Choir Practice Podcast
First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.
Choir Practice Podcast
Latest Episodes
Bob Krygier (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant,, SWAT, Corrections)
Well, well, well...Bob and I met in May 1996, when we both attended the Pima County Jail Correctional Academy. Our motto, "Class 96-2: Be Rough, Be Tough, Beware!" I cannot believe it has been 30 years!He was promoted to Deputy in...
Jay Korza Part 2 (Retired Pima County Sergeant/ Regional SWAT Operator, USN Corpsman, and current Air Medic)
I left the previous interview on a cliff hanger. I wanted you all to not only come back to hear the circumstances surrounding Jay's shooting, but I believe the bumps in the road of his career can speak to so many of us who choose to be a first ...
Jay Korza Part 1 (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant, USN Corpsman, and current Air Medic)
Jay reached out and asked to be on the show. He is currently an Air Medic, but his service started right out of high school. He joined the US Navy and became a Corpsman. His stories from this formative period in his life helped him grow up quic...
Darren Wright (USMC, Retired Washington State Trooper/ Volunteer Fire Fighter, Current Oro Valley PD Public Information Officer)
Darren heard about the show from an Officer on Oro Valley Police Department and decided to reach out. Excited about his new book being published; Humor, Heartbreak, and Humanity - available on Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com he decided to s...
Albert Echave (USAF, Retired Bisbee,AZ Chief)
Albert was introduced to the show by guest, and friend, Paul Dietzel. Albert is born and raised in the Town of Bisbee, AZ. In high school he knew he wanted to be a police officer so he became an Explorer with the Department.After high sc...
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