Show overview
Box Alarm - Awakening America has published 6 episodes during 2024. That works out to roughly 6 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 56 min and 1h 10m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Government show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Curt Weldon.
From the publisher
A groundbreaking podcast where the worlds of politics and journalism converge with the dynamic realm of the fire service -- their stories, challenges, and triumphs serving and protecting America.
Latest Episodes
Ep 6Video Episode 3: Volunteers in Decline
From its inception, the fire service has always relied on volunteers - brave people who provide emergency services and fire suppression for their local community. Today, however, we are seeing a decline in the number of volunteer fire fighters. Curt Weldon and Dann Cuellar discuss the issue and give insights on stemming the crisis.
Ep 5Video Episode 2: 9/11 - The Cover Up
In this episode, former Congressman Curt Weldon and co-host Dann Cuellar discuss the events of 9/11 and its impact on first responders that day and the aftermath of those affected. They also speak with several guests who shed unique insights and discuss where first response is today as a result of 9/11.
Ep 4Video Episode 1: The Essence of the Box Alarm Podcast
Join ABC journalist Dann Cuellar and Congressman Curt Weldon 1987-2007 for 'Box Alarm - Awakening America,' a podcast honoring emergency responders and their heroic stories. Every episode takes deep dives into fire/EMS history, disaster response, and the latest in cybersecurity! This podcast series honors America’s Emergency responders and their heroic stories and provides an insightful look at the challenges and triumphs faced by those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve.
Ep 3Episode 3: Volunteers in Decline
From its inception, the fire service has always relied on volunteers - brave people who provide emergency services and fire suppression for their local community. Today, however, we are seeing a decline in the number of volunteer fire fighters. Curt Weldon and Dann Cuellar discuss the issue and give insights on stemming the crisis.
Ep 2Episode 2: 9/11 - The Cover Up
In this episode, former Congressman Curt Weldon and co-host Dann Cuellar discuss the events of 9/11 and its impact on first responders that day and the aftermath of those affected. They also speak with several guests who shed unique insights and discuss where first response is today as a result of 9/11.

Ep 1Episode 1: The Essence of the Box Alarm Podcast
Join ABC journalist Dann Cuellar and Congressman Curt Weldon 1987-2007 for 'Box Alarm - Awakening America,' a podcast honoring emergency responders and their heroic stories. Every episode takes deep dives into fire/EMS history, disaster response, and the latest in cybersecurity! This podcast series honors America’s Emergency responders and their heroic stories and provides an insightful look at the challenges and triumphs faced by those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve.
