The Firefighters Podcast
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
Podcasting since 2020 • 342 episodes
The Firefighters Podcast
Latest Episodes
#361 Air Crash Investigation with Karl Scammel from Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Today we are speaking Air Crash Investigation with Karl Scammel from Air Accidents Investigation Branch - The AAIB is an independent organi...
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Season 5
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Episode 361
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1:28:41
#360 Life on station, Firefighter Challenges & Cat shit coffee with Dean Keeber & Matt Adams
In this episode, I sit down with my good friends Matt Adams and Dean Keeber to discuss a range of topics spanning firefighting, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 360
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1:46:07
#359 When Toxic Leadership Leads to Ethical Drift with Jan Morris
Jan Morris has had a distinguished career in the UK Fire and Rescue Service. began her journey with Avon Fire & Rescue Service in 1998 as one of only eight women in the operational workforce at that time.Beyond her operational roles,...
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Season 5
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Episode 359
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1:56:19
#358 Effective Communicating and Coordinating with the public with Anne Templeton Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology
My conversation today is with social psychologist Anne Templeton to explore the fascinating role of social psychology in emergency response. We discuss the critical importance of trust—how it shapes public cooperation, emergency management, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 358
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1:04:22
#357 Change that Once wasn’t Possible is Now Deliverable - Dave Walton Deputy Chief Fire Officer WYFRS
Born in the 1960’s with ‘Birmingham Central Fire Station’ on his birth certificate, Dave Walton has had a remarkable journey from growing up around the fire service to now becoming a key leader in shaping its future. He’s a strategi...
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Season 5
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Episode 357
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2:08:12
