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2 episodes with deputy fire chief
2 episodes with deputy fire chief
2 episodes with deputy fire chief
2 episodes with deputy fire chief
2 episodes with deputy fire chief
Deputy Fire Chief Steven Dubay (ret.). of Colorado Springs Fire Department's emphasizes to all leaders to "Never Stop Learning." Feedback is a gift. Look in the mirror and look at yourself first when trying to become your best self. Know your strengths, know your weaknesses, take advantage of opportunities, always be open-minded and learn from everywhere!
Navigating the Fire, Kickin' It w/ Mike Dade Epi. 66Mike Dade's journey encapsulates the essence of dedication, resilience, and the importance of following one's calling. Being a firefighter is not just a job but a commitment to service, learning, and personal growth. For those interested in pursuing a career in firefighting, Mike's advice is clear: seek the knowledge, ask questions, and take the first step. The Quincy Fire Department, with its strong community ties and emphasis on training and mentorship, offers an excellent environment to start this fulfilling career. Mike Dade's story is a compelling reminder that success is built on hard work, relentless pursuit of excellence, and the courage to break barriers. His journey is not just about firefighting but about shaping a community and inspiring the next generation to reach for their dreams, no matter how unconventional they may seem.Visit the Fire Department906 Vermont Street Quincy, IL 62301217-228-4458Check out Fire Programs & Morehttps://www.quincyil.gov/public-safety/quincy-fire/fire-programs-services*Available on all Streaming Platforms || Be A Guest Linkhttps://linktr.ee/issakickbackpodFollow Us! Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodvibes.mi Instagram: https://instagram.com/issakickback.pod#podcast #issakickbackpodcast #issakickback #quincyfiredepartment #quincyil #firemen #community #blackcommunityAffiliate Programs:Get cash back on gas and other errands! Use promo code CJSHB to get an extra 15$/gal bonus first time purchase: https://upside.app.link/CJSHBStart your own Print on Demand Shop, https://www.printful.com/a/GoodVibes_MIOur setup:Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/41CmayOZoom ZDM-1Dynamic Podcasting Microphone: https://amzn.to/3ZSuXeJCredits: Intro/Outro MusicProduced by King LavaughnWant to donate? https://paypal.me/GoodVibesMi---------Contact us via E-mail: IssaKickback@goodvibesmi.com
Rob Thibert is an 18-year member of the Fire Service. Rob is the Deputy Fire Chief with the Minden Hills Fire Department in Ontario, Canada. Rob's leadership style is to lead from the front, aggressively progressing the department's tactics and succession all while keeping the safety of his crew in mind and always striving to leave the job better than he found it. Rob is a legacy firefighter following in his Father's footsteps. During his down time, he loves spending time with my three sons and two dogs, being outdoors. He has instructed at Lambton College Fire School in the Pre-Service and Fire Science programs. He is the Treasurer and one of the co-founders of True North FOOLS. Rob is a student of the Fire Service and is passionate about sharing his love for the trade by passing on what has worked and what has been passed on to him. Rob founded the Smoke is Showing Conference, which builds a strong Fire Department culture through training, brotherhood, and traditions. @mfd_deputychief @truenorthfools Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileyfirefit Partnership: @firefighternationhq
Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Shaw of the Town of Jupiter Fire Rescue Department talks about the weight of our words and how what you say is as important as anything. Your actions must match your words, you never know what you'll get unless you ask, and every leader should adopt the plus +1 mentality! Don't do things by yourself. Succession plan and bring others up with you to develop that strong team! Make conversations the norm, not the exception. Default to dialogue and take every opportunity to have a discussion with your people!
There are many questions following the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles. How did the wildfires in Los Angeles get to this point? Could more have been done prior to prevent this level of catastrophe? Where does CCA and the CCA Fire Subcommittee go from here in advocating for more action on prevention? Those questions and more are answered on this episode by Anthony Stornetta, a San Luis Obispo County cattle rancher, Deputy Fire Chief of Operations for Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the Chair of CCA's Fire Subcommittee. Listen as Anthony gives his insights and knowledge on how the LA wildfires got to be what they did and where we go from here as a state with more wildfires in its future. Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!
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Fire and Emergency says the wildfire near Castle Hill in Canterbury kept growing overnight and is not under control. Peter Neale runs the Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel and is the area deputy fire chief, and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Anne Evans leads REAL LIFE ministries in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She counsels, mentors, and is an author of the Real Life book series on the topics of marriage, relational restoration, intimacy, and more. Anne and her late husband Tim Evans were married for over 43 years. Tim was a fireman and Anne was a nurse. In his early forties, Tim retired from his position as Deputy Fire Chief from a growing Chicagoland suburban department. For over two decades, they invested into the lives of other couples together as a team. They were ordained as pastors and went on to receive their master's and doctor of practical ministry diplomas from Wagner Leadership Institute. Tim & Anne focused on living out God's creational marriage design of mutuality, and functional equality—what they referred to as co-leadership.The Evans had a deep impact on the life of Jordan and Mindi Linscombe five years into the Linscombe's marriage. They provided them with frameworks and tools to help live out an approach to marriage, leading together, and unified decision making that is a huge part of the Linscombe's day-to-day life. In this honest and emotional episode, host Mindi Linscombe and Anne cover topics including:
Chief Scott Haberle serves as the Fire Chief for the City of Huntington Beach and has a strong track record of effective citywide collaboration resulting in enhanced emergency service delivery and leadership development. His 32-year fire service career has given him a wide variety of experience.Today, Chief Haberle discusses his take on leadership throughout EMS, Fire, and how it all fits into lifeguarding. Frankly speaking this conversation can benefit anyone, in any rank, of any field, as Chief Haberle expands the subject of leadership which can be applied throughout all service based professions.What I find to be unique about Chief Haberle is that he has worked his way through the ranks as Firefighter, Fire Inspector/Fire Investigator, Paramedic, Fire Captain, Fire Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Chief for the city of Monterey Park. He even put his time in as a pool lifeguard. Now he is ultimately responsible for the Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division as an integral part of the Fire Department. He holds an associate degree from Rio Hondo College; a bachelor's degree from California State University Long Beach; a master's degree in public administration from University of La Verne; and the Executive Fire Officer certification from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.Thank you for listening!
27 years of career experience. 2nd generation Firefighter who rose through the ranks of his department with Town Of Kearny NJ and retired as Deputy Fire Chief. Author of 10 yes 10 books including the best seller's Step Up And Lead and Step Up Your Teamwork. Since retiring Frank has traveled all across the world offering many seminars, workshops, and keynotes on the topics of leadership and team development. One of the quotes that stuck out to me in our conversation was this “Conceive it before you achieve it.” I truly hope the listeners can gain a little bit of value from what Frank spoke on.IG:frank_viscuso
Saturday, Sept. 28 is the day everyone is encouraged to take a close look at the smoke alarms in their home. Are there working? Are they old? Have they expired? The "Saved by the Beep" initiative aims to have everyone test their smoke alarms. Take a picture as you do it and post it with the hashtags #savedbythebeep and #ldnontfire. Mike Stubbs sat down with Shannon Byron and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Hepditch of the London Fire Department to talk about the initiative.
The speaker will share his views on Bill 18, which deals with a potential limitation of municipal-federal agreements - an overview of the bill, its intentions, and the potential impacts on municipal autonomy, operations and how this bill could redefine the relationship between municipalities and the federal government, and what this can mean for local governance and decision-making. Regarding Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, the speaker will examine the amendments proposed in this bill, their significance for municipal administration and highlight key changes. He will discuss how these amendments are designed to improve municipal governance, accountability, and service delivery. How are these legislative changes expected to affect the Town of Coaldale? The speaker will analyze the potential challenges and opportunities that comes with adapting to new legislative frameworks. Insights on the steps Coaldale is taking to navigate these changes effectively will be given and from a local governance perspective the broader implications of Bills 18 and 20 will be discussed. Speaker: Jack Van Rijn, Mayor of Coaldale Jack Van Rijn was born in Taber, Alberta, and grew up on a family farm in the Readymade area before moving to Coaldale in 1966. As the youngest of 18 children and the only one born in Canada, Jack has made Coaldale his lifelong home, where he raised his three children: Jack has dedicated over 40 years to volunteering with various organizations to enhance the quality of life in Coaldale. He firmly believes in the importance of giving back to the community and making a real difference. Jack is the former co-owner of Van Rijn Electric, a business he successfully ran with his brother Hank for over 35 years. He believes Coaldale is an ideal place to grow a business and has been an active promoter of local businesses through his involvement with the Chamber of Commerce for the past 38 years, currently serving as Vice President. Jack's volunteerism is extensive. He served as an active firefighter for 33 years, including 21 as Deputy Fire Chief, and worked as a Paramedic for Coaldale & District Emergency Services for 27 years. His contributions to the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale over 37 years have helped raise over $3 million for local projects, such as the Coaldale Community Centre, Kin Picnic Shelter, Skateboard Park, Spray Park, Cottonwood Estates Kinship Park, Eastview Park Revitalization, Mountain Bike Park, and he is currently chairing the new $1.2 million all-wheel skate park. Jack served on the Coaldale Town Council from 2013 to 2017, bringing his commitment and passion for the community to the forefront of local governance. In 2021, he was elected Mayor of Coaldale, a role in which he continues to serve with dedication and enthusiasm.
