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CAFMA Connect

170 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

CAFMA Connect is a platform for the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) to engage in open dialogue relating to emerging issues in the Fire Service today, as well as leadership and professional development. It is our intent to provide relevant information that will both help you progress within our profession, as well as keeping you informed about our agency.

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Episodes

Working At CAFMA Administration

March 11, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MB

On this weeks episode, Assistant Dave Tharp is joined by Finance Specialist Tessa Russell and Administrative Assistant Nicole Engel to discuss what life is like working at CAFMA Administration.  This week's episode is especially appropriate because we happen to be hiring for their positions! Apply at https://cazfire.org/join-us. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Ari...

Fleet Services

February 25, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

On this weeks episode, Assistant Chief Cody Rose and Fleet Services Manager Domenic Scaife discuss CAFMA's Fleet Services.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralazfiremedical Follo...

Ambulance Reform: Crossing the First State Hurdle

February 18, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

On this weeks episode, Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema discuss crossing the first state hurdle of passing Ambulance Reform. As a bonus, you will get some knowledge from the Oxford English Dictionary. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Fol...

Parallel Tracks: Fixing The Ambulance Problem

February 04, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

On this weeks episode, Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema describe the two parallel tracks CAFMA is on to address the ambulance transport crisis plaquing the quad cities, as well as many other areas in the state. Track one is CAFMA’s application for a Certificate of Necessity (CON) to run transport ambulances. Track two is working with the Arizona fire service on legislation to reform the CON statute. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://b...

Cybersecuring Your Life

January 28, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this week's episode Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Technical Services Manager Jonah Van Tuyl have a conversation on cybersecurity in the home, in the workplace and on the road. Have you been cybersecurity your life?  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://...

Scott and Doug: CON Reform

January 21, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

It's the "Scott and Doug Show" again this week with Fire Chief Scott Freitag and EMS Chief Doug Niemynski. This week they are discussing "CON Reform". What is it? Why do we need it? How can we ensure happens? These answers and more in this week's episode of the CAFMA Connect. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.caz...

More with Scott and Doug: EMS Chess

January 14, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Today Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined again by EMS Chief Doug Niemynski. As CAFMA continues to press the issues of CON reform and local ambulance response times, it is increasingly feeling like a game of EMS Chess.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https:/...

New Year New Us

January 07, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

It's 2022. Now what? Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema discuss new year's resolutions, upcoming changes, and the latest updates on the frontlines of ambulance response. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://w...

Blowing Up 2021?

December 31, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Are you ready to light the fuse on 2021? Don't blow it up just yet. Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Assistant Chief Dave Tharp have some insights that may change your mind. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https:...

Get to Know: Finance

December 17, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

It is sometimes easy to forget about the members of the CAFMA family that operate "behind the scenes". But the truth is, without them we wouldn't be able to do our jobs. This week Assistant Chief David Tharp is joined by Shelly Clark and Katie Reeves of our Finance Division. Please join us in thanking them (as well as the rest of Finance) for the wonderful work they do! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spot...

Level Zero Roundtable

December 03, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

You may have heard of Level Zero, but you may not have heard the entire story. On today's episode we hear from the crews on the ground, seeing the results of Level Zero on a daily basis.  This week's episode is a roundtable format hosted by Susanne Dixson. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772...

A CAFMA Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.39 MB

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @: https://youtu.be/UGxdD9NzQj4 Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority and the CAFMA Connect. Thanksgiving Theme by Vince Guaraldi Trio: https://www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Theme/dp/B000UBDK8S/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=charlie+brown+thanksgiving+music&qid=1637617107&sr=8-1 Ashokan Farewell by Nashville Chamber Orchestra & Paul Gambill: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000THFXHO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Subscribe o...

What is Success?

November 19, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

What is "success"? Is it a bigger paycheck? A promotion? In this episode of the CAFMA Connect, Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema discuss what it looks like to be successful. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: http...

Navigating Adversity

November 12, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Assistant Chief John Feddema discusses with Captain Dennis Brown the tools to necessary navigate the adversity of a 25 year career in the fire service. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Ambulance Transport: Q & A With Scott and Doug

October 29, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Is "Level-Zero" just a scare tactic? How does the State of Arizona regulate response times? Will CAFMA charge for ambulance transport services? Tune into this week's episode for answers to these questions, as well as some stunning radio traffic. Want to help solve our ambulance response time issues? Visit our website to see how you can get involved. https://cazfire.org/ambulance-response-times Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.l...

