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Hosted by Paolo Longo and Geoff Bichler · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Your job is to protect and serve. Ours is to protect you. Shielded is the only podcast built for Florida’s first responders, breaking down the laws that impact your career, health, and future.From the Heart Bill and PTSD claims to retirement planning and workers’ comp battles, we share insider strategies, real case stories, and hard-earned legal advice you won’t hear anywhere else.Twice a month, we bring you clear answers, practical tips, and case stories that could make the difference when it matters most. If you’re a first responder in Florida, this is your playbook.
Paolo Longo and Geoff Bichler hosts Shielded: Florida First Responder Law Explained, a society show with 20 episodes published.
Navigating Workers' Compensation: Listener Questions Answered In this episode of Shielded, first responders’ legal experts answer real questions from listeners about workers' comp, return-to-work issues, and medical case
Navigating Workers' Compensation: Listener Questions Answered In this episode of Shielded , first responders’ legal experts answer real questions from listeners about workers' comp, return-to-work issues, and medical cas
The conversation with Karen Monda delves into the journey of a first responder's spouse and the birth of Survive First. It highlights the lack of support for first responders and the importance of proactive mental health
The conversation with Karen Monda delves into the journey of a first responder's spouse and the birth of Survive First. It highlights the lack of support for first responders and the importance of proactive mental health
In this conversation, Doug Monda shares his personal journey as a first responder and the founding of Survive First, a peer support organization for first responders. The discussion covers the challenges faced by first r
The conversation covers the importance of collaboration between union reps and legal representatives, the challenges of miscommunication, the cultural change in law enforcement regarding mental health and PTSD, and the n
In this episode of Shielded, Paolo Longo and Geoff Bichler sit down with a truly unique guest — Robert Asencio, a retired law enforcement officer with more than 25 years of service, a combat veteran, a former Florida Hou
The conversation covers the challenges and experiences of filing a workers' comp claim, navigating the legal process, and the importance of seeking benefits and rights to protect first responders. It also highlights the
The episode features a mailbag format where listener questions related to workers' comp claims are addressed. Topics include the timeframes for filing a claim, coverage for off-duty incidents, misconceptions about worker
The conversation delves into the challenges and implications of the cancer bill for firefighters, highlighting issues with the death benefit, litigation challenges, and legislative impact. It also explores the adversaria
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of Florida’s occupational cancer legislation for firefighters, exploring legal hurdles, benefits, and recent legislative changes. If you're a firefighter, attorney, or poli
Summary This conversation delves into the significant risks firefighters face regarding cancer, emphasizing the invisible dangers associated with repeated exposure to toxic substances. The discussion highlights the legal
Dr. Alexander Chernobelsky, a board-certified cardiologist, discusses the unique challenges of treating first responders for heart conditions, the impact of stress and PTSD on cardiovascular health, and the interplay bet
In this conversation, Dr. David Perloff, a board-certified cardiologist, discusses the complexities of heart disease, particularly in the context of first responders and occupational health. He explains the legal and med
In this conversation, Dr. Steven Borzak, a seasoned cardiologist, discusses the complexities of cardiovascular health, particularly in first responders. He emphasizes the importance of prevention, early intervention, and
In this conversation, Paolo Longo and Geoff Bichler discuss the intricacies of filing a claim under the Heart Bill, which provides essential protections for first responders diagnosed with heart disease or hypertension.
This conversation delves into the Hart Bill, its historical context, eligibility criteria, and the essential elements required for claims related to cardiovascular conditions among first responders. The discussion emphas
In this episode, hosts Paolo Longo and Geoff Bichler discuss the ongoing challenges faced by first responders dealing with PTSD, particularly in light of recent legislative changes. They explore the inadequacies of curre
In this episode, host Paolo Longo and co-host Geoff Bickler welcome Gerry Realin, an officer from the Orlando Police Department, to discuss his harrowing experience during the Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016. Jerry shar
This conversation delves into the significant legal and emotional challenges faced by first responders dealing with PTSD, particularly through the lens of Officer Gerry Realin's case following the Pulse nightclub shootin
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