What solutions did the World Fire Congress talk about? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! In this episode: How does The World Fire Congress facilitate global collaboration and communication among fire service professionals? What to do about recruitment, retention, and the rise of lithium-ion batteries and EV fires Why are young people and compassionate recruitment important in the fire service? Learn from Billy Goldfeder - the Deputy Fire Chief at the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department, Lexipol's Senior Fire Advisor, and member of the Fire Chief / Rescue Editorial Advisory Board. The World Fire Congress brings together fire service professionals from around the world to share ideas, best practices, and solutions to common challenges. The event fosters global collaboration and communication, addressing issues such as recruitment, retention, tactical response, and the rise of lithium-ion batteries and EV fires. The importance of young people in the fire service and the need for compassionate recruitment and retention strategies are highlighted, emphasizing the focus on company officers as a key investment in fire departments. So take a listen to hear what he has to share! Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
In this episode of the Fire Headlines Podcast, host Samantha Didion sits down with Chief Charlie Butterfield, Deputy Fire Chief at Meridian Fire Department and Idaho Representative for the Western Fire Chiefs Association. Recorded live in Dallas, Texas at the International Association of Fire Chief's Fire-Rescue International Conference, this conversation delves into the crucial roles of networking and higher education in the fire service.
Deputy Fire Chief Paul Wilson stopped into the Plaza Diner for the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about recruiting efforts and having to bring down a house filled with fireworks a couple weeks ago. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
In this episode, we will learn about the steps to creating a budget, hear what it takes to get into UC Berkeley, and we talk with Jeff Gurske, a Deputy Fire Chief for Hillsboro Fire & Rescue in Hillsboro, Oregon and Rhea Duncan, the Liberty Fire Science Instructor for the Hillsboro School District about why you should consider the field of fire science when choosing a career path.
Vezmar out again; He's been sick the entire season; LOCPOD Chat Chain goes wild over Ivermectin; Tom and Kevin discuss the price of fast food as a picture of a Five Guys receipt goes viral; Newspaper makes it seem like cities are eliminating Recycling Programs; Tom talks about how hard Hammond works to recycle; For the first time in history, Tom posts the position for Deputy Fire Chief for the Hammond Fire Department and gets amazing applicants from Hammond FD; Lindsey's last show of the season.
I spent 25 years in TV news and thought that was a long time. Try 45 years in one profession. That is so rare. You don't even hear about that anymore. My next guest knows all about that, Daniel DeYear, a retired deputy fire chief from the city of Dallas, speaker and trainer.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) is the founder of The Wounded Blue and a former law enforcement veteran. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Larry Sukay, CEO/ Founder and Developer of the SkHI-EX aerial high expansion foam fire fighting system. Larry is the former Deputy Fire Chief, Special Operations and Tactical Rescue Greensburg Fire Department, and former Deputy Chief – Operations Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove Fire Department. Larry has a B.S. Degree in Business and a A.S. Degree in Fire Sciences. He and his team have performed successful proof of concept tests on a 1/16 scale volume system and have developed a proprietary foam concentrate that will be utilized in the system.
Deputy Fire Chief Matt Hepditch joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what you need to know about how to treat your rechargeable lithium-ion battery to ensure that they are being used safely and lowering the risk of fire.
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In this episode, Council Member Brad Belt speaks with Retired Deputy Chief Jackie Stanley of the St. John's Fire Department (STJFD) about his career and personal life, how the island and fire department have changed over the years, and his plans for retirement. In February, Stanley was recognized for his 43 years of dedicated service by Town Council and February 6, 2024, was proclaimed "Deputy Chief Jackie Stanley Day" in his honor. He is the STJFD's first African American deputy chief.
In this episode we speak with California Rancher and Deputy Fire Chief for the Santa Barbara Fire Dept. Anthony Stornetta about increasing, in fact historical, fire behavior and what can be done to mitigate it. Anthony was instrumental in developing this series by linking me with ranchers in California affected by fire.
Deputy Fire Chief (ret.) Emon Usher of the City Richmond Fire Dept. in California and coaching cadre with the Firefighter Inspiration Readiness & Education Team joins us and calls for all firefighters to always remember your oath, look to serve and to serve well. Good leaders should be visionaries, be vulnerable and should speak with the 3 C's: Command, Clarity & Common Sense. Leader's must step up to the mic!
In Episode 27 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Deputy Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Seth Colby to discuss the Shrewsbury Emergency Management Agency, one part of our public safety team the community might not know too much about!
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Any major fire is potentially tragic, especially if the fire department can't help. That's the danger facing some communities. Earlier this week, we heard from Terry Gullage, the Deputy Fire Chief in Cartwright. He told us that a shortage of firefighters could leave them unable to respond to some emergencies as they issued an urgent plea for volunteers. While some people have responded, Gullage says the province should do more in-community training to help recruitment. The province says there are regional training officers who can do in-community training and technology is helping train firefighters as well. Hear from Robert Fowler, the Fire Commissioner for the province.
Join us for part 2 of the roundtable discussion with Fire Chiefs from around Ohio. These discussions include: Recruitment Retention Legalization/Medical Marijuana use Vehicle acquisition Department culture Adding services About the Chiefs Chief Jeffrey Deeks: Cambridge Fire Department 902 Gaston Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 27 years of service Chief – 10 years Education – Ohio Fire Executive Graduate (OFE Class 16), Associates Degree in Fire Science and Bachelors Degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University Certifications – State of Ohio Level II Firefighter, EMT, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor (P) (740) 432-3232 deeks@cambridgeoh.org Deputy Chief Richard A Vober: Administrative subdivision City of Akron Fire Department 81 West Thornton St. Akron, Ohio 44311 330-375-2411 rvober@akronohio.gov Deputy Chief Richard Vober, EFO began his career as a volunteer and has served the Akron Fire Department since 1992. Deputy Chief Vober is the current Vice President for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association, and serves as the Chair for the Metro and Ad hoc Legislative Peer Support Subcommittee. Additionally, Deputy Chief Vober serves on the Legislative, Health and Wellness, and Education subcommittees. Deputy Chief Vober is a Hiram College graduate and a 2016 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He currently resides in Akron with his wife Sandy. Chief Chad Hollinger Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services 222 W. Poplar St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 937.498.2346 chollinger@sidneyoh.com Fire Chief Chad Hollinger began his career with the City of Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services in March of 2003. Prior to his appointment with the city, Chief Hollinger obtained fire certification in 1995 and volunteered with the villages of Arcanum and Pitsburg, Ohio. In early 2000, he began part-time fire and EMS work with the City of Englewood, Ohio. Prior to coming to Sidney, Hollinger had worked for the City of Monroe, Ohio has a full-time firefighter/EMT-B. After coming to Sidney, Chief Hollinger served on numerous teams and committees. He is a past-president and vice-president of Sidney Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 912. During his time as a firefighter/EMT-Paramedic, he received numerous letters of accommodation, unit citations, and records of exceptional performance. In May of 2011, Chief Hollinger was promoted to lieutenant and served in the fire prevention, training, and shift assignments. Due to retirements, Hollinger was again promoted in 2015 this time to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief where he served as A-crew Shift Commander and Chief of Technical Rescue. He was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2019 and to Fire Chief in 2020. He has served in that rank since. Chief Hollinger holds an Associate Degree from Sinclair Community College in Fire Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati. In April of 2018, Hollinger graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive program through the Ohio Fire Chief's Association as a member of Class 16. Chief Hollinger is a state of Ohio certified Level II Firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Continuing Education Instructor. Additionally, he has completed Hazardous Materials Technician, HazMat Officer & Safety Officer, Fire Investigator, Level 1 Technical Rescue, and Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3 training. Chief Hollinger is the Northwest District Director for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association and serves on numerous committees for the OFCA. In 2022, Chief Hollinger was recognized as a ‘Fellow' in the Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Foundation and became a credentialed Ohio Fire Chief. Chief Hollinger serves on numerous non-profit boards in Sidney and Shelby County in leadership roles. He and his wife Beth reside in the Sidney area along with their two daughters.
