Firefighter Podcast
Episodes
#112 Matt Adams & Zoe Partridge - Couples on The front line
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Adams is an operational Firefighter & Zoe Partridge is an operational Paramedic.Working on the front line can be challenging for so many reas...
#111 Front Line Media Mastery with Mary Murtagh
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Murtagh Director of Mary Murtagh Media Ltd.Media training has been around for a while now, and yet it’s still a process that many in the public...
#110 Recognising & Celebrating at The Fire & Emergency Awards 2021 with FIRE MAGAZINE
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards 2021 in London is run every year by FIRE MAGAZINE where Chief Fire Officers, their teams, industry support...
#109 Drones for Good with Patrique Pi Zaman Founder & CEO of AVY
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Patrique Pi Zaman from Avy - Drones for Good. Avy pioneers in innovative aircraft technology that is fully autonomous, emission-free, and designed to ...
#108 21st Century Firefighting & The Digital Upgrade with Neil Griffiths
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Neil Griffiths & together we discuss the evolution of technology and some of the ways the emergency services can become more ope...
#107 "WHAT THE RUCK" - England Women's Fire Service Rugby with Kirsty Openshaw
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Kirsty Openshaw & together we discuss the incredible work of England Women's Fire Service Rugby.Their journey of recruitmen...
FLASHPOINT Mark Risdale from AVON PROTECTION at ESS 2021
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we speak with Mark Risdale from AVON PROTECTION whilst at this year's Emergency services show 2021.The Podcast FLASHPO...
FLASHPOINT Bringing Firefighters Home with Liz Millward from Draeger
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we speak with Liz Millward from Draeger whilst at this year's Emergency services show 2021.The Podcast FLASHPOINT&apos...
#106 Virtually anything is possible with Jennifer Collins of JDC Events
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Jennifer Collins & together we discuss the launch of EQUIPPED 2021 which is a new event that explores key issues facing the Firs...
#105 The state of Mental Wellbeing on the Front Line with Andy Bibby of 87%
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Andy Bibby whose company 87% created a report on The State of Mental Wellbeing on the FrontlineThe purpose of 87% is that they ack...
FLASHPOINT with Andy Bibby from 87%
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we speak with Andy Bibby from 87% whilst at this year's Emergency services show 2021.Andy is a future guest on the pod...
FLASHPOINT Dan Bathurst at the BFC 2021
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with one of the medal winners Dan Bathurst.The Podcast FL...
FLASHPOINT Matt Adams at the BFC 2021
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with one of the medal winners Matt Adams.The Podcast FLAS...
#104 Home Life Safety & The Technology behind it with Paul Cartwright from AICO
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest todayPaul Cartwright from AICOSystems for Fire and smoke detection are the best ways to protect yourself from fire both in the home and in co...
FLASHPOINT Ruth Powell & Vedelin Clique at BFC2021
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with Ruth Powell Director of Engagement and Fundraising f...
#103 Making The First Call - A conversation on accessing support with AJ Whitaker from The Firefighters Charity
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is AJ Whitaker Wellness and Behaviour Change Coach for The Fire Fighters CharityThe episode begins with a catch-up and getting to know ...
FLASHPOINT Aurelie Favre from MSA at the BFC 2021
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with Aurelie Favre from MSAListen in as we discuss what i...
FLASHPOINT with The "NOTORIOUS" Budge Brothers Dave and Rob at BFC2021
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with the NOTORIOUS "BUDGE BROTHERS" Rob and Dav...
FLASHPOINT John Gregory at the BFC 2021
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with one of the organizers John Gregory at the end of day...
#102 Raising the Standard with Steve North from IRRTC
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Steve North one of the directors of IRRTC who specialize in providing approved rescue and trauma care training for rescue profession...
FLASHPOINT with Julian from TUFFKING
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's FLASHPOINT I'm speaking with Julian from TUFFKING.Tuffking is a brand of Giffard Newton which began manufacturing footwear in 185...
FLASHPOINT Candace Miller Skills for Justice
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our most recent FLASHPOINT, we caught up with Candace Miller or Skills for Justice at the Emergency Services Show 2021.The Podcast FLASHPOINT'...
FLASHPOINT David Brown Emergency Services Show 2021
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment from a previous ep...
#101 Cheshire Fire Challenge round up 2021 with organizers Mark & Ryan
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year saw the return of the Cheshire fire challenge in VIRTUAL FORM and it was an incredibly successful event.In today's episode, i have a qu...
#100 Firefighter Success: The 20 C's to Firefighter Excellence with Jim Moss
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Jim Moss author of Firefighter Success.This Amazon bestseller is the blueprint for firefighters who want to achieve excellence in th...
#099 British Firefighter Challenge Countdown with Organisers Mickey, Chris & John
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the run-up to 2021's much-anticipated return of The British Firefighter Challenge "a competition organized by Firefighters, for Firefight...
#098 It Started with a Helmet: A Retired Firefighter’s Return to New York City the Day Before 9/11 with Jerry Sanford
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, The team at the Firefighters Podcast wanted to pay tribute to the victims and honor the survivors with a spe...
#097 Clive Bush & The Rope World within the Emergency services sector
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today Clive Bush is a Police Constable, Lead Public Order Trainer, Lead Rope Access Instructor, Rope Rescue Instructor & part of the ASSA...
#096 Firefighter Functional Fitness with authors Jim moss & Dan Kerrigan
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode i speak with Jim moss & Dan Kerrigan authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness.Firefighter Functional Fitness is the essen...
