The Firefighters Podcast

By: Pete Wakefield
  • Summary

  • 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

    © 2024 The Firefighters Podcast
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  • #339 NOW & NEXT with Pete & Carl
    Nov 18 2024

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    Get Involved with the chat - Contribute questions, ideas & topics to be discussed on the podcast using our Firefighter Podcast Burner Phone on 07950 610749 all communication will be treated sensitively & no identity revealed without your permission

    In todays episode, Pete and Carl discuss

    • the challenges of the email hedonic treadmill of poor communication
    • the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT
    • personal growth through changing perspectives
    • reflections on recent podcast guests
    • the importance of effective communication
    • the need for innovation in firefighter training to address health concerns.
    • the pressing need for collaborative research in the fire service
    • innovative technologies emerging in firefighting
    • delve into the evolving career paths within the fire and rescue services
    • the attraction to the fire service as a lifelong career,
    • the complexities of promotion processes
    • and the hidden rules of effective leadership.

    Leadership Link HERE

    We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK
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    A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.
    GORE-TEX Professional Clothing
    MSA The Safety Company
    PATROL STORE UK
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    HAIX Footwear
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    Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and for firefighters this cost
    Hibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energised

    Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • #338 Firefighter Suicide, Mental health & a conversation on Formalised Academic Curiosity with Researcher Dr Rowena Hill MBE
    Nov 11 2024

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    My guest today is Rowena Hill, Rowena is a Professor in the psychology department at Nottingham Trent University, she is a Professor of Resilience, Emergencies and Disaster Science.

    Contact Dr Rowena Hill MBE at rowena.hill@ntu.ac.uk

    Important LINKS:
    Dr Hill NTU
    National review of community risk methodology across UK Fire and Rescue Service
    ACER Group
    FF Health & Wellbeing Work
    FF Charity Suicide Prevention

    Get Involved with the chat - Contribute questions, ideas & topics to be discussed on the podcast using our Firefighter Podcast Burner Phone on 07950 610749 all communication will be treated sensitively & no identity revealed without your permission

    We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK
    HERE

    PODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications
    HERE

    A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.
    GORE-TEX Professional Clothing
    MSA The Safety Company
    PATROL STORE UK
    IDEX
    HAIX Footwear
    GRENADE
    RIP INTO Podcast Apparel
    Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and for firefighters this cost
    Hibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energised

    Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • #337 National Breathing Apparatus Challenge 2024 Part 2 of 2 The Debrief
    Nov 7 2024

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    Today were closing up with part 2 of 2 from this years NBAC as I sat down after the competition with some of the organizers Mark Andrews & Phill Sanders.

    The National Breathing Apparatus Challenge is an extraordinary event that highlights the relentless pursuit of excellence, safety, and best practices within the UK Fire and Rescue Services and brings together firefighters from across the UK to test their skills, teamwork, and knowledge in real-world firefighting scenarios.

    Each year, teams of five firefighters from different brigades battle it out for the title of Best Breathing Apparatus Team. Their challenge? To navigate the intensity of a property fire, with just 30 minutes to extinguish the flames and rescue casualties.

    Find out more about the NBAC here - National Breathing Apparatus Challenge Official Website (nbac.co.uk)

    We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HERE

    PODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications
    HERE

    A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.
    GORE-TEX Professional Clothing
    MSA The Safety Company
    PATROL STORE UK
    IDEX
    HAIX Footwear
    GRENADE
    RIP INTO Podcast Apparel
    Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and for firefighters this cost
    Hibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energised

    Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

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    1 hr and 8 mins

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Absolutely love this. must listen for anyone who is apart of or interested in the fire, medical or armed forces

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