Members of Women in Fire talk about giving back to the community. The panel: Lisa Baker, South Western Trustee, Women in FireLatosha Clemons, Fire Chief, Frest Park Fire (GA)Heather Mozdean, Deputy FIre Chief, Fremont Fire (CA)Ioana Armstrong, EMA Coordinator, Forest Park (GA)Willie Saulsberry, retired, Gainesville (FL) Fire https://womeninfire.org/ Brought to you by TenCate and Emergency Networking.
Join us for a two part roundtable discussion with Fire Chiefs from around Ohio. These discussions include: Recruitment Retention Legalization/Medical Marijuana use Vehicle acquisition Department culture Adding services About the Chiefs Chief Jeffrey Deeks: Cambridge Fire Department 902 Gaston Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 27 years of service Chief – 10 years Education – Ohio Fire Executive Graduate (OFE Class 16), Associates Degree in Fire Science and Bachelors Degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University Certifications – State of Ohio Level II Firefighter, EMT, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor (P) (740) 432-3232 deeks@cambridgeoh.org Deputy Chief Richard A Vober: Administrative subdivision City of Akron Fire Department 81 West Thornton St. Akron, Ohio 44311 330-375-2411 rvober@akronohio.gov Deputy Chief Richard Vober, EFO began his career as a volunteer and has served the Akron Fire Department since 1992. Deputy Chief Vober is the current Vice President for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association, and serves as the Chair for the Metro and Ad hoc Legislative Peer Support Subcommittee. Additionally, Deputy Chief Vober serves on the Legislative, Health and Wellness, and Education subcommittees. Deputy Chief Vober is a Hiram College graduate and a 2016 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He currently resides in Akron with his wife Sandy. Chief Chad Hollinger Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services 222 W. Poplar St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 937.498.2346 chollinger@sidneyoh.com Fire Chief Chad Hollinger began his career with the City of Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services in March of 2003. Prior to his appointment with the city, Chief Hollinger obtained fire certification in 1995 and volunteered with the villages of Arcanum and Pitsburg, Ohio. In early 2000, he began part-time fire and EMS work with the City of Englewood, Ohio. Prior to coming to Sidney, Hollinger had worked for the City of Monroe, Ohio has a full-time firefighter/EMT-B. After coming to Sidney, Chief Hollinger served on numerous teams and committees. He is a past-president and vice-president of Sidney Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 912. During his time as a firefighter/EMT-Paramedic, he received numerous letters of accommodation, unit citations, and records of exceptional performance. In May of 2011, Chief Hollinger was promoted to lieutenant and served in the fire prevention, training, and shift assignments. Due to retirements, Hollinger was again promoted in 2015 this time to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief where he served as A-crew Shift Commander and Chief of Technical Rescue. He was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2019 and to Fire Chief in 2020. He has served in that rank since. Chief Hollinger holds an Associate Degree from Sinclair Community College in Fire Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati. In April of 2018, Hollinger graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive program through the Ohio Fire Chief's Association as a member of Class 16. Chief Hollinger is a state of Ohio certified Level II Firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Continuing Education Instructor. Additionally, he has completed Hazardous Materials Technician, HazMat Officer & Safety Officer, Fire Investigator, Level 1 Technical Rescue, and Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3 training. Chief Hollinger is the Northwest District Director for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association and serves on numerous committees for the OFCA. In 2022, Chief Hollinger was recognized as a ‘Fellow' in the Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Foundation and became a credentialed Ohio Fire Chief. Chief Hollinger serves on numerous non-profit boards in Sidney and Shelby County in leadership roles. He and his wife Beth reside in the Sidney area along with their two daughters.
Chief Freddie spent 32 years with Miami Fire Rescue. He held every civil service rank, spending his last five years as the Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Freddie's extensive teaching experience includes training firefighters, police officers and corrections officers. Since 1999, Chief Freddie has specialized in test preparation courses for entry and promotional level public-safety candidates. He's facilitated, prepared and assessed hundreds of examinations, conducting seminars and private training sessions for all ranks. To connect with Chief Freddie Fernandez or to learn more about the courses that he provides, visit the following links: https://www.fireassessmentcenterprep.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FireAssessmentCenterPrep/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCoJql6gw_KGQ7ZIS4fHfQ
Chief Clevert, Deputy Fire Chief at Henrico County Division of Fire, and Henrico Firefighter Duan Perez-Means, Fire Recruiter are our guests on this episode. They talked with us about exploring and joining the great and noble profession of a Henrico Firefighter. This episode includes the introduction of our new co-host, Marianne McGhee. My name is Mike Roberts and I love working to bring you the Henrico CTE Now podcast. I would love to hear from you. Send us any questions you would like answered. Send us an email at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us. Also, please tell your friends and family about us, and be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you get notified when we post our next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/henrico-cte/message
Chief Freddie spent 32 years with Miami Fire Rescue. He held every civil service rank, spending his last five years as the Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Freddie's extensive teaching experience includes training firefighters, police officers and corrections officers. Since 1999, Chief Freddie has specialized in test preparation courses for entry and promotional level public-safety candidates. He's facilitated, prepared and assessed hundreds of examinations, conducting seminars and private training sessions for all ranks. To connect with Chief Freddie Fernandez or to learn more about the courses that he provides, visit the following links:https://www.fireassessmentcenterprep.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FireAssessmentCenterPrep/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCoJql6gw_KGQ7ZIS4fHfQ
Holger Durre is from Colorado where he served as the Deputy Fire Chief for Support Services at Boulder Fire-Rescue, which included oversight of the department's budget, strategic planning, and fleet and facilities. Chief Durre has 26 years of diverse public safety experience including emergency medical services, fire suppression, community risk reduction, administration, and labor relations and is now the Fire Chief for the city of Prescott Arizona.
Glynn Perkins asks the question: "Did the pandemic make us mean (and tired, burned out and lonely)?" COVID-19 took a toll on society far beyond its impact on physical health. The pandemic disrupted the global economy, widened all sorts of inequalities, interrupted childrens' education and forever changed how we work, play, live and interact with one another. Ann Rohmer is with Colin Furness (epidemiologist) to discuss as hospitals ease masking policies, where are we now with COVID 19? Ann Rohmer speaks with the Deputy Fire Chief about the steps that firefighters took last week in knocking down that massive blaze (homes under construction) and how they dealt with peripheral issues like keeping the nearby occupied houses (and people) safe. Kevin Frankish speaks with Visual Defence, a company that pivoted from security systems in 2019 to a product that allows Cities/Municipalities to better manage road maintenance. It is called City Rover. Using recycled/retrofitted cell phones they have established a information relay that uses vehicles that the city already has on the streets to identify, classify and report on potholes and road maintenance issues. Tina Cortese is with the founder of Solify, a company that is making solar simple, smarter & affordable. Jim Lang speaks with designer Sandeep Kaur Gill from Brampton, who designed the one-of-a-kind jersey, which included 12 different fabrics that celebrate the diverse communities of Brampton was worn at the IIHF 2023 Women's World Championship. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with the series lead of YTV's live action comedy Popularity Papers, Glee Dango (Julie Graham-Chang) from Stouffville
Bend Fire & Rescue provides medical serves not only the City of Bend but 1,450 square miles of surrounding rural area. That's a big job! Making sure there are enough firefighters and paramedics to cover that area is imperative to keep our community safe. Deputy Fire Chief Drew Norris is our guest on the Inside Bend podcast this month as he explains how important it is to make sure there are enough resources to properly serve the community.
In this weeks conversation Dr I David Daniels talks to us about his time as a fFre Fighter, Deputy Fire Chief, Executive Director of Workforce Safety for the City of Atlanta, ID2 Solutions, & hosting the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast. We also discuss a wide range of topics from psychological safety, the affects of COVID in the USA and much much more. A true gentleman I David Daniels conversation should not be missed. Dr. I. David Daniels is an occupational health and safety professional, thought leader, former Fire Chief, and President/CEO of ID2 Solutions, LLC. Dr. Daniels holds a Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety and a Master's degree in Human Resource Management. He is certified as a Safety Director, Violence Prevention Specialist, Emergency Management Specialist, Safety and Health Specialist, and certified in Mental Health First Aid. Dr. Daniels serves as a member of the National Safety Council (NSC) Board of Directors and is the recipient of NSC's highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Safety Award. He's also chair of the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals Safety and Security Workgroup and a senior advisor to the Canadian Association of Black Health and Safety Professionals. Contact details:Dr. I. David Daniels, Ph.D., CSD, VPSPresident/CEOID2 Solutions, LLC75 Washington Street – Unit 1466Fairburn, GA 30213(678) SAF-T-GUYdavid@id2-solutions.comhttps://id2-solutions.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/idaviddaniels/Hosthttps://www.psychhealthandsafetyusa.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/psych-health-and-safety-usaPsych Health and Safety Podcast USA on Apple Podcasts Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deputy Fire Chief of the Folcroft Fire Department, 28-year old, Matthew Bateman, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year old boy at the firehouse. #folcroft #pennsylvania #firedepartment #sexualassault --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/message
A look at how AI and other tech is being used to help predict, detect, and pinpoint the location of wildfires in the first of a two-part series. We meet: Dustin Tetrault, Deputy Fire Chief, Big Sky Fire Department Sankar Narayanan, Chief Practice Officer, Fractal Analytics Credits: This episode was reported and produced by Jennifer Strong, Anthony Green and Emma Cillekens. It was edited by Mat Honan and contains original music from Garret Lang and Jacob Gorski. Our mix engineer is Garret Lang and our artwork is by Stephanie Arnett.
This episode is co-hosted by Josh Blum, John Vance & Doug Wehmeyer (making his B Shifter debut!). Douglas Wehmeyer is a thirty-three-year veteran of the fire service holding every rank from fire cadet to fire chief. He is currently a Deputy Fire Chief and Shift Commander for Deerfield Township Fire Rescue Department in Warren County, Ohio and a part-time Fire Chief for his hometown of Lockland, Ohio. Doug is a professor for Columbia Southern University. He is an Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP) Graduate and holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Anna Maria College.We talk about division operations and the impact having a division boss can have on an incident. Sign up for our two day command training workshops here. Shop B Shifter here. This episode was recored in Westbrook, Maine on October 6, 2022. Please subscribe!
Matt Hepditch, Deputy Fire Chief with the London Fire Department joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Fire Prevention Week, running from October 9th-15th this year, and the theme 'fire won't wait plan your escape'.
Deputy Fire Chief Bill Mack of East Pierce Fire & Rescue talks all things leadership in the fire service! He suggests how being uncomfortable leads to growth and opportunity. Competing each day to be 1% better is the key to sustainable growth and leadership. He also talks about the differences between and the importance of understanding alignment vs agreement in decision-making.
While we hope for the best, we should all be ready for the worst - especially when it comes to fire-preparedness. The Corner Brook Fire Department has started preparing what it calls "pre-incident reports" for local businesses and commercial buildings. The reports are supposed to help firefighters save valuable minutes and seconds if a building in town catches fire. Derek Simmons is Corner Brook's deputy fire chief.
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
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Chief Freddie spent 32 years with Miami Fire Rescue. He held every civil service rank, spending his last five years as the Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Freddie's extensive teaching experience includes training firefighters, police officers and corrections officers. Since 1999, Chief Freddie has specialized in test preparation courses for entry and promotional level public-safety candidates. He's facilitated, prepared and assessed hundreds of examinations, conducting seminars and private training sessions for all ranks. To connect with Chief Freddie Fernandez or to learn more about the courses that he provides, visit the following links: https://www.fireassessmentcenterprep.com/ (https://www.fireassessmentcenterprep.com/) https://www.facebook.com/FireAssessmentCenterPrep/ (https://www.facebook.com/FireAssessmentCenterPrep/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCoJql6gw_KGQ7ZIS4fHfQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCoJql6gw_KGQ7ZIS4fHfQ)
Deputy Fire Chief Josh Holzheimer, the new president of the South Carolina Firefighters Association, is an integral part of keeping the City of Greer Fire Department prepared to serve and protect residents. Learn more about Deputy Chief Holzheimer on this edition of Hear in Greer as he chats with Steve Owens and Ayla Fitzpatrick.
Tony Marfongelli, is my guest today on Captain Kids Corner. He is a career Salem, Massachusetts Deputy Fire Chief, with a lifetime of military service. He is a decorated military veteran with multiple deployments. Inspired by his firefighter wife to become a firefighter himself, he entered the fire service at the age of 32. He Brought with him lessons learned with the 3rd Marine Reconnaissance. Over the years he added to his already deep well of experience by deploying again and again. With each deployment, he gained skills and life lessons. A Reconnaissance dive team leader, sapper and drill instructor are just some of the roles he has served in the military. His experience instilled in him a focus on teamwork and selfless service lessons that he applies today as a Deputy Fire Chief and a Massachusetts Fire Instructor. He is a leader, a quiet professional and a true American hero please welcome to Episode 7 Season 1 Salem, Massachusetts Fire Department Deputy Chief and a 2006 FF Medal of Honor Recipient for going above and beyond the call of duty,
Too often there's inherent bias at play when we think about who makes a good firefighter — strong, athletic… manly. “I think that we forget sometimes that the people we are serving like to see a familiar face when they're having their worst day,” says Kathleen Vredenburgh, who wants people to know that firefighting requires a lot more than just physical strength. She was named deputy chief of Denver Fire last month, making her the highest ranking woman in the fire department's 156-year history. Today on the show, Host Bree Davies talks with Vredenburgh about her experience as a firefighter and her work getting other women to join the department. In today's newsletter, City Cast Denver's Peyton Garcia breaks down the $14 million settlement protesters won in an excessive force case against DPD. Read and subscribe: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Catch us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Scene First Ep. 31 Scott Geiselhart *Trigger Warning* Join Scott, a retired Deputy Fire Chief, and I as we discuss some hard topics. We will discuss Scott's journey from PTSD to Meth use to an unsuccessful suicide attempt and now recovery. Scott is using his story to show folks that it is possible to see in color again. What a wonderful ending to a tragic time. Special thanks to our Premier sponsor, NGA 911. For more information on all your NextGen 9-1-1 needs head on over to NGA 911 and tell them Tracy sent you.
Episode 11 With Brian Marcos Deputy Fire Chief Smyrna
The City of Prescott has named Holger Durre as the next Fire Chief. Holger Durre comes to Prescott from Colorado where he most recently served as the Deputy Fire Chief for Support Services at Boulder Fire-Rescue, which included oversight of the department's budget, strategic planning, and fleet and facilities. Chief Durre has 26 years of diverse public safety experience including emergency medical services, fire suppression, community risk reduction, administration, and labor relations. He spent the majority of his career at Poudre Fire Authority in Fort Collins, Colorado where he held the rank of Firefighter, Driver/Operator, Assistant Fire Marshal, Captain, and... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-announces-new-fire-chief/
Hello Smart Firefighting Community! This firefighter's equipment uses better tech than most fire departments to keep him safe from carcinogens... Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! In this episode: - Why are firefighters' current gas detection meters not enough? - What is a CAFS and why does the Class A foam differ? - What is the science behind this better equipment? Let's hear from the Deputy Fire Chief who has taken on the National Fire Academy's research himself Gary Baum. After Baum left the Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program as first in his class, he felt called to continue their efforts on fire ground carcinogen testing and reduction since he believes it can make a difference in firefighter health and safety while also applying his background knowledge in chemistry and physics stemming from his science teaching days. On top of his research, Baum is Deputy Fire Chief of Reddick Community Fire District in Illinois, a Field Instructor with the Illinois Fire Service Institute, an instructor at FIRE LLC, and has been with Fox Valley Career Center for almost 25 years as the Fire Science Program Lead Instructor. Join our SFF Community! Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is or review our curated resources! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
In this episode we spoke with Greg Rogers, Deputy Fire Chief with the Spokane Valley Fire Department. In this episode we discussed his background and jurisdiction he serves, their efforts during Community Risk Reduction Week, importance of building a coalition and developing partnerships for the success of Community Risk Reduction (CRR), the Spokane Valley Fire Department's Apartment Safety Program, emergency preparedness, how the pandemic has influenced CRR, and virtual reality in safety education.
Dr. Waddell possesses 29 years of experience in the fire service. During an adventurous career, he has served in every rank within the fire service. After completing four years in the United States Air Force, he started a civil service career at Fort Bliss, Texas. While at Ft. Bliss, he earned several promotions in a nine-year span from Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, and Fire Inspector. Seeking more, he joined the Department of Navy F&ES Enterprise by traveling to Souda Bay, Greece, as a Fire Captain and shortly after arrival was promoted to Assistant Chief for Operations. After three years in Greece, he then went to Rota, Spain, where he served as one of the first Battalion Chiefs. Again, after a year, he was on the move to Sasebo, Japan, to be the Assistant Chief for Training. Always looking for career growth, he transferred to White Beach, Okinawa, to serve as the first Installation Fire Chief for a period of almost four years, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as the Deputy Fire Chief. After serving a decade and a half overseas, Dr. Waddell returned to Beale Air Force Base, California, as the Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, which he plans to retire in 2022 with 30 years within the Department of Defense. In 2019 Dr. Waddell earned a Doctor of Education in Leadership with Organizational Development from Grand Canyon University. He also holds a Master of Science in Leadership with an emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership, graduating with magna cum laude honors (2014). His higher educational journey started with a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and a minor in Public Administration, which was awarded in 2012. Lastly, Dr. Waddell has membership with several organizations such as the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, Honors Society, David Price Air Force Association, The National Fire Heritage Center and Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc. Although Dr. Waddell has had a stellar career and numerous accomplishments, his heart is always with his children. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carey-d-waddell-ms-cfo-fm-cto-mifiree https//www.kellycardenas.com Executive Producer: MADDOX CARDENAS
Joseph F. Zahralban was sworn in as the City of Miami's 19th Fire Chief since the department's inception in 1898. Chief Zahralban oversees a Class 1 Fire Department comprised of 789 uniformed personnel and 98 civilian employees. The City of Miami has a residential population of approximately 488,011 and a daytime population of approximately one (1) million. The Department of Fire-Rescue has an annual operating budget of $160 million.He had the distinct honor of leading the Urban Search and Rescue Team on approximately 15 national and international deployments including the earthquake that devastated the island nation of Haiti in January of 2010.In 2011, he was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief /Emergency Manager where he assumed command of the Office of Emergency Management, which is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency operations, readiness, training, and emergency management-related activities for all City Departments, as well as, directing the Public Information Office and Public Education sections.In 2013, he was promoted to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief of Administration where he proudly served for three years overseeing the department's budget as well as the divisions of Emergency Management, Technical Services, Management Services, Emergency Medical Services and Logistics.
