeff Gauthier and Brent Jones along with retired West Allis Fire Department Lieutenant Kevin Brode.