Podcasts about San Francisco Fire Department

You're going to face many unexpected challenges as a leader. One of the tricky things about that is the balance between having a good foundation (skills, plan), while *also* being adaptive and making new decisions as things change.I recently completed the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team training offered by the San Francisco Fire Department, and I learned some things that are helpful for managers leading at work. Let's discuss!**After the Episode**For private coaching focused on your goals and situation, reach out: https://kimnicol.com/Find out future cohort dates:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategiesFollow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/Follow The New Manager Podcast on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-new-manager-podcast

In this episode, Fire Chief Dean Crispen of the San Francisco Fire Department shares lessons from his journey into administration and offers insight on what it takes to thrive at the top. He unpacks how to build strong collaboration when a new Mayor, Fire Chief, and Union President all step in at once — and why coaching youth sports surprisingly mirrors running a major fire department. From motivating teams with different drive levels to learning from others' missteps, Chief Crispen shares practical strategies that every leader can use. Plus, he discusses how living outside of your city's limits can shape — and sometimes challenge — department culture.

Shortly after taking the helm as fire chief of the San Francisco Fire Department, Dean Crispen received the advice to “just be true to your basic values” – perfect guidance for someone whose values are focused on love for the city and wanting it to succeed, particularly after some challenging years. As the city continues to move in an upward trajectory, Crispen's focus is on making the department hyper-connected to the people it serves. Crispen shares his vision for the department, plus we dig into all of this: Monday morning EOC activations for disaster preparedness Captains as the first point of contact for the community Why the busiest station is the safest station Biggest misconceptions about San Francisco WUI training in city environments The power of knowing your blind spots Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback!

Join us for a heart-to-heart talk with Jeanine Nicholson, the first out LGBTQ chief of the San Francisco Fire Department, who retired in August. We'll hear about her pathbreaking career, her thoughts on the current political scene, and learn about breaking barriers while in the public eye. After our talk, stick around for a wine reception. Jeanine Nicholson retired in 2024 after 30 years in the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD), five of which she spent as chief. She began her career in 1994 as a firefighter EMT and over the years became a firefighter paramedic, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief and deputy chief prior to her appointment as chief by Mayor London Breed in May 2019. Chief Nicholson was the first out LGBTQ Chief in SFFD history. Chief Nicholson led the department through the COVID pandemic and economic downturn. She established a safety, health and wellness office for her members, emphasized the importance of mental and physical wellbeing and expanded resources in the Behavioral Health Unit. She also led the department's campaign to remove PFAS from firefighter gear while a deputy chief and continued her advocacy while chief. She is a breast cancer survivor and spent time teaching cancer prevention across the country to the fire service. She oversaw the procurement of land and development of plans for a new SFFD training facility. She took on the autonomous vehicle companies that were operating in San Francisco without regulations or limitations and successfully advocated for public safety as a priority in their deployment. Under Chief Nicholson's leadership, community paramedicine expanded to meet the social and behavioral needs on the street. This programming became a model for agencies across the country, as an alternative to policing and emergency room overcrowding. During her tenure, she established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office. She emphasized equity in department processes and hired more than 640 new SFFD members. Nicholson established a program and partnership with community called City EMT for at-risk youth. The program includes an EMT class and wrap-around services and culminates with an opportunity to apply for a paid internship on an ambulance in the SFFD. The SFFD has offered approximately 25 percent of graduates a full time career. Those are a lot of accomplishments during her career. Come find out how and why she did it. See more Michelle Meow Show programs at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California.  This program contains EXPLICIT language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Tom Siragusa (retired) from the San Francisco Fire Department. In our eyes, Tom had a storied career where he rose through the ranks and went to some unbelievable runs. Please give a listen and if you enjoy it give us five stars. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firenuggets-inc/support

Caroline Paul's youthful adventures began as one of the first women to join the San Francisco Fire Department back in 1989, a story she recounts in her bestselling memoir, "Fighting Fire." In her latest book, "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking — How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age," Paul demonstrates how a lifelong relationship with outdoor adventure enriches the lives of women well into their older years.  

