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Hosted by Jake Ryks · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 92 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.
Jake Ryks hosts HAZARD CLASS, a education show with 92 episodes published.
Jeremy Donch has built National Fire Radio into one of the most recognizable voices in the American fire service, but this conversation isn't about how he built a podcast. It's about what comes with having a voice people
Dr. Candace Ashby has spent more than 40 years in the fire service, and she's convinced the biggest threat facing today's fire departments isn't what's burning. It's the culture inside the firehouse. In this episode, Can
James Geering's path to the fire service is anything but conventional. Raised on a farm in England, he pursued careers as a stunt performer before immigrating to the United States and ultimately becoming a firefighter an
After eight weeks of following Firefighter Peak Performance, Jake sits down with coach Ryan Provencher to review the results, lessons learned, and what's next. Rather than talking about what the program should do, this e
This is not your typical episode of The Hazard Class Podcast. For this special bonus mini episode, we're doing things a little differently. Jake recently had the once-in-a-lifetime privilege of flying with Major Sam "RaZ
What actually happens when firefighters rescue people from burning buildings, and what does the data tell us that decades of tradition never could? In this episode of Hazard Class, I sit down with Jeff Bryant, President
In honor of America's 250th Birthday, we take a hard left turn from emergency services and dive headfirst into the wild world of monster trucks. Jake sits down with husband-and-wife monster truck drivers Paul and Kaila S
Jake sits down with Dr. Dan Madrzykowski , one of the most respected minds in fire science, for a conversation focused on the gap between fireground tradition and research-backed tactics. Drawing from more than 30 years
Jake sits down with veteran firefighter, captain, and founder of Crackyl Magazine, Kory Pearn , for a candid conversation about firefighter wellness, burnout, identity, leadership, and life beyond the firehouse. Drawing
Jake sits down with Dr. Doug Olson , board-certified emergency physician, aviation medicine specialist, and Medical Director for Phoenix Air, to explore one of the most remarkable medical operations in modern history: th
In this episode of Hazard Class, Jake sits down with bestselling author, former Atlanta paramedic, journalist, and television writer Kevin Hazzard to discuss his gripping new book, No One's Coming. Known for his acclaime
Jake sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Tom Putnam and retired Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Chief Steve Martin to discuss their groundbreaking documentary Into the Unknown: A Paramedic’s Journey. Known fo
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. Wit
Jake welcomes firefighter, podcaster, and media creator Tyler DeLuca for a wide-ranging conversation about the volunteer fire service, leadership, firehouse culture, and the future of firefighter media.Tyler shares his u
In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we sit down with FDNY veteran Tony Perrone to explore his journey from small-town volunteer firefighter to hazmat specialist in one of the busiest fire departments in the worl
In this episode of the Dueling Mustache Conspiracy Hour, host Jake Ryks and The Salty Paramedic explore the mystery of Bigfoot sightings in Kentucky and Appalachia with renowned investigator Charlie Raymond. As the found
Jake sits down with Logan Harris, founder and CEO of Spotter Global, to explore the rapidly evolving world of advanced radar technology, drone detection, and critical infrastructure security.From building homemade radios
Keith “Flip” Griffin, a retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief with over 23 years in elite search and rescue (SAR) operations. During his military career, Flip led high-risk missions and logged more than 1,300 flight hou
Jake chats with Sean Gray, a fire captain from Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services with over 30 years of experience. Sean shares his journey from a Southern California surfer to a leader in fire safety and research.
In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Johnny Torgeson—chief officer, leadership consultant, and author—to unpack his unconventional journey into the fire service and the leadership philosophy
Steve Martin
Animal Behavior Consultant · Los Angeles County Fire Department
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Donch
National Fire Radio
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Bryant
Fire Nuggets
1 appearance on this show
Tony Perrone
FDNY
1 appearance on this show
Charlie Raymond
The Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization
1 appearance on this show
Logan Harris
Spotter Global
1 appearance on this show
Sean Gray
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
1 appearance on this show
Sidd Thakur
Paradigm Robotics
1 appearance on this show
Frank Leeb
FDNY
1 appearance on this show
Jared Vermeulen
fire service
1 appearance on this show
T. John Cunningham
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
1 appearance on this show
Chad Costa
Petaluma Fire Department
1 appearance on this show
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