Megan Lautz

Fueling Fire: Caffeine

Host Megan Lautz discusses caffeine and energy drinks, considering the benefits of caffeine for performance to its potential risks when overused.
a pile of delicious vegetables

The Cancer-Crushing Power of Plants

There are many things firefighters can do to prevent cancer. The bad news? One of the big ones involves vegetables!
Webster firefighters enjoying a homecooked meal together

Lessons From Paul: Reflecting on a Line-of-Duty Death

Tom Gugliotti discusses how the death of a firefighter impacted his department and some of the lessons we can drawn from it.
Five After Midnight

Podcast: Five After Midnight: Medical Marijuana in the Fire Service

Host Stephanie White speaks with members of Pittsburgh IAFF Local 1 about medical marijuana and the fire service.
Rescue task force members

Surfside Collapse Highlights Importance of Mental Wellness Resources

Dr. Kellie O'Dare on the mental health response for rescuers at the Surfside (FL) collapse.
Lavender Ribbon Report Update

IAFC-VCOS, NVFC Release Lavender Ribbon Report Update to Reduce Occupational Cancer Risks

This update to the Lavender Ribbon Report provides 11 best practices for reducing exposure risks and preventing occupationally caused cancer in firefighters.

NIOSH: Sudden Cardiac Event Claims Illinois Firefighter at Home after Shift

Autopsy findings included cardiomegaly, biventricular myocardial thickening, and left ventricular dilation. Two main arteries had calcified atherosclerotic plaque. The left anterior descending artery had significant…