The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue Julie Browman

We always hear about the police vs fire rivalry, but exactly what is the rivalry all about?? We talk to ACFR Captain Mike Tavalez, ACSO Sergeant Adam Sherman, and ACFR Firefighter Jesse Jerome about the kidding, camaraderie, and strong bond between these two First Responder groups.

We sit down with ACFR Training Chief Bret Williamson, who is retiring this summer after 33 years in the fire service. What lessons he learned along the way, and lessons learned from the younger generation. Plus, how do you keep up with all of the training trends in the fire service, and should you keep up with all of those trends?

So you think you want to promote at your agency? Hear from two members of ACFR who finished number one on the Captains and Lieutenants list. Lt.Dave Carpenter and Fire Medic Charlie Koyle share their thoughts about the promotion process and the keys to preparation, interviewing, and the right mindset heading into the process. They will be the first to tell you they "just had a good day," but a lot preparation went into ensuring those results went their way.

It was a call the crew from Engine 12 have never experienced. A 155-pound St. Bernard, Mumford, had fallen through the ice and was struggling to stay above water. To the rescue came Captain Jason Seitz, Firefighter Dustin Wuestner and Engineer Mike Angelo. Hear how the rescue went down, and, spoiler alert, the happy ending. The guys also share a few other happy stories they've experienced dedicating their lives to the fire service.

A fire academy is just one of the first steps in a firefighter's career. Next up is a probationary year, where they learn what it's really like to be a firefighter. in this podcast, we interview two new ACFR members about their experience in the academy and the first couple of months of being a probationary firefighter. Advice on what to do and what not to do!

Interviewing at a fire department can be a nerve-wracking experience if you aren't prepared. Hear tips and advice on the most effective ways to interview from ACFR Deputy Chief Troy Patterson and Fire Medic Dwight Killpack, who has a business designed to prepare people for the big interview. We take you behind the curtain to learn what to do, and most importantly, what not to do in the interview!