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Celebrating 100+ Meaningful Conversations

By The VFIS Team on May 16, 2025

We recently released the 100th episode of the Don’t Risk It! podcast series, giving you even more content to browse, listen to and revisit!

The VFIS team and special guests, including fellow first responders and industry specialists, come together bi-weekly to discuss the latest fire and EMS trends, safety best practices and industry news—and we’re honored to share those conversations with you through the Don’t Risk It! podcast series.

Here are some of our listeners’ recent favorite episodes.

Highways with Limited Access

Turnarounds, exit ramps and crossovers pose unique safety risks and challenges for highway response—and there’s always potential for something to go wrong. In this episode, we discuss some best practices for responding to scenes on highways with limited access.

Fatigue Management

Is your crew in a state of readiness? How long have they been awake and active on the road? We chatted with Daniel Althaus from Orange Cross Ambulance to learn about the steps they’ve taken to help them develop a proactive approach to managing fatigue and how you can do the same.

Recordkeeping Best Practices

The records you keep—or don’t keep—paint a picture of your emergency service organization. In this episode, we discuss the importance of recordkeeping, including what records to save and how to maintain them, to help you accurately reflect the care and services you provide.

Whether you’re new to the Don’t Risk It! podcast community or already have your notifications for new episodes turned on—we’re glad you’re here and thank you for listening.



The VFIS Team

VFIS is the largest provider of insurance, education and consulting services for fire departments, ambulance and rescue squads and 911 centers in North America, having pioneered the first tailored insurance package for this industry in 1969.

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