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In this episode Tristan is joined by new NFCC Chair, Phil Garrigan, the former Chief Fire Officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service who has taken up the of NFCC Chair for the next four years.If you found this episode of Priority Message helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues. If you haven't already, you can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA.If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaque année, le 4 mai, la Journée internationale des pompiers est l'occasion de rendre hommage aux hommes et aux femmes qui risquent leur vie pour sauver celle des autres. C'est un moment pour saluer leur courage, leur dévouement et leur engagement au service de la communauté, tout en rappelant l'importance de reconnaître et de valoriser leur profession. Ashraf Buxoo, vice-président de la Government Services Employees Association, a souligné l'évolution significative du métier de sapeur-pompier à Maurice. Il a rappelé que les pompiers faisaient à l'origine partie du Government Fire Services. Toutefois, depuis l'adoption d'une nouvelle loi en 2019, ce corps a été rebaptisé Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service. Ce changement de nom témoigne d'une transformation en profondeur de leurs responsabilités. Par ailleurs, Ashraf Buxoo a attiré l'attention sur le montant actuel de l'allocation de risque accordée aux pompiers, qui s'élève à seulement Rs 487,50. Une somme qu'il juge dérisoire au regard des risques quotidiens auxquels ces professionnels sont exposés. Il a donc lancé un appel au gouvernement pour revoir cette allocation à la hausse, tout en suggérant que le titre de Chief Fire Officer soit automatiquement attribué à un pompier après 25 ans de service.

Send us a textJustin Johnston served in the UK fire & rescue service for 30 years finishing his career as the Chief Fire Officer of the Lancashire Fire and Rescue ServiceIn our conversation we explore the weight of leadership responsibilities, the need for professional growth, collaboration, more opportunities and the multifaceted challenges and responsibilities faced by leaders in the fire services. We also speak about the operations world debriefing Major incidents like the Cumbria Floods of 2009 & the Derick Bird shootings of 2010. We delve into personal experiences, mental health challenges, and the significance of work-life balance. connect with Justin HEREACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Send us a textBorn in the 1960's with ‘Birmingham Central Fire Station' on his birth certificate, Dave Walton has had a remarkable journey from growing up around the fire service to now becoming a key leader in shaping its future. He's a strategic thinker, an advocate for change, and a driving force behind improvements in leadership, diversity, and operational effectiveness in the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Today, we're going to talk about some of the most pressing topics facing the fire and rescue sector as Dave shares his insights from a young recruit in 1985 to his roles now including as the NFCC lead for Hazmat. We discuss how fire services must adapt to changing societal expectations, emerging risks, and new technology and we make the argument for why emotional intelligence, professional curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement are crucial for future leaders. Dave also takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at the Drummond Mill Fire, one of the largest incidents in his career, and what it taught him about decision-making under pressure.Throughout this conversation, you'll get a candid, no-holds-barred look at the fire service from someone who has lived and breathed it for decades. Dave doesn't shy away from the hard truths, and his perspective on leadership, innovation, and the importance of getting the right people in the right roles is invaluable for anyone looking to understand or improve the sector.So grab a coffee, sit back, and get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion with one of the most self-aware & experienced leaders in the UK fire service today.(for context this was recorded in early 2024)We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costHibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling Support the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

In Canterbury, a person was freed from the wreckage of a campervan on Sunday night, after a tree fell on the vehicle. Chief Fire Officer of the Culverden Volunteer Fire Brigade Craig Ritchie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Limerick Acting Chief Fire Officer, Paul McMahon, addresses the serious weather predictions and warnings for Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare's Chief Fire Officer is reminding the county's road users that no route is safe amid snowy and icy conditions today. A Status Orange warning comes into effect at five o'clock this evening and will remain in effect until the same time tomorrow, with significant snowfall accumulations expected. To counteract the effect this is expected to have on travelling conditions, Clare County Council has undertaken an extensive salting and gritting operation spanning over 700 kilometres of the county's roads network. Chief Fire Officer Adrian Kelly says however that no road can ever be made fully safe and that caution is advised at all times.

