Episode 27 - FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum.

This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.

S1E25 - Episode 25 - Quantifying the Negative Oct 11, 2024

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Episode 25 - Quantifying the Negative

In this episode in an interview with Chief Eric Saylors (El-Cerrito Fire), Chief Saylors discusses his Naval Post Graduate School Thesis, Quantifying the Negative. In this episode Chief Saylors shares how his thesis led to the creation of a method to quantify the value a fire agency brings to a community and how this aids I the fire service telling its story to the community and elected officials.

S1E26 - Episode 26 - The Fire Prevention Section and The Cal Chiefs Reorg. Oct 10, 2024

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Episode 26 - The Fire Prevention & CalChiefs Reorg

President Heine and Past President Tubbs discuss why the Fire Prevention Section decided to leave Cal Chiefs after the Cal Chiefs Reorg and where is Cal Chiefs is going next as it relates to a new Fire Marshall's Section.

S1E24 - Episode 24 - Riverside vs Symons Ambulance Jun 14, 2024

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Episode 24 - Riverside vs Symons Ambulance

On this episode, your host Chris Tubbs interviews Fire Chief & CalChiefs President Mark Heine, and CalChiefs Attorney Andrew Schouten, ESQ of Wright L’Estrange & Ergastolo (WLE). We will be discussing the recent publication of the Riverside vs Symons case; the history of the litigation and various court decisions, and ultimately the publication of the Appellate Court’s Ruling and what that means.

S1E23 - Episode 23 - Cal Fire Chiefs C&T Ambulance Business Academy May 30, 2024

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In this Episode Retired Fire Chief Ray Gayk interviews Glenn Leland about the first training opportunity presented by Cal Fire Chiefs Consulting and Training, The Ambulance Business Academy (ABA). The ABA is a two week in person academy teaching the California Fire Service the Ambulance Business from a private and public perspective. Glenn Leland has over 40 years in the ambulance business experience at the highest levels of leaderships and has teamed up with Cal Fire Chiefs C&T to offer the most in depth look into how the ambulance business works, Information about the Ambulance Business Academy can be found on the Cal Fire Chiefs C&T website cafirechiefsconsulting.com

S1E22 - Episode 22 - Operationalizing Your Strategic Plan Mar 29, 2024

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In this episode we talk about the importance of Operationalizing your Strategic Plan with our friends at Envisio and how it can really change your agencies effectiveness.

S1E21 - Episode 21 - The Fire Service and Technology with Fire Chief Dan Munsey Feb 28, 2024

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In this episode we interview Dan Munsey Fire Chief for San Bernardino County Fire and IAFC Technology Counsel Chair and talk about where Technology is going in the fire service today and how it may affect tomorrow.

S1E20 - Episode 20 - Cal Chiefs Training Officers with President Matt Miranda Dec 27, 2023

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Past President Gayk interviews Battalion Chief Matta Miranda who is the Southern Section President for the Cal Chiefs Training Officers Section. Chief Miranda discusses what the Training Officers are doing in both the Southern/Northern Divisions, and he gives a great overview of the upcoming 2024 Fresno Training Symposium.

S1E19 - Episode 19 - Firefighter Recruitment with Fire Chief Mike McCliman Nov 23, 2023

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In this episode Past-President Ray Gayk interviews Fire Chief Mike McCliman from Rancho Cucamonga Fire District on today's firefighter recruitment challenges and what RCFD is doing to overcome those challenges. Rancho Cucamonga punches way above their weight when it comes to recruitment, and we dive into Rancho's philosophy and techniques that have given them an edge in the fight for new recruits.

S1E18 - Episode 18 - Interview with Cal Chiefs President Mark Heine Nov 06, 2023

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In this Episode we talk with newly elected Cal Chiefs President Mark Heine about his background and what's coming up for Cal Chiefs over the next year. Chief Heine is the Fire Chief for the Sonoma County Fire District and has been a leader and board member in Cal Chiefs for almost a decade. His experiences in the Fire Service and Cal Chiefs will be explored in our discussion and how he sees this year going for Cal Chiefs during his Presidency.