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Sam and Vito have the pleasure of sitting down with Retired Chief Tom Siragusa who retired as an Assistant Chief with San Francisco Fire Department in 2018. He was a CDF Firefighter, a Firefighter/Medic with San Rafael FD and joined the SFFD in 1982. A Firefighter, Chief's Aid, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chief, Tom shares reflections of decades of experience with Between Two Hydrants. 1:31:00 Retired Battalion Chief Dave George reads Tom's article "Just in for the day"

Our extraordinary guest today is a true adventurer at heart. From hang gliding to paragliding, from flying small planes to training for the US Olympic team as a luger, Caroline Paul's life is a series of thrilling escapades.   As one of the first female firefighters in the San Francisco Fire Department, Caroline faced challenges head-on. Her autobiography "Fighting Fire" chronicles her remarkable 13-year journey with the department as one of 15 women out of 1500 men. She was also the very first woman on the Rescue team, which was tasked with getting people out of collapsed buildings and finding bodies in the bay. These days, she takes to the skies in a gyrocopter, surfs the San Francisco Bay, and zips through the city streets on her electric skateboard – proving age is just a number.   With seven books under her belt, including a New York Times bestseller, Caroline explores the intersection of outdoor adventure and aging in her latest work, "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking, How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age.”  Through science-backed insights and inspiring stories of women in their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and even 90s, she shows us that the best adventures lie ahead.   Join us as we discuss Caroline's latest book, delving into the exhilarating world of outdoor adventure and discovering how it enriches our lives as we age. Get ready to be inspired!   “People have come up to me and said it starts as young as 40 or even 30, that our older age is going to be a time of frail bones, cognitive decline. We're going to be boring. We're going to, we're becoming culturally irrelevant. And why this is so dangerous is because, well, first of all, we start pulling back, but second of all, it really makes us dread our own aging journey.” - Caroline Paul   What we discuss in this episode: - The five pillars for fulfilling aging.  - What inspired Caroline to write Tough Broad. - The health benefits of outdoor adventure. - How mindset about aging can predict how we'll age. - The power and importance of experiencing awe. - How novelty keeps your brain healthy. - What does using GPS do to your memory? - How to unearth your inner explorer.   Resources: - Caroline Paul's website: Caroline Paul - https://www.carolinepaul.com/ - Her new book: Tough Broad — Caroline Paul - https://www.carolinepaul.com/tough-broad - Her TED Talk: Caroline Paul: To raise brave girls, encourage adventure | TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/caroline_paul_to_raise_brave_girls_encourage_adventure - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinembpaul/ - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/carowriter - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroline.paul.750/ - BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: bioptimizers.com/switch4good - http://bioptimizers.com/switch4good   ★☆★ Click the link below to support the ADD SOY Act! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ ★☆★ Share the website and get your resources here ★☆★ https://kidsandmilk.org/ ★☆★ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/podcast/ ★☆★ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide ★☆★SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD★☆★ https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Looking for an active retirement? Design it with others. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. Today's Building Blocks: Fun and Wellness Spring is right around the corner and it's a great time to explore new outdoor activities and re-energize your routines by trying something new. Caroline Paul's newest book, Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking — How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives As We Age, delves into the science and psychology of the outdoors - and our place in it as we age with real-life stories of women living it today. Caroline Paul joins us from San Francisco. ________________________ Bio Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure. Now 60, she expects this new stage of life to be every bit as invigorating and full of high adrenalin escapades as the last. But as she skateboards, paddles a SUP, or surfs in cold winter swell alongside many men her age, she sees fewer and fewer older women. Isn't the outdoors a vital elixir? Shouldn't adventure be something we pursue as we age? Caroline grew up in Connecticut, graduated from Stanford University and originally planned to be a documentary filmmaker. In her adult life, Caroline has been an extremely active athlete: she's not only been a white-water raft guide and a private pilot, but also has competed in the U.S. Nationals for the sport of Luge, mountain-biked in such places as China and Vietnam, flown her para-glider in Brazil, sea-kayaked in Alaska, and skied the back country of Denali and the Sierras. One of the first women to join the San Francisco Fire Department, Caroline wrote the book, "Fighting Fire", about her experiences as a firefighter; this book was published, to great acclaim, in 1998. Caroline is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure" and "Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology", which has been translated into fifteen languages, the middle-grade book "You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World", and the novel "East Wind, Rain". Her TED Talk, “To Raise Brave Girls, Encourage Adventure,” has been viewed over 2 million times. A longtime member of the Writers Grotto, she lives in San Francisco. ________________________ For More on Caroline Paul  Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking — How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives As We Age carolinepaul.com ________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like The Joy of Movement – Kelly McGonigal The Mindful Body – Ellen Langer Growing Old, Staying Rad – Steven Kotler The Power of Fun – Catherine Price ________________________ Mentioned in This Episode https://www.retirementwisdom.com/podcasts/breaking-the-age-code-dr-becca-levy/ Caroline Paul on The Tim Ferris Show (2016) ________________________ Wise Quotes On Outdoor Adventure "Everything about outdoor adventure hits all the pillars that we need for fulfilling aging and - all in one fell swoop. So I realized during the research of this book that we need to have community as we age. We need to have purpose as we age. We need to have novelty. And of course there's health. And then the final one, which is lesser known, is the positive mindset about our own aging. And if you go outside you actually in one fell swoop hit all of those." On Awe "There was adrenaline, but that wasn't the actual experience. And what I found was that what I was experiencing was awe. And by the time I handed in my book in there had been other books about it, but I did not know much about it at all when I was writing it. And I realized that awe is what you experience in the face of something bigger than you. And it's mostly considered a religious word most of the time, but we're bringing it more into our vocabulary. But all is something obviously that the outdoors often inspires and turns out it's really good for you.