The number of callouts received by Clare County Fire Service so far this December has risen by a third, compared to the whole of the same month last year. Up to the 20th of this month, fire crews attended 139 separate incidents in Clare, up from 104 in December 2023. These include 84 storm related incidents, 19 road traffic indents, eight ambulance assists, seven oil spills, seven alarm activations, four chimney fires and five outdoor fires. This weekend crews responded to a fire that destroyed the belltower of Ruan Church after the spire was struck by lightening, as well as a house fire in nearby Dromore, which resulted in a young couple losing their home and all their belongings. Clare's Chief Fire Officer, Adrian Kelly says every house fire can be devastating and he's urging people to consider that in the run up to Christmas.

The clean-up operation is underway in Clare in the wake of Storm Darragh. The county was under a status red weather alert, Met Eireann's highest level warning for a number of hours overnight, when gusts of up to 140 kilometres per hour battered the county. Crews from Clare's County Fire Service were mobilised at first light this morning. Clare's Chief Fire Officer, Adrian Kelly outlines the type of incidents crews have been dealing with.

Thousands of homes and businesses in Clare could remain without power overnight tonight, in the wake of Storm Darragh. Around 9,000 properties in the banner lost supply at the peak of the storm weather, as gusts of up to 140 kilometres per hour battered the county. The worst affected areas include Crusheen, Ruan, Clooney, Tulla, Flagmount, Kilmaley and Doonbeg. Currently 4,000 customers in across Clare remain without power and ESB Technical Manager, Michael Sammin says it could take some time to restore supply. Meanwhile, Clare County Fire Service is urging motorists and pedestrians to remain cautious. Clare County Council crews responded to 62 callouts overnight, dealing with fallen trees and debris on the roads. A status yellow wind warning for Clare lifted at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Clare's Chief Fire Officer, Adrian Kelly says, however, there may still be some areas where dangerous conditions remain.

McKeesport fire Chief Jeff Tomovcsik on choosing a career as a first-responder and becoming a certified Chief Fire Officer

The cleanup operation continues in Clare today, in the wake of Storm Ashley. At least 247 homes and businesses in the greater Ennis, Drumquin, Ennistymon, Kilrush and Scariff areas remain without power this morning, after gusts of up to 106 kilometres per hour battered the county. ESB crews are working to restore power to those affected, with faults in most areas expected to be dealt with by half past two this afternoon, though some face a longer wait until evening. While all Shannon Airport services operated to schedule yesterday, thirteen flight diversions have been facilitated by the Midwest Airport, seven of those originally due to land at Cork Airport and six due at Dublin. Between 3am on Sunday and 2am this morning, Clare County Council and Clare County Fire Service responded to over 50 different callouts to incidents across the county due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Ashley. Clare's Chief Fire Officer, Adrian Kelly says it was a powerful storm that led to downed trees and power lines and debris on the roads and he's urging motorists and those out and about this morning to take extra care.

Today we welcome returning guest Dan Stephens back onto the podcast as we discuss Incident command, managing big and small incidents & the principles, tactics, considerations and models available to commanders in the UKFRS. Dan walks us through some of the incidents he has attended and taken command off and the approaches he adopted that he feels have served him and other colleagues well & many of which may serve future generations of commanders.Some more background on Dan - As a highly experienced and operationally competent Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer he was Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade having previously served for 7 years as the Chief Fire Officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.  Dan led Merseyside through 7 years of the most significant challenges in the history of the organisation maintaining excellent levels of performance throughout.  With extensive operational leadership experience around critical incident decision making Dan has been the Fire and Rescue Service Incident Commander at a number of major incidents.  Dan was the Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Operations Coordination Committee, the strategic lead officer for National Resilience and capability lead officer for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and the UK International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR). He was awarded the Queens Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in the Queens New Year's Honours List 2015 for service to the Fire and Rescue Service.  Prior to joining the FRS he was a soldier in the Third Battalion, The Parachute Regiment from which he was discharged with an Exemplary Service Record.We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyPATROL STORE UKIDEXHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTO Podcast ApparelLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costHibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energisedPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Chief Fire Officer have declared a 24-HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for today for:  The DARWIN AND ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS.  This includes the Darwin, Batchelor and Adelaide River Emergency Response Areas, Litchfield Municipality and Coomalie Shire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been almost four months since City Fire Chief Pierre Brewton returned home to Spartanburg to lead the department where he first honed his skills as a firefighter. Returning after serving for four years as Fire Chief for the City of Albemarle, NC, Chief Brewton began his career with the City of Spartanburg in 1988, assigned to garbage collection in the Public Works Department. In 1994, he successfully transitioned to the Spartanburg Fire Department, rising through the ranks to eventually serve as Assistant Fire Chief, the highest-ranking minority member in Spartanburg Fire Department history.  Chief Brewton was born and raised in the Highland community in Spartanburg and is a proud graduate of Spartanburg High School, Limestone University, and Spartanburg Community College. He is credentialed through the Center for Public Safety Excellence as a Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer and is a graduate of Texas A&M's Fire Service Chief Executive Fire Officer Program and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Service Executive Development Institute. Today on the podcast, we're talking with Chief Brewton about his experiences growing up and living in Spartanburg, his plans for the fire department he leads, and his reflections on the future of community he is dedicated to serving.

