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Pioneering Wellness in Fire Station Design with Guest Chief John Curd
Jan. 15, 2026

Pioneering Wellness in Fire Station Design with Guest Chief John Curd

Chief John M. Curd Jr. of Riviera Beach (FL) Fire Rescue speaks with host David Dachinger about the complexities of fire station design. Prioritizing contamination reduction, contagion control, safety, efficiency, and firefighter well-being, Chief Curd shares how he’s working to create a mindset sh…

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Gear Up for Life with Essential Decon Tactics with Guest Tonya Herbert
Nov. 20, 2025

Gear Up for Life with Essential Decon Tactics with Guest Tonya Herbert

In this installment of "Igniting the Shift Within," host and Stage 4 cancer survivor David Dachinger welcomes Tonya Herbert, owner of Thin Red Line Decon and Florida PPE Services. We delve into the wellness and safety topics of firefighter turnout gear, occupational exposure and decontamination. Th…

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Strategies to Battle Stress, Conquer Cortisol, and Maximize Detox with Guest Dr. Angela Mazza
Oct. 16, 2025

Strategies to Battle Stress, Conquer Cortisol, and Maximize Detox wit…

David Dachinger sits down with Dr. Angela Mazza from the Metabolic Center for Wellness to discuss the endocrine challenges firefighters face both on and off the job. I

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