HAZARD CLASS is the podcast where the curiosity of genuine questions in and around the world of emergency services is met with the knowledge of leading experts in their fields.
HAZARD CLASS
Claim This Podcastby Jake Ryks
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127 episodes
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HAZARD CLASS is the podcast where the curiosity of genuine questions in and around the world of emergency services is met with the knowledge of leading experts in their fields.
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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2026
Tom Putnam and Steve Martin - Into The Unknown - Filmmaker - Executive Producer - HC0070
<p> Jake sits down with acclaimed filmmaker <strong>Tom Putnam </strong>and retired Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Chief <strong>Steve Martin</strong> to discuss their groundbreaking documentary Into the Unknown: A Paramedic’s Journey. </p><p>Known for the award-winning firefighter documentaries Burn and Burn X, Tom Putnam returns with an unfiltered, emotionally charged look at the realities of modern EMS and paramedicine in America. The film follows paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and emergency responders across multiple U.S. departments, capturing real emergency calls, mental health struggles, staffing shortages, PTSD, and the growing pressures placed on first responders. </p><p>Throughout the conversation, Jake, Tom, and Steve dive deep into the challenges facing the American EMS system, including burnout, increasing call volumes, broken healthcare safety nets, and the emotional toll of repeated trauma exposure. They also discuss the years-long process of filming inside active emergency scenes, overcoming HIPAA and legal barriers, and creating a documentary that authentically portrays life on the ambulance without sensationalism. </p><p>The episode highlights how Into the Unknown aims to educate the public, support mental health awareness for first responders, improve EMS recruitment, and provide lawmakers and communities with an honest look at what paramedics face every day. Tom and Steve also explain the film’s Kickstarter campaign, plans for theatrical screenings, digital release strategy, and how fire departments and communities can help bring the documentary to audiences nationwide.</p><p><br></p><p>FILM LINKS:</p><p><a href="www.intotheunknowndoc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.intotheunknowndoc.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/intotheunknowndoc/into-the-unknown-the-paramedic-documentary" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/intotheunknowndoc/into-the-unknown-the-paramedic-documentary</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Links:<a href="www.haixusa.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.haixusa.com</a></p><p><a href="www.rigakuanalytical.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.rigakuanalytical.com</a></p>
May 20, 2026
Ryan Provencher - Firefighter Peak Performance -Battalion Chief (Ret) -CRACKYL Magazine - HC0069
<p><strong>Jake sits down with retired Battalion Chief Ryan Provencher for a deep conversation about firefighter fitness, resilience, leadership, and what it truly means to sustain a long and healthy career in the fire service. </p><p>With more than 30 years in the fire service, Ryan shares his journey from volunteer firefighter to operations battalion chief, training chief, paramedic, safety officer, and nationally recognized advocate for firefighter wellness and tactical fitness. The conversation explores the evolution of firefighter culture, hiring standards, recruit training, mental health, and why firefighters should begin thinking of themselves as tactical athletes. </p><p>Jake also opens up about his own recent struggles with stress, mental health, and losing focus on fitness after treatment at the Center of Excellence. Together, Jake and Ryan launch a 16-week firefighter transformation journey focused on rebuilding performance, improving health, and creating sustainable habits through the Firefighter Peak Performance model. </p><ul><li>Why Ryan chose the fire service and how fitness shaped his career</li><li>What firefighter hiring looked like in the 1990s versus today</li><li>The importance of self-awareness and situational awareness in recruits</li><li>Why academy performance often predicts career performance</li><li>The shift toward viewing firefighters as tactical athletes</li><li>How firefighter fitness programs should mirror professional sports performance models</li><li>The problem with random workouts and “smoke session” PT</li><li>Preventing injuries during recruit academies</li><li>Firefighter culture, wellness, recovery, and mental resilience</li><li>The role of unions, departments, and individuals in firefighter health</li><li>Ryan’s vision for the future of firefighter wellness programs</li><li>Jake’s 16-week “fat to fit” firefighter transformation journey</li></ul><p>Ryan explains that firefighter wellness is far more than just gym workouts or body composition. True performance includes sleep, nutrition, recovery, stress management, behavioral health, and long-term resilience. He argues that departments should approach firefighter health the same way professional sports organizations approach athlete performance. </p><p>The episode also dives into leadership and accountability in recruit academies, discussing why departments must maintain clear standards while simultaneously providing meaningful support and coaching for firefighters at every stage of their careers. </p><p><br></p><p>RYAN PROVENCHER:</p><p>is a retired operations battalion chief with over three decades of fire service experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition from Washington State University and is the founder of Firefighter Peak Performance, a coaching and consulting platform focused on firefighter fitness, mobility, resilience, and career longevity. He also serves as Executive Fitness Advisor for CRACKYL Magazine. </p><p>Ryan's Links:</strong><a href="https://www.firefighterpeakperformance.com/"><strong>Firefighter Peak Performance Website</strong></a><strong></p><p> </strong><a href="https://www.crackyl.com/"><strong>CRACKYL Magazine</strong></a><strong> </p><p></strong><a href="https://www.firefighterpeakperformance.com/coaching"><strong>Coaching Programs</strong></a><strong></p><p></strong><a href="https://www.firefighterpeakperformance.com/blog"><strong>Education Platform</strong></a><strong></p><p></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ryan.provencher.1"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong></p><p></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/firefighterpeakperformance/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong></p><p></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-provencher-52b93867/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong></p><p></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@firefighter_peak_performance"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 13, 2026
Tyler DeLuca - The Volly House Podcast - Command Media Network - HC0068
<p>Jake welcomes firefighter, podcaster, and media creator <strong>Tyler DeLuca </strong>for a wide-ranging conversation about the volunteer fire service, leadership, firehouse culture, and the future of firefighter media.Tyler shares his unconventional path into firefighting — a decision that started almost as a joke while hanging out in the woods with friends on Long Island — before quickly turning into a lifelong passion. He discusses the adrenaline and camaraderie that hooked him early, how the fire service helped him overcome anxiety, and the importance of teamwork and mentorship throughout his career.The conversation dives deep into the challenges facing volunteer departments today, including declining volunteerism, rising living costs, leadership failures, and generational shifts in commitment and recruitment. Tyler offers candid insight into leadership in the firehouse, emphasizing communication, mentorship, emotional intelligence, and handling conflict through private conversations instead of public confrontation.Jake and Tyler also discuss the differences between volunteer and career fire service culture, expectations around training and professionalism, and the critical importance of maintaining standards regardless of pay status.The episode closes with Tyler explaining the origins of the Volly House Podcast and the vision behind Command Media Network — a growing platform aimed at bringing together firefighter-focused podcasts, training resources, and authentic firehouse conversations that go beyond tactics and tradition. </p><p>The two also announce their upcoming collaboration, The Out of Service Podcast, which promises a more humorous and unfiltered look at life around the firehouse.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HIAX Boots:</strong></p><p>www.HaixUSA.com</p><p><strong>Rigaku Analytical Devices:</strong></p><p>www.RigakuAnalytical.com</p>
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