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Incident commanders, here are some questions for you:How much thought do you put into where you set up your command post?Is it usually on the alpha side of a structure? Why is that? Routine? Street access?What about distractions? For example, noise. That can not only give you a headache but also make you miss an urgent radio call, right?My guest on this edition of Code 3 has been considering questions like this for a while. He has suggestions for things to think about the next time you pull up to the fireground and are ready to drop that tailgate.Robby Bergerson is the executive deputy chief of the Waco, Texas Fire Department. He's got three decades in the fire service, having served in every rank and supervising every division. He's also a credentialed Chief Fire Officer through CPSE.

Joe is joined by Michael Ryan from Limerick City and County Fire Service to discuss retiring after years of service and to look back on his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Stephens Is a highly experienced and operationally competent Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer. Currently serving as Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor and Inspector to Welsh Government Prior to which he was Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade having previously served for 7 years as the Chief Fire Officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. Dan led Merseyside through 7 years of the most significant challenges in the history of the organisation maintaining excellent levels of performance throughout.  With extensive operational leadership experience around critical incident decision making Dan has been the Fire and Rescue Service Incident Commander at a number of major incidents.Dan was the Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Operations Coordination Committee, the strategic lead officer for National Resilience and capability lead officer for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and the UK International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR). He was awarded the Queens Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in the Queens New Year's Honours List 2015 for service to the Fire and Rescue Service.Prior to joining the FRS he was a soldier in the Third Battalion, The Parachute Regiment from which he was discharged with an Exemplary Service Record.You can connect with Dan via his LinkedIn HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

