What happens when you mix martial arts, a little peer pressure, and three people who should definitely not be sparring at work?

You get a wild, hilarious, and surprisingly insightful podcast episode on self-defense, teamwork, and knowing your limits.

Jimmy is sharing stories from his many many years of martial arts training... from the moves he’s mastered to the injuries he’s racked up along the way (including one unfortunate groin incident that’s hard to forget). Then Megan and Miguel share what it felt like to step into their very first kickboxing class and how a few simple tips made them feel stronger, safer, and more prepared to handle themselves in the real world.

But don't get us wrong, this episode isn’t about how to win a fight... it’s about how to avoid one, how protect yourself, and how to get the confidence to maybe throw an elbow or two if it comes to that. Whether you’ve got martial arts experience or even if you’ve never stepped foot in a gym, you’ll come finish out this episode with a new appreciation for confidence, distance, and the power of staying calm under pressure.

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.

From Yosemite run-ins with the highway patrol to six-foot flames caused by DIY fire starters, this episode covers the real-life risks of venturing into nature and how to prep like a pro... even if you’re just going for “a quick hike.”

Jimmy and Megan talk trail safety, packing tips, camping fails, and how to purify water with everything from iodine tablets to French-press-style filters.

Whether you’re heading into the backcountry or just camping with the kids, we’ve got you covered with gear, guidance, and cautionary tales to help you stay safe outdoors.

Bonus: the bleach-to-water ratio for emergency purification (yep, Megan did the math).

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.

Most people don’t realize how fast someone can bleed out... or how easy it is to stop it (if you know what to do). In this episode, Jimmy and Megan are joined by Miguel for a deep dive into one of the most practical, life-saving skills out there: stopping the bleed.

But don’t expect a boring first aid lecture. We’re talking real talk: how white clothes can trick you, what soaking through a winter jacket really means, and why you should never trust a belt to save a life. You’ll learn how to tell if bleeding is life-threatening, the big mistake people make when they underestimate a “little” wound, and the three tools every responder should know how to use... tune in to find out!

And just wait until you hear what one student did to test how much a pint really is (useless hint: it involved teriyaki sauce and a laptop).

Whether you’ve had Stop the Bleed training or are just curious what all the fuss is about, this episode is packed with street-smart safety tips, hands-on advice, and the kind of stories you’ll definitely want to share at your next team meeting.

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.

When we hit “record” for the first time, we didn’t have a clue what we were doing. We were totally winging it. Honestly? This whole podcast started more like a group text—inside jokes, random stories, and way too much laughing at ourselves.

One year later—57 episodes (63 counting bonus episodes!), countless bloopers, a lot of late-night editing sessions, and more lessons than we ever expected—we’re still here. Still showing up. Still laughing. Still sharing our stories. Still forgetting to hit record sometimes (but hey, we’re human too).

In this special anniversary episode, Jimmy, Jenny, Megan, get together to celebrate everything this wild ride has taught us: the good, the hard, and the downright ridiculous. We’re pulling back the curtain to share:

• The coolest things we’ve learned along the way
• What turned out to be way harder than expected
• The behind-the-scenes chaos that somehow makes everything better
• Plus a bonus round of “Would You Rather” with the extended Life Safety team

The truth is, most podcasts don’t make it past 10 episodes, and over half disappear before they hit their first birthday. Keeping this thing going for a full year has taken heart, grit, stubbornness, a lot of caffeine, and most importantly... you.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you.

Thank you for being part of this adventure. Thank you for laughing with us, learning with us, and giving this little project a reason to keep going. We’re so glad to have you along for the ride!

Here’s to another year of growing, laughing, messing up, getting back up, and maybe—maybe—hitting record on the first try. 🧡

So buckle up, tune in, and join us for this very special anniversary episode!

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.

Spring cleaning isn’t just about sparkling garages and organized shelves—it’s also the perfect time to double-check your emergency supplies.

In this episode, Jimmy and Megan roll up their sleeves and dive deep into their own camping and disaster gear to figure out what’s worth keeping, what’s better off retired, and why even a dusty water filter might still deserve a spot on your emergency supply shelf.

We cover it all: sleeping bags, tents, camp stoves, old MREs, even a hand-crank blender that once seemed like a brilliant idea (and now feels like a workout machine). We've got tips on how to sort your gear, what red flags to look for, and why some forgotten items might still be lifesavers when you need them most.

If you’ve ever looked at an old sleeping bag and thought, "Should I keep this?"—this episode is for you.

If you've ever wondered if your garage junk pile could actually come in clutch during a disaster—you’re definitely in the right place.

Spring cleaning just got a whole lot more useful—because sometimes, the gear you almost tossed is exactly what you’ll need most.

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.

This episode, we’re flipping the script with a rapid-fire game of “Would You Rather?”—Life & Safety style. Jimmy’s in the hot seat as Megan throws out 10 surprisingly tough scenarios with a safety twist. Would he rather perform CPR on a stranger in a crowd *or* on a loved one all alone? Get lost in the forest with just a flashlight *or* brave a city-wide blackout with nothing but a water bottle? Survive 24 hours in the desert with only a first aid kit *or* freeze it out in the Arctic with only a fire starter?

From wildfires vs. earthquakes to Heimlich vs. delivering a baby, this episode is full of unexpected laughs, wild opinions, and surprisingly useful survival tips. Jimmy leans on his firefighter roots to explain how he’d manage each situation, while Megan adds the comments we’re all thinking but don’t say out loud.

There’s a lot to unpack... like how heat and cold affect your chances of survival, why people can be more dangerous than nature, and what item you should definitely grab if you’re running out of a burning house (nope, it’s not your phone).

Come for the hypotheticals, stay for the unexpected, and leave with some practical takeaways that might just help you make the right call when it counts.

And don’t forget to send us your own “Would You Rather?” questions... we’re already planning round two!

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.

Ever wonder what happens when you bring someone along for a ride-along on a ambulance or a fire engine for the day? According to first responders, it’s either a total snooze-fest, or a wild and crazy adventure—and there’s rarely anything in between. In this episode, Jimmy and Megan dig into the strange superstition known as the “ride-along curse,” sharing their own stories from both sides of the experience.

From Megan’s unforgettable EMT training shift—starting with a pedestrian hit by a bus, and ending inside a jail—to Jimmy’s long string of chaotic ride-along days involving helicopter transfers, mental health crises, and a particularly animated gunshot patient. These stories aren’t just for shock value. They show how even routine calls can spiral, how adrenaline can affect performance, and why real-life practice is essential for responders at any level.

At Life Safety Associates, we train safety teams to stay calm under pressure—and that means preparing for days like these. Whether it’s your first shift or your fiftieth, the ability to reset, refocus, and work the problem is what separates the confident from the overwhelmed. This episode dives into what that looks like in real time—so you'll be ready to expect the unexpected.

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.

We all like to think we can bounce back from anything—but sometimes our bodies have other plans for us. In this episode, we’re swapping stories about the injuries that taught us the hard way how important it is to rest, recover, and know your limits. From a high school football game that ended with a torn rotator cuff, to a wrestling match gone wrong, and a rollerblade trick that backfired—this episode is full of moments where we probably should have rode the bench.

Along the way, we’ll break down the basics of what to do when something pops, swells, or locks up—like how to sling a shoulder with a hoodie, what not to do with a jammed finger (seriously, don’t yank it), and why ignoring a sore knee could sideline you for months. Whether you’ve got kids in sports, a body that isn’t as invincible as it used to be, or you just enjoy hearing our painful lessons of what not to do with an injury, this episode is for you.

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or email@lifesafety.com.