Gregory Lee Renfro talks about his new crime novel, “Beyond the Flames.” Then, we talk to the director of firefighter training at Wisconsin’s two-year technical colleges. Then, we get a preview of the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration.

Featured in this Episode

Veteran Milwaukee firefighter writes gritty, violent second novel

In his new action-packed novel, “Beyond the Flames,” author and retired Milwaukee firefighter Gregory Lee Renz tackles PTSD, political corruption, gang warfare and voucher school programs. The author joins us.

What it takes to be a firefighter in Wisconsin

We’ll talk about the training required to become a firefighter in Wisconsin with Ward Lyon, director of fire service education and training for the Wisconsin Technical College System.

Wisconsin Book Festival brings 70+ writers to Madison next week

More than 70 authors – including Jane Hamilton, Laila Lamani and Mary Roach – will converge in Madison Oct. 23-26 for the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration. We talk to festival director Jane Rotonda.

Episode Credits

Larry Meiller Host

Gregory Lee Renz Guest

Ward Lyon Guest

Jane Rotonda Guest

Jill Nadeau Executive Producer

Joel Patenaude Producer

Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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