CAFMA Connect

Join Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Chief/Accreditation Manager Dustin Parra as they demystify the rigorous accreditation process and explain how accreditation not only works to ensure a high level of safety, preparedness, and effectiveness, but will also serve to strengthen the bedrock trust within the community we’re dedicated to serving. A must-listen! REMINDER: CAFMA is hiring for Finance Specia...

What are ISO ratings and why do they matter? Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Operations Chief John Feddema discuss the significance of ISO ratings (and more!) on this week’s CAFMA Connect. View CAFMA ISO information on our website, cazfire.gov. REMINDER: CAFMA is hiring for Finance Specialist and Firefighter Recruit. Learn more and apply here: https://www.cazfire.gov/join-us Central Arizona Fire and...

Cody Rose, Assistant Chief of Planning and Logistics, extends a warm welcome to Lee Barnes, CAFMA's new Assistant Chief of Administration! With an impressive 30-year career in the Fire Service, Chief Barnes brings a wealth of experience to our community. Notably, he's also a helicopter pilot that ballroom dances... Welcome, Chief! REMINDER: CAFMA is hiring for Finance Specialist and Fire...

Guess who’s back just in time for our 150th CAFMA Connect?! That’s right, the dynamic duo themselves, Scott Freitag, Fire Chief, and John Feddema, Assistant Chief of Operations. Topics include hiring for Firefighter Recruit and Finance Specialist (apply at https://www.cazfire.gov/join-us/ ) and what’s up and coming for CAFMA in 2024! Can you say “two academies”?! HINT: If you’re looking to apply f...

When we say family, we mean it. Our loved ones are the unsung heroes fueling our dedication. Academy Family Night’s stories and laughter remind us that in the Fire Service, we gain more than colleagues; we gain an amazing extended family. By the time you read this, our recruits will have graduated – congrats to our new CAFMA firefighters, we know you’ll serve our community well!    REMINDER: Recru...

On this week's CAFMA Connect, Training Chief Eric Merrill speaks to a second round of Central Arizona Fire and Medical (CAFMA) firefighter recruits, this time asking what drew each of them into the Fire Service, and why they chose CAFMA. Each has a unique story, and we're thankful they're with us! By the way, CAFMA will be accepting applications for firefighter starting January 2, 2...

How to prepare for a Fire Service interview: Unlock the secrets to improving your oral board experience with insights from Central Arizona Fire and Medical Training Chief Eric Merrill and Engineer/Training Officer Russ Smith! From invaluable tips on investing in personal development to the importance of in-depth research, Chief Merrill and Engineer Smith provide a roadmap to success. Learn what&ap...

On this must-watch episode, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and EMS Captain Brett Poliakon touch on a recent sudden cardiac arrest incident with a successful outcome, emphasizing the pivotal role of early, effective CPR and AED use. You, too, can be empowered to save lives! Visit our website to learn more about CPR/AED certification and to sign up for a class: www.caztraining.com/cpr-training  Central Ar...

We're switching up the podcast this week in more ways than one! Join Training Chief Eric Merrill as he leads CAFMA Firefighter Recruits Carpenter, Hoobler, Siebe, and Steinert through an energetic lightning round of questions, giving us all a chance to get to know them better! Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711

Fire Chief Scott Freitag and newly promoted Training Chief Eric Merrill (congrats!) discuss what's been going on at CAFMA's Fire Academy! Topics include promotions, Struggle Well, and future Academy plans. Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711

Join Scott Freitag, Fire Chief, and Cody Rose, Assistant Chief of Planning and Logistics, for a fun introduction to CAFMA's three new Type 1 'Clean Cab Concept' fire engines. Get to know Engines 51, 54, and 62 through video, photos, and interesting facts! Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711

While Senior Staff was away at the Chief Executive Officer's Program, our EMS Division came to play! Join EMS Chief, Doug Niemynski, and EMS Captain, Brett Poliakon for updates on CPR classes, LUCAS devices, and AEDs. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the kind of genuine camaraderie that often results in lots of fun and laughter!     CAFMA’s hiring:  Administrative Specialist - D...

