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 • 364 episodes
The Firefighters Podcast
Latest Episodes
#382 What Happened at Grenfell with expert witness Steve McGuirk
On 14 June 2017, the Grenfell Tower fire in West London claimed 72 lives and exposed critical failures in building safety and fire preparedness. Over 250 firefighters faced unimaginable conditions as the fire spread rapidly due to combustible c...
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#381 FDNY Chief Officer Frank Leeb
Frank Leeb is the managing director of the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). He previously served as a Deputy Assistant Chief in the Fire Department of New York. Retiring in June 2024 with more than 31 years. During his tenure with ...
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Season 5
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Episode 381
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#380 The Worlds Strongest Firefighter 2025 with Frank Boniello
Today’s we explore what it means to live with strength, service, and purpose. with a man who represents all of that and then some.Frank Boniello is not just a firefighter. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 380
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2:16:47
#379 A Story of Racism, Resilience & Resisting Systems of Denial with Sal Naseem
In this episode, I sit down with Sal Naseem. A powerful voice on racism, resilience, and truth. From growing up as a Scottish Pakistani Muslim in Kilmarnock to ch...
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Season 5
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Episode 379
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1:37:28
#378 Leadership, Low Agency & Learned Helplessness in the UK Fire Service
In this solo episode I explore a quiet but powerful undercurrent in the UK Fire and Rescue Service: low agency and learned helplessness. Speaking not from a podium but shoulder to shoulder with every member of the service - we confront the cult...
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Season 5
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Episode 378
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