A fascinating and rare glimpse into the world of fox red Labrador Jax, a police victim recovery dog. There are fewer than 40 dogs working in this highly specialised field within the police in the UK.  Victim recovery dogs - also known as cadaver dogs or human remains dogs - search for human remains, blood or tissue as well as shallow graves or blood spattered evidence such as clothing or weapons. The stakes are high. On the one hand, the work of Jax and dogs like him is key to identifying forensic evidence, which can be definitive in prosecuting violent crimes. But there's a very human side too: in a search for a missing person who is presumed dead, the location of a body can bring much needed closure to family and loved ones.  It's not an everyday sort of job, and Jax is often deployed as part of a large missing person search, travelling from home and dropping into unfamiliar sites. His steadiness, sociability and love of the hunt means that he and his handler are a highly effective part of the wider search teams. Police Constable Felicity Thomas of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary talks training, rewards and the thrill of the search with Dogs with Jobs presenter, Kate Fairweather. Browse more dogs with interesting jobs. Hear about the astonishing work of Medical Detection Dogs Florin, Iggy and Asher Keo the Oscar Kilo (OK9) wellbeing dog in the police Meet Mabel, emotional support worker in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Service, from her owner, the Chief Fire Officer. Hear about Didi the Police Dog Do you work your dog or dogs? If you would be interested in coming on the show, please get in touch with Kate at team@shineradio.uk or call 10730 555 500.  © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2024  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fascinating and rare glimpse into the world of fox red Labrador Jax, a police victim recovery dog. There are fewer than 40 dogs working in this highly specialised field within the police in the UK.  Victim recovery dogs - also known as cadaver dogs or human remains dogs - search for human remains, blood or tissue as well as shallow graves or blood spattered evidence such as clothing or weapons. The stakes are high. On the one hand, the work of Jax and dogs like him is key to identifying forensic evidence, which can be definitive in prosecuting violent crimes. But there's a very human side too: in a search for a missing person who is presumed dead, the location of a body can bring much needed closure to family and loved ones.  It's not an everyday sort of job, and Jax is often deployed as part of a large missing person search, travelling from home and dropping into unfamiliar sites. His steadiness, sociability and love of the hunt means that he and his handler are a highly effective part of the wider search teams. Police Constable Felicity Thomas of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary talks training, rewards and the thrill of the search with Dogs with Jobs presenter, Kate Fairweather. Browse more dogs with interesting jobs. Hear about the astonishing work of Medical Detection Dogs Florin, Iggy and Asher Keo the Oscar Kilo (OK9) wellbeing dog in the police Meet Mabel, emotional support worker in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Service, from her owner, the Chief Fire Officer. Hear about Didi the Police Dog Do you work your dog or dogs? If you would be interested in coming on the show, please get in touch with Kate at team@shineradio.uk or call 10730 555 500.  © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2024  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of February 10th          Publish Date: February 9th           From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, February 10th, and Happy 81st Birthday to singer Roberta Flack. *** 02.10.24 – BIRTHDAY – ROBERTA FLACK*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Church Seeks a New Home on Cumming Highway Near Canton Cherokee County Firefighters Honored for Outstanding Service Three Cherokee County Seniors Earn Top JROTC Scholarship   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Church Seeks a New Home on Cumming Highway Near Canton Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church, located near Waleska, seeks to relocate to a new site along Cumming Highway near Canton, Cherokee County. They aim to rezone over 42 acres for an office institutional designation to build a church, rectory, and other facilities. The proposed location is chosen for its central accessibility and potential traffic reduction. The Cherokee County Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions including no access to Water Tank Road and limited building use. The church plans to offer various services, Bible studies, and programs for members. A decision on the rezoning request was postponed to February 20 for further discussion. STORY 2: Cherokee County Firefighters Honored for Outstanding Service Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services honored eight of its members during the "Breakfast with Our Best" event, hosted by the Cherokee County Fire Chief's Foundation. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson presented awards for various categories including Volunteer Member, Support Services Member, Special Operations Member, EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter, Fire Officer, and Chief Fire Officer of the Year. Additionally, the foundation presented a check to Sgt. Chris King, who is battling cancer, following a successful fundraiser that raised over $32,000. Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer, making support for those battling the disease a priority for the department and its foundation. STORY 3: Three Cherokee County Seniors Earn Top JROTC Scholarship Three seniors from the Cherokee County School District have been awarded the highly esteemed Air Force JROTC J-100 Character-in-Leadership Scholarship. The honored students are Davis Clanton from Etowah High School, Savannah Mouritsen from Sequoyah High School, and Sydney Watson from Cherokee High School. This illustrious scholarship is awarded to only 100 students across the globe annually. It provides full coverage for college tuition and fees at any public or private institution that hosts an Air Force ROTC program. In addition to this, recipients receive a generous $10,000 annual allowance for university housing. The scholarship selection criteria focus on academic excellence, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to serve in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. The three awardees from Cherokee County have showcased remarkable leadership within their respective JROTC units, along with stellar academic performance. Their accomplishments have earned them recognition both from their school district and the Air Force JROTC program. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.  Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Canton Lions Club Announces Cherokee County STAR Students The Canton Lions Club honored eight local STAR students and their teachers, with Kinley Michelle Sikes of Creekview High School recognized as the overall winner for Cherokee County. STAR students are high school seniors with the highest SAT score and top 10% GPA, selecting a STAR Teacher. Sikes chose Jason Hardin as her STAR Teacher. Each high school winner received $500, while the county winner received an additional $1,000. The program, sponsored by the Canton Lions Club since 1958, aims to recognize academic excellence. Camryn Dean from Mountain Education's Cherokee campus was also named a STAR student, with Denise Shaw as the STAR teacher. STORY 5: Marietta Man and Brother Arrested for Participation in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Two Georgia men, Cepane Sarty of Marietta and Seth Sarty of Rockmart, face a series of felony and misdemeanor charges for their involvement in breaching the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They are accused of assaulting law enforcement during the riot. The charges include assaulting officers, disorderly conduct, and unlawfully entering restricted areas. The brothers were arrested by the FBI and allegedly entered the Capitol building shortly after the initial breach, eventually reaching the office suite of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The investigation into the Capitol breach continues, with over 1,300 individuals charged so far. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI. Commercial: GCPS LIVE READ – CHEROKEE CHAMBER ***GCPS READ*** Hey, Cherokee County! The GCPS Teacher Job Fair is today! Join us at 8am at the Gas South Convention Center. This is a golden opportunity to be a part of Gwinnett County Public Schools - Georgia's largest school district and a top employer recognized by Forbes. Whether you're kick-starting your career or seeking a change, your passion for education could find its perfect home with us. Say 'yes' to GCPS, where passion meets opportunity!   STORY 6: "Serving Up History" Exhibit Open in Canton History Cherokee's latest temporary exhibit, "Serving Up History," is now open at the Cherokee County History Center, showcasing the culinary heritage of Cherokee County through local cookbooks, kitchen tools, and more. The exhibit features cookbooks from churches, garden clubs, and civic organizations, offering glimpses of history through ingredients, stories, tips, and advertisements. Open until May 26, the exhibit is free for History Cherokee members and included in general admission for non-members. Visitors can also contribute to a food drive benefiting local food banks, with discounts on admission for donations. The Cherokee County History Center is located in Canton and is open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit historycherokee.org or call 770-345-3288. STORY 7: Tax Relief Package Clears Georgia House The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously approved an election-year tax relief package, including measures introduced on behalf of Gov. Brian Kemp. House Bill 1015 would accelerate a state income tax cut, saving taxpayers about $1.1 billion by reducing the income tax rate from 5.49% to 5.39%. Another bill, House Bill 1019, proposes doubling the state's homestead tax exemption from $2,000 to $4,000, a change not seen since 1978. Additionally, House Bill 1021 aims to increase Georgia's child-tax deduction from $3,000 to $4,000. These bills now move to the state Senate for consideration. We'll have closing comments after this.    BREAK: INGLES 8   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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Brian Tapley, Regional Manager with ESB Networks, and Gerry O'Malley, Galway's Chief Fire Officer, on the damage that has been caused by Storm Debi.

