• The end?
    Dec 21 2022

    Bill and Angie change things up in this final episode of Season 2 and talk about the future of the CAN Report. 

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    23 mins
  • Everybody Has a Place
    Dec 7 2022

    Each person has unique talents and strengths; bringing something different to the fire service. No matter your ethnicity, gender, background, whatever. . . there is a place for you on the truck. Compassion and the drive to do the job are the heart of what matters. Our guests for this episode are Judy Rottinghaus, Hillary Meyer, and Oni Agbese. These three women share their experiences at Waterloo Fire Rescue. 

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    47 mins
  • Documenting Fire Though Photography
    Nov 23 2022

    Larry Klodt is a hobby photographer with professional-level talent who has a passion for the fire service.  Larry shares how he got started in photography and why he enjoys documenting fire calls with his photos. If you are interested in Larry's work go to: www.LarryKlodtPhotos.smugmug.com

     

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    29 mins
  • Ben Weber: Military Journey
    Nov 9 2022

    Why do so many professional firefighters have a military background? What is the connection? Ben Weber is a Navy veteran and current firefighter who shares his personal journey and insight on this question. On this Veterans' Day week we'd like to thank all who have served!

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    45 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Be Prepared for a Zombie Apocalypse
    Oct 31 2022

    Happy Halloween! This is a treat for you! Our host Bill will help prepare you for sheltering at home, preparing a bugout bag, and any other health emergency you might run into in the event of a zombie apocalypse.  Of course, many of Bill's tips are just good survival information.  We hope you also enjoy our brainless jokes at the end of the episode!

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    56 mins
  • Single Parenting - It takes a village
    Oct 26 2022

    Firefighter, paramedic, Harley rider, square body enthusiast, and single parent JD Williams talks with us. Firefighters almost unanimously are in favor of a 24-hour shift, but it does have drawbacks for a single parent. JD shares how he reaches out to his firefighter family for support to allow his daughters the best childhood they can have. 

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    43 mins
  • Fire Prevention
    Oct 12 2022

    Fire Marshall Brock Weliver burns up his lunch hour to get us fired up for Fire Prevention.  What does the Fire Marshall do? Well, Brock will give us insight into his job, the Fire Prevention Bureau, and more!

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    40 mins
  • Justin Brandt: The Hail Mary Project
    Sep 28 2022

    Waterloo police officer Justin Brandt stops in to talk about the trials and tribulations of being a police officer--there's more to it than just not being a cool firefighter! We discuss the importance of thinking outside the box as he developed the Hail Mary Project to help at-risk youth.  Learn more about this organization at https://hailmaryproject.org/

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    50 mins