Dan Shaw is a Deputy Fire Chief for the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department in Northern Virginia and 29-year veteran of the fire service. He is a national fire educator who has instructed at FDIC since 2009.Chief Shaw is a Vice President of Traditions Training, teaching all over the United States on fire service topics and leadership. He has been published in Fire Engineering magazine, is a regular contributor to the monthly Fire Engineering Google Hangout, and in 2013 co-authored the incredibly important book: 25 to Survive: Reducing Residential Injury and Line-of-duty Deaths with Captain Doug Mitchell.
In this episode I sit down with Chief Shane Stuntz and learn about his career as an industrial firefighter, and a volunteer on the municipal side. Chief Stuntz is the Senior Emergency Management Specialist for Shell and also the Deputy Fire Chief at St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department.
First Nations Firefighters are not just on the front lines when it comes to fighting fires, they are also suffering a higher level of post traumatic stress injuries. First Nations communities are disproportionately threatened by wildfires, along with medical and fire calls within some of their more remote communities. Our guest is Kynan O'Rourke, a Deputy Fire Chief who helped build up British Columbia's First Nations Emergency Services Society, training Firefighters and helping communities in a time of crisis and then to help them to better prepare for emergencies.
Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! People tend to think that only the bad can teach a lesson, but wouldn't talking about the good also help keep the community safe? In this episode: - What is community risk reduction? - How can it be applied to improve safety? - How to do a risk assessment that helps you first understand your community, then take the best action Sharing his best practices with us is the approachable, positive, and proven industry leader Joe Powers. Accomplished in developing strategic partnerships for sustainable community outcomes and success in designing and leading organizational change, he is internationally known as a visionary in organizational change, community risk reduction, and creative data solutions for decision-making and service delivery. With 27 years of innovative experience in the fire service, Joe is the current City Fire Marshal, Appointed Fire Official and Deputy Fire Chief of Community Risk Reduction for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia. Additionally, he is an instructor, peer reviewer and peer assessor for the Center Public Safety Excellence, a Steering Committee and Technical Advisor for Vision 20/20 and a Board Member of IAFC's Fire and Life Safety Section. Connect with Joe: LinkedIn Episode Resources: - Daily Progress Article - Emergency Reporting by ESO YouTube Channel: Episode 3 - Creating a World Class Community Risk Reduction Program Join our SFF Community! Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is or review our curated resources! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Dean Anderson, Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Safety Inspector, with the Fergus Falls Fire Department provides some details on an early morning fire in which the owner was awoken by his cat after the home began filling with smoke. This feline lifesaver's story is not common, but it is not unheard of that an animal may alert their owner to a fire. Funny story aside, this is a good reminder that you should be checking the battery in your smoke detector, replacing or making sure you have one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin joins the show to discuss how a trip to his local fire station as a young child would inspire him to pursue a career in helping others. He would go on to become a firefighter paramedic, a helicopter flight paramedic, and an accomplished department administrator.Before coming to Pasadena, Chief Augustin was the Deputy Fire Chief for the Sacramento Fire Department, a position that put him in charge of 720 sworn and civilian employees, the daily operations of 24 fire stations, and an annual budget of more than $135 million.Not knowing a single person in our city, Chief Augustin embraced the challenge and opportunity to lead the Pasadena Fire Department with an enthusiastic leadership style built around a passion for serving his community.Special Guest: Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin joins the show to discuss how a trip to his local fire station as a young child would inspire him to pursue a career in helping others. He would go on to become a firefighter paramedic, a helicopter flight paramedic, and an accomplished department administrator. Before coming to Pasadena, Chief Augustin was the Deputy Fire Chief for the Sacramento Fire Department, a position that put him in charge of 720 sworn and civilian employees, the daily operations of 24 fire stations, and an annual budget of more than $135 million. Not knowing a single person in our city, Chief Augustin embraced the challenge and opportunity to lead the Pasadena Fire Department with an enthusiastic leadership style built around a passion for serving his community. Special Guest: Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin
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Reporter George Mortimer met with Gilbert MacIntyre, Deputy Fire Chief, at the new fire station at the corner of George St. and Pitt St. in Sydney, for a tour of the building and to talk about the logistics of the big move.
The number of grass fires in the CBRM are on the decline. Deputy Fire Chief, Chris March and Chief Lloyd MacIntosh with North Sydney Fire and rescue tell us why.
Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes. They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.Facebook @NoGreyZonerrcInstagram @NoGreyZonerrcTwitter @NoGreyzonerrcELERTS was founded on the belief that while “See Something Say Something” is easy to understand, it is not so easy to report a concern. Telephone calls are an inefficient reporting medium and many people do not want to make a phone call to report a concern. The growing popularity of smartphones enabled ELERTS to create an easy-to-use communication platform that lowers the barrier to report something. ELERTS is dedicated to delivering rapid situation awareness and actionable information to Operations Centers that utilize our platform.ELERTS is a two-way incident management system deployed at the Operations Centers of our customers. Safety concerns, maintenance issues, and customer experience concerns are quickly routed to the appropriate Operations Center. A 2-way real-time chat is established between a dispatcher and the person reporting the problem. Nearby resources, can be displayed to a dispatcher, providing enhanced situation awareness. Chris Russo- is a lifelong First Responder and is highly decorated, having received numerous awards, including Massachusetts' highest “Medal of Honor,” recognizing his outstanding career in fire services, incident response and public safety education. For the past seven years, Chris served as Deputy Fire Chief of Hull, Massachusetts and was promoted to Chief of Department in January 2015. He has personally been involved in many high profile events, including the Response and Reconnaissance team at Ground Zero 9/11, the Response team at Worcester Cold Storage Fire, the rescuing of several Kayakers trapped in the Weir River Culvert, the rescue of 175 people from a commuter boat in Boston Harbor and many more emergency incidents.Ed English - is a successful serial entrepreneur. Prior to ELERTS, Ed served as CEO of interMute, a computer security company that was a pioneer in anti-spyware software and which was acquired by Trend Micro. Ed has an extensive background in product creation, computer networking, e- commerce and establishing OEM sales channels and partnerships. Ed has overseen the development of – and brought to market – products for retail, small business and enterprise customers. Early in his career, Ed programmed computer chess and several video games, including Frogger, for the Atari 2600. (Company information and bios from elerts.com)Facebook @elertsInstagram @safe_baeTwitter @elertscorpPhone: 877-256-1971Podcast Music:I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimesCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/im-just-goodMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2wrYUBtrjGM br> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ1maOwEZy0
One of the great leaders of today’s fire service is Chief Gary Ludwig, of the Champagne IL Fire Dept., and immediate Past-President of the IAFC. When he took office, he created a strong, international, promotion for firefighter health and wellness. Part of that promotion is his, “If you don’t feel well, DON’T make it your Farewell,” PSA. Chief Ludwig began his career and the age of 18 with the City of St. Louis Fire Dept. and served for 25 years, retiring as Chief Paramedic. Subsequently, he served 10 years as Deputy Fire Chief for the Memphis Fire Dept. He was a prolific writer and author, penning articles in FIREHOUSE® Magazine for over 20 years and contributed additional articles to every major fire and EMS trade in the country. Chief Ludwig teaches better leadership and management methods for line, administrative and chief officers. And he shares some of those methods with us today, including his dedication to keeping firefighters alive and well, through proactive practices. His most recent book, “Fully-Involved Leadership,” is currently available on his website, www.fullyinvolvedleadership.com, and he shares some info on his newest book, as well. Watch the video on our YouTube® channel, 5-Alarm Task Force Corp., or check out the audio on our website, www.5-alarmtaskforcecorp.org or your favorite podcast platform!
