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Firefighters Podcast

The Firefighters Podcast is a global podcast seeking to develop, inspire, connect, motivate, represent & celebrate the world of our emergency services operators through a series of wide-ranging conversations celebrating those within our emergency services family and encouraging the support of this incredible group of people.Operational UK firefighter Pete Wakefield speaks with individuals from all walks of life who share a connection with, can add value to, or can develop those who choose this

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#364 Red Teaming, Critical Thinking, Adaptive...

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2025/04/07

Send us a textJayson Coil is Assistant Fire Chief and Battalion Chief at Sedona Fire District in Arizona. With over 25 years of operational and leadership experience particularly in wildland firefighting and major disaster response, Jayson shares powerful insights on decision-making in complex environments. We dive into topics like adaptive leadership, red teaming, decentralizing command, and improving decision quality during crisis. Jayson also reflects on organizational change, trust, and morale,

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#363 Policing, Black History, Stop & Search &...

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2025/03/31

Send us a textI had a powerful and inspiring conversation with Nigel Best, whose journey spans over 40 years of service in Nottingham. From his beginnings as a postman to becoming a teacher and eventually working in diversity and inclusion within the Nottinghamshire Police, Nigel’s story is one of transformation, mentorship, and deep community engagement. He shared how his experiences as part of the Windrush generation shaped his identity and passion for education, and how DJing taught him

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#362 Justin Johnston Ret Chief Fire Officer UKFRS

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2025/03/24

Send us a textJustin Johnston served in the UK fire & rescue service for 30 years finishing his career as the Chief Fire Officer of the Lancashire Fire and Rescue ServiceIn our conversation we explore the weight of leadership responsibilities, the need for professional growth, collaboration, more opportunities and the multifaceted challenges and responsibilities faced by leaders in the fire services. We also speak about the operations world debriefing Major incidents like the Cumbria Floods of

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#361 Air Crash Investigation with Karl Scammel from...

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2025/03/19

Send us a textToday we are speaking Air Crash Investigation with Karl Scammel from Air Accidents Investigation Branch - The AAIB is an independent organization funded by the government to investigate accidents and serious incidents involving civil aviation in the UK and its overseas territories. They investigate accidents involving fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, gliders, and drones. Our conversation touches on:The growth of urban air mobility Importance of a no-blame culture in accident

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#360 Life on station, Firefighter Challenges & Cat...

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2025/03/17

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with my good friends Matt Adams and Dean Keeber to discuss a range of topics spanning firefighting, fitness, and life philosophy. We chat about an overview of the upcoming UK Firefighter Challenge events, the UK Pink Firefighters.Beyond the fireground, we explore life balance—the fine line between motivation and burnout, the evolution of personal drive, and transitioning toward more sustainable sources of inspiration. We dig into different chapters of life,

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#359 When Toxic Leadership Leads to Ethical Drift...

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2025/03/10

Send us a textJan Morris has had a distinguished career in the UK Fire and Rescue Service. began her journey with Avon Fire & Rescue Service in 1998 as one of only eight women in the operational workforce at that time.Beyond her operational roles, Jan has been an active member of Women in the Fire Service UK (WFS) since 1999, contributing significantly to initiatives aimed at fostering inclusion and supporting the development of women in the fire service. She later joined Gloucestershire Fire

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#358 Effective Communicating and Coordinating with...

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2025/03/03

Send us a textMy conversation today is with social psychologist Anne Templeton to explore the fascinating role of social psychology in emergency response. We discuss the critical importance of trust—how it shapes public cooperation, emergency management, and effective communication.Anne shares valuable insights on how first responders can build trust by working with communities, involving trusted leaders, and clearly explaining the reasoning behind emergency guidance. We also dive into the role of

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#357 Change that Once wasn’t Possible is Now...

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2025/02/24

Send us a textBorn in the 1960’s with ‘Birmingham Central Fire Station’ on his birth certificate, Dave Walton has had a remarkable journey from growing up around the fire service to now becoming a key leader in shaping its future. He’s a strategic thinker, an advocate for change, and a driving force behind improvements in leadership, diversity, and operational effectiveness in the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the most pressing topics facing the fire and rescue

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#356 UK Firefighting & our Response to Domestic...

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2025/02/19

Send us a textIn this episode, returning guest Dan Stephens takes us on a deep dive into the current state of UK firefighting, with a particular focus on how fire services respond to domestic dwelling fires. Using insights from his South Wales Fire and Rescue Service inspection report, we explore the evolving challenges faced by modern firefighters and the critical need for improved tactics, training, and operational assurance.Our conversation highlights the importance of incident analysis and

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#355 From Firefighting to Recovery: Navigating...

