CAFMA Connect

On this week's episode Chief Freitag is stood up, so Chief Feddema has to step in and fill the shoes of our MIA guest. Topics of discussion: Wildland, energy drinks, backhoes, and porta potties. You won't be disappointed. 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 F...

On this week's episode, Operations Chief John Feddema is joined by Kevin Schroeder of the Might Oaks Foundation. They discuss how the Mighty Oaks is helping fire, police, and military personnel find hope in the midst of the difficulties of life. For more information on the Mighty Oaks Foundation, visit their website at https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://a...

In this week's episode Fire Chief Scott Freitag and EMS Chief Doug Niemynski discuss the latest updates in the regional transport issues as well as doing their absolute best to talk about CAFMA's new Rescue Units without saying the "A" word.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spo...

Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Operations Chief John Feddema to discuss health in the fire service, and the role that counseling can play when we find ourselves "stuck". It might just be that it is time to start moving-on, but not in the way you might think. Visit startmovingon.com for more information on counseling and trauma therapy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co...

This week Operations Chief John Feddema and Battalion Chief Todd Abel discuss the upcoming wildland season, how you can prepare your home and property, as well as how CAFMA supports our local, state, and nationwide partners. NOTE: Sadly, Chief Abel forgot his cowboy hat..... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify...

This week Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Assistant Chief John Feddema in what looks like their most challenging topic yet: Numbers. Today they discuss budgets, net assessed values, COLAs (not the drink...) and other subjects that might make your head spin. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://sp...

On this weeks episode, Assistant Dave Tharp is joined by Finance Specialist Tessa Russell and Administrative Assistant Nicole Engel to discuss what life is like working at CAFMA Administration.  This week's episode is especially appropriate because we happen to be hiring for their positions! Apply at https://cazfire.org/join-us. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe...

On this weeks episode, Assistant Chief Cody Rose and Fleet Services Manager Domenic Scaife discuss CAFMA's Fleet Services.  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) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: htt...

On this weeks episode, Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema discuss crossing the first state hurdle of passing Ambulance Reform. As a bonus, you will get some knowledge from the Oxford English Dictionary. 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...

On this weeks episode, Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema describe the two parallel tracks CAFMA is on to address the ambulance transport crisis plaquing the quad cities, as well as many other areas in the state. Track one is CAFMA’s application for a Certificate of Necessity (CON) to run transport ambulances. Track two is working with the Arizona fire service on legislation to reform the CON statute...

In this week's episode Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Technical Services Manager Jonah Van Tuyl have a conversation on cybersecurity in the home, in the workplace and on the road. Have you been cybersecurity your life?  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 M...

It's the "Scott and Doug Show" again this week with Fire Chief Scott Freitag and EMS Chief Doug Niemynski. This week they are discussing "CON Reform". What is it? Why do we need it? How can we ensure happens? These answers and more in this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://b...

Today Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined again by EMS Chief Doug Niemynski. As CAFMA continues to press the issues of CON reform and local ambulance response times, it is increasingly feeling like a game of EMS Chess.  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 Medic...

It's 2022. Now what? Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema discuss new year's resolutions, upcoming changes, and the latest updates on the frontlines of ambulance response. 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.o...

Are you ready to light the fuse on 2021? Don't blow it up just yet. Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Assistant Chief Dave Tharp have some insights that may change your mind. 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...

It is sometimes easy to forget about the members of the CAFMA family that operate "behind the scenes". But the truth is, without them we wouldn't be able to do our jobs. This week Assistant Chief David Tharp is joined by Shelly Clark and Katie Reeves of our Finance Division. Please join us in thanking them (as well as the rest of Finance) for the wonderful work they do! Subscribe on...

You may have heard of Level Zero, but you may not have heard the entire story. On today's episode we hear from the crews on the ground, seeing the results of Level Zero on a daily basis.  This week's episode is a roundtable format hosted by Susanne Dixson. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https:/...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @: https://youtu.be/UGxdD9NzQj4 Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority and the CAFMA Connect. Thanksgiving Theme by Vince Guaraldi Trio: https://www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Theme/dp/B000UBDK8S/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=charlie+brown+thanksgiving+music&qid=1637617107&sr=8-1 Ashokan Farewell by Nashville Chamber Orchestra & Paul Gambill:...

What is "success"? Is it a bigger paycheck? A promotion? In this episode of the CAFMA Connect, Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema discuss what it looks like to be successful. 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.cazf...

Assistant Chief John Feddema discusses with Captain Dennis Brown the tools to necessary navigate the adversity of a 25 year career in the fire service. 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) 772-7711 Follow...

Is "Level-Zero" just a scare tactic? How does the State of Arizona regulate response times? Will CAFMA charge for ambulance transport services? Tune into this week's episode for answers to these questions, as well as some stunning radio traffic. Want to help solve our ambulance response time issues? Visit our website to see how you can get involved. https://cazfire.org/ambulance-res...

If you can't manage yourself, you can't lead others. In Episode 56, Assistant Chief John Feddema joins Fire Chief Scott Freitag to discuss what it looks like to manage ourselves effectively. 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 (CAFM...

Is CAFMA under investigation? Are they conducting transports that are not medically necessary? What are the facts?  In this week's podcast Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Captain Ben Roche discuss serious concerns about ambulance response times and what CAFMA is doing to help protect the community. Want to get involved? Go to https://cazfire.org/ambulance-response-times Subscribe on Apple Podcas...

This week, Chief Feddema sits down with Colin Field, former U.S. Navy SEAL and current Team Leader with the Mighty Oaks Foundation, to discuss Field's experience as a SEAL, his time with the Mighty Oaks, as well as resiliency and its impact on First Responders. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https:/...

What can we learn from the recent audit of Arizona's election systems? It seems like there are some important lessons-learned that one is talking about. This week Chief Freitag and Technical Services Manager Jonah Van Tuyl discuss the cybersecurity findings from the recent audit, as well as what we can learn from them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google...