Managing Yourself

October 21, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

If you can't manage yourself, you can't lead others. In Episode 56, Assistant Chief John Feddema joins Fire Chief Scott Freitag to discuss what it looks like to manage ourselves effectively. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA...

Not Medically Necessary?

October 15, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Is CAFMA under investigation? Are they conducting transports that are not medically necessary? What are the facts?  In this week's podcast Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Captain Ben Roche discuss serious concerns about ambulance response times and what CAFMA is doing to help protect the community. Want to get involved? Go to https://cazfire.org/ambulance-response-times Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotif...

Resiliency

October 14, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week, Chief Feddema sits down with Colin Field, former U.S. Navy SEAL and current Team Leader with the Mighty Oaks Foundation, to discuss Field's experience as a SEAL, his time with the Mighty Oaks, as well as resiliency and its impact on First Responders. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928)...

What No One Is Talking About

October 01, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

What can we learn from the recent audit of Arizona's election systems? It seems like there are some important lessons-learned that one is talking about. This week Chief Freitag and Technical Services Manager Jonah Van Tuyl discuss the cybersecurity findings from the recent audit, as well as what we can learn from them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire ...

Recruiting In 2021

September 24, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

How do we make serving people attractive to people? Chief Freitag and Training Captain Eric Merrill discuss how CAFMA plans to make over our recruitment efforts. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://www.in...

Mandates?

September 17, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Where does CAFMA stand regarding "mandates"? Tune in to watch as Chief Freitag makes Chief Feddema slightly uncomfortable as he addresses the topic head on.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://www.instag...

9/11: Twenty Years Later

September 10, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

This week we are on location this week at the Healing Field located at the Prescott Valley Civic Center. Join us as we honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by speaking with some of our CAFMA personnel about their experiences that day and the years since.   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-77...

Episode 49: Wagner

September 03, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Chief Freitag and Engineer Adam Wagner discuss history, family, and serving your country, as well as some of the ways we are working towards recruiting new personnel. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: https://w...

The Review - August 27th 2021

August 27, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Chief Freitag and Chief Feddema record their first podcast about nothing...although they do have some discussion about presentation skills... For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/...

The Review - August 20th 2021

August 20, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

On this week's episode, Chief Freitag and Chief Rose discuss CAFMA's shift towards a "Southwest Airlines" model for our smaller vehicles, and the first change in nearly 20 years from one fire engine manufacturer to another. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)...

The Review - August 13th 2021

August 13, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

On this week's extended episode, Chief Freitag Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss meta-leadership: how to lead in a crisis when you find yourself in charge. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook...

The Review - August 6th 2021

August 06, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

On this week's extended episode, Chief Freitag and Engineer Jason Butler discuss Team River Runner, their upcoming event on August 14th-15th, and how they are working to help veterans and their families find health and healing through adaptive paddle sports. They also discuss, various aspects of swift water rescue and what Chief Freitag wants to buy next... For more information on the local Prescott chapter of Team River Runner, visit https://teamriverrunner-prescottaz.weebly.com. For a fu...

The Review - July 30th 2021

July 30, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

On this week's episode, Assistant Chief Cody Rose is joined by Kelly Lee and Tiffany Lavers to discuss The Firefighter Angel Foundation, a non-profit started in 2008 that gives back to the community in some very special ways. For more information on The Firefighter Angel Foundation, visit https://firefighterangel.org. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6...

The Review - July 23rd 2021

July 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

On this week's extended episode, Chief Freitag and EMS Chief Doug Niemynski discuss the current challenge of long ambulance response times, what CAFMA is doing to help minimize the impact on our patients, and the important difference between an "ambulance" and a "rescue". For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J C...

The Review - July 16th 2021

July 16, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MB

On this week's episode, Assistant Chief John Feddema flies solo, and discusses some goings-on around CAFMA, as well as what it takes to be a beneficial part of a team.  For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA o...

The Review - July 9th 2021

July 09, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

On this week's episode, Chief Freitag and Technical Services Manager Jonah Van Tuyl discuss Tech Services and the role that they play within CAFMA, as well as with other partner agencies. Chief Freitag also has some thoughts on how YCSO can improve their helicopter... For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Centr...

The Review - July 2nd 2021

July 02, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

On this week's episode, Chief Freitag and Training Chief Parra discuss the inner workings of our current recruit academy, and what it may look like should we no longer require the Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications for new hires. For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https...