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2025/02/17

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Justin Stoneham, a retired firefighter with nearly three decades of service in East Sussex Fire Brigade. Justin takes us through his extensive career, beginning as a retained firefighter in 1993 and progressing to roles such as Fire Control Operator, Lead Instructor at the Training Centre, and finally Watch Manager at Eastbourne Fire Station. His career came to a sudden shift in 2022 when he was forced into ill-health retirement due to spinal injuries

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#354 Most Influential Women in Fire 2024 with Colette...

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2025/02/10

Send us a textMy guest today is Colette Black, Director of People Services and Assistant Chief Executive at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. A Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Colette holds postgraduate qualifications in executive coaching and strengths-based coaching and is a nationally accredited mediator. With a strong interest in occupational psychology, she has recently conducted research on psychological safety and positive action within UK

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#353 Essential Training Ideas, Drills, Recruitment...

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2025/02/03

Send us a textToday, we’re diving into the world of drills, firefighter training, knowledge management, and the evolution of learning tools with my good friend Adam Bizley – creater of Drillbook, an app designed to collate sector knowledge, simplify training, streamline drills, and ensure that critical knowledge doesn’t get lost as experienced firefighters retire.You can connect with Adam at adam@tffpc.comYou can Download the Drill book mobile app for FREE by clicking belowDrill Book - App on Apple

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#352 From Ashes to Iron: A journey of Grit,...

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2025/01/30

Send us a textOn the podcast today I have my good friend and returning guest Zac Blackledge. Zach is a dad, husband, UK firefighter, an incredible athlete and all round nice bloke. This podcast was recorded back in November of 2024 as we rounded up and connected the dots from the past few years including some of his lowest points after suffering a stroke, fearing he would lose his job and uncertain what the future look like onto his incredible recovery, his comeback and now is incredibly impressive

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#351 Faith Religion & Firefighters for Christ with...

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2025/01/27

Send us a textMy guest today on is Simon Hewitt, a retired firefighter who dedicated over 31 years to serving others in the fire service. Beyond his extensive career, Simon has become a beacon of faith and hope, serving as a chaplain and leader with Firefighters For Christ International.Learn more about it HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscrip...

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#350 The 5 Tool Firefighter with Nicholas J Higgins

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2025/01/23

Send us a textNicholas J. Higgins is a firefighter and district training officer New Jersey. New Jersey State Level 2 Fire Instructor, a National Fallen Firefighters Foundation state advocate, and a member of the Board of Directors for the 5-Alarm Task Force, also the founder and a contributor of The Firehouse Tribune website. teaching “Critical Thinking and Fireground Decision Making” and “Critical Thinking and The Fireground Officer” at various fire departments throughout the country, at

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#349 Blazing Trails, Breaking Records and the value...

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2025/01/20

Send us a textIn todays episode I’m speaking with my good friend, firefighter challenge multiple gold medallist and returning guest Helena Brown.You can connect with Helena HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA

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#348 Fire Aid Nepal with John Aitchison

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2025/01/13

Send us a textIn today’s episode it’s an honour to be joined by my good friend John Aitchison, a dedicated, driven & passionate firefighter and humanitarian, as we explore his long & extraordinary journey with the people of Nepal. From the devastation of the 2015 earthquakes where he deployed as part of UK international search & rescue to the creation of life-saving initiatives like Fire Aid Nepal, John has been a driving force in transforming disaster response and fire services in the

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#347 Fitness Foundations for 40 years of Firefighting...

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2025/01/06

Send us a textAs we step into a New Year many of us ask ourselves questions around our personal habits, but around 80% of New Year's resolutions fail, with most people giving up on their goals within a few weeks, with only about 25% of people managing to stick to their resolutions after 30 days; the most common resolutions include losing weight, exercising more & eating healthier.To help us tackle this, I’m joined by my good friend Alan Smith. Alan’s someone who knows a thing or two about

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#346 Research Driven Firefighting Tactics & The...

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2024/12/30

Send us a textToday on the podcast my guest is Professor Ricardo Weewer. Ricardo is a leading figure in fire service science, having served as a professor at the Netherlands Fire Service Academy since 2011. His career spans decades of leadership and innovation, including serving as a Deputy Chief Fire Officer in Amsterdam. With a PhD in metal sciences from Delft University of Technology, Ricardo has dedicated his life to advancing practical research that improves firefighter safety and operational

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#345 I Can’t Save You, and I don’t want to die trying...

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2024/12/23

Send us a texttoday we have an extraordinary episode featuring none other than Dr. Burton A. Clark. For those of you in the fire service, his name should be synonymous with leadership, education, and pushing the boundaries of fire safety culture.Dr. Burton A. Clark has an illustrious 50-year career in the fire service. Starting as a firefighter in Washington, D.C., he rose through the ranks to become an Assistant Fire Chief in Laurel, Maryland, and later Operations Chief for DHS/FEMA. He’s held

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