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Episode 12 - The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Ballot Initiative In this episode we discuss the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Ballot Initiative, which is qualified for the November 5, 2024 ballot, with Kyle Packham, Advocacy and Public Affairs Director of California Special Districts Association (CSDA). CalChiefs believes it is important for all Cali...

Episode 11 - Chief Officer Leadership Symposium In this Episode we discuss the Chief Officer Leadership Symposium which is held annually in Fresno. Chief (Ret) Bruce Martin discusses the origins of the symposium, its purpose, and examples of the kinds of courses that are a part of the educational program.

Episode 10 - Consolidations On this episode, Past President Ray Gayk interviews Chiefs Mark Heine and Chris Tubbs to discuss their experiences with consolidations.  There are many reasons for, types of, and important considerations associated with consolidating fire agencies.  In this interview, Chiefs Heine and Tubbs share their experiences and learned lessons.

Episode 9 - AB662 - A discussion with Chief Alex Hamilton (Oxnard Fire) On this episode, we interview Chief Alex Hamilton to discuss the recently singed legislation (AB662) which added sections to the Current Health & Safety Code (1797.119 & 13159.6) which requires the State Fire Marshal to establish additional training standards that include the criteria for curriculum content recommended...

Episode 8 - California Fire Service's Response to the Pandemic On this episode, we interview Chiefs Bernie Malloy (Murrieta Fire) & Kristin Thompson (Newport Beach Fire) to discuss the California Fire Service’s Response to the Pandemic; the State-wide survey conducted by CalChiefs, and the Case Studies.  Chiefs Malloy and Thompson discuss what the early days of the pandemic and how the fire se...

Episode 7 - On this episode, we interview Fire Chief Jeff Gilbert of the Williams Fire Protection Authority, a volunteer / combination fire department, located in Williams, CA.  Chief Gilbert will share his perspective on leading and managing volunteer and combination fire agencies.

Episode 6 - A Year in Review On this episode, we interview Past President Chief Ray Gayk about his year as President.  Chief Gayk will share his assessment of the work CalChiefs focused on this past year, the ongoing initiatives, the challenges as President, and the future of CalChiefs.

Episode 5 - PPGEMT In this episode Deputy Chief and CalChiefs Legislative Director Ted Peterson discusses California's GEMT programs, and most importantly, the new PPGEMT program, which begins January 1, 2023. Chief Peterson provides a history of GEMT, the various types of GEMT programs, and a description of the new PPGEMT program. Chief Peterson also discusses the importance and value of the new...

Episode 3 - The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority A discussion with Executive Officer Mark Brown and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority. Born out of the North Bay Fires, Marin County residents and the Marin County Fire Service banded together to create a way to reduce the risks from the threat of Wildland fire, and to better prepare residents for any natural disaster. Mark Brown discusses h...

Episode 2 - FIRIS In this episode we discuss the FIRIS system with OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy. The Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence Service is available state-wide and Chief Fennessy discusses the origins of FIRIS, the challenges with bringing FIRIS to life, and challenges that still lay ahead. President Gayk also shares the latest information on CalChiefs activities.

Episode 4 President-Elect Tubbs interviews CalChiefs Executive Director Chief Jeff Meston about the upcoming 2022 Annual Conference in Sacramento. Occurring September 13 - 15, 2022 at the Grand Sheraton in Sacramento, the three day event features numerous speakers, vendors and vendor displays, as well as the installation of our new officers. Director Meston provides details about each days activit...

Episode 1: The Podcast Initiative This episode is the launch of a new initiative for CalChiefs and its members. President Ray Gayk and President-Elect Chris Tubbs discuss the podcast initiative; how and why the idea came to fruition, what we hope it achieve, and a sneak peek to upcoming topics. We welcome feedback to our podcast episodes and you can email comments to: podcasts@calchiefs.org.