Episodes
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Episode 61. Gambling and First Responders - A Recovery Story with Greg Weber
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
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 and his current recovery and how he is trying to change the lives of many, one step at a time.
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Episode 60. The Local Spotlight: FMBA Local 228 West Orange Fire Officers
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
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, contract negotiations and some other happenings in their Local. If you would like to feature your local on a podcast episode, please email nation@njfmba.org.
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
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 fire service is currently facing. Dave's insight and knowledge is very valuable to any department that is currently looking to purchase new fire apparatus.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Episode 58. Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) PFRSNJ with Matt Lubin
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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 and Tier 3 members of the PFRSNJ. For anyone that has 14 years or less in the PFRSNJ, this is a must listen to episode to educate you on the DCRP enrollment, contribution rates, salary limit, and more.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Episode 57. 20 Years of the Gift From Captain Buscio Program
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
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 provided so many first responders in NJ with exceptional care and so many lives have been saved as a result of the comprehensive physical exam. All current and retired firefighters, police, and emergency responders, and their officers are invited to participate in the program throughout the State of New Jersey. They will then have opportunity to receive confidential comprehensive cardiovascular and pulmonary medical evaluations.
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Episode 56. 24 Hours Inside the President’s White House Bunker on 9-11-01
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
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 story of adversity and crisis management as he spent 24 hours inside the the POTUS' White House Bunker on 9-11-01. Lt. Col. Darling was the White House Airlift Operations Officer who, during the attack on America on 9/11/01, responded to the underground White House Bunker Complex and stood shoulder to shoulder with America’s highest leaders as they made unprecedented crisis leadership decisions on behalf of all Americans.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Episode 55. How to discharge federal student loan debt
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
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 employees. Rob runs through the steps you need to take to see if you qualify, and how to convert your current older federal loans to direct loans for the discharge. The deadline to convert the loans is October 31st, 2022 and you can find out if you are eligible for the program by visiting www.studentaid.gov
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Episode 54. How To Start A Foundation
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
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 Davies and NJ FMBA Treasurer Troy Powell on how to get started and the benefits of starting a foundation for your local.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Episode 53. Dependency Claims - Capt. Joe Burke - Montclair FD (Ret.)
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
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 practicing attorney at law who focuses on worker's compensations claims. Joe discusses how the Thomas Canzanella Act and dependency claims work and how a member's family can use the dependency claim to help with financial hardships.
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Episode 52. NJ Fire/EMS Lifeline with Cherie Castellano
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
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 services to NJ first responders and their families. If you or someone you know needs help please call the lifeline at 888-653-3367 or go to www.njfireems.com for more information on how to get assistance.