Don't Risk It! Podcast
Don't Risk It is designed to help emergency service organizations better protect their responders, equipment and clients by covering a range of safety-related topics. Every other week, host Chris Rodgers, of VFIS Client Risk Solutions, will speak with industry veterans and risk management experts to discuss what crews can do to help limit common ESO exposures. Don't miss a single episode of Don't Risk It! Subscribe today.
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Episodes (151)
EV Tainer: Managing Electric Vehicle Fires
Oct 13, 2026
Uncovering Fire Station Risks
Sep 29, 2026
PPE Inspection Best Practices
Sep 15, 2026
Review POV Risks with NIOSH: Insights from a Firefighter Fatality
Sep 1, 2026
Elevate Your Department's Training Program
Aug 18, 2026
Bridging the Generational Gap in Your ESO
Aug 4, 2026
Social Media Best Practices for ESOs
Jul 21, 2026
Safe Practices: Divided Highways
Jul 7, 2026
Reducing Risk Through Driver Monitoring Systems
Jun 23, 2026
Arson: Youth-Set Fire Prevention, Intervention, & Investigation
Jun 9, 2026
Fidelity Best Practices
May 26, 2026
Digital Warnings for Approaching Emergency Services Vehicles - HAAS Alerting System
May 12, 2026
PTSD in EMS: One Paramedic's Story
Apr 28, 2026
Injury Prevention Specialists in Emergency Service
Apr 14, 2026
Service Animals in Emergency Services
Mar 31, 2026
Enhancing Relationships Between 911 Operators & Field First Responders
Mar 17, 2026
EMS Special Event Standby Agreement Considerations
Mar 3, 2026
Properly Maintaining Your Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP)
Feb 17, 2026
Managing the Cost of Risk in Your ESO
Feb 3, 2026
Breathwork: A Mental Health & Wellness Technique for First Responders
Jan 20, 2026
Behind the Scenes of the Nevada Peer Support Network
Jan 6, 2026
Innovative Ways to Use Drones to Aid Emergency Response & Help Reduce Risks
Nov 11, 2025
Roadway Response: Protecting First Responders with Truck-Mounted Attenuators
Oct 28, 2025
Protecting Your Emergency Vehicles with Brush Guards
Oct 14, 2025
The Use of Whole Blood in EMS Care
Sep 30, 2025
To-Do List for New Emergency Services Leaders
Sep 16, 2025
Utilizing Blocking Vehicles Along Roadways
Sep 2, 2025
Citizens Fire Academy: A Community Engagement Tool
Aug 5, 2025
Underwriting Junior Member Programs
Jul 22, 2025
Modified Response
Jul 8, 2025
Freedom House Ambulance
Jun 24, 2025
Responder Help Updates for 2025
Jun 10, 2025
Catastrophic Storm Preparation
May 27, 2025
EMS Compact Chris Rodgers and Donnie Woodyard
May 13, 2025
First Responder Vehicle Controls
Apr 29, 2025
NFPA 1582 Physicals
Apr 15, 2025
Celebrating 100 Meaningful Conversations (Bonus Episode)
Apr 8, 2025
5 Common ESO Risks Worth Noting - 100th Episode!
Apr 1, 2025
VFIS Underwriting Process with VFIS Underwriting and Chris Rodgers
Mar 18, 2025
VFIS University Updates with Rick Gurba and Chris Rodgers
Mar 4, 2025
Highways with Limited Access with Chris Rodgers and Jake Hoover
Feb 18, 2025
Employment Practices Liability Hotline with Chris Rodgers and Wendy Melk
Feb 4, 2025
Recordkeeping Best Practices with Mike Baker and Scott Harkins
Jan 21, 2025
Fatigue Management with Chris Rodgers and Daniel Althaus
Jan 7, 2025
Pediatric Injury Prevention with Shannon DePatto - Encore
Dec 10, 2024
Cyber Security with Chris Rodgers and Shawn Nelson - ENCORE
Nov 26, 2024
EVDT Program Update with Chris Rodgers and Dave Michaels
Nov 12, 2024
Crew Resource Management with Chris Rodgers and Woody Sullivan
Oct 29, 2024
PHRT Hazmat and Rescue Instruction/Lithium Batteries with Chris Rodgers and Chris Pfaff
Oct 15, 2024
NFPA 3000: Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response with Chris Rodgers and Massachusetts DFS Staff
Oct 1, 2024