Have you ever wanted to know what being a firefighter is like? In this week's episode, we learn about the San Francisco Fire Department from two delightful, socially dedicated firefighters: Michie Wong and Shon Buford. A retired Fire Marshal, Michie took SFFD to a new level of security and sustainability. With keen expertise in code interpretation and intracity collaboration, Michie's work was a beacon for urban accessibility and safety. Shon Buford has a hand in social impact for SFFD as Assistant Deputy Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He's also the first African-American President of the Firefighter's Union and was the Captain of Engine 25, which happens to be where we had our interview! Learning from Michie and Shon was a joy. They love their work so much that we felt inspired to join the Fire Department ourselves. We hope you feel the same after tuning in this week. Meet Michie Wong and Shon Buford!

This week, we explore the esteemed lives and careers of Joanne Hayes-White and Greg Suhr, two San Francisco natives and long-time friends with a deep and impactful commitment to their communities. Joanne, the first female and longest-serving Chief of the San Francisco Fire Department, championed diversity and inclusion by notably increasing the representation of women and minorities in her department. She values motherhood as her greatest life accomplishment. Greg, a 4th generation San Franciscan and lifelong rugby player, served as the 42nd Chief of Police for the San Francisco Police Department, emphasizing youth empowerment through mentorship and education. Even in retirement, he remains dedicated to uplifting the city's youth. His rugby passion remains just as strong. We had the pleasure of interviewing Joanne and Greg on the SF Embarcadero this October. Tune in to hear about the lives and legacies of these exceptional San Franciscans. Meet Joanne Hayes-White and Greg Suhr!

Emergency responders were called to a recently shuttered Downtown Whole Foods at least once a week on average during the first six months it was open, according to data from the San Francisco Fire Department.Data obtained by The Standard shows that a Downtown Whole Foods that opened in March 2022 and abruptly closed this week was the site of several overdoses, psychiatric episodes and other emergencies during its first six months of operations. The fire department was dispatched 35 times to the Whole Foods at 1185 Market St. between the time it opened in March of last year and October 2022, according to the most recent data immediately available. Those calls were a mix of overdoses, medical emergencies and other disturbances such as reports of assaults and people bleeding at the high-end grocer. Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.136 - Our special guest will be 36 year veteran San Francisco Assistant Chief Tony Siragusa. -He was a Firefighter, California Department of Forestry, 1976-77, Engine 1375 and 1361 in Middletown, CA -Firefighter/Paramedic, San Rafael Fire Department, Engine 51 and Medic 51 from 1980-82 -He Joined the San Francisco Fire Department in 1982 -Firefighter, Station 1 (Engine 1, Truck 1 and Rescue 1) 1982-1988 -Chief's Aid, Battalion 10, 1988-89 -Lieutenant, Truck 7, Engine 10, Engine 6, 1989-93 -Captain, Engine 22, Truck 14 and Truck 7, 1993-2001 -Battalion Chief, Battalion 9 Battalion 10, 2001-2004 -Assistant Deputy Chief of Training, 2004-2009 -Assistant Chief, Division 3, 2009-2011 -Deputy Chief of Operations,2011-2012 -Assistant Chief, Division 3, 2012-2018 He retired in 2018. This is Our kind of guy. You don't want to miss this one. You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #GOAT #lovethisjob #givebackmorethanyoutake www.youtube.com/gettinsaltyexperience ---Connect with Us--- WEBSITE: https://gettinsaltyapparel.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saltydoginc/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gettinsaltyapparel/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saltydogapparel SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QSZ6kGOIXa3YuqHv8m0Fu?si=ykHHQykGQ-qadMccNMVMOg SPREAKER: https://spreaker.page.link/iZ75UaHKsrtvtTRU6 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast/id1497426893

