PF&R Chief's Corner

Host Lt. Damon Simmons speaks with Fire Chief Johnson, Battalion Chief Jason Kelly and Wildland Coordinator Alan Fitzpatrick about this years wildland season in Oregon and other topics. 

Matthew Neth, MD, Assocaite EMS Medical Director for Multnomah County presents to recent PF&R Training Graduates.

HazMat Specialist FF Brian Profit speaks with retired members Ed Resch and Pat McMahon about the realities of retirement life and ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Host Tamara Eidler sits down with Fire Chief Lauren Johnson and Strategic Operations Chief Mark Tilden. This episode was recorded live from Station 13 on July 23rd, 2026.

Chief Lauren Johnson hosts this episode of Chief's Corner and speaks to Brian Stevens, Dominic Frederickson and Brian Malloy about their involvement with the Legacy Emmanuel Burn Center and how PF&R crews can get involved. 

Chief Lauren Johnson speaks with host Inspector Andre Bell-Watkins about illegal burns, retire/rehire, specialty team selection, the rescue units, and more, live from The Animal House - PF&R Station 3.

FF Josef Kuehnast sits with Fire Chief Lauren Johnson to discuss call volume, paramedic trainings, a bureau-wide reorganization, cut packages, and more.

FF Josef Kuehnast hosts Fire Chief Lauren Johnson and Division Chief AJ Jackson and discusses Specialty Team assignments, working with Gresham Fire and upcoming staffing challenges.

Fire Chief Lauren Johnson and Division Chief Andy Ponce sit down with Captain Aspen Breuer to discuss current affairs at PF&R.