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We have a conversation with Retired Firefighter Matty Fiorenza from the Anaheim Fire Department about his story that takes us through his journey of mental health challenges and his bouts with attempted suicide. This is a powerful story we all need to hear, because his story is unique but unfortunately it isn't unique in today's fire service.

S1E16 - Episode 16 - Interview with California Metro Fire Chiefs Association President - Fire Chief Colin Stowell Oct 09, 2023

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Episode 16

In this episode we interview Fire Chief Colin Stowell, who is the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Fire Chief and President of the California Metro Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Stowell talks about several topics ranging from the challenges of running a Metro size department, Homelessness Crisis and how San Diego Fire tackled the Ambulance problem they faced in their city.

S1E15 - Episode 15 - SB 577 - Improving support for Fire Service Training Apr 18, 2023

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Episode 15

In this episode we interview Fire Chief John Binaski, who is the Fire Chief of the Clovis Fire Department and the Legislative Director for CalChiefs. Chief Binaski will describe our current legislation dictates how State Fire Service Training and its programs are funded, what has changed since the original legislation, and what SB 577 is intended to do relative to SFST programs and services. Chief Binaski will also discuss the legislative process and how and why CalChiefs engagement is critical for our membership.

S1E14 - Episode 14 - The Oxnard Case and AB 1168 Mar 28, 2023

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Episode 14

On this episode, President Tubbs discusses the Oxnard Court Case and current legislation introduced by Assemblymember Bennett, AB 1168, with Oxnard Fire Chief Alex Hamilton.

S1E13 - Episode 13 - The Tribal Chiefs Association Feb 27, 2023

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Episode 13 - The Tribal Chiefs Association

On this episode, President Tubbs discusses the Tribal Chiefs Association with Fire Chief and Association President Jason Keeling.

S1E12 - Episode 12 - The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Ballot Initiative Feb 14, 2023

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Episode 12 - The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Ballot Initiative

In this episode we discuss the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Ballot Initiative, which is qualified for the November 5, 2024 ballot, with Kyle Packham, Advocacy and Public Affairs Director of California Special Districts Association (CSDA). CalChiefs believes it is important for all Californian Government agencies to be aware of this initiative and what the impacts of this ballot measure if it passes.

S1E11 - Episode 11 - Chief Officer Leadership Symposium Jan 31, 2023

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Episode 11 - Chief Officer Leadership Symposium

In this Episode we discuss the Chief Officer Leadership Symposium which is held annually in Fresno. Chief (Ret) Bruce Martin discusses the origins of the symposium, its purpose, and examples of the kinds of courses that are a part of the educational program.

S1E10 - Episode 10 - Consolidations in the California Fire Service Dec 19, 2022

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Episode 10 - Consolidations

On this episode, Past President Ray Gayk interviews Chiefs Mark Heine and Chris Tubbs to discuss their experiences with consolidations. There are many reasons for, types of, and important considerations associated with consolidating fire agencies. In this interview, Chiefs Heine and Tubbs share their experiences and learned lessons.

S1E9 - Episode 9 - AB662 - A discussion with Chief Alex Hamilton (Oxnard Fire) Nov 29, 2022

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Episode 9 - AB662 - A discussion with Chief Alex Hamilton (Oxnard Fire)

On this episode, we interview Chief Alex Hamilton to discuss the recently singed legislation (AB662) which added sections to the Current Health & Safety Code (1797.119 & 13159.6) which requires the State Fire Marshal to establish additional training standards that include the criteria for curriculum content recommended by the Statewide Training and Education Advisory Committee involving Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention Programming.

S1E8 - Episode 8 - The California Fire Service's Response to the Pandemic Nov 14, 2022

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Episode 8 - California Fire Service's Response to the Pandemic

On this episode, we interview Chiefs Bernie Malloy (Murrieta Fire) & Kristin Thompson (Newport Beach Fire) to discuss the California Fire Service’s Response to the Pandemic; the State-wide survey conducted by CalChiefs, and the Case Studies. Chiefs Malloy and Thompson discuss what the early days of the pandemic and how the fire service responded, the lessons that were learned by this response, and the action taken to capture and memorialize this response.