On this Burn Care Radio episode we have John Putt, a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) expert. John has many years as a paramedic in Denver and in the San Francisco Fire Department. He has been on many large scale incidents and will help us all gain more knowledge on this very high-risk, low-volume type of incident. John and I sit down and talk about the ideas and concepts that can be very crucial in preparing for a MCI for both pre-hospital and hospital based environments. This is the second episode in our new series on MCI's. If you would like CE's for this episode, please go to: https://burncenters.cloud-cme.com/default.aspxDisclaimer: The content, information, opinions, and viewpoints contained in these educational materials are those of the authors or contributors of such materials. While the BRCA Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”) and its committees take great care to screen the credentials of the contributors and make every attempt to review the contents, the Foundation MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, as to the completeness or accuracy of the content contained in the educational materials or on this website or in any podcast. The reader of these materials and listener of the podcast uses these materials at his or her own risk, and the Foundation shall not be responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in these materials, whether arising through negligence, oversight, or otherwise. Reliance on any information appearing on this site and/or this podcast is strictly at your own risk.The information and education material contained herein is meant to promote the general understanding and dialog of burn [trauma] topics by healthcare professionals. Such information is not meant or intended to serve as a substitute for clinical training, experience, or judgment. This information and material is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be considered the exclusive source for this type of information. This information and material is intended for healthcare professionals and not intended for patients or individuals. Copyright © 2020 BRCA Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.  Please email foundation@burnfdn.org if you have any questions, need help or have suggestions for future education events.

After a pandemic halt, the San Francisco Pride Parade is coming back to the city in June. Controversy surrounding police officers participating in the parade has already made a comeback, too. San Francisco police officers said Monday they will not march in the city's LGBTQ Pride parade this year, an act of protest after the event's board of directors asked them not to wear uniforms,  In a statement, the San Francisco Police Officers Pride alliance, LGBTQ+ members of the San Francisco Sheriff's Office and the San Francisco Fire Department said they would not participate in the parade under SF Pride's conditions. According to the statement, SF Pride is asking members of the groups mentioned above to not wear their uniforms when participating in the festivities as to not intimidate participants who are in some way intimidated by the department. "The San Francisco Pride Committee has asked the LGBTQ+ peace officers to go back in the closet," the statement read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a pandemic halt, the San Francisco Pride Parade is coming back to the city in June. Controversy surrounding police officers participating in the parade has already made a comeback, too. San Francisco police officers said Monday they will not march in the city's LGBTQ Pride parade this year, an act of protest after the event's board of directors asked them not to wear uniforms,  In a statement, the San Francisco Police Officers Pride alliance, LGBTQ+ members of the San Francisco Sheriff's Office and the San Francisco Fire Department said they would not participate in the parade under SF Pride's conditions. According to the statement, SF Pride is asking members of the groups mentioned above to not wear their uniforms when participating in the festivities as to not intimidate participants who are in some way intimidated by the department. "The San Francisco Pride Committee has asked the LGBTQ+ peace officers to go back in the closet," the statement read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most interesting man in the world, Danny McAtee and I had a great conversation about the job's challenges, how we don't ask for help and put everyone else first, even at serious cost to ourselves. Danny is a retired San Francisco paramedic with the SF Fire Department. He continued to get hit (literally) to the point he couldn't take it any more. Out in the distance he saw a couple of lights that pointed him in the right direction. He could have ignored them but he decided to listen and do the work to get better. Danny is the man.

