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CAFMA Connect is a platform for the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) to engage in open dialogue relating to emerging issues in the Fire Service today, as well as leadership and professional development. It is our intent to provide relevant information that will both help you progress within our profession, as well as keeping you informed about our agency.
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Legado Fire #3: Training
Welcome to the third installment of our CAFMA Connect series on the April 1, 2024, Legado Apartments #Fire in #PrescottValley, AZ. This time, we’re focusing on the training that prepared our team to tackle this critical incident with precision and efficiency. Training Chief Eric Merrill joins us to explain the rigorous preparation that Central Arizona Fire personnel undergo. Learn how we partner with other fire departments in Arizona and beyond to make sure that we’re bringing the best practi...
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Legado Fire #2: Initial Response
Welcome back to the CAFMA Connect for the second episode in our series on the April 1, 2024, Legado Apartment Fire in Prescott Valley, AZ. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand accounts from Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) personnel, Eric Merrill, Incident Commander, Captain Jim Bushman, first-in Company Officer, and Fire Chief Scott Freitag. Learn about the rapid decision-making and on-the-ground strategies that were pivotal in protecting nearby structures, ensuring the s...
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The Power of Knowing Stuff
In this week’s CAFMA Connect, we hear about Fire Chief Freitag’s trip to Washington DC for the Congressional Fire Service Institute’s (CFSI) Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium, a conference that brings together chief officers from across the U.S. to attend trainings and engage in vital discussions with their senators and representatives. From supporting the PFAS Alternatives, Honor, and HERO Acts to backing consumer standards for the Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, learn about a...
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CAFMA at FDIC International
This week on the CAFMA Connect, Chief Cody Rose and Captain Justin Postula speak about their recent experiences at FDIC International , renowned as the "biggest firefighting conference in the world"! Highlights include training classes, ladder trucks, the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, and Training Chief Merrill's uncanny ability to find Nebraska football fans wherever he roams!Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)https://www.cazfire.gov (928) 772-7711
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Legado Fire #1
This CAFMA Connect episode is number one in a series covering the April 1, 2024, Prescott Valley, AZ, Legado Apartment fire. The fire was successfully extinguished due to the rapid response and seamless coordination between the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), Prescott Fire Department, and Cottonwood Fire Department Ladder 411, alongside support from the Prescott Valley Police Department, Prescott Regional Communications Center, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, and numerous...
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Power Up: Recharging for Success
In this episode of the CAFMA Connect, Fire Chief Scott Freitag and John Feddema, Assistant Chief of Operations, dive into the transformative power of taking the time to recharge and come back stronger. In a world that often glorifies hustle culture and constant productivity, it's easy to forget the importance of rest and rejuvenation. Join us as we explore why taking breaks isn't a sign of weakness, but rather a strategic move towards achieving greater fulfillment and success. Central Ar...