Streaming since 2021, heard by listeners in every continent around the world, AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast is an independent, unfiltered weekly dive into the critical issues, health hazards, and policy debates shaping the modern fire and EMS service. Hosted by Kevin Ferrara, the show tackles the real-world operational and environmental challenges facing firefighters and emergency responders today.

What the Podcast Covers

• Fire & EMS Service Advocacy & Policy: Deep dives into regulatory decisions, safety standards, and legislative actions impacting departments nationwide.
• Emergency Health & Safety: Uncompromising coverage on occupational hazards, including PFAS "forever chemicals," cancer prevention, exposure tracking, and mental health support.
• Weekly News & Debriefs: Highlighting major fire & EMS service stories, line-of-duty deaths, administrative challenges, and industry shifts from the past week.
• Leadership & Operational Reality: Practical discussions on leadership accountability, equipment safety, and modernizing fire & EMS services without corporate or military filters.

Meet the Host

Kevin Ferrara is the founder of AFSO21 LLC (Advisors to Fire Service Organizations) and a dedicated fire service advocate. Drawing from over 38-years of hands-on experience in military, fire & EMS, emergency management, and environmental & legislative advocacy, particularly regarding PFAS contamination, Kevin brings a candid, veteran perspective to every episode to keep responders informed, educated, and protected.

Who Should Listen

Whether you're a career or volunteer firefighter, company officer, chief, or advocate fighting for emergency responder safety, the AFSO21's Weekend Wrap-up Podcast delivers the essential weekly news and plain-talk analysis you need to professionally develop and protect your crew.