Gary Ludwig currently serves as the Fire Chief of the ISO Class 1 Champaign Fire Department in Illinois and he has 43 years of fire, rescue, and EMS experience. Chief Ludwig started his career with the City of St. Louis at age 18, just two months out of high school. He eventually rose through the ranks and retired as the Chief Paramedic of the St. Louis Fire Department after 25 years of service. He has also served 10 years as Deputy Fire Chief for the Memphis Fire Department, managing EMS and the Emergency Management Office. He has a Master's degree in Business and Management, and has been a licensed paramedic for over 40 years. He has written over 500 articles for professional fire and EMS publications and is the author of four best-selling books, including Fully Involved Leadership. He has also been invited to speak at over 400 professional EMS or fire conferences or seminars. Most recently, he served as the President and Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Fire Chiefs during the 2019-2020 term. Learn more at GaryLudwigBooks.com
In this episode we will introduce Deputy Chief Jeremy Morgan and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Deputy Fire Chief.
Being caregivers at heart, Hugh and his wife Jackie decided to become Certified IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback Providers and open Mended Minds, which is dedicated to helping those who suffer from symptoms associated with neurological disorders or deficits. Mended Minds uses the IASIS MCN Neurofeedback system which helps to balance the brainwave activity that aggravates conditions such as PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, ADD/ADHD, Insomnia and more. Among his many credentials, Hugh is certified in Aircraft Firefighting, Marine Firefighting, Wild Land firefighting, Aero-Medical Treatment/Transportation, Rescue Scuba Diver, and a multitude of other fire and emergency medical services related accreditation's. He also holds a College Degree in Emergency Medical Services. In 2015 he retired from MDFR and remains in the reserve firefighter program with Miami Dade Fire Rescue, where he stays involved by volunteering his time mentoring and teaching classes. Hugh also serves as the IASIS Technologies Fire/ Military/Clinical Team Advisor and is a certified IASIS trainer. Most recently, Hugh authored and delivered the IASIS Technologies foundation training curriculum geared directly toward Physicians/Psychologies/Healthcare Professionals delivering the technology. Having a love for the Fire Service and wanting to put his many years of service to work, in August of 2020 Hugh accepted a position as The Deputy Fire Chief for The City of Boynton Beach Fire Rescue. He worked diligently toward revamping BBFR's CISM and peer support team policies. Jackie is a 30-year veteran of the Fire Service where she retired as a Fire Captain/Paramedic with Miami Dade Fire Rescue. While serving her community, she treated medical and trauma patients as a first responder. As well as the Fire Service, she worked with Hollywood Memorial in the Emergency Room in the adult and pediatric department and Air Ambulance, transporting ill and injured patients all over the world. Jackie began her career with Lauderdale Lakes Fire Department in 1987 where she learned to manage a large elderly community with significant health issues. In 1992 she moved onto Miami Dade Fire Rescue. Being with a large Metropolitan Fire Department, she quickly moved up the ranks to Fire Captain/Paramedic. She also became active in the departments SCUBA dive team which rescues persons involved in water accidents like drowning, boating accidents and submerged cars with persons trapped. With the natural capacity to teach, she assisted in the training of the fire department's Trauma Transport Protocol throughout the department for nearly two years. Today, Jackie is a co-founder of Mended Minds, where she's focused on continuing to give back to the community. She is also active with the non-profit organization, ProJecto de Amor a Jesus, which helps the underprivileged in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. More information can be found on my resources page: https://www.hollenbachleadership.com/resources
Wednesday COVID-19 updateThere has been another death from COVID-19 in the Island Health region. It's the third death this week, bringing the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in our region to 23. Island Health is reporting 18 new cases of the virus over the past 24 hours, while the province is reporting 427 new cases and 3 deaths.Ladysmith approves BC Housing projectLadysmith council has cleared the way for BC Housing to turn the Island Hotel on First Avenue into a homeless shelter for the duration of the pandemic. BC Housing and the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association plan to open a 15-bed shelter that has space for physical distancing. The current shelter in the Rialto building had to reduce capacity from 10 beds to five due to COVID-19 precautions. Mayor Aaron Stone says the new shelter could help lead some to find permanent housing.“Creating trust and a welcoming space is step one to getting them into an opportunity to have a connection with somebody that could lead to better things. I know that through the shelter and through the tenting site that was temporary through the summer we were actually fortunate to find a couple homeless in our community more stable long-term housing.“—Town of Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone.Councillor Duck Patterson, who ran for the BC Liberals in the last election, opposed the application and suggested the old hospital site would be better."Having a temporary homeless shelter there will probably cause the same feelings that this application has caused by the neighbours but for me it is a bit of an easier pill to swallow than kicking our downtown merchants and residents while they are still down."—Town of Ladysmith Councillor Duck Patterson.The current cold-weather shelter at the Rialto building is scheduled to close at the end of March.Deputy Fire Chief is promotedNanaimo's Deputy Fire Chief will take the helm as the new Fire Chief. Tim Doyle has been with Nanaimo Fire Rescue for the past 20 years and has been Acting Chief since the new year when the former Chief Karen Fry became Vancouver's fire chief. Doyle will officially begin his tenure next Monday.Nanaimo creator wins film prizeAnd finally—Sound Clip—That's The Short Lebowski, a one-minute movie of a movie that has won a Nanaimo man the fan favourite prize in a contest that had close to 350 entrants. Todd Cameron is a local filmmaker who used plastic dolls and home-made sets in his stop motion production. Cameron estimates it took 70 hours to produce his one-minute masterpiece, which he says is a labour of love."It's all stuff that I really love doing. Most of the time it was using my hands in a way that's fun for me so it was just kind of a cool opportunity to use some of the toys that I have."You can watch The Short Lebowski on YouTube or on the CFOX-FM website, which sponsored the contest.
In this episode, we talk with R. C. Dawson, retired Deputy Fire Chief from the Henrico Division of Fire. Chief Dawson (then Captain) started what would become the Henrico Hazardous Incident Team (HIT), and shares the history of how the team was developed and how the Virginia's Regional Haz Mat Team concept was born. He also talks about one of the most significant hazardous materials incidents in central Virginia that occured in 1982. Be sure to follow the social pages, subscribe, and pass the word along. Let us know what you think and what you want to hear. Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.com Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogbookPodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast Website - www.firehouselogbook.captivate.fm Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com
In this episode, Matt connects with David Webster, the Deputy Fire Chief at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. David shares advice on how to be successful with military promotion and the importance of different experiences throughout his career.
Taking The Lead Podcast - Season: 2 Episode 35: The Purpose, Vision and Faith towards Deputy Fire Chief Host: Pamela Burkett-Jones, Career Strategist | Coach | Trainer | Podcaster Guest: Tiffanye S. Wesley - First African American Woman Fire/EMS Deputy Chief in Arlington VA Discussion: *Tiffanye's vision as a young Fire Fighter *The Journey of Loneliness and Isolation *The Purpose, Vision and Faith towards Fire Chief *Fighting through male domination *Strategic advice for those that desire to achieve greater Produced by Elite Conversations Podcast Media https://www.eliteconversations.com/mypodcast.html
Colin Powers talks with Pete L'heureux, Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Swift Current, about this year's Fire Prevention Week theme and how the fire department is sharing those safety messages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malibu is known as an earthly paradise of multi-million-dollar mansions, movie stars and unimaginable natural beauty.But all that changed on November 8, 2018.Go deep behind the scenes of the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. Alongside his wife and son, Robert Kerbeck battled the fire that threatened to take their home. He knows first-hand how the Malibu fires affected everyone – from the rich and famous to the firefighters who often risked their lives.Blending investigative journalism and personal memoir, Malibu Burning brings you on the dramatic, life-threatening journey of real people fighting 2,000 degree flames to save entire neighborhoods. You'll also read:How the massive blaze affected Julia Roberts, Bob Dylan, Nick Nolte, and other celebrities.Hundreds of interviews with perspectives of locals ranging from the Deputy Fire Chief and Malibu City Council members to residents who fought to defend their homes.How people survived this tragedy through courage, kindness and unified cooperation.This book takes you into the hearts and minds of those who fought for their lives while the world watched Malibu Burning.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/House-of-Mystery-True-Crime-History. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Malibu is known as an earthly paradise of multi-million-dollar mansions, movie stars and unimaginable natural beauty.But all that changed on November 8, 2018. Go deep behind the scenes of the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. Alongside his wife and son, Robert Kerbeck battled the fire that threatened to take their home. He knows first-hand how the Malibu fires affected everyone – from the rich and famous to the firefighters who often risked their lives. Blending investigative journalism and personal memoir, Malibu Burning brings you on the dramatic, life-threatening journey of real people fighting 2,000 degree flames to save entire neighborhoods. You'll also read:How the massive blaze affected Julia Roberts, Bob Dylan, Nick Nolte, and other celebrities.Hundreds of interviews with perspectives of locals ranging from the Deputy Fire Chief and Malibu City Council members to residents who fought to defend their homes.How people survived this tragedy through courage, kindness and unified cooperation.This book takes you into the hearts and minds of those who fought for their lives while the world watched Malibu Burning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles' Cheryl Stokes speaks with Mike Puzziferri, retired deputy chief in the FDNY, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and a key leader in the FDNY's response to the 9/11 attacks. Puzziferri shares his experience, including how the department recovered and rebuilt itself, during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the FDNY. Puzziferri discusses the important changes that were made to the FDNY's crisis management plan and operations after the attacks, making the FDNY stronger and more prepared for threats and the unexpected, lessons that any organization should heed to emerge resilient from a crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 1: Anne D’Urso-Rose talks with Malden Deputy Fire Chief Bill Sullivan, a firefighter who is appalled at the idea of firefighters burning books. Chief Sullivan is a third generation firefighter and a lifelong Malden resident. He is an avid reader and a thoughtful first guest for this podcast. For more details about the Malden Reads One City One Book program and the 2020 NEA Big read, visit http://maldenreads.org and follow @maldenreads on twitter, facebook, and Instagram.
