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On this episode we talk with Robert Tutterow, retired Charlotte Fire Department, and President of F.I.E.R.O. (Fire Industry Educational Resource Organization.) Learn about new NFPA standards, current industry trends and the hard work this non-profit does in the continuing education of the men and women in today’s Fire Service and Emergency Response industry. 

On this episode, we talk with Danny Putnam about the challenges that come with being a law enforcement professional in an ever-changing world.

Retired firefighter Tim Taylor recalls his experiences on the job and shares his insights into evaluating turn out gear and training incoming firefighters.

 How do first responders keep their cool? We talk to Dena Ali about peer counseling for first responders. Dena is a 13 year veteran of the Raleigh Fire Department and was a police officer for five years as well. She is a founding member of North Carolina Triangle Peer Support group.  Join us for this road trip as Dena drives across the state and tells us about the importance of mental health and healthy support among the men and women who keep us safe on a daily basis.  You can learn more here: http://www.ncffps.org/https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

In this episode of Made for Life, we're talking with Jonathan Laton about his military career, his tours of duty and all of the adventures he's had on the way. He's got some very interesting stories!

In episode two, Stuart talks with Malcom Moore about his experiences working for fifteen years as a manager of electrical substations. The discussion covers on-the-job experiences, recent hurricanes and the importance of proper safety equipment while working with live power.

Stuart Perry discusses wildlands firefighting with Travis Espinoza, a professional firefighter based in the Bastow Emergency District, California. 

Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and hosted by Stuart Perry, Made for Life Podcast unearths the work and experiences of men and women who rely on protective clothing and equipment to get the job done – from fire fighters, to industrial workers, to military personnel. First episode airs October 1, 2020.