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 • 369 episodes
The Firefighters Podcast
Latest Episodes
HAIX GTX Extraguard - The Future of Fire Boots with GORE & HAIX
There has been a need for Innovation in Firefighting footwear and finally its here. In firefighting, there has always been a trade-off between comfort and protection & There is a lot of research and evidence that shows the heavy weight of f...
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Season 5
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Episode 383
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47:03
#386 Firefighting in a WARZONE with a Ukraine Firefighter
Today on The Firefighters Podcast, we are bringing you a conversation that will stay with you long after you hear it.For his safety and the safety of his colleagues, our guest’s identity will remain anonymous. He is a firefighter serving...
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Season 5
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Episode 386
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33:05
#385 Help I think My Boss Is A Narcissist
In today’s episode, we’re tackling the often-unspoken side of leadership and culture the subtle, psychological dynamics that quietly corrode healthy teams. While most of my experiences with leaders in the fire service have been overwhelmingly p...
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Season 5
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Episode 385
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1:16:41
#384 DEBRIEF: FIRE IN THE SKY
In 2010, a terrifying blaze tore through the high-rise apartments at 200 Wellesley Street East in Toronto, pushing firefighters and resources to their absolute limits. Crews faced intense heat, heavy smoke, and severe challenges with stairwell ...
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Season 5
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Episode 384
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33:19
#383 The Future Direction of the UK Fire Service with NFCC Chair Phil Garrigan
Today on the Firefighters Podcast, I sit down with Phil Garrigan, Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council, to discuss the future of the UK fire and rescue service. With 34 years in the job, Phil shares why this is not about titles but about p...
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Season 5
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Episode 383
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1:53:21
