The Baker Podcast

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18: Fire Chief Clare Frank

18: Fire Chief Clare Frank

Join Host Christopher Baker as he connects with retired Fire Chief Clare Frank to explore her remarkable journey in the fire service—beginning with how she got her start at just 17 and rising through the ranks to become the first female Chief of Fire Protection. In this episode, Chief Frank shares what firefighter mentorship means to her and h...

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17: State Fire and Rescue Chief Kim Zagaris

17: State Fire and Rescue Chief Kim Zagaris

Join Host Christopher Baker and guest, State Fire and Rescue Chief (Retired) Kim Zagaris, for an in-depth conversation about the fire service—from starting a career on the front lines to leading at the statewide level as California's OES State Fire and Rescue Chief. In this episode, they discuss the importance of mentorship, the growing challenges ...

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The Future Firefighter Podcast

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In December 2017, I was given an incredible opportunity by my mentor, the late Chief Bobby Halton, to create and host The Future Firefighter Podcast on Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio, focused on firefighter mentorship. From January 2018 through June 2022, I had the privilege of highlighting mentorship in 41 episodes, featuring many mentors w...

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16: Jeremy Wade

16: Jeremy Wade

Join Host Christopher Baker and guest Jeremy Wade, a retired Seattle police officer, for a powerful conversation on faith, family, and the calling of public safety service. Jeremy, the founder and Executive Director of Mission First Alliance, shares his heart for a national movement that brings the hope of Christ to first responders. Mission First ...

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Firefighter Recruitment Podcasts

The Future Firefighter The Future Firefighter

One of my mentors, the late Chief Bobby Halton, gave me the opportunity to create and host The Future Firefighter Podcast, discussing Firefighter Mentorship through Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio, in December 2017. From January 2018 to June 2022, I highlighted and discussed firefighter mentorship with several of my mentors across 41 episodes, as ...

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The Value of Firefighter Mentorship

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Mentorship is vital to the future succession planning of the fire service. Everyone can positively benefit from having a mentor. Mentorship is how we bring continuous improvement to our profession. There is value in having an established advisor in your life to offer you counsel and guidance throughout your career. I have immensely benefited from t...

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Collaboration Podcasts

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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 &...

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