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.
Electric vehicles have increased in popularity over the years—but when an EV catches fire, fire departments can face challenges when extinguishing and managing the vehicle.
Deputy Chief Rick Reeg from Aldine Fire & Rescue in Houston, Texas, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss the EV Tainer, a specialized piece of equipment his department uses to manage electric vehicle incidents.
Listen (https://dontriskit.libsyn.com/) to hear them discuss:
The challenges departments face when responding to electric vehicle fires
How the EV Tainer works to contain, extinguish, and safely relocate burning vehicles
The benefits of using an EV Tainer compared to other methods
Learn how Aldine Fire & Rescue (https://aldinefirerescue.com/) uses the EV Tainer to respond to electric vehicle incidents—and how the equipment could help your department manage these challenging calls.
29 Sept 2026
Uncovering Fire Station Risks
Are you overlooking property hazards that could turn into a major incident at your facility?
Listen to hear some common risks we observe at emergency service organizations relating to:
Above ground fuel tanks
Training props
Facility systems
And more!
In our latest podcast episode, VFIS Emergency Services Specialists, Chris Rodgers, Blair Tyndall, and Dave Bradley, discuss considerations for your facility inspection and maintenance program, including simple ways you help improve safety at your station.
15 Sept 2026
PPE Inspection Best Practices
Steve Rabine, former VFIS Education Specialist and Claims Adjuster, current Public Safety Equipment Specialist with Witmer Public Safety Group, and Fire Chief, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection, maintenance, and replacement.
Listen (https://dontriskit.libsyn.com/) to hear them answer questions such as:
How often should a department inspect their gear and what should they look for during the process?
What should be done if turnout gear is found to be torn or damaged during inspections?
Why is documentation of inspections important?
Take 12 minutes (https://dontriskit.libsyn.com/) to learn key PPE practices for emergency services—and discover how they can be applied to your organization.
Inside a recent episode
Cyber Security with Chris Rodgers and Shawn Nelson - ENCORE
Published 26 Nov 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Really it is evolved from the one -off email that you could easily identify to a more sophisticated cyber scheme that no longer are the emails easy to detect or identify. We really seen a lot through the recent AI technology that has come in the industry and we've also seen it more evolve into a social engineering technique not only from an email standpoint but also from text messaging to voice mails to all the different aspects that a individual communicates with or consumes. So why is fishing problematic? It works. Absolutely. Without a doubt everybody is struggling with the overloaded task of everyday activity and when you see an email whether it be what appears to be from your boss or from a government agency they typically try and that's where the social engineering aspect comes in. […]
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