
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 • 344 episodes
The Firefighters Podcast
Latest Episodes
#363 Policing, Black History, Stop & Search & Self-transformation with Nigel Best
I had a powerful and inspiring conversation with Nigel Best, whose journey spans over 40 years of service in Nottingham. From his beginnings as a postman to becoming a teacher and eventually working in diversity and inclusion within the Notting...
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Season 5
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Episode 363
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1:12:02

#362 Justin Johnston Ret Chief Fire Officer UKFRS
Justin Johnston served in the UK fire & rescue service for 30 years finishing his career as the Chief Fire Officer of the Lancashire Fire and Rescue ServiceIn our conversation we explore the weight of leadership responsibilities, the...
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2:35:56

#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
