CAFMA Connect

2022 has been hard. But even in the difficulty, we have the choice to give thanks for what we have. Chief Freitag flies solo in this week's (non-sponsored) edition of the CAFMA Connect, and encourages us to look for the good in the midst of the difficulty. Happy Thanksgiving! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe...

310 Failed. Now what? Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss what CAFMA looks like now that 310 has been overturned. 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.cazfire.gov  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA o...

It's the elephant in the room that everyone is talking about: Mandatory Overtime. How did we get here? How do we resolve it? How many people will watch since Assistant Chief John Feddema is co-hosting? Fire Chief Scott Freitag gives answers to all of these questions in this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts...

100. Episodes. Can you believe it? This week Fire Chief Scott Fretag is in for a big surprise. He thinks the topic of the podcast is Prop 310 (which it sort of is), but halfway he gets interrupted for a 100th episode celebration....with a dinosaur.... Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/CAFMAConnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.l...

On this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect, CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Prescott Fire Chief Holger Durre to discuss regional cooperation. I know, those words don't normally go together, right? Well, Chief Freitag and Chief Durre are hoping to change all that. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subs...

What's the deal with Proposition 310? Why do fire districts need alternative funding sources? Don't the increased property values mean that fire districts have equally increased income? In this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief Dave Tharp answer all these questions and more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Po...

Chief Freitag makes his triumphant return this week with Assistant Chief Dave Tharp. On the docket is how to (figuratively and literally) protect your back, as well as the backs of those around you. 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)...

This week Assistant Chief Cody Rose is joined by Technical Services Manager Jonah Van Tuyl to discuss the infamous "migration" everyone keeps talking about. Also on topic are various Tech Services projects and a proposed Podcast SOG... View on YouTube: https://youtube.com/cafmaconnect Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB...

This week Assistant Chief of Administration Dave Tharp and Firefighter Adrian Kumpula discuss the real problem of affordable housing in our area. Frightening statistics are shared (like how much prices have increased since 2019) and important questions are answered (like how to pronounce Adrian's last name). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: h...

Don't you just love Twitter? And Facebook? And Tik-Tok? And MySpace? Fire Chief Scott Freitag and resident Social Media-ite Kathy Goodman (she's actually an Administrative Specialist...) discuss Social Media and the role that it plays in helping CAFMA to keep the community informed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n...

Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Training Captain Eric Merrill discuss an important topic: The Academy. What is it? How do you get it? What should you expect? When does it start? Is Chief Parra's moustache sentient? All important questions on this week's episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: http...

CAFMA is looking for new recruits, AND THAT MEANS YOU! Chief Frietag is joined by Captain Nick Fournier to discuss our current recruiting efforts and how you can start the next phase of your life in the fire service. CAFMA WANTS YOU! 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...

Patty Murphy, Come on Down! You're the next contestant on.....the CAFMA Connect??? Sorry, no Showcase Showdown, and you probably won't win a new car, but you do get to be CAFMA's new HR Manager! This week on the CAFMA Connect Chief Freitag interviews Patty Murphey and spends a healthy amount of time ripping on B-shift... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscrib...

Didn't you hear? Chief Freitag is leaving CAFMA! Wait....is that right? Or is it just a rumor? Get the truth on this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect. 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.cazfire.org  (928) 772...

The Scott and Doug Show is back! In this week's episode, Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by EMS Chief Doug Niemynski to discuss some interesting legal developments impacting our agency today and into the future. DISCLAIMER: While they are both very intelligent, neither of them are lawyers... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/...

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority would like to begin this week's episode by honoring the friends, family, and community of Granite Mountain Hotshots as well as Yavapai County Sheriff Sergeant Richard Lopez. Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Sharon Lovell, one of the newest members of the CAFMA staff. They talk history, community, and geography. SPOLIER: St. Louis is not on the e...

Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by the often-imitated-never-duplicated Assistant Chief John Feddema. Topics of discussion this week are movies, cows, and the perplexing question: "Where have all the public servants gone?" Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizon...

BEST VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/cafmaconnect It's time for Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Battalion Chief Brad Davis to give us their size-ups of some interesting (and possibly gross) situations. What would you do? FULL VIDEOS: Repair Garage Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkZ_GPdBKV4&t=241s Fast Response Car Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEk4hcANQ...

On this week's episode, Chie Freitag is joined by Union President Captain Ben Roche to discuss how "quickly" our state government seems to move, whether in issuing CONs or passing legislation. But in spite of the challenges, these two are working hard at the state level to create positive change for our communities.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on...

In this week's extended episode, CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag is (finally) joined by Prescott Fire Chief Holger Durre. Chief Durre is full of interesting stories, including his history in the fire service as well as how he learned English from television commercials... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotif...

Well, the results are in: Budgets aren't easy. On this week's episode Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss the final results of the budgeting process for fiscal year 2023.  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 Auth...

Today Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by (famous) Fire Fighter Josh Redfern. Topics of discussion: Working in the fire service, rising costs of housing and diesel fuel, mullets, and of course his moustache. 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 Author...

The Scott and Doug show is back this week with insights into the U-Pick-It Fire from May 5th, 2022. Fire Chief Scott Freitag and EMS Chief Doug Niemynski (who was IC on this fire) break down the complexities of this particular fire that gained so much attention from our community. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on S...

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye! Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by our (now former) Human Resources Manager, Patty Brookins. She shares some interesting stories, including how she ended up at CAFMA and how she met her husband in jail. Thanks for everything, Patty! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Sp...

Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Assistant Chief of Administration Dave Tharp agree on at least one thing: taxes suck. But given that CAFMA is funded by property taxes, we should probably discuss this frustrating topic. Special guest anchors for C-SPAN give us some live updates on the Crooks Fire Live Cam at https://www.cazfire.org/planning-logistics/technical-services. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: ht...