Mike Hoffman was born and raised in Alberta and worked the majority of his field career as a fire fighter / paramedic in a variety of locations throughout Western Canada including The City of Calgary, Kainai First Nation, Fort McMurray, the City of Yellowknife, and most recently the City of North Battleford, Saskatchewan.Mike began his career in the fire service as a volunteer in Coalhurst Alberta in 1987 and has since enjoyed 27-years in emergency services. Since those early years Mike has been a career fire fighter / paramedic and has worked his way through the ranks, in the past 7 years he has been in two Deputy Fire Chief roles and finished his career as Fire Chief.Mike has achieved fire officer VI qualifications through the Justice Institute of British Columbia and has additionally earned a diploma in paramedicine from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology as an advanced care paramedic.Mike has taught firefighters & emergency medical service providers for the majority of his career, Mike spent 5 years teaching paramedic students pharmacology which included the drug Fentanyl. Mike is also an NFPA 472 Haz Mat Technician certified, and has been trained by the Canadian government in Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nucular weapons (CBRN)Mike has written published articles on the topic of Fentanyl and has given presentations nationally on the subject of First Responders and accidental syntheteic opioid exposures. Mikes article on Fentanyl appeared in the Canadian Firefighter magazine and he has presented to the Canadian Fire Chiefs Association, the Saskatchewan Fire Chiefs Association, and the Alberta Fire Chiefs Assoiciation.Mike and his wife Lila look forward to fully retiring in Lethbridge within the next ten years. Mike is excited to serve the community now in a variety of ways. Currently Mike is the owner of Aerial Observation Services & Studio Eh Productions locally that provides photography / videography services to Lethbridge & surrounding area. We also work with RPAS (drone) technology, the fastest growing industry worldwide today with an estimated 60 billion dollar impact on the worlds overall economy each year.
Mike Hoffman was born and raised in Alberta and worked the majority of his field career as a fire fighter / paramedic in a variety of locations throughout Western Canada including The City of Calgary, Kainai First Nation, Fort McMurray, the City of Yellowknife, and most recently the City of North Battleford, Saskatchewan.Mike began his career in the fire service as a volunteer in Coalhurst Alberta in 1987 and has since enjoyed 27-years in emergency services. Since those early years Mike has been a career fire fighter / paramedic and has worked his way through the ranks, in the past 7 years he has been in two Deputy Fire Chief roles and finished his career as Fire Chief.Mike has achieved fire officer VI qualifications through the Justice Institute of British Columbia and has additionally earned a diploma in paramedicine from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology as an advanced care paramedic.Mike has taught firefighters & emergency medical service providers for the majority of his career, Mike spent 5 years teaching paramedic students pharmacology which included the drug Fentanyl. Mike is also an NFPA 472 Haz Mat Technician certified, and has been trained by the Canadian government in Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nucular weapons (CBRN)Mike has written published articles on the topic of Fentanyl and has given presentations nationally on the subject of First Responders and accidental syntheteic opioid exposures. Mikes article on Fentanyl appeared in the Canadian Firefighter magazine and he has presented to the Canadian Fire Chiefs Association, the Saskatchewan Fire Chiefs Association, and the Alberta Fire Chiefs Assoiciation.Mike and his wife Lila look forward to fully retiring in Lethbridge within the next ten years. Mike is excited to serve the community now in a variety of ways. Currently Mike is the owner of Aerial Observation Services & Studio Eh Productions locally that provides photography / videography services to Lethbridge & surrounding area. We also work with RPAS (drone) technology, the fastest growing industry worldwide today with an estimated 60 billion dollar impact on the worlds overall economy each year.
Roree Payment has just completed his first year as the Chief of the Clearview Fire and Emergency Services. Prior to that he was the Deputy Fire Chief for the department for the previous 5.5yrs. Having a love for the fire service and being blessed with many great opportunities his 20-year career has taken him through 3 different departments including paid-on-call, composite and career. He is strongly supported by his family, all 5 ladies and very thankful for the people who have taken chances on him and given him opportunities. On October 10, 2019, the department responded to a residential fire in a rural location. While the call started out relatively routine, things would quickly take a turn for the worse. While Roree and his partner staffed an attack line on the first floor, conditions rapidly changed, both outside and inside, resulting in flashover, a near-miss and ultimately the loss of the structure. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/ Guest Contact Information Fire Chief Roree Payment Clearview Fire & EMS Department rpayment@clearview.ca 705-428-6230 ext. 402 SPONSOR THIS SHOW The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the Internet. If you know a company that might be interested in advertising their product or service to our listeners and viewers, ask them to contact us by clicking the “Contact us” tab at the top of the SAMatters.com website.
Roree Payment has just completed his first year as the Chief of the Clearview Fire and Emergency Services. Prior to that he was the Deputy Fire Chief for the department for the previous 5.5yrs. Having a love for the fire service and being blessed with many great opportunities his 20-year career has taken him through 3 different departments including paid-on-call, composite and career. He is strongly supported by his family, all 5 ladies and very thankful for the people who have taken chances on him and given him opportunities. On October 10, 2019, the department responded to a residential fire in a rural location. While the call started out relatively routine, things would quickly take a turn for the worse. While Roree and his partner staffed an attack line on the first floor, conditions rapidly changed, both outside and inside, resulting in flashover, a near-miss and ultimately the loss of the structure. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/ Guest Contact Information Fire Chief Roree Payment Clearview Fire & EMS Department rpayment@clearview.ca 705-428-6230 ext. 402 SPONSOR THIS SHOW The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the Internet. If you know a company that might be interested in advertising their product or service to our listeners and viewers, ask them to contact us by clicking the “Contact us” tab at the top of the SAMatters.com website.
Brian Marcos is the Deputy Fire Chief with Smyrna, GA, Fire Department, where he has served for 14 years. He has been a lead instructor with the Metro Atlanta Fire Firefighters Conference since 2014 and holds certifications as a Fire Instructor II, Fire Department Executive, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Paramedic, and Georgia Smoke Diver.He is a member of the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association and serves as the Area 7 District Vice President for the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Marcos holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration is credentialed as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO), and a graduate of the Cobb Chamber Leadership program.Presented with Firefighter of the Year in 2011Published in Firehouse Magazine1. https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/article/21045007/four-bugle-chief-how-the-chief-behind-the-chief-works-best2. https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/article/21002180/overhauling-the-performance-appraisal-process-in-the-fire-serviceOriginator for the United Leadership Program. The program develops future leaders in publicsafety through lectures, innovative learning techniques, and experienced leadership speakers.
On today’s episode, we kick off hurricane season in Florida by talking to the Deputy Fire Chief of East Lake’s Fire Rescue about the emergency and evacuation procedures when a natural disaster such as a hurricane poses a threat to local residents. Tune in to learn all about what the procedures are, how it works, why you should follow them, and what happens if you don’t follow evacuation procedures.
Part 1: Deputy Fire Chief Steve Sloan with the Westbrook, Maine Fire Department joins us to talk about fire prevention and fire safety. Did you know it’s better to sleep with your bedroom door shut instead of open? Find out why and learn other tips on how to keep your family safe on this show! Part 2: Weekly Words of Wisdom - Lynda discusses the book, The Complaint Free World by Will Bowen, and how becoming aware of and eliminating complaining, criticizing and gossiping can have a positive effect on your life!
