Rescue 901-The Memphis First Responders Show: Recent Episodes
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A radio show by the Memphis Police Association & Memphis Fire Fighters Association broadcast live each Saturday at 11:00am on 98.9 FM in Memphis.
We'll be talking Politics & Crime with two straight shooters not afraid to speak their minds. You do not want to miss it! These two never hold back! * State Senator Brent Taylor * Former MPA President and current candidate for City Court Clerk Mike Williams
*Crime on the rise
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The White Station Library is renamed in honor of Fallen Hero Officer Geoffrey Redd
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Josh Metcalf, Owner and Lead Instructor of Midtown Krav Maga talks with us about self-defense training for citizens (https://midtownkravmaga.com/)
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The Mayor proposes a major raise for police and fire
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Common misconceptions about police and fire
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Balancing security and privacy
We make the case against de-funding first responders. In the 2nd half of the show, Councilman Chase Carlisle weighs in on being budget chair, crime, and the importance of supporting fire and police.
John Covington and Thomas Malone are joined once more active shooter and mass casualty expert Robert Carlson to get his perspective on the recent Nashville school shooting.
Mayor Strickland is back for round two with John Covington and Thomas Malone to discuss the "revolving door," along with settling once and for all a debate that began during his last appearance: Is"Die Hard" a Christmas movie or not?!
- SHOCK - Memphis Police Officers and Firefighters are the lowest paid here locally
*Surprising Results of a Local Poll - Citizens are open to higher taxes to fight crime
*QUALIFIED IMMUNITY - Lawyer Betsy sets the record straight
*What is is the leading cause of firefighter deaths? The answer may shock you
*WWII teaches us a lesson about counter intuitive thinking and problem solving
*These topics and much much more!
More police equals less crime. Former MPA President Mike Williams and MPD SGt Darrell Mathis join us to discuss the power of community policing and the need for more officers to make it possible. And we discuss the wild night at City Council last Tuesday.
State Rep John Gillespie has had enough and talks about getting tough on crime from the state level. We are joined by Ellen Morrow, representative of Back the Blue 901, who will talk about the importance of supporting first responders and how everyday citizens can join in the fight against crime.
Today, we honor two Memphis Heroes: Officer Redd & Officer Shaw and City Councilman Worth Morgan weighs in on controversial ordinances before the council.
Hear from Robert Carlson, a police officer specializing in Active Shooter incidents. Considered a Subject Matter Expert in Active Shooter and Law Enforcement training, and has spoken at numerous international conferences and events.
John and Thomas talk with retired FDNY firefighter Sean Goodwin about his time as a firefighter in the Big Apple and Dave Martello, retired MPD officer, about some Memphis Police history.
John and Thomas speak with an officer who survived a near fatal encounter with fentanyl. Also, updates from State Representative John Gillespie.
John Covington and Thomas Malone talk with Martavius Jones, Memphis City Council Chairman and Mike Williams, Candidate for Memphis City Court Clerk
Thomas Malone of the Memphis Fire Fighters Association and John Covington of the Memphis Police Association speak to Amy Sullivan, a retired dispatcher, and look at critical incidents from that perspective, upcoming hiring expo update, New Year's Eve safety tips + your calls.
Join John Covington of the Memphis Police Association and Thomas Malone of the Memphis Fire Fighters Association as they discuss District Attorney Steve Mulroy's first 100 days, officer charitable work, and how the movie "Road House" made John a better police officer.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talks about recruitment and retention. An officer calls to share his experience with a "hands on " call. John Covington of MPA and Thomas Malone with FFA host with stories behind the badge.
City of Memphis HR Chief Alex Smith joins the show and other news and other news and commentary.
The first episode of Rescue 901, The Memphis Fire Responders Radio Show. This episodes feature State Representative John Gillespie.