CAFMA Connect

Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined this week by Chief Todd Abel, CAFMA Battalion Chief and a Southwest Area Type 1 Operations Section Chief, to share what CAFMA's looking for in a new firefighter hire (with some added tips, tricks, and news)! So, yes, it says advice for new firefighters, but the truth is that this episode contains useful nuggets of wisdom for every stage of a firefighter&apos...

On this week’s CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Freitag is joined by Fire Chief Holger Durre of Prescott Fire Department to discuss the recent Congressional Fire Services Institute Symposium and what’s on the horizon for the Fire Service both locally, and nationally. This episode is not to be missed! Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA o...

 Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the Fire Service. What’s CAFMA doing to protect your firefighters?  Chief Cody Rose, Assistant Chief of Planning and Logistics, and Eric Crossman, Facility Maintenance Coordinator, discuss CAFMA’s cancer mitigation goals and what the organization has accomplished so far.  Thank you to our Facilities Maintenance team fo...

Coming soon: Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority's hiring firefighter recruits! Ops Chief Feddema is joined by Training Captain Merrill's Moustache, I mean, Training Captain Merrill, to discuss what the hiring process looks like this year (including some really handy tips)!  CAFMA will be accepting applications for new recruits June 5 - July 5, 2023, so get your EMT, CPR, CPAT, an...

On this week’s CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag interviews new Fire Inspector Kevin O'Neil. Kevin came to CAFMA from Portland Fire, but in between Portland Fire and CAFMA, he took an epic 10-month road trip with his wife and three boys. That's 26 states, almost 35,000 miles, and 19 National Parks. Sign us up! Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.g...

On this week’s CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Ops Chief John Feddema offer personal answers to the question, ‘How have you stayed positive and motivated throughout your career in emergency services?’ Come for the interesting insight, stay for the fascinating (and often funny) stories!  Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711 Follow CA...

Fire Chief Scott Freitag interviews two very special guests, Patty Murphey, Human Resource Manager, and Lacie Sims, Human Resource Specialist. As you can plainly see, we're teasing about the scaring, but NOT about the caring! Find out all about Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) HR and why you should apply to work for our team! Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA...

Accompanied by video from the fire scene, CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Battalion Chief/Incident Commander Brad Davis break down the recent Ocotillo Drive fire, a fully involved house fire with multiple at-risk structures and vehicles.  CAFMA and Prescott Fire firefighters quickly extinguished this second alarm fire, limiting damage to nearby properties and without injury to community members...

Meet the new CAFMA Fire Marshal - Darrell Tirpak! Born in Germany to a U.S. military family, Fire Marshal Tirpak later joined the military himself (as a firefighter!) before dedicating himself to a life with the fire service in Arizona. He joins Fire Chief Scott Freitag to discuss all things Fire Marshal, including their shared passion for communicating public safety messages, plans for smoke dete...

It's called a wildland fire 'season,' but Todd Abel, CAFMA Battalion Chief and a Southwest Area Type 1 Operations Section Chief, explains that it's not a season anymore, it's year-'round, and community members should be aware of the threat and prepared for wildland fire starts.  Chief Abel joins Fire Chief Freitag to talk about the potential for fires this year, the A...

CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Erik Trujillo, Warehouse Manager (aka Papa T!), to discuss what it takes to run a fire department warehouse and how special programs, like CAFMA's purchasing consortium, positively impact the communities we serve!    Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2T...

What are hazardous materials (HAZMAT), who's on the Prescott Area Hazardous Materials Response Team, and what kinds of cool stuff can be found inside HAZMAT 1, the Team's HAZMAT apparatus? From skating rinks to soda machines, investigations to expert witnesses, CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Captain/HAZMAT Tech Rick Olson provide an entertaining HAZMAT overview on this week's CA...

On this week's episode, Assistant Chief John Feddema and Assistant Chief Cody Rose provide updates on various projects, initiatives, and programs.  Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711 Watch CAFMA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CAFMAConnect Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://www.instagr...

Why is it important for fire departments to tell their stories? Fire Chief Scott Freitag and new Community Relations Coordinator Kathy Goodman discuss just that, as well as social media, firefighter lingo, public safety messages, and community programs!  Bonus, remember Myspace (Tech Services Manager Van Tuyl does) and when phones had cords that attached to the wall (Chief Freitag definitely does)...

The wait is over. The day has come. Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema are back in the saddle and covering a slew of topics, from overtime and academy graduation to headlights and snowstorms.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical...

He's back! Fire Chief Scott Freitag again takes the reins of the CAFMA Connect and is joined by Prescott Fire Chief Holger Durre. This week's primary topic: Compassion Fatigue. This week's alternate topic: That glorious beard. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n...

Captain Merrill is back for his final installment of with The Recruits, as well as special guest Engineer Russ Smith. Warning: items in this podcast are taller then they appear.... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfi...

He's the best around! Captain Merrill and The Recruits are back with more hijinks, including eSports and jiu-jutsu champions. Tune in and hear Captain Merrill's opinions on 5v5....  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https:...

Captain Merrill and The Recruits are back with more information that you are perhaps not ready for: skaters, wrestlers, and vans down by the river. Nellie and Mumfords bring the heat in this week's CAFMA Connect. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https...

Captain Merrill and The Recruits are back this week, discussing everything from rugby to water polo. What can't these recruits do??? Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://w...

Chief Freitag is out this week, so it's Captain Merrill and the Recruits to the rescue! The only question is: who will rescue them.... Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https:/...

Chief Freitag has some very exclusive guests this week: Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus! They are opening letters from CAFMA kids AND spouses, giving weather updates from the North Pole, and even telling some jokes!  Merry Christmas! Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spoti...

Calling All Medics! On this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss the current need for qualified paramedics in our area.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfi...

As CAFMA heads into 2023, we are looking for help. On this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Planning and Logistics Chief Code Rose to discuss some potential opportunities to join our team.  Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen...