
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 • 359 episodes
The Firefighters Podcast
Latest Episodes
#377 Instructor Discussion Netherlands Smoke Cooling Experiments Ep1
In this first episode from our trip to the Netherlands, I had the privilege of joining leading fire service professionals at the Nederlands Instituut Publieke Veiligheid (NIPV) to explore the latest in smoke cooling experiments. Building on the...
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Season 5
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Episode 377
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34:54

#376 Fighting Fire Fit with Phill Matthews
Phill Matthews is a former wholetime firefighter turned online coach, specializing in helping serving and aspiring firefighters enhance their fitness and performance. Through his platform, Fighting Fire Fit, he has assisted hundreds in achievin...
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Season 5
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1:21:05

#375 Hazmat, Detection & The Hidden Threats we face with Dr Mark Norman
Today were talking hazardous materials, detection technology, and how it’s reshaping our work in the fire and rescue services.Joining me is Dr. Mark L. Norman, a Senior Field Applications Scientist at 908 Devices and a leading sub...
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1:41:11

#374 Firefighter Stephen Hunt & The Paul’s Hair and Beauty World Incident Debrief
In this powerful episode, we revisit the tragic events of July 13, 2013, when Firefighter Stephen Hunt of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service lost his life at the Paul’s Hair and Beauty World fire in Manchester. Drawing on published inve...
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Season 3
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Episode 374
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21:31

#373 PGI Particulate Protection & Decontamination Seminar with Joe Taylor of Dewipe
Final episode in our PGI Particulate Protection & Decontamination Seminar Series. So far, we've heard powerful stories from families, survivors, and advocates within the firefighting community. Today, we shift focus to innovation and action...
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Season 3
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Episode 373
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17:50
