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San Bernardino County Fire: PIO Podcast

San Bernardino County Fire

This is the official podcast of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. This is the official channel for public information and updates. During major emergency situations, we may use this podcast to keep our citizens updated and safe. Questions: info@sbcfire.org or (909) 387-5974

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00:28:11

PIO Podcast (04/07/26): Welcome New Media Specialist...

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2026/04/07

Host Captain Shawn Millerick returns with a lively studio episode introducing San Bernardino County Fire’s new Media Specialist, Nancy Preciado, along with department updates, community outreach announcements, and plenty of humor from the podcast crew.The podcast welcomes new Media Specialist Nancy Preciado to the San Bernardino County Fire Public Information Office team. Joined by Host Captain Shawn Millerick, Ben, Rosie, and AI Ryan, Nancy shares her journey into public service and her passion for

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00:58:03

PIO Podcast (03/31/26): Probationary Firefighter...

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2026/03/31

Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio to inform, educate, and entertain with a field visit to Station 227, a surprise call with an engineer who moonlights as a serious artist, and audio from the department's pipe and drum band tour.-----Probationary Firefighter Jessica Daniel – Heart of the Tower Award WinnerShawn visits Station 227 to catch up with probationary firefighter Jessica Daniel during her second set on the job. A Tower 20 graduate and recipient of the Heart of the Tower award,

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01:00:38

PIO Podcast (03/12/26): Captain Jim Grigoli and...

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2026/03/12

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back with conversations with new Tower 20 graduate Firefighter Braeden Weekes about the transition from the academy to the firehouse and career reflections from Captain Jim Grigoli who is nearing retirement.⸻Firefighter Braeden Weekes: First Shift After Tower 20Recently graduated firefighter Braeden Weekes joins the podcast from Station 222 in San Bernardino to talk about the first day on the job after completing Tower 20.Braeden shares what it was like transitioning

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01:01:15

PIO Podcast (02/19/26): Corridor Staffing, USAR...

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2026/02/19

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is joined by Ryan in studio and Battalion Chief Jeff Allen, Captain Brian Agrelius, Captain George Tom, and Jeff Alexy to inform, educate, and entertain with updates from across the district.Battalion Chief Jeff Allen – I-15 Corridor & Dumont DunesChief Allen discusses improvements along the I-15 corridor, including staffing increases at Station 52 and ongoing station remodel work. He also outlines the department’s application for a California OHV Education and

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00:39:00

PIO Podcast (02/12/26): Captain Kenny White and the...

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2026/02/12

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is in the studio with in studio guest Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Wonders. The team talks about the Drone Volt demo. The episode also includes a Black History Month segment led by Captain Kenny White, covering career milestones, mentorship, representation, and the department’s ongoing efforts to highlight cultures throughout the year.Drone Volt in the FieldShawn talks with Grant and William from Drone Volt during a department demo. They share company background, where

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00:54:20

PIO Podcast (02/05/26): Deputy Fire Marshal Tom...

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2026/02/05

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio with Bobby, Ben, Rosalie and a surprise cameo from Captain Eric Sherwin to inform, educate, and entertain while somehow keeping Bobby from hunting ducks long enough to hit record. Expect station banter, department wins, a deep dive into prevention, and a field segment that puts you inside a massive commercial drill.Studio Kickoff Duck Hunting Dad Energy and Big Wins for the DistrictThe episode opens with pure chaos as Bobby nearly scares off dinner

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00:48:39

PIO Podcast (01/27/26): Captain Justin Weber &...

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2026/01/27

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio (and out in the field) to inform, educate, and entertain with Episode 24 of the PIO Podcast—alongside Bobby and Kyle for another round of station talk, real-world interviews, and classic dad-joke chaos.Studio Updates: Mercury Warnings, Promotions, and a “Secret” Deployment DrillThe crew kicks things off with a strange sight at the Bloomington post office—an official warning to not mail mercury—and the inevitable rabbit hole that follows. From there,

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00:59:11

PIO Podcast (11/13/25): Inside the Firehouse,...

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2026/01/20

We’re back with Episode 15 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Division 2’s Living HistoryBatallion Chief Mike McClintock drops by with a treasure trove of vintage photos dating back to the late 1800s—including relics from when the city’s fire department began in 1878.Learn how crews are digitizing and preserving the department’s archives for use in new station foyers, blending old-school

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00:37:25

PIO Podcast (10/30/25): Halloween Ghost Stories

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2026/01/20

We’re back with Episode 13 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Episode HighlightsHaunted Firehouses and Real Ghost StoriesBobby recalls filming at the Sharon Tate house.Rosie shares eerie stories from her family’s past.The team discusses ghost sightings at Station 9 and Fifth Street.Engineer Harley Hobbs describes hauntings at his home and travels.Fire Department FeaturesSBCoFD members appear

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00:33:46

PIO Podcast (01/15/26): Captain Binley & Captain Tim...

