Join Host Christopher Baker and guest Brian K. Rice, President of the California Professional Firefighters (CPF), for an important conversation on firefighter behavioral health and wellness. Topics will include the value of firefighter mentorship and resources to support the next generation of firefighters. The discussion will also explore strategi...
Join Host Christopher Baker and guest Fire Chief Damon Covington of the Oakland Fire Department for an in-depth discussion on career opportunities in public safety with the Oakland Fire Department. The conversation highlights the value of mentorship, developing future leaders from within through succession planning, and recruiting community members...
Join Host Christopher Baker and guest CAL FIRE Director (Retired) Ken Pimlott as they discuss the challenges of leadership during a time when wildland fires became more intense and destructive, and fire seasons evolved into a year-round reality. The conversation explores the pressures of leading through escalating risk, limited resources, and ...
When the call comes for an immediate-need strike team assignment, wildland firefighters respond within a moment's notice, sometimes only with their out-of-county bags. Also referred to as red bags, these bags are packed with essential survival items for a 14-day assignment. Depending on the operational assignment, these red bags are weighed and hav...
Join Host Christopher Baker and guest Los Angeles City Fire Department (CA) Fire Captain II/Paramedic Tim Werle, as they discuss mentorship in the fire service, practical leadership lessons, and the growing role of GIS and intelligence tools on the modern fireground. Together, they explore how to understand people more deeply—reading personali...
You never know what to expect when you sign up to be a volunteer. I had the opportunity to serve as an Ambassador for the Firehouse Expo 2015 Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. I was very fortunate to assist with setting up the inaugural Legends and Icons Event for the Firehouse Hall of Fame. This opportunity was one of the most memorable volunteer...
Join Host Christopher Baker and guest Deputy Director of Communications & Emergency Incident Awareness, Chief Nick Schuler, as they discuss the importance of communication and public information, firefighter mentorship, leadership lessons, and seeking continuous professional development throughout your fire service career. Biography: Chief Schu...
In June 2018, I attended a train-the-trainer class for the Everyone Goes Home® program course titled 'Attributes of Leading' created by Dr. Brian Crandell of the Crandell Research Group, Battalion Chief Kevin Conant (Retired) of Command Coaching, and videographer/editor Assistant Chief (Retired) Jake Pelk of Tablet Command. This...
Join Host Christopher Baker and guest California State Fire Marshal, Chief Daniel Berlant, as they discuss the foundation and history of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, firefighter mentorship, and leadership lessons on the importance of communication, customer service, consistency, and trust. We also discuss recruitment and retentio...
Join Host Christopher Baker and guest Laramie County Fire Authority (WY), Fire Chief Jason Caughey, as they discuss firefighter mentorship, his internship with the Phoenix Fire Department (AZ), and leadership lessons from Chief Alan V. Brunacini. We also discuss national recruitment and retention issues, as well as volunteer and career o...
Over the years, I have volunteered for various organizations. When I first started my career in the fire service, I began as a volunteer, and this experience taught me the importance of volunteerism. However, one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences was when I traveled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, after the devastating earthquake in 2010. I wil...
SAMatters Download PDF File Here Host Chris Baker talks with guest Dr. Rich Gasaway about situational awareness for the future firefighter. What's Your Emergency? Host Chris Baker discusses why it's important to become a Paramedic with The Happy Medic, San Francisco Fire Department Rescue Captain Justin Schorr. 2nd Alarm Project &...
This show is in memory of Fire Chief (Retired) Alan V. Brunacini (April 18, 1937 – October 15, 2017) and Chief (Retired) Dr. Harry R. Carter, FIFireE, CFO (July 29, 1947 – Jun 17, 2022). In this encore presentation from The Future Firefighter Podcast, Host Christopher Baker speaks to Dr. Harry R. Carter about the value of education in the fire...