In this episode, we speak to Lt. Baxter of SFFD  we talk about his role as the only PIO,  the impact of community outreach, and public-Ed?   A  campaigns effort to raise awareness about water fatalities around the coastline.  A discussion over how agencies can connect with community-based groups.Bio of Jonathan Baxter: started his career in Public Safety at the age of 14 working as an explorer scout with the City of Paso  Robles Police Department. I attended EMT school at the age of 17, obtaining my EMT certificate just past my 18th birthday in 1989.  He was hired with the San Luis County Ambulance service part-time as well as the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department.  At 18, he was asked to participate in a trial paramedic program put on by the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, in the Carmel Valley,  obtaining his Paramedic license at the age of 19,  becoming the youngest paramedic in the State of California.From late 1990 to 1998 I was employed full time as a Firefighter Paramedic with the City of Sonoma Fire  Department. During this time, I earned my A.S degree in Fire Science, multiple fire science certificates, and an A.A degree in Criminal Justice.  Let it be known that also from 1990 to 2000, in addition to my full-time career, I also worked part-time as a Paramedic for AMR SF, Guerneville Fire, Bodega Bay Fire, Sonoma County EMS, and Occidental Fire.  Additionally, I also worked part-time as a Firefighter/EMT and Fire Investigator for the Glen Ellen Fire  Protection District from 1991-2010.  From 1998 to 2000, I worked full-time for the City of Hayward Fire Department as a Firefighter  Paramedic.  In January of 2000, I started my career with the San Francisco Fire Department. From 2000 to 2006 I  worked around the City as a Firefighter Paramedic, and Rescue Swimmer. From 2006 to 2016, I  volunteered to be assigned to Engine 1, which was at the time the busiest fire engine in America, per FireHouse Magazine. With over 500 public contacts per month, personal pride and integrity drove my fellow crewmembers and me to provide equal, and above standard service to every customer (citizen). From 2008 to 2016, I worked as a temporary lieutenant on fire suppression apparatus (Mostly Engine 1).  On January the 18th of 2016, I was hand-selected by Chief Joanne Hayes-White to become the SFFD's  Public Information Officer. While in that role, I was promoted to lieutenant in May of 2016 based on my rankings on a civil service test.  I remain employed as one of the highest decorated employees (47 Valor and Honors) with the City of  San Francisco.  In 2006, I left the City of Pleasanton part-time employment and started a career with the City of Menlo  Park Police Department (part-time). I have achieved Advanced Officer, Designated Rifle Officer, Critical  Incident Officer, Bike Officer, K9 Officer, Drug Recognition Officer, and DUI officer certificates.  In 2014 I obtained a B.S degree in Criminal Justice, along with multiple Certificates in Homeland Security and public saSales Bluebird for leaders and go-to-market teams at cyber security startupsTips, tricks, ideas and inspiration from legendary cyber security CEOs and CROsListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stories and Strategies for Public RelationsCommunication is in every facet of our daily business.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Friday, September 24th. Host Matt Pitman and KCBS reporter Kathy Novak recently spent a day with the San Francisco Fire Department's Critical Response Team. In part of SF, its the CRT - not the cops - who may arrive first to a 9-1-1 call where someone may be experiencing a mental health or drug abuse crisis. Can this care and compassion based program help further de-stigmatize issues surrounding mental health? Hosted by Matt Pitman. With KCBS reporter Kathy Novak.

Ali Velshi is joined by civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong,  former Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee, former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, Princeton professor Imani Perry, New York Times reporter Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, NBC's Jake Ward and Anna Schecter, San Francisco Fire Department community para-medicine chief Simon Pang, Errin Haines of The 19th, New Yorker staff writer Jelani Cobb, Yale professor Joanne Freeman, and Berkeley professor Arlie Hochschild.

Be sure to visit OES News for more images and podcast information. In this episode of All Hazards, he’s THE public information officer for his fire department. No, not a small hamlet in rural California. San Francisco, California. Can you believe this legendary fire department has one person handling public information request, media relations, crisis communications, public affairs, education and more? He gets support from his department but that’s a lot of work and responsibility for one person. But he does it, and judging by those who know him, he does it well.  Lt. Jonathan Baxter will talk to us about how he’s able to be stretched so far and maintain a high standard of work and sanity! One secret I can share with you - he loves what he does.  Whether you’re a PIO or not, there’s a lot you can learn from this conversation, so grab your favorite hot or cold beverage and settle-in.  Baxter started his career in Public Safety at the age of 14 working as an explorer scout with the City of Paso Robles Police Department.  He attended EMT school at the age of 17, obtaining his EMT certificate just past my 18th birthday in 1989.  He was shortly thereafter hired with the San Luis County Ambulance service part time as well as the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department.   At the age 18, he was asked to participate in a trial paramedic program put on by the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, in the Carmel Valley.  He obtained his Paramedic license at the age of 19, becoming the youngest paramedic In the State of California at the time.   In early 1990 Baxter got hired as a full time Paramedic with Golden Empire Ambulance in Bakersfield California, and part time with Delano Wasco Ambulance service in the Inland Empire as a Paramedic.   From late 1990 to 1998 he was employed full time as a Firefighter Paramedic with the City of Sonoma Fire Department.   Let it be known that also from 1990 to 2000, in addition to his full-time career, he also worked part time as a Paramedic for AMR SF, Guerneville Fire, Bodega Bay Fire, Sonoma County EMS, and Occidental Fire.   Additionally, Baxter also worked part-time as a Firefighter/EMT and Fire Investigator for the Glen Ellen Fire Protection District from 1991-2010.   From 1998 to 2000, he worked full-time for the City of Hayward Fire Department as a Firefighter Paramedic.   In January of 2000, he started his career with the San Francisco Fire Department.  From 2000 to 2006 he worked around the City as a Firefighter Paramedic, and Rescue Swimmer. From 2006 to 2016, he volunteered to be assigned to Engine 1, which was at the time the busiest fire engine in America, per Fire House Magazine. With over 500 public contacts per month, personal pride and integrity drove he and his fellow crew members to provide equal, and above standard service to every customer (citizen).   From 2008 to 2016, he worked as a temporary lieutenant on fire suppression apparatus (Mostly Engine 1).   On January the 18th of 2016, he was hand-selected by Chief Joanne Hayes-White to become the SFFD’s Public Information Officer. While in that role, he was promoted to lieutenant in May of 2016 based off my rankings on a civil service test.   Links & Mentions Rebuilding Together San Francisco Rebuilding Together Sacramento Rebuilding Together  The Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Citizen: Connect and Stay Safe FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI)  