#095 Jimmy Johnson - Front Line lessons in Life & Leadership from a Las Vegas Firefighter, Father, Mentor and Eternal student
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the Marines to the Police department to the Las Vegas Fire ground Jimmy Johnson has accumulated an incredible array of experience and knowledge w...
#094 Alan Knell & The Firefighters Charity
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental,...
#093 Bridgend Extrication Team - Specialising in Extrication
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service based Bridgend Extrication Team are multiple times World Champions and National Champions in extrication and rescu...
#092 Fire Magazine & Fire Knowledge with Andrew Lynch
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My Guest today Andrew represents Fire Knowledge & also Editor & Publisher of FIRE magazine which has been the trusted voice of fire and em...
#091 Walking the Walk not just Talking the Talk with Firefighter & World record holder Charlie Thompson
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Returning Guest to the podcast Firefighter Charlie is a great example of someone who doesn't just "Talk the talk" but has stuck on his ...
#090 Tara Cornett - Personal Health & Wellbeing for Front line Firefighters with FLAME NATURAL DECON
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you had to select the current hottest topic in the fire service, cancer prevention would be near the top of the list. The data and statistics are b...
#089 Paul Combs - Drawn by Fire
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Paul CombsPaul is an Illustrator, cartoonist, retired firefighter officer, instructor, author of the three books, USO volunteer ente...
#088 Ross Neethling - THE WAR VET - from Soldier to Veterinarian
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was lucky to speak with and acknowledge Ross Neethling who is another one of our incredible front line workers who after leaving his role as a...
#087 Kara Judd - St. Florian Fitness, Leadership Fundamentals & Becoming a First in your Department
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is Firefighter/EMT and Fitness Instructor who is passionate about helping first responders (and others!) get fit, stay fit and be inspired! She w...
#086 GODIVA - Serving the firefighting community worldwide with Laeticia Mace & Craig Reeves
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guests are Laeticia Mace & Craig Reeves representing world leader in fire pump design and manufacture GODIVA who are Considered the i...
#085 Ben Vessey - Being a Royal Marine in Life & Business
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben began his military career as a royal marine joining as a teenager and in today's episode, we discuss the various aspects of the physical and ...
#084 Nathan Ashe Dealing with Change, Handling Challenge & Supporting the Firefighters Charity
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nathan and I discuss different aspects of his career and experiences in the fire brigade including.The great work of London fire brig...
#083 The Success that comes with every TRIUMPH with Jonny Garrett of William Wood Watches
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The family at William Wood Watches are long-term Brothers and sisters of the podcast.In this episode, we discuss how to be consistent and build on lau...
#082 Not Easily Swayed - Reflecting on The Good, The Bad & The Ugly aspects of the Fire Service with retired firefighter Gary Chamberlain
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with Retired Firefighter Gary Chamberlain.Gary was a career firefighter and competitive martial artist and is now a published author.Get...
#081 Heroes wear HAIX with Simon Ash
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Firefighters as well as all front-line workers often need to put themselves in harm’s way when they go out on rescue missions. HAIX boots are the...
#080 Simon Thompson - The Physical Resilience & Psychological Strength of the 44k Optimist
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Simon Thompson Group Commander in Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue service.He had the goal to complete 44597 press up's by the 4t...
#079 Stewart Sparling, The Treble One Trust & The story of the emergency services Family
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My Guests today are Lewis, Caitlin, and Angie Sparling as we discuss the story of father and Husband Stewart Sparling and The Treble One Trust The Tre...
#078 Josephine Reynolds - FIRE WOMAN - the first full-time female firefighter in the UK
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My Guest today is Josephine Reynolds who is such an incredibly passionate, driven and free spirit who has pursued adventures that has seen her become ...
#077 Alider Pratts Leadership, Passion & Promotional Prep
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My Guest today is Battalion Chief Alider Pratts, Chief of Rescue Services and Rescue Task Force Coordinator, UASI Metro-USAR Incident Command Team, NJ...
#076 Ruth Lee Ltd - FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO SAVE LIVES with Sarah Hampson & Stuart Cheetham
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guests today are Sarah Hampson & Stuart Cheetham from Ruth Lee Ltd Ruth Lee Ltd is a world-leading provider of life-like manikins and training ...
#075 35 years in FDNY from Probie to Chief & from the Fire Academy to Ground zero with Dan Melia
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Retired New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief Dan Melia.In today's episode we discuss:His experiences from 35 years in ...
#074 Brent DeNure & Vintage Fire Truck Equipment
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brent is my guest today and he represents Vintage Fire Truck & Equipment magazine who are devoted to the history and preservation of all manner of...
#073 Matt Fulcher & The Fitness Brigade
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is a UK-based Professional Firefighter, father & entrepreneur.Today we discuss all things........HealthFitnessWeightliftingPerformance-enhanc...
#072 Hayley Brackley - Coaching, Training & Leadership Development
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley is a Professional Coach in the area of personal development and leadership.Hayley often heard the phrase "Great minds think alike" an...
#071 Brigade-2-Brigade with Charlie Thompson
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Thompson is a former soldier & now operational Firefighter from Greater Manchester in the UK. He is aiming to set a Guinness World Record ...
#044 Kev Ruane - The International Firefighter
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kev Ruane has one of the most internationally far-reaching careers in the fire service I have ever heard of.I had the pleasure of becoming friends wit...