The Firefighters Podcast

By: Pete Wakefield
  • Summary

  • The Firefighters Podcast is a global podcast seeking to develop, inspire, connect, motivate, represent & celebrate the world of our emergency services operators through a series of wide-ranging conversations celebrating those within our emergency services family and encouraging the support of this incredible group of people.

    Operational UK firefighter Pete Wakefield speaks with individuals from all walks of life who share a connection with, can add value to, or can develop those who choose this life path.

    Our driving purpose is to create a legacy resource for the current and future generations of firefighters & first responders

    © 2024 The Firefighters Podcast
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  • #331 NOW & NEXT with Pete & Carl
    Oct 5 2024

    Now & Next episodes are where members of the podcast team get together & touch base on some of the current topics in the sector, reflect on previous guests episodes and events & also look at what’s coming up next.

    Carl Boasman first appeared on the podcast back in episode #301 Leadership & The Impact we have on others. Since then Carl has come onboard with the podcast team supporting on our strategic partnership work and in today episode we are talk about:

    In this conversation, we reflect on the legacy of Paul Grimwood, discuss insights from various episodes of the podcast, and explore themes of decision-making, community resilience, and leadership within the emergency services. We emphasize the importance of empowering the public, the role of zero responders, and the future of fire service training amidst ongoing changes in the sector.

    Takeaways

    • Paul Grimwood's legacy is a shining example of making a difference.
    • Community resilience plays a vital role in emergency response.
    • The best commanders are those who understand interoperability.
    • Decision-making in high-pressure environments requires empathy and awareness.
    • Zero responders can significantly impact emergency situations before services arrive.
    • Investing in training and development is crucial for effective leadership.
    • Public empowerment is essential for community safety and resilience.
    • The future of fire service training needs to be re-evaluated and improved.
    • Change management in the public sector can be challenging but necessary.
    • Fate and circumstances shape our lives, and we must adapt accordingly.

    you can reach Carl at carl.boasman@tffpc.com

    We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HERE

    PODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications
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    A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.
    GORE-TEX Professional Clothing
    MSA The Safety Company
    PATROL STORE UK
    IDEX
    HAIX Footwear
    GRENADE
    RIP INTO Podcast Apparel
    Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and for firefighters this cost
    Hibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energised

    Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • ESS 2024 round up - Search & Rescue Dogs, Women in Fire, PPE & Apparel with Hunter & PTSD with PC Tony Stamp
    Oct 4 2024

    Today is a round up episode from our visit to the 2024 Emergency Services Show where Carl takes the lead speaking with some of the following people:

    • Chris Colgan - Hunter Apparel
    • Sarah Dennison - National Search and Rescue Dogs Association (SARDA) Suffolk Branch
    • Ellie Mason - Marketing and Communications Officer - Women in the Fire Service
    • Graham Cole - President - PTSD 999 - Better known as PC Tony Stamp in the Bill

    We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HERE

    PODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications
    HERE

    A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.
    GORE-TEX Professional Clothing
    MSA The Safety Company
    PATROL STORE UK
    IDEX
    HAIX Footwear
    GRENADE
    RIP INTO Podcast Apparel
    Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and for firefighters this cost
    Hibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energised

    Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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    30 mins
  • ESS 2024 round up - DE-WIPE Reducing the risk of occupational cancer to firefighters with Jo Taylor MBE
    Oct 3 2024

    Today is a round up episode from our visit to the 2024 Emergency Services Show

    In todays episode i speak with Jo Taylor from DE-WIPE about Reducing the risk of occupational cancer to firefighters. De-Wipe’s decontamination wipes scientifically proven to eliminate harmful toxins from skin.

    With recent research identifying the increased risk of cancer amongst workers & especially firefighters, all industries must consider the potential risk of contamination. De-Wipe conducted a landmark study with leading professors at Manchester Metropolitan University to test De-Wipe’s effectiveness at removing carcinogenic pollutants from skin – the results are overwhelmingly positive showing De-Wipe decontamination wipes remove the most harmful dioxins and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from skin.

    Find out more about DE-WIPE HERE

    We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HERE

    PODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications
    HERE

    A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.
    GORE-TEX Professional Clothing
    MSA The Safety Company
    PATROL STORE UK
    IDEX
    HAIX Footwear
    GRENADE
    RIP INTO Podcast Apparel
    Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and for firefighters this cost
    Hibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energised

    Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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    13 mins

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