CAFMA Connect

How do we make serving people attractive to people? Chief Freitag and Training Captain Eric Merrill discuss how CAFMA plans to make over our recruitment efforts. 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) 772-7...

Where does CAFMA stand regarding "mandates"? Tune in to watch as Chief Freitag makes Chief Feddema slightly uncomfortable as he addresses the topic head on.  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)...

This week we are on location this week at the Healing Field located at the Prescott Valley Civic Center. Join us as we honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by speaking with some of our CAFMA personnel about their experiences that day and the years since.   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32...

Chief Freitag and Engineer Adam Wagner discuss history, family, and serving your country, as well as some of the ways we are working towards recruiting new personnel. 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)...

Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema record their first podcast about nothing...although they do have some discussion about presentation skills... For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org 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...

On this week's episode, Chief Freitag and Chief Rose discuss CAFMA's shift towards a "Southwest Airlines" model for our smaller vehicles, and the first change in nearly 20 years from one fire engine manufacturer to another. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: http...

On this week's extended episode, Chief Freitag Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss meta-leadership: how to lead in a crisis when you find yourself in charge. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org 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 extended episode, Chief Freitag and Engineer Jason Butler discuss Team River Runner, their upcoming event on August 14th-15th, and how they are working to help veterans and their families find health and healing through adaptive paddle sports. They also discuss, various aspects of swift water rescue and what Chief Freitag wants to buy next... For more information on the local P...

On this week's episode, Assistant Chief Cody Rose is joined by Kelly Lee and Tiffany Lavers to discuss The Firefighter Angel Foundation, a non-profit started in 2008 that gives back to the community in some very special ways. For more information on The Firefighter Angel Foundation, visit https://firefighterangel.org. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscri...

On this week's extended episode, Chief Freitag and EMS Chief Doug Niemynski discuss the current challenge of long ambulance response times, what CAFMA is doing to help minimize the impact on our patients, and the important difference between an "ambulance" and a "rescue". For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https...

On this week's episode, Assistant Chief John Feddema flies solo, and discusses some goings-on around CAFMA, as well as what it takes to be a beneficial part of a team.  For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central...

On this week's episode, Chief Freitag and Technical Services Manager Jonah Van Tuyl discuss Tech Services and the role that they play within CAFMA, as well as with other partner agencies. Chief Freitag also has some thoughts on how YCSO can improve their helicopter... For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subs...

On this week's episode, Chief Freitag and Training Chief Parra discuss the inner workings of our current recruit academy, and what it may look like should we no longer require the Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications for new hires. For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.caz...

On this week's podcast Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddma discuss why someone wanting a career in the fire service would want to apply with CAFMA. We may or may not have had some fun at the expense of some our friends with other fire service agencies... For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The R...

Have you ever been interested in getting into the fire service? Today Chief Freitag is joined by Captain Evan Hlavacek to discuss his journey towards the fire service, which incidentally includes arena football, selling insurance, and Mark Wahlberg.  For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The Review, please visit...

Have you ever been interested in getting into the fire service? Today Chief Freitag is joined by firefighters Leslie Harper and Zach DuCharme to discuss life, history, and what it takes if you want to put on the CAFMA uniform. For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org...

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Wade Ward, a Fire Mitigation Specialist with APS. They discuss his time in the fire service, what the transition to working with APS looked like, as well as some very helpful information about the company that powers central Arizona. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Su...

With Chief Freitag out of the office, Assistant Chief of Operations John Feddema fills along with Training Chief Dustin Parra. They discuss mustaches, all things training related, and even manage to spill some water. Don't forget to leave your fixed mindset at the door. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Su...

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Assistant Chief of Administration, Dave Tharp. Chief Tharp gives us a glimpse into how he got to Arizona, the dare that caused him to enter the fire service, and the (now infamous) manifesto. He also gives some great insight into what a career in the fire service can look like.  For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe...

On this episode, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss emotional resilience and having a "growth mindset". If you are afraid of failure, this episode is for you. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/...

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Grant Quezada, U.S. Army Special Operations veteran and founder of the Founding Fathers Collective in Prescott, Arizona. Topics of discussion include Mr. Quezada's time in the military, dynamic personalities, the establishment of the Founding Fathers Collective, and important leadership skills. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.c...

On this episode, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss SCBA's and the new "universal" fitting, which as it turns out, is not so universal after all. This is good information for all those with an interest in the fire service. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google...

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Dr. Jim DeLung, the new Prescott Regional Communications Center Director. They discuss Dr. Delung's history in law enforcement, appreciation for our dispatch partners, as well as the future for PRCC. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: h...

Chief Freitag and Facilities Manager Eric Crossman discuss what goes into keeping our facilities operational, which may or may not include a shiny new snow plow. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org 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 Fir...

In this week's Review, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss communication, climate change, and base running. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org 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...