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Clare's Fire and Rescue service is urging households and business owners across the county to dispose of their waste with extra caution in the coming weeks. It comes ahead of the busy Halloween period which is traditionally a time when materials are illegally incinerated to fuel large bonfires. Allowing someone without a permit to remove waste is an offence under the Waste Management Act of 1996 and can incur a fine of up to €5,000. Chief Fire Officer with Clare County Council Adrian Kelly says the impact on local communities is devastating.

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Kathryn is the Chief Fire Officer for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.Kathryn joined Cornwall County Fire Brigade in 1999 as a retained firefighter and was successful in the wholetime recruitment in 2001. Since then she has operated across most functions and locations of her service including training and many more.We are trying to commit more time and resource to make the podcast a lasting resource for people and we are doing this through our Patreon page & It's only £3 a month. We give patreon members discounts on merch like coins, hoodies, clothing, patches, tally and also access to all documents shared with the podcast.We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HERE Get hold of podcast hoodies, clothing & apparel by visiting RIP INTO HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTO Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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In this episode we are joined by Justin Johnston who is the Chief Fire Officer of Lancashire FRS, Vice-Chair of the NFCC and past Chair of the FireFit Steering Group plus Area Manager Neil Taylor (also Lancashire FRS) and current Chair of the FireFit Steering Group. Justin and Neil join Tristan Ashby (Chief Executive Officer of the FRSA) to discuss firefighter fitness. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes. Not currently a member of the FRSA? You can join via our website https://www.frsa.org.uk/join-frsa/ Our socials can be found here - https://linktr.ee/frsa.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn Whittaker is the Chief Fire Officer for East Sussex Fire & rescue service.During our chat today we discuss her journey into the emergency services as well as her incredible knowledge and experience outside of the sector. Her mantra is to improve the performance of organisations through people and well managed change.For more information on some of the topics discussed please see links below:Blue Light Programme - Mind Lunch and Learn | Podcast 1 | Neurodiversity - YouTubeEquality of Access to Services and Employment Neurodiversity | NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com)Neurodiversity past and present - an introduction to the Neurodiversity Reader - Kent Academic RepositoryWatersports SafetyNational Water safety forumYou cant contact Dawn on the following platforms:TwitterLinkedinPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX Footwear Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (or Sab) took my breath away when I met her. She has achieved, and continues to achieve, so much despite her early life being incredibly tough.Sab found herself homeless aged 16 after her beloved Dad died and her mum's mental health crumbled. She talked to me about how she has suffered from hyper-vigilance ever since, as the strategies she developed for keeping safe while sleeping rough, are still there. She eventually found a place to live and was determined to become a fire fighter, applying to over 30 places before being accepted aged 18. She is now Chief Fire Officer of the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. She met her husband Mike in her early days in the fire service. Following an incident in which she believed Mike had been seriously injured, Sab wrote a research paper on the mechanisms of decision-making under pressure. She has a First Class degree in Psychology, a Masters in International Fire Service Development and a PhD in Behavioural Neuroscince. Sab has been faced with a lot of gender bias while in the Fire Service (for example in social settings people will say, 'Oh you're so brave' to a male firefighter; but 'Aren't you afraid?' to female firefighters. She has frequently experienced 'the backlash effect' when people are uncomfortable with you because you are doing a job associated with the opposite gender. She recently published her book 'The Gender Bias' which looks at the everyday prejudices which women experience and also has some practical solutions to offer. In our chat she clearly illustrated this, describing two very striking studies of little children. One study (as it happens, involving a firefighter's pole!) showed how parents unconsciously treat sons and daughters differently when it comes to perceived risk; the other study showed how children also have gender biases from a very young age, but how this can be reversed easily when they're little.Sab and her husband Mike have a teenage daughter Gabby. Sab remembers how she started her PhD the day Gabby was born (yes, I don't blame you if you have to read that sentence twice!) and was promoted the day she went on maternity leave. She and Mike have been a tight parenting team, but interestingly Sab told me Mike experienced his own backlash when he took their daughter to baby classes, with mums of the other babies tending to gatekeep their maternal role and keep Mike at a slight distance.Now that Gabby is a teenager, Sab is having flashbacks to her own teenage years and remembering more vividly that she was sleeping rough in a shop doorway aged 15, with people walking past her as if she wasn't really there. She told me how important it is to smile, have eye contact and say hello to homeless people, even if you don't have any change. If anyone knows, Sab does. Spinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Thomas is the Chief Fire Officer at Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearFitness For the Frontline is coaching designed specifically to reflect the physical elements of the role of a Firefighter for those applying for, currently serving in or retired from the fire service.Designed by Firefighters for FirefightersJoin our Facebook group HERETry the program for FREE HERE Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HEREPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

On International Women's Day we talk to the foreign secretary, James Cleverly MP, as he travels to Sierra Leone to launch the UK's new international women and girls strategy. Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is one the most senior fire fighters in the UK. The current Chief Fire Officer of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has in her 22 year career covered major incidents such as the London Bridge terror attack, the Finsbury Park terror attack and the aftermath of Grenfell. Last month on Woman's Hour we discussed the fire service after recent reports hit the headlines of allegations of bullying and sexual harassment of female fire fighters at different services. Last year, an independent review found the London Fire Brigade to be institutionally racist and misogynistic. Just seven percent of fire fighters are women and there are even less in high leadership roles. Sabrina joins Nuala to talk about her new book The Gender Bias The Barriers That Hold Women Back, And How to Break Them, which unpicks why women are judged differently, and how we can tackle those biases, and also tells us whether she thinks the fire service has a problem with women. Sunday marked the end of the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul, a golden weekend for Team GB women. Keely Hodgkinson retained her 800m title before team captain Jazmin Sawyers won a long jump Gold, earning her a first major title of her senior career with a world-leading jump of seven metres. Jazmin now holds the British Indoor record and joins Nuala. What is it like to be a poet, a woman and a performer of poetry at this particular moment in time? Kim Moore aims to answer this question in her new book Are You Judging Me Yet? Poetry and Everyday Sexism. The book contains poems from her collection All the Men I Never Married, for which she won the Forward prize last year. She explains to Nuala McGovern why poetry is the perfect medium for exploring sexism.