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2026/01/15

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the field and in the studio to inform, educate and entertain.Recruitment Roundtable with Captain Andrea BinleyShawn is joined by Andrea Binley for a deep dive into everything recruitment. Andrea breaks down current and upcoming hiring opportunities, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee (EMT), Nurse Educator, and Ambulance Operator positions. She walks listeners through application windows, key testing and interview dates, recruitment

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00:52:17

PIO Podcast (01/08/26): Captain Scott Abraham &...

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2026/01/09

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the field and in the studio to inform, educate and entertain.Episode HighlightsTraining Division spotlight with Capt. Scott AbrahamShawn catches up with Scott for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s new in Training: digitizing task books and textbooks, tightening up certification tracking, coordinating state fire training, and building a more organized department training calendar. Scott also breaks down how task books standardize skills across positions and

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00:46:10

PIO Podcast (01/01/26): Ryan Beckers & Curtis Markloff

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2026/01/01

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio and ready to inform, educate and entertain.Episode HighlightsTransition to Planning and long term projectsRyan Beckers shares an update on his move from PIO duties into the Planning Section, discussing what the transition looks like, upcoming projects, and the importance of seeing the big picture beyond day to day operations.Spark of Love documentary and telling the bigger storyThe group reflects on the completed Spark of Love documentary,

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00:39:09

PIO Podcast (12/25/25): Ryan Lopez & Jason McLaughlin

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2025/12/25

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back, this time recording from Fire Station 26 in the mountains near Crestline and Twin Peaks, with firefighter Ryan Lopez and a special call in from Jason “J Mac” McLaughlin to talk about the Spark of Love Toy Drive.Episode HighlightsMountain station talk at Station 26Shawn and Ryan kick things off on a Sunday afternoon at Station 26, mixing humor and real talk about life in the mountains, the station culture, and what makes County Fire unique whether you are in the

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00:28:44

PIO Podcast (12/18/25): OES PIO Brianna Viteri

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2025/12/18

Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the studio with OES PIO Brianna Viteri and the team.Episode HighlightsInside the Office of Emergency Services (OES)Shawn sits down with Brianna and the OES communications team to break down what the Office of Emergency Services actually does. From coordinating county departments to supporting cities, towns, and partner agencies, the conversation pulls back the curtain on the behind the scenes work that keeps communities informed and prepared during

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00:43:51

PIO Podcast (12/11/25): USAR, Ice Hockey and the...

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2025/12/11

Host Captain Shawn Millerick comes to you from the kitchen table at Station 72 in Fontana.Episode HighlightsCamp Life, EMT School, and the Road to Becoming a ParamedicShawn sits down with Firefighters Dominguez and Pitts while dinner finishes on the stove. The group walks through time at the fire camps, EMT school, AO assignments, tower spots, and what it takes to move from the box to the floor as a newly minted paramedic.Ice Hockey and the Legacy of the Worcester 6Dakota shares the story of playing

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00:35:29

PIO Podcast (12/4/25): Bomberos Over Borders

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2025/12/04

We’re back with Episode 17 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain.Episode HighlightsTraining Day at Station 221Shawn Millerick takes the PIO podcast on the road and sets up in the training room at Station 221, recording with a full mobile studio. Mike Arvizo joins him on the mic, and they welcome a special group of guests who traveled far beyond county lines.A Ladder Truck for

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00:39:23

PIO Podcast (11/27/25): Turkey Day Talk with MIS,...

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2025/11/27

We’re back with Episode 16 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain.Episode HighlightsTurkey Day at HeadquartersShawn Millerick hosts a Thanksgiving episode recorded early so the PIO podcast still drops on time. He shares how a simple sign up for a small office potluck turned into a massive feast that looked more like a Golden Corral buffet. The crew at headquarters earns a well deserved shoutout

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00:50:08

PIO Podcast (11/20/25): Mountain Life, Sacrifice,...

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2025/11/20

We’re back with Episode 15 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain. This week’s episode was recorded in pieces between busy schedules, so expect real emotion and some sharp turns in tone—but every moment is sincere.Episode HighlightsMountain Life & Rooster OvertimeShawn and Bobby kick things off at sunrise with a rooster cameo and talk about Bobby’s new life in the San Bernardino

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01:03:10

PIO Podcast (11/13/25): Inside the Firehouse,...

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2025/11/13

We’re back with Episode 14 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and the team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain.Episode HighlightsDivision 2’s Living HistoryBatallion Chief Mike McClintock drops by with a treasure trove of vintage photos dating back to the late 1800s—including relics from when the city’s fire department began in 1878.Learn how crews are digitizing and preserving the department’s archives for use in new station foyers,

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00:07:17

Situation Report (11/10/25)

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2025/11/10

PIO Ryan Beckers brings you this week’s Situation Report Podcast, highlighting operational updates, training, and community engagement across every division of San Bernardino County Fire.Vehicle Services prepares to return multiple apparatus to service - ME53, ME77, ME306, MT77, and Hazmat 2626. Ground ladder testing and new employee onboarding are also underway.ISO reviews are taking place throughout the week, impacting several divisions as the Insurance Services Office evaluates readiness and

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