Firefighter Podcast

The Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards 2021 in London is run every year by FIRE MAGAZINE where Chief Fire Officers, their teams, industry supporters, suppliers, and front-line firefighters come together to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the fire and emergency services members who have really made a difference. FIRE magazine is delighted to present the seventh annual Excellence in...

Patrique Pi Zaman from Avy - Drones for Good. Avy pioneers in innovative aircraft technology that is fully autonomous, emission-free, and designed to integrate smoothly into daily operations in the emergency services as well as many other sectors, whilst blending into nature. Along with many other functions they are being used in quickly detecting and locating WILDFIRES across vast areas for quick...

My guest today is Neil Griffiths & together we discuss the evolution of technology and some of the ways the emergency services can become more open to utilizing these technological advances to upgrade how we serve our communities. Get notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE Follow the podcast on Youtube Facebook Instagram To learn more about the podcast or be...

My guest today is Kirsty Openshaw & together we discuss the incredible work of England Women's Fire Service Rugby. Their journey of recruitment The culture of the team How the sport brings together and empowers women And how they are preparing to do battle against BRITISH POLICE WOMEN Their upcoming fixture on November 24th 2021 promises to be an incredible start for the newly assembled t...

In today's FLASHPOINT we speak with Mark Risdale from AVON PROTECTION whilst at this year's Emergency services show 2021. The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment from a previous episode, an introduction to a future guest, or a listen-in when we have caught up with someone from the emergency servic...

In today's FLASHPOINT we speak with Liz Millward from Draeger whilst at this year's Emergency services show 2021. The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment from a previous episode, an introduction to a future guest, or a listen-in when we have caught up with someone from the emergency services secto...

My guest today is Jennifer Collins & together we discuss the launch of EQUIPPED 2021 which is a new event that explores key issues facing the First Responder community with unique collaborations from speakers and contributors such as leading industry experts,  and the latest tools and resources available to us in the First Responder community. To learn more about the EQUIPPED2021 virtual event...

My guest today is Andy Bibby whose company 87%  created a report on The State of Mental Wellbeing on the Frontline The purpose of 87% is that they acknowledge that we all have mental health and that people deserve the support they need to succeed in life and work. Only 13% of the population say they currently have good mental health, this company and their purpose represents the 87% that don’t.  ...

In today's FLASHPOINT we speak with Andy Bibby from 87% whilst at this year's Emergency services show 2021. Andy is a future guest on the podcast but to find out more about the company and download their report on The State of Mental Wellbeing on the Frontline just click HERE The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful o...

In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with one of the medal winners Dan Bathurst. The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment from a previous episode, an introduction to a future guest, or a listen-in when we have caught up with someone from the emergency s...

In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with one of the medal winners Matt Adams. The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment from a previous episode, an introduction to a future guest, or a listen-in when we have caught up with someone from the emergency ser...

My guest todayPaul Cartwright from AICO Systems for Fire and smoke detection are the best ways to protect yourself from fire both in the home and in commercial premises and Aico is the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety. Learn more about the company by visiting them HERE To learn more about the podcast or become a partner of the podcast Jump over to our website by clicking HERE Follow the...

In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with Ruth Powell Director of Engagement and Fundraising for The Firefighters Charity &  Pink Firefighter Vedelin Clique Listen in as we discuss what the future of the charity is looking like and what is a PINK FIREFIGHTER and how we support breasts cancer awareness and treatment. The Podcast FLASHPOINT...

My guest today is AJ Whitaker Wellness and Behaviour Change Coach for The Fire Fighters Charity The episode begins with a catch-up and getting to know AJ better. If you wish to skip ahead to the content specific to the podcast then go to time point 20:08 The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve me...

In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with Aurelie Favre from MSA Listen in as we discuss what it was like as she ran the course in full firefighting PPE and why community and teamwork are so important to MSA. The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment fro...

In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with the NOTORIOUS "BUDGE BROTHERS" Rob and Dave Listen in as we discuss...... -The sibling rivalry -Military school -Finding a new competitive itch post injuries -The first time at the Fire service college and how Dave manages to go an entire conversation without using the word F#£K (well nearly...

In today's FLASHPOINT we were at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021 as we caught up with one of the organizers John Gregory at the end of day 1 of the competition. Listen in as we discuss...... -The Exhaustion of the event -The fall on the tower -The upcoming relays of day 2 -The return of the "hansom Lee Phillips" -The anticipation of the incredible women's heats -The firs...

My guest today is Steve North one of the directors of IRRTC who specialize in providing approved rescue and trauma care training for rescue professionals, private companies, and voluntary sector workers nationally and internationally. With well over 150 years of combined emergency rescue experience in delivering rescue and medical training nationally and internationally they specialize in providin...

In today's FLASHPOINT I'm speaking with Julian from TUFFKING. Tuffking is a brand of Giffard Newton which began manufacturing footwear in 1854. Still to this day they are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist footwear. Tuffking who made the first leather fire boot manufactured to safety standards. They are still a market leader for firefighter boots UK. The Podcast FLASHPOINT&a...

In our most recent FLASHPOINT, we caught up with Candace Miller or Skills for Justice at the Emergency Services Show 2021. The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment from a previous episode, an introduction to a future guest, or a listen-in when we have caught up with someone from the emergency services sector...

The Podcast FLASHPOINT's are like a mini-episode that will give us a snapshot or highlight from a powerful or impactful moment from a previous episode, an introduction to a future guest, or a listen-in when we have caught up with someone from the emergency services sector. In today's FLASHPOINT, we caught up with David Brown organizer of the Emergency Services Show held at the NEC in Bir...

This year saw the return of the Cheshire fire challenge in VIRTUAL FORM and it was an incredibly successful event. In today's episode, i have a quick round-up with two of the event organizers Mark & Ryan to speak about the success of the event and looking ahead to next weekends British Firefighter Challenge To learn more about the podcast or become a partner of the podcast Jump over to ou...

Today my guest is Jim Moss author of Firefighter Success. This Amazon bestseller is the blueprint for firefighters who want to achieve excellence in their careers and personal lives. Its 20 core principles provide every firefighter with a complete road map to rewarding careers. Going beyond the conventional definition of success (i.e. promotions, rank, money), Firefighter Success will teach firefi...

In the run-up to 2021's much-anticipated return of The British Firefighter Challenge "a competition organized by Firefighters, for Firefighters" I welcome back to the podcast three of the key organizers of the event to discuss how things have gone preparing for the competition. The 2021 competition will be held in Moreton-in-Marsh on the 9th and 10th of October 2021. The British Fir...

In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, The team at the Firefighters Podcast wanted to pay tribute to the victims and honor the survivors with a special dedicated episode. My guest today is retired FDNY firefighter Gerald “Jerry” Sanford has published his new book “ It Started with a Helmet: A Retired Firefighter’s Return to New York City the Day Before 9/11 ,” which shares his gripping true acc...