The New York City Emergency Management Department welcomes Commissioner Deanne Criswell. Commissioner Criswell brings a wealth of knowledge to the agency, with over 25 years of experience in federal, military and local government response to complex incidents and disasters, including six years at FEMA. Criswell is also a retired member of the Colorado Air National Guard, where she served 21 years as both a firefighter and Deputy Fire Chief. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Commissioner Criswell discusses her experience, expectations, and goals in her new role. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk34
Amanda's journey to Deputy Fire Chief was no easy task with a young family and very controlling husband. She fought the daily battle to service her community and fire department without the support of her husband. During that time there was that little voice in her head encouraging her to continue to serve and not give into his wishes. Listening to that voice turned out to be a blessing and that lead her to the career she has now. She found the strength to get divorced and start a full-time career managing an EMT program in Utah. Several of her student have placed 1st in national completions which have earned them scholarship money. Her students have gone on to save many lives and become very successful in there careers as EMT/Firefighters. Many of them have used what they have learned in their EMT class to go much further in the medical field. Listen to how she is able to create such a great program and amazing students. Her goal is to continue run a high quality program that teaches life saving skills to her students. Please help me make this podcast have even more value and impact by leaving a review and rating the episodes. Don't forget to subscribe and get notified of the last episode. Here on Anchor you can leave me a voice message that I will respond to or use in the episodes. Sponsor Fire and Fuel Apparel www.fireandfuelapparel.com and use code "badge" to save 20% plus free shipping Sponsor Social Media Pages www.instagram/fireandfuelapparel and www.facebook.com/fireandfuelapparel Host Instagram www.instagram.com/jerryfireandfuel/ Host Facebook www.facebook.com/jerrydeanlund
Many anxious property owners are keeping their eyes on Lake Ontario as the water continue to rise. Those levels are approaching the record set during the previous flood in 2017. City workers and volunteers are making 9,000 new sandbags available to residents over the next few days. These are in addition to dams and sump pumps that have already been deployed to the Toronto Islands after last week's high winds that caused damaging waves . However, concern of the flood-risk extends along the shoreline to other municipalities including Oakville. How exactly can Toronto and surrounding regions, like Oakville, protect properties from potential flooding? Libby speaks with Toronto's Chief Communications Officer, Brad Ross, Oakville's Deputy Fire Chief, Andy Glynn, and Flood Prevention Expert, Tamsin Lyle of Ebbwater Consulting in British Columbia.
If you have been involved in fire and/or EMS, you probably know the name, “Gary Ludwig.” Chief Ludwig has over 40 years of experience in fire-rescue and EMS. He has served as the Chief Paramedic of the St. Louis Fire Dept, the Deputy Fire Chief for the Memphis Fire Dept, and currently serves as the Chief of the Champaign IL Fire Dept. In his new book, “Fully Involved Leadership,” Chief Ludwig shares some new and fresh perspectives on good leadership. He brings a new view of the leadership triangle and you’ll be surprised at the vision he presents. Listen, the best leaders are not the ones who shout the loudest or intimidate those of the lower ranks. Chief Ludwig draws on his years of experience, from when he started his career with the St. Louis Fire Dept., just two months after graduating high school to his present position as Chief of the Champaign IL Fire Dept. His new book is for any firefighter/paramedic who aspires to be a leader in this field, from the newest recruit to well-experienced line officer to the chief.
Today Coffee Hour at The Commons is on the road again, in Bristol, at Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center. It’s on land donated to the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to be used for ministry, which is an expression of God’s love, and that’s certainly what’s going on here. The vision for the use of the property and some of its buildings for a therapeutic riding center started in 2004 and the center officially opened a year later with two horses and a pilot program for three children with special needs. Today it is a premiere accredited center, one of six in the state, accredited by PATH International, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. It has seven horses in its herd, lots of volunteers, and a staff of five. Today we’ll be talking with its executive director, Shelly Whitlock-Pope, who’s also a PATH-certified instructor, and Dave Demarais, a long-time volunteer with the center, Vice-President of its Board of Directors, formerly on the staff of ECCT for property management. That was after retiring from serving as the Deputy Fire Chief of West Hartford. (Here’s a link to a story about Dave from when he retired from ECCT staff.) Shelly was appointed to her position last August. She has degrees in health administration, elementary education, educational leadership, and administration and policy; a background in healthcare, finance, education, and programming, and has worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the NYC Department of Education, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding and Manhattanville College. In addition to being a PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructor, she is also an equine specialist in mental health and learning, a mentor and site evaluator, and Special Olympics Equestrian Coach. She was trained and rode English for years and even patrolled NYC’s Central Park with the Mounted Auxiliary but says her true loves are riding trails Western, and her two American Quarter horses.
DTFF: The Volunteer Firefighter Podcast - Down To Fight Fire
We turn our two part Leadership Series into a Trilogy as we invite our Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief to join us to share their opinions on the subject. Oh and Spencer Wins a Wedge! Are you DTFF? Then please don't forget to Share, Like, Subscribe and visit us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/ to do the same! If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss, a question that you would like to ask or if you would like to be ON the next Episode, then you can message us on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/VFFPodcastDTFF/. Thanks to all of you who are DTFF for all your support. Stay Safe!
Deputy Chief Travis Hollis of the Rogers Fire Department (AR) speaks with guest host Michael Varney about why a city in “Tornado Alley” decided to transition to FirstNet and what first responders have experienced since adopting FirstNet. He also shares thoughts on the future of public safety communications and advanced technologies like the Internet of Life-Saving Things (IoLST).
Jeff Buchanan, Deputy Fire Chief of the Clark County Fire Department (NV), speaks about the unique challenges Las Vegas first responders face and the critical need for priority and preemption during major incidents such as the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting.
Isabel talks with Gary Galasso, retired Deputy Fire Chief and current chair of IAED's Fire Council of Standards. They discuss FPDS version 7, including new protocols, what changes were made, and what spurred those changes. For Your Information: 2017 California wildfire casualty numbers: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-fires-a-rising-toll-in-deaths-and-dollars/ Want to get involved in a study? Have a question? Email us at dispatchindepth @ emergencydispatch (dot) org
Isabel talks with Gary Galasso, retired Deputy Fire Chief and current chair of IAED’s Fire Council of Standards. They discuss FPDS version 7, including new protocols, what changes were made, and what spurred those changes. For Your Information: 2017 California wildfire casualty numbers: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-fires-a-rising-toll-in-deaths-and-dollars/ Want to get involved in a study? Have a question? Email us at dispatchindepth @ emergencydispatch (dot) org
Cal OES and 12 assignee local government fire departments are parties to a contractual agreement permitting the use of the Cal OES Type II HazMat Response Vehicles for local emergency response, out-of-service HazMat vehicles, training, exercises, and other needs. In return, the assignee fire departments are required to dispatch the Cal OES Type II HazMat Response Vehicles anywhere in the state staffed by the required number of HazMat-trained personnel as requested through the California Fire & Rescue Mutual Aid System. This brings the total number of “typed” HazMat Teams in California to 73. In this episode we talk with a couple of department representatives who received an engine about what it means to their region, and we talked with a few of the Cal OES reps who worked hard to make these engines and their transfers happen. Larry Collins, Cal OES Deputy Chief, Fire & Rescue Branch Chuck Tobias, Cal OES Assistant Chief, Fire & Rescue Branch Jan Dunbar, Cal OES Assistant Chief, Fire & Rescue Branch Bill Schwarz, Engineer, Tracy Fire Department Lewis Broschard, Deputy Fire Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Some of the VIPs who attended the ceremony: Deputy Fire Chief Lewis Broschard: Contra Costa Fire Protection District Public Information Officer Steve Hill: Contra Costa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Will Pryor: Los Angeles County Fire Department Sutter County Fire Chief: Yuba City Fire Department John Shalowitz Bill Fuller: Yuba City Fire Department, Yuba City Administrative Analysis Chief Brian Dempsey: Seaside Fire Department Battalion Chief Dan Weaver: Susanville Fire Department Alan Ernst: Modesto Fire Department Division Chief Mike Lillie: Modesto Fire Department LINKS Cal OES HazMat Cal OES HazMat Publications Cal OES Newsroom
Fire Captain Jim Day sits down with our new Interim Fire Chief Patrick McIntosh (our former Deputy Fire Chief) to find out what his goals and objectives are for the near future.SHOWNOTESNews & Noteworthy (02:06)Chief's Report with Patrick McIntosh (07:36)For content suggestions, please contact Multimedia Specialist Kevin Hansen at kevinhansen@ocfa.org
Deputy Fire Chief Dave Shelton comes into studio to talk about what to do when fishing should unfortunate health incidents occur. In this episode we talk about what muskie fishermen should do in situations ranging from embedded fish hooks, to cardiac incidents on the boat.
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