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  • “We didn’t go to a fire… but we saved lives.”In Episode 424 — Volume 17 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide, retired New Britain Deputy Chief Paul Walsh shares a powerful reminder that the fire service isn’t just about putting out fires. After discovering a deaf family couldn’t hear their smoke alarm during a…

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  • (WEDNESDAY, 6PM) This week on Mic’d In New Haven, it’s another volume of Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition — and my guest is retired New Britain Deputy Chief Paul Walsh. Coming from a fire service family whose legacy spans generations, departments, and hundreds of years of combined service, Paul began his own journey as…

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  • (Credit: New York Knicks) I was at work when the final buzzer sounded. The 94-90 victory that gave my beloved New York Knicks their first title since 1973 was not celebrated by yours truly, a die hard fan since the age of six, in a sports bar or at a friend’s house or even my…

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  • (WEDNESDAY, 6PM) This week on Mic’d In New Haven, it’s another volume of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit — and my guest is Anthony Romano. Anthony came on the job during one of the toughest eras in New York City transit policing. Joining the Transit Police in 1983, he quickly distinguished himself,…

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  • In Episode 422 of Mic’d In New Haven, retired NYPD veteran Mike Renna shares the incredible story of a near-fatal car accident in 2009 and the officers who helped save his life. Traveling at highway speed during a medical emergency, Renna suffered a catastrophic crash that by all accounts he should not have survived. The…

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  • (WEDNESDAY, 6PM) This week on Mic’d In New Haven, my guest is Mike Renna — a retired New York City law enforcement officer whose career is a testament to perseverance, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to public service. After beginning his career in law enforcement, Mike joined the Housing Police in the early 1990s, serving…

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  • In Episode 421 — Volume 16 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide, Saratoga Springs firefighter and author Tyler Whittredge discusses why firefighters must be willing to honestly evaluate their performance after every call. Winning doesn’t mean you stop reviewing the game film. The same applies to the fire service. Every fire, EMS call, and…

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  • [WEDNESDAY, 6PM] This week on Mic’d In New Haven, it’s another volume of Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition — and my guest is Tyler Whittredge. Raised in a third-generation volunteer firefighting family, Tyler grew up immersed in the culture, traditions, and expectations of the fire service. His career has taken him through volunteer departments,…

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  • In Episode 420 of Mic’d In New Haven — The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide (Volume 15) — U.S. Federal Firefighter Nick Palumbo reflects on the lasting impact of one of his earliest mentors, the late Chief Tommy Prine. Prine wasn’t the loudest person in the room. In fact, according to Palumbo, he was often the quietest. But when…

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  • (WEDNESDAY, 6PM) This Wednesday at 6PM on Mic’d In New Haven, it’s Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition — and my guest is Nicholas A. Palumbo. From starting as a Fire Explorer in 1999 to serving today in the United States Federal Fire Service, Nick’s career reflects a steady climb built on discipline, experience, and…

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