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is firefighter Ulises Teyes. Ulises Teyes is a member of the San Francisco Fire Department and has been a first responder for more than a decade - both as a firefighter and a paramedic. He also owns the Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Yuba City, California where he uses Legit. Texas. Barbecue. to connect and give back to his community.

The San Francisco Fire Department conducted an internal review of the incident and issued a 156-page report on their findings. Many of the lessons relate to situational awareness and it is from that perspective that I would like to share my assessment on several of their findings. I dedicate this podcast to the lives of Lieutenant Vincent Perez and firefighter/paramedic Anthony M. Valerio and I applaud the San Francisco Fire Department for conducting an internal review and for sharing their findings with the fire service so we may all learn from tragedy.   Contact us   www.SAMatters.com   www.RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424 (office)   Let’s Get connected   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 Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   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 at SAMatters.com.  

The San Francisco Fire Department conducted an internal review of the incident and issued a 156-page report on their findings. Many of the lessons relate to situational awareness and it is from that perspective that I would like to share my assessment on several of their findings. I dedicate this podcast to the lives of Lieutenant Vincent Perez and firefighter/paramedic Anthony M. Valerio and I applaud the San Francisco Fire Department for conducting an internal review and for sharing their findings with the fire service so we may all learn from tragedy.   Contact us   www.SAMatters.com   www.RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424 (office)   Let’s Get connected   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   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   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 at SAMatters.com.

Peter Matthews talks with Lt. Jonathan Baxter, the recipient of the 2019 Firehouse Thomas Carr Community Service Award. Baxter, who serves as the public information officer/homeland security operations for the San Francisco Fire Department, was nominated for his extraordinary outreach efforts on everything from fire prevention to surf safety. Baxter shares the incredible outreach the department has had during his time overseeing the efforts and how his law enforcement background has led to additional safety programs.  

In the second installment of Awareness - Prevention - Support (APS) Radio, host Jim Burneka speaks with Tony Stefani, founder of The San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation. Tony talks about the history of the foundation and what their future plans are to assist their brothers and sisters in San Francisco and throughout the nation. Sponsored by Globe: https://globe.msasafety.com/supraflex The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter.

In this episode, Curt discusses fire service disciplinary challenges with Assist Chief Nicol Juratovac. Nicol, an EFO grad with a law degree, is a 23-year veteran of the San Francisco Fire Department. Listen as they discuss fire departments who weaponize their disciplinary process, and well as the issue of double jeopardy for disciplinary matters.

Are now frontline responders in the battle against climate change: fighting raging wildfires, helping urban dwellers overcome extreme heat, and rescuing victims of rising seas. What is less known is that firefighters are being exposed to a toxic soup of chemicals from melting flat-screen TVs to nylon carpets, each time they respond to a residential fire. I talk with Tom O'Connor, Battalion Chief with the San Francisco Fire Department, about how firefighters are leading the charge to clean up our planet one community at a time.

Lt. Jonathan Baxter, the Homeland Security Operations and Public Information Officer with the San Francisco Fire Department, details the firefight to contain the massive Pier 45 fire in the Fisherman’s Wharf area of the city – a firefight that also involved protecting the World War II-era SS Jeremiah O’Brien, which is docked at the pier.

Some 80% of calls the fire department responds to are medical emergencies. Emergency medical workers with the San Francisco Fire Department, with help from dispatchers, are implementing distancing where possible on calls, including by asking callers to meet first responders outside, said SFFD Public Information Officer Lt. Jonathan Baxter. First responders are also wearing protective equipment and taking extra decontamination measures.

