FMBA Nation

Episode 66. Gambling Addiction and First Responders with Birches Health

This episode was recorded live at the NJ FMBA Convention at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City, and it’s about something I’d call one of the pandemics of the fire service: ga

Episode 65. NC State University Firefighter Hood Study

In this episode we talk with Dr. Arash Kasebi from NC State University about a critical safety issue affecting firefighters nationwide - the potential link between newer

Episode 64. Wills For Heroes

In this episode we talk with Jacob Davidson with Will for Heroes about the services they offer to members of the NJ FMBA. They offer  free, comprehensive basic estate pla

Episode 63. Alliance Orthopedics

In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower, talks with Rosie and Amy from Alliance Orthopedics about how Alliance is changing the game on orthopedic care and patient e

Episode 62. FMBA February Convention Roundtable with BC Danny Arroyo

In this episode, Education and Training Chairman, BC Danny Arroyo (Perth Amboy FD), talks with BC Pat Wirkus (Elizabeth FD), Capt. Ryan Dullea (Westfield FD), and Lt. Rob

Episode 61. Gambling and First Responders - A Recovery Story with Greg Weber

In this episode, FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower talks with Greg Weber from Epic Global Solutions and Linden Fire Department. Greg shares his story of gambling addiction an

Episode 60. The Local Spotlight: FMBA Local 228 West Orange Fire Officers

In this episode, FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower, talks with FMBA Local 228 President Frank Noborine and Vice President Abdur Yasin about vaccine mandates, layoffs, contrac

Episode 59. Fire Apparatus Supply Chain and Procurement with Dave Russell from Fire and Safety Services

FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower, sat down with Dave Russell, owner of Fire and Safety Services, and discusses the supply chain management and procurement issues that the fi

Episode 58. Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) PFRSNJ with Matt Lubin

In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower speaks with PFRSNJ Trustee, Matt Lubin, about the DCRP - Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, and how it affects the Tier 2

Episode 57. 20 Years of the Gift From Captain Buscio Program

In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Donna Buscio and Dr. Garcia about the 20th Anniversary of the Gift From Captain Buscio program. The program has p

Episode 56. 24 Hours Inside the President’s White House Bunker on 9-11-01

In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with the 126th NJ FMBA September Convention keynote speaker Lt. Col. Robert Darling, USMC (Ret.), about his incredible

Episode 55. How to discharge federal student loan debt

In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower, sits with Rob Garrison, Legal Counsel for the PFRSNJ, and talks about federal student loan forgiveness for public service e

Episode 54. How To Start A Foundation

Ever wonder what it takes to start a 501(c)3 Foundation? Look no further! In this episdoe, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Karen Taylor-Burke from PKF O'Connor Da

Episode 53. Dependency Claims - Capt. Joe Burke - Montclair FD (Ret.)

In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Attorney Joe Burke about dependency claims. Joe is a retired Captain from Montclair FMBA Local 20 who is now a pr

Episode 52. NJ Fire/EMS Lifeline with Cherie Castellano

In this episode, FMBA nation host Bill Brower talks with Cherie Castellano about the NJ Fire/EMS Lifeline which has been established to provide mental health support and

Episode 51. Forever Chemicals - The Truth About Turnout Gear with Dr. Graham Peaslee from the University of Notre Dame

In Episode 51, FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower, talks with nuclear physicist, Dr. Graham Peaslee, from the University of Notre Dame, about the forever chemicals known as PF

Episode 50. Katie Mckenna - How to get run over by a truck.

In the 50th episode of FMBA Nation, host Bill Brower chats with the keynote speaker from the 125th NJ FMBA Convention, Katie McKenna. Katie is the author of "How to get r

Episode 49. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and the State and Local Tax Deduction Cap

In this episode, FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower, talks with U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherril (NJ 11th District), about the SALT (State and Local Tax) Deduction Cap. They d

Episode 48. Flow and Vent - Using Social Media for the Better Good of the Fire Service

In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with the boys from Flow and Vent at the 125th Annual NJ FMBA Convention. Rob and Kyle tell Bill about their success on

Episode 47. PTSD, Depression, and Suicide - A First Responder's Story

In this episode, FMBA Nation Host, Bill Brower, talks with Captain Bob Falzarano from the Union Fire Department about his personal struggles with PTSD and other mental he