The Review - June 25th 2021

June 25, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

On this week's podcast Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddma discuss why someone wanting a career in the fire service would want to apply with CAFMA. We may or may not have had some fun at the expense of some our friends with other fire service agencies... For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az ...

The Review - June 18th 2021

June 18, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Have you ever been interested in getting into the fire service? Today Chief Freitag is joined by Captain Evan Hlavacek to discuss his journey towards the fire service, which incidentally includes arena football, selling insurance, and Mark Wahlberg.  For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on G...

The Review - June 11th 2021

June 11, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Have you ever been interested in getting into the fire service? Today Chief Freitag is joined by firefighters Leslie Harper and Zach DuCharme to discuss life, history, and what it takes if you want to put on the CAFMA uniform. For more information on joining the CAFMA family, isit https://www.cazfire.org/administration/employment. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://...

The Review - June 12th 2021

June 04, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Wade Ward, a Fire Mitigation Specialist with APS. They discuss his time in the fire service, what the transition to working with APS looked like, as well as some very helpful information about the company that powers central Arizona. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J...

The Review - May 28th 2021

May 28, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

With Chief Freitag out of the office, Assistant Chief of Operations John Feddema fills along with Training Chief Dustin Parra. They discuss mustaches, all things training related, and even manage to spill some water. Don't forget to leave your fixed mindset at the door. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Cen...

The Review - May 21st 2021

May 21, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Assistant Chief of Administration, Dave Tharp. Chief Tharp gives us a glimpse into how he got to Arizona, the dare that caused him to enter the fire service, and the (now infamous) manifesto. He also gives some great insight into what a career in the fire service can look like.  For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB...

The Review - May 14th 2021

May 14, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

On this episode, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss emotional resilience and having a "growth mindset". If you are afraid of failure, this episode is for you. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Foll...

The Review - May 7th 2021

May 14, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Grant Quezada, U.S. Army Special Operations veteran and founder of the Founding Fathers Collective in Prescott, Arizona. Topics of discussion include Mr. Quezada's time in the military, dynamic personalities, the establishment of the Founding Fathers Collective, and important leadership skills. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: http...

The Review - April 30th 2021

April 30, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

On this episode, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss SCBA's and the new "universal" fitting, which as it turns out, is not so universal after all. This is good information for all those with an interest in the fire service. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medica...

The Review - April 23rd 2021

April 23, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

On this episode, Chief Freitag interviews Dr. Jim DeLung, the new Prescott Regional Communications Center Director. They discuss Dr. Delung's history in law enforcement, appreciation for our dispatch partners, as well as the future for PRCC. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical...

The Review - April 16th 2021

April 16, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Chief Freitag and Facilities Manager Eric Crossman discuss what goes into keeping our facilities operational, which may or may not include a shiny new snow plow. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Faceb...

The Review - April 9th 2021

April 09, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this week's Review, Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss communication, climate change, and base running. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow ...

The Review - April 2nd 2021

April 02, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Chief Freitag and Firefighter Doug Copenhaver discuss the Central Arizona Honor Guard Pipes and Drums, bagpipes, origins, kilts, and how Doug got started playing the pipes. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAF...

The Review - March 26th 2021

March 26, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss the serious impacts of working in the fire service, and how to know where and when to get help. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https:...

The Review - March 19th 2021

March 19, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Chief Freitag interviews special guest Training Captain Eric Merrill for our February 19th 2021 episode. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA on Instagram: ht...

The Review - March 12th 2021

March 12, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

When the cat is away, the mouse will play. Assistant Chiefs John Feddema and Cody Rose host this week's podcast while Chief Freitag is on vacation. Or is he???? For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Visit our Employment page: http://bit.ly/CAFMAEmployment Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) http...

CAFMA Connect - Episode 2 - Career Survival

March 08, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

In Episode 2 of the CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and Lieutenant Eric Rosoff of Career Survival Group discuss the career dangers that fire service professionals are facing today. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TO6Xqk Follow CAFMA o...

The Review - March 5th 2021

March 05, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Chief Freitag and Assistant Chief John Feddema discuss "Getting off the X", as well as other cultural insights. For a full copy of The Review, please visit https://www.cazfire.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J Visit our Employment page: http://bit.ly/CAFMAEmployment Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) https://www.cazfire.org  (928) 772-7711 Follow CAFMA ...

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