Before launching her career as a writer, Caroline Paul embarked on a long list of unlikely adventures, ranging from flying experimental planes to whitewater rafting unexplored rivers in Borneo and Australia. Paul was one of the first women to work for the San Francisco Fire Department -- a job that inspired her first work of nonfiction, Fighting Fire. Her latest book, The Gutsy Girl, uses stories from her own life as a gutsy woman to inspire girls to break the rules, take risks and accept seemingly insurmountable challenges. Connect with Caroline Paul: https://www.carolinepaul.com/about https://www.carolinepaul.com/the-gutsy-girl https://www.carolinepaul.com/you-are-mighty https://www.ted.com/speakers/caroline_paul Connect with Nick Holderbaum: Personal Health Coaching: https://www.primalosophy.com/ Nick Holderbaum's Weekly Newsletter: Sunday Goods (T): @primalosophy (IG): @primalosophy iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primalosophy-podcast/id1462578947 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBn7jiHxx2jzXydzDqrJT2A

When Joanne Hayes-White joined the San Francisco Fire Department in 1990 she was one of its first female recruits. She went onto to become the first woman to lead the department, and when she retires on May 5th after more than 15 years serving in that role she will leave office as the longest-serving big city fire chief in the country. During her storied tenure, Hayes-White oversaw the responses to innumerable emergencies as well as the department’s gradual shift toward greater diversity. She joins this edition of In Depth to discuss that career as well as the changes in the department that she witnessed over the course of her three decades of service. Host: KCBS Reporter Jenna Lane Guest: San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White

Edna the San Francisco Fire Department cat has a new home!

Picture a set of binoculars — only a pair the size of a low-rise building. That’s the shape of BART’s Transbay Tube — the dual-bore, 3.8-mile passageway that connects the West Oakland Station to San Francisco’s Embarcadero Station. Every weekday during peak commute hours, more than 60,000 BART riders cruise through the tube. What most don’t know is that they’re in a trench on the floor of San Francisco Bay. Bay Curious listener Jennifer Schulz rides through the tube a lot and can’t help but to think: What if there was an earthquake? How safe is the Transbay Tube? Would it crack? Would bay water flood into my jam-packed BART car? Could I be trapped? Since 2005, BART has been undergoing a major earthquake retrofit. The final phase is expected to begin next year, finishing up some time in 2023. The cost? So far, $1.3 billion. KQED’s Tena Rubio spoke with Tom Horton, BART’s earthquake safety manager. Is the Transbay Tube safe during an earthquake? What I can say is that it’s safer than most other places people are going to be in their working day. I mean, some of the buildings downtown are obviously built to very modern standards and can survive a large earthquake. But most of the buildings in the Bay Area probably would be collapsing in the size earthquake we’re talking about. Walk us through what happens if there is an earthquake. First, we reduce the speed of the train down to 27 mph, which gives an operator plenty of time to see what’s in front of him, and see if there’s any cracking or anything of that nature. But our goal is to not stop in the Transbay Tube. If for some reason folks have to exit the train, we have protocols in place to do that. What would happen? Would it leak? The tube does get leaks every now and then, as all tunnels do. And BART actually has an active program to plug those leaks when they happen. During the earthquake we expect that the earthquake forces will cause the liner to crack and then you’ll get leakage. Now the tunnel doesn’t collapse. The tunnels are plenty strong enough to stay up. But if you get too much leakage, it fills with water and that’s what we’re trying to prevent. So if it did crack, can it fill with water and flood? We have a pumping system. Part of the retrofit is to increase the size of that pumping system so you can at least slow down the rate of fill. The idea is that you can slow it down enough so that people can get out well before the tube floods. So it sounds like you’d almost want to be in the tube? That it’s safer than other areas? Unless it’s a very, very large earthquake you’d probably want to be in the tube. Now we talked about the flooding problem. So if you’re in an earthquake that large it would be problematic, but then so is everywhere else in the Bay Area. So it’s kind of a wash, if you will. To hear more from Tom Horton and the safety of the Transbay Tube, listen to the full episode of Bay Curious at the top of this article. A Response Plan, Ready and Waiting All that talk about earthquakes got us thinking — what if something catastrophic did happen in the Bay Area? After the big one, it’s not going to be easy for anyone to get around. So what will happen to people who really need medical care? Reporter Eli Wirtschafter learned about one unusual tool San Francisco has to address that problem: old Muni buses that have been turned into giant ambulances. The idea was first used on New Year’s Eve 2010, when big celebrations were planned at the Embarcadero. To provide extra medical support, the San Francisco Fire Department borrowed a 40-foot Muni bus and turned it into a makeshift mobile clinic, treating people who might have partied a little too hard. From that time on, the idea of having a bus-sized ambulance “just stayed with us,

The city of San Francisco, the San Francisco Fire Department and the Academy of Art University all team up to create a challenge for the school of graphic design: To create a new logo for the SFFD in celebration of its 150 year anniversary.

