FMBA Nation Podcast
1) Episode 61. Gambling and First Responders - A Recovery Story with Greg Weber
In this episode, FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower talks with Greg Weber from Epic Global Solutions and Linden Fire Department. Greg shares his story of gambling addiction and his current recovery and how...Show More
Episode 61. Gambling and First Responders - A Recovery Story with Greg Weber
27:10 | Sep 30th, 2024
2) Episode 60. The Local Spotlight: FMBA Local 228 West Orange Fire Officers
In this episode, FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower, talks with FMBA Local 228 President Frank Noborine and Vice President Abdur Yasin about vaccine mandates, layoffs, contract negotiations and some other ...Show More
3) Episode 59. Fire Apparatus Supply Chain and Procurement with Dave Russell from Fire and Safety Services
FMBA Nation host, Bill Brower, sat down with Dave Russell, owner of Fire and Safety Services, and discusses the supply chain management and procurement issues that the fire service is currently facing...Show More
4) Episode 58. Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) PFRSNJ with Matt Lubin
In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower speaks with PFRSNJ Trustee, Matt Lubin, about the DCRP - Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, and how it affects the Tier 2 and Tier 3 members of the PFR...Show More
Episode 58. Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) PFRSNJ with Matt Lubin
25:49 | Feb 28th, 2023
5) Episode 57. 20 Years of the Gift From Captain Buscio Program
In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Donna Buscio and Dr. Garcia about the 20th Anniversary of the Gift From Captain Buscio program. The program has provided so many first responde...Show More
6) Episode 56. 24 Hours Inside the President’s White House Bunker on 9-11-01
In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with the 126th NJ FMBA September Convention keynote speaker Lt. Col. Robert Darling, USMC (Ret.), about his incredible story of adversity and crisis...Show More
7) Episode 55. How to discharge federal student loan debt
In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower, sits with Rob Garrison, Legal Counsel for the PFRSNJ, and talks about federal student loan forgiveness for public service employees. Rob runs through the...Show More
8) Episode 54. How To Start A Foundation
Ever wonder what it takes to start a 501(c)3 Foundation? Look no further! In this episdoe, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Karen Taylor-Burke from PKF O'Connor Davies and NJ FMBA Treasurer Tro...Show More
9) Episode 53. Dependency Claims - Capt. Joe Burke - Montclair FD (Ret.)
In this episode, FMBA Nation host Bill Brower talks with Attorney Joe Burke about dependency claims. Joe is a retired Captain from Montclair FMBA Local 20 who is now a practicing attorney at law who f...Show More
10) Episode 52. NJ Fire/EMS Lifeline with Cherie Castellano
In this episode, FMBA nation host Bill Brower talks with Cherie Castellano about the NJ Fire/EMS Lifeline which has been established to provide mental health support and services to NJ first responder...Show More