Dave Etheridge is a former Chief Fire Officer of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service plus the Immediate Past President of the Chief Fire Officers Association of the United Kingdom.  Dave currently works with government departments, as well as UK and overseas public and private sector clients with business development, public safety and emergency management-orientated consultancy also supporting the delivery of effective, efficient and sustainable solutions including leadership and incident command .Today we discussed Practice to Progress which works with individuals and UK Fire and Rescue Services providing coaching and assessment support to prepare candidates for initial selection or promotion.You can find out more HERE Practice to Progress - Fire KnowledgePlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearACCESS the FREE GENESIS Sleep & Performance webinar HEREACCESS our community for Emergency Services Peer support HEREFitness For the Frontline is coaching designed specifically to reflect the physical elements of the role of a Firefighter for those applying for, currently serving in or retired from the fire service.Designed by Firefighters for FirefightersJoin our Facebook group HERETry the program for FREE HERE Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HEREPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Clare's Chief Fire Officer is warning that chimney and house fires occur every Christmas that could be avoided. The main causes of fire at this time of year are candles left unaccompanied, older non-LED fairy lights and Christmas trees falling over. Clare's County Fire Service says open fires without fireguards and decorations in close proximity to open flames are also a big concern. Chief Fire Officer Adrian Kelly has been telling Clare FM's Rebecca O'Sullivan about the risks to watch out for this Christmas.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan spoke to Adrian Kelly who is the Chief Fire Officer to speak about the recent attack on the firefighters called to a bonfire in the Cloughleigh area of Ennis. Adrian spoke on behalf of the service as he shared an account of the events that unfolded on Saturday night. While fire service personnel escaped injury, a fire appliance was damaged and now must be removed from service.

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week's stories are: 1. ‘In complete crisis': Chalker not resigning despite 80 per cent of NT cops having no confidence in him 2. ‘Complexity of the complexities': Fyles continues to support Chalker despite officers losing confidence 3. Zach Rolfe banned from entering NT Police premises because Yuendumu OIC Julie Frost might be ‘triggered' 4. Humpty Doo Fire Station shuts for day, Chief Fire Officer blames closure on firies not doing overtime 5. NT teachers strike over government's pay freeze policy 6. Editorial: The Northern Territory is officially broken and fixing it will not be easy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Have you ever considered where you got your work ethic? My baby-faced Brother, Fire Chief Aaron Culwell, a true Sooner, born and raised in Norman Oklahoma, has thought through this question.  In episode 83 Culwell shared his findings with us. He also shares how his faith shaped the direction of his life, leading him to the fire service, the Air Force, and a life committed to public safety. Give it a listen and enjoy!   Our guest introduces himself:   I am an experienced Fire Chief with the Will Rogers Airport Fire Department in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Previously, held the position of Deputy Fire Chief at a municipality outside of the Tulsa Metro Area. Additionally, I am currently serving as an Assistant Fire Chief with the United States Air Force Reserves at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Personally, I am working on my own professional growth through Oklahoma State University Master's in Fire and Emergency Management Administration Program and I am participating in the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. I had the opportunity recently sit on the 8 th Essentials Validation Committee with IFSTA, was awarded Fire Instructor of the Year by the Fire Instructors of Oklahoma Organization, I received the Executive Fire Officer designation from the Oklahoma State Fire Marshals Commission and gained my Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer designations from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. At home I am a loving father of a wonderful   seven-year-old daughter who has just as much of an adventurer's heart as I do. We hike, climb, hunt, and fish as often as possible. I am blessed to have two patriotic brothers, one serving in Colorado, and another serving in Virginia who recently had a set of twins.   __________________________ You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! If you would like to contact today's guest... IG: aculwe123 FB: Aaron Culwell LinkIn: Aaron Culwell, CFO,CTO   Your host can be reached at: IG: @firegroundfitness FB: @fireground fitness Twitter: @firegroundfit Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com

Rob Barber is the Chief Fire Officer of Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service. He joined the service in 1997 and over the last 25 years has worked throughout the county in all operational roles.Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) covers a county which is 2,713 square kilometres in size. It is diverse in terms of its geography and its cultures and is made up of the cities of Stoke-on-Trent and Lichfield and the major towns of Stafford, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Tamworth and Leek.Learn more about Staffordshire FRS by clicking HEREListen to every episode & Debrief ever made, get full access to discounts, insider info & support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.William Wood WatchesHAIX FootwearRosenbauerDuty Crew CoffeePlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service is warning farmers not to burn agricultural waste while the temperature advisory warning is in place. Chief of Clare Fire and Rescue Service Adrian Kelly says while they normally make allowances for callouts to controlled burnings, that any call during this hot spell will be charged for.

