Firefighting Podcast

Multiple Calls Podcast

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Find out what Firefighters are made of! This podcast pulls back the curtain and shows you what goes into the making of a Firefighter. We talk about the how and why of each guest's journey to the job, what challenges they have faced overall and how they made it through them, the struggles they see for our service and their ideas on how each of us can help progress in the job, as well as what keeps them inspired and motivated. You will be getting to know your family better. 'Multiple Calls' is a phrase that catches a Firefighter's attention because it signifies that there is a strong possibility...

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Episode 6 - Jared Newcombe 09.05.2018 1:26:50

I did an Internet image search relating to the word ‘Grit’ and this was the first one that showed up. Jared can dig deeper and embrace more of the suck than the majority of us, he is comfortable with being uncomfortable, but intertwined with that unrelenting drive is the compassion and patience of a true leader and teacher. A 25 year veteran of the service, 7 as a Captain and some time spent this...

Episode 5 - Mandy Gould 14.04.2018 1:46:00

Among the host of things that you can depend on Mandy to be, the one thing you can hang your hat on is her consistency; consistently hard-working, compassionate, level headed, down to earth, dependable, genuine, and authentic. She’s the real deal, as a Firefighter, a community member, a friend, and a leader. I can easily say that I have looked to her and leaned on her countless times for perspecti...

Episode 4 - Chris Vanderburg 01.04.2018 1:10:14

You may believe in fate or chance, but by Chris's take on it, he fell into this line of work by accident; regardless, I'm glad that he did. I highly doubt that he would admit it but he's been fearless in his endeavours. From my perspective, he's always impressed me as someone who says yes to paths that open up and embraces and learns from the experiences that result. His positive attitude, perspec...

Episode 3 - Jeff Clayton 12.03.2018 1:37:41

A born and raised East-Coaster, Jeff Clayton is a third generation Firefighter and a 24-year student of the fire service. He has had the privilege of teaching fire-ground operations internationally and throughout Canada. Jeff holds numerous certificates from the Ontario Fire College and a certificate in Fire Service Leadership from Dalhousie University. He currently holds the rank of Captain and i...

Episode 2 - Peter Reid 28.02.2018 1:46:17

District Chief Peter 'Zeus' Reid was born and raised and continues to live in the city he has served for the 35 years. A Hazmat Officer for 8 years and a member of his Department's Peer Support Team, he brings knowledge, experience, passion, and compassion to the Fireground and the station. He Captained his Department’s Combat Challenge / Firefit Team to 5 Canadian Championships and 3 World Champi...

Episode 1 - Jordan Paris 17.02.2018 1:56:57

Jordan Paris is a 20-year member, starting with a smaller rural department and spending the majority of his years and presently with a larger urban department. With a military life upbringing and being instilled with a deep sense of values, he has a penchant for loyalty, pride, a strong work ethic, and a love for the Brotherhood and Family of the Fire Service. This shows through his years of work...