As the San Francisco Fire Department turns 150 years old, the SFFD collaborated with the Academy of Art University and the school of graphic design in order to create a new logo, as well as a website design. Real clients, real work and real artists working with the Academy to achieve a real life goal and to help celebrate 150 years in san Francisco.

Caroline Paul is the New York Times best-selling author of four books, including her memoir about being a San Francisco firefighter, called Fighting Fire, and the illustrated Lost Cat, A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology. In her latest book, The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure, she shares her greatest escapades—as well as those of other girls and women from throughout history. The Gutsy Girl encourages a new generation to conquer fears, face challenges and pursue the lives they want—lives of confidence, self-reliance, friendship and fun.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Her unlikely path to becoming one of the first women in the San Francisco Fire Department.How she learned that her brother was a secret animal liberation leader for 20 years.Is there such a thing a 'girl books' and 'boy books'?The writing collective that kept her sane.Why she loves flying experimental planes, but not all the fancy gadgets and gear. Mentioned in This Episode:No Boys Allowed: School visits as a woman writer by Shannon HaleWhy Do We Teach Girls That It’s Cute to Be Scared? by Caroline PaulCelia Slater's work with True North SportsWhen Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiFighting Fire by Caroline Paul

The San Francisco Fire Department conducted an internal review of the incident and issued a 156-page report on their findings. Many of the lessons relate to situational awareness and it is from that perspective that I would like to share my assessment on several of their findings. I dedicate this podcast to the lives of Lieutenant Vincent Perez and firefighter/paramedic Anthony M. Valerio and I applaud the San Francisco Fire Department for conducting an internal review and for sharing their findings with the fire service so we may all learn from tragedy.   Our sponsor: Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Intro music Safety Dance (1982) Men Without Hats GMC - Virgin Records   Situational Awareness Matters! website www.SAMatters.com   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com Support@RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424

Lt. Erica Arteseros of the San Francisco Fire Department talks about what people can do in the event of a disaster that overwhelms emergency responders. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29288]

Lt. Erica Arteseros of the San Francisco Fire Department talks about what people can do in the event of a disaster that overwhelms emergency responders. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29288]

It's Saturday and it's time for some fun LIVE on the ACE Network!  For the next 2 hours, Alex and Jeff are going to offer you some wonderful entertainment filled with laughs and good listens. We will offer some wonderful segments including our fun Pranks of the week where we prank people, idiots of the week where we will tell you about what some idiots are doing in the world today, Saturday night Spotlight where we will discuss things you love, and more!!!! On this episode of Saturday Night Main Event, Alex and Jeff will both have some interesting 10 mins of fame, Alex welcomes  Fire Captain/fire chief of the San Francisco Fire department Jon Low to the show as our guest this week, Alex and Jeff review WWE RAW and WWE Smackdown from this week, we will play some Movie clips but this time Alex has to guess what clips Jeff is playing, we will do our pranks of the week, idiots of the week, and our Saturday Night Spotlight will focus on food and beverages Alex and Jeff love. Alex's Saturday Night Spotlight will be on: Coca-Cola, MTN Dew, Mike's Hard Lemonaid, Reese's, and Twix. Feel free to call in at 1 347-989-8142 to join the fun!

I join Captain Niels Tangherlini of the San Francisco Fire Department for more insight into how the city is dealing with the demand placed on the SFFD by the frequent users of the EMS system. I get to meet their "Frequent Flyers"

Caroline welcomes David Spencer – Paramedic/Fireman in the San Francisco Fire Department, Engine Company 26, to honor his colleagues, Tony Valerio and Vinnie Perez, who died while extinguishing a house fire on June 2nd. Their union President quoted St. Francis at their funeral, “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength.” “Vincent and Tony were our gentleness and our strength.” Amikaeyla Gaston will sing a water song that we all may be agents of cool in a hot world.   The post The Visionary Activist – Fire Heroes appeared first on KPFA.

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