Mark took over the role of the Chair of the NFCC from Roy Wilsher in April 2021.Mark began his fire service career 30 years ago in Essex and served across many fire stations and in many roles. He was appointed as the Deputy Chief Fire Officer in Suffolk in 2010 and then Chief Fire Officer and County Council Director in 2013. Alongside his Chief Fire Officer role he held Director responsibilities in the Council for Highways, Passenger Transport, Emergency Planning, Trading Standards, Community Safety, Equality and Inclusion and Health & Safety.Mark was in attendance at this years Women in the Fire Service UK National Training and Development Event.Please support the work of WFS by visiting them HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.William Wood WatchesHAIX FootwearRosenbauerDuty Crew CoffeePlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE

The ICHEC at NUI Galway and Dublin Fire Brigade have announced details of a joint initiative to explore big data analytics within the Fire Service context. While these types of approaches have been adopted more widely in other countries, namely the US and Canada, they are novel for Ireland. The project is fully funded as part of the European Competency Centre which is based at ICHEC. The EuroCC initiative includes a dedicated outreach programme to advance the use of high-performance and supercomputing in Academia, the Public Sector and SMEs across Europe. Dennis Keeley, Chief Fire Officer, Dublin Fire Brigade, said, “Dublin Fire Brigade has in its most recent strategic plan committed to improving community safety, response and resilience by developing a leading practice Organisational Intelligence Hub, capturing all relevant data, informing an Area Risk Categorisation for the city and county and sharing it throughout the organisation. “Innovative collaborations such as this initiative with ICHEC will serve to strengthen DFB's internal capabilities to manage and interrogate the vast amount of data about the built environment which now exists, and ultimately to further the public safety mission of Dublin Fire Brigade.” Peter Woods, Business Development Manager, ICHEC said, “ICHEC has a strong track record in using HPC and big data to assist public sector bodies. “In this case, our objective is to identify and assess linkages across the multiple data sets available, and to explore the potential for the application of big data and predictive analytics to derive insight into this data. “This project demonstrates the value of advanced computer and supercomputing expertise for managing large-scale data and informing policy. EuroHPC offers ICHEC the opportunity to work with public sector bodies and ensure that knowledge required to successfully complete projects is transferred from the National Competency Centre to these bodies.” Project Summary Dublin Fire Brigade and ICHEC have assembled a dataset that uses authoritative data such as Ordnance Survey Ireland, Geodirectory, as well as spatially matched data from internal sources, and external sources, such as Valuation Office Open Data and SEAI Building Energy Rating Open Data. This dataset is being assessed as to the level of quality achievable and its suitability for further analytics processes. ICHEC manages the national high-performance and supercomputing services on behalf of the State. Dublin Fire Brigade provides frontline Fire-EMS and Rescue services from 14 stations, (12 full-time and 2 Retained) strategically located throughout Dublin City and County covering a population of over 1.35 million and 921.7km2. The project is being coordinated by the European Competency Centre Ireland (EuroCC Ireland) which is based at the Irish Centre for High-End Computing and which is co-funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the European Commission. Through EuroCC Ireland agencies can access Supercomputing capabilities in Europe currently unavailable in Ireland. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

In this episode Callum discusses some of the challenges his service has faced during the pandemic before going into detail about his commitment to bringing pride and positivity back to the Fire service.Leicestershire Fire & Rescue are also currently recruiting at time of producing this episode and Callum talks of their potential plans to recruit for perhaps the next 5 years so we talk about some of the essential attributes needed to become one of the community-minded firefighters they are looking to bring into the service.With a huge focus back on leadership and development within his service Callum speaks of how the firefighters they recruit today could very likely be the future Chief fire officers of tomorrow.This is a great episode for anyone looking to apply for the fire service and we hope this inspires and helps you in your journey.For information about Leicestershire Fire & Rescue service's current recruitment head over to their website - https://leics-fire.gov.uk/Want to know as soon as new episodes are released & receive a very short email Click the link.https://zcu.io/1ljV

Alex Johnson is Chief fire officer of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and also one of the true ambassadors for women in the fire service.In this podcast we discuss her career journey to CFO and also challenges faced by fire services in the UK.Alex speaks passionately about her love for the fire service, her leadership style, how she supports her team and some of the ways she has navigated her career aswell as the people, organizations and experiences that have supported and shaped her along the way.We really thank Alex for coming on the podcast to inspire those looking to follow in her footsteps and we thank you for listening. Want to know as soon as new episodes are released & receive a very short email Click the link.https://zcu.io/1ljV