This week, Operations Chief John Feddema is joined by Engineer Jace Hall to discuss the essential priorities of a Fire Engineer during a fire incident, emphasizing the vital importance of safeguarding fire hoses. There are lives on the other end of the fire hoses lying across the road, so please, pretty please, don’t drive over our hoses!  Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority  (CAFMA) www.ca...

This week, Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Operations Chief John Feddema to provide an update on what's goin' on at Central Arizona Fire and Medical! From top secret hiring plans to 'bleeps', training info to Legos, we hope this one will have you learning and laughing.  CAFMA is hiring: Assistant Chief of Administration - Deadline October 25, 2023 Administrative Specialis...

Operations Chief John Feddema is joined by Dr. Debbie Ritterbush of Start Moving-On Counseling and Trauma Center to discuss the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the mental and behavioral health resources available to Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) personnel and their families.  If you're a CAFMA member/family member that would like to reach out to Start Moving-On, p...

This week, CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag sits down with Nicole Engel, Administrative Specialist, to talk about hiring for three new positions: Fire Inspector, Human Resource Specialist, and Admin Specialist. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for hiring announcements, or visit cazfire.gov/join-us Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711 Foll...

On this week’s episode, Chief Cody Rose and Captain Jeremiah King talk about an incredible event, The Patriot Run. The Patriot Run is a 10k, 5k, and 1-mile run fundraiser that benefits the Central Arizona Honor Guard and helps support their mission to “Honor the fallen and honor the flag”. The fundraiser will take place Saturday, September 9, 2023, during Patriot Week at the Prescott Valley Civic...

On this week’s CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Training Captain Eric Merrill to talk about CAFMA's upcoming #FireAcademy! Learn about the schedule, what's included, how we incorporate family, and what's expected of CAFMA recruits and crews the first time they hit the floor! We start off strong this week with a quality tip: Start working out today. Like, right no...

This week, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Administrative Manager, Susanne Dixson, ask the question: Are you in the Fire District? Emergency fire and medical services are not automatically extended to properties located outside of the jurisdiction of our Fire Districts, but those without fire and medical through a department or district may be eligible to either annex into one of our Districts or obt...

On this week's CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and resident CAFMA PSTrax Guru (and CAFMA Mechanic), Travis Kohler, report on the ins and outs of PSTrax, our new fire and EMS software! Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralazf...

Fire Chief Scott Freitag welcomes Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) Technical Services Manager, Jonah Van Tuyl, to this week's CAFMA Connect to speak about hiring for a Telecommunications Technician - and all that the position entails! Apply online now through August 10, 2023: https://bit.ly/JoinCAFMA Questions: Leave a comment, call 928-772-7711, or email hr@cazfire.gov.  Ce...

Let’s continue to unite, showing love and unwavering support for one another as a tribute to those we've lost. This week, in honor of Engineer Payton Parra, the CAFMA Connect message encourages us to continue gathering together, valuing one another, and serving our community to the best of our ability. Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711...

On June 30, 2013, 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots made the ultimate sacrifice while battling the Yarnell Fire in Arizona. This week, Fire Chief Scott Freitag, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, and Fire Chief Holger Durre, Prescott Fire Department, came together to talk about the 10-Year Commemoration. Please join us in remembering the 19 for 19 seconds of silence immediately following this...

On this week’s CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Dustin Parra, Training Chief, to discuss the CPSE and ICMA White Paper, '21st Century Fire and Emergency Services'. The Chiefs briefly touch on the forces impacting 21st century fire and emergency services, including culture, health and wellness, sustainability, and technology. What does the future look like for CAFMA? C...

If you’ve visited Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority's (CAFMA) Admin Office, you’ve no doubt been greeted by our awesome Administrative Specialists… but what do they do all day?! It turns out, A LOT! This week on the CAFMA Connect, Chief Cody Rose, Assistant Chief of Planning and Logistics, sits down with Susanne Dixson, Administrative Manager, to get the details. Bottom line, this te...