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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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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.

    Fire Academy Update

    Fire Academy Update

    Fire Chief Scott Freitag and newly promoted Training Chief Eric Merrill (congrats!) discuss what's been going on at CAFMA's Fire Academy! Topics include promotions, Struggle Well, and future Academy plans.

    Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
    https://www.cazfire.gov 
    (928) 772-7711

    • 19 min
    Meet the New Fire Engines!

    Meet the New Fire Engines!

    Join Scott Freitag, Fire Chief, and Cody Rose, Assistant Chief of Planning and Logistics, for a fun introduction to CAFMA's three new Type 1 'Clean Cab Concept' fire engines. Get to know Engines 51, 54, and 62 through video, photos, and interesting facts!

    Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority
    (CAFMA)
    www.cazfire.gov 
    (928) 772-7711

    • 15 min
    I Don't Know What to Do With My Hands?!

    I Don't Know What to Do With My Hands?!

    While Senior Staff was away at the Chief Executive Officer's Program, our EMS Division came to play! Join EMS Chief, Doug Niemynski, and EMS Captain, Brett Poliakon for updates on CPR classes, LUCAS devices, and AEDs. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the kind of genuine camaraderie that often results in lots of fun and laughter! 
     
     CAFMA’s hiring:
     Administrative Specialist - Deadline October 18, 2023
    Human Resource Specialist - Deadline October 18, 2023
    Assistant Chief of Administration - Deadline October 25, 2023
     More info and to apply online: https://bit.ly/JoinCAFMA 

    Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
    https://www.cazfire.gov    
    (928) 772-7711

    • 10 min
    Please Don't Drive Over the Fire Hose!

    Please Don't Drive Over the Fire Hose!

    This week, Operations Chief John Feddema is joined by Engineer Jace Hall to discuss the essential priorities of a Fire Engineer during a fire incident, emphasizing the vital importance of safeguarding fire hoses. There are lives on the other end of the fire hoses lying across the road, so please, pretty please, don’t drive over our hoses! 

    Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority 
    (CAFMA)
    www.cazfire.gov 
    (928) 772-7711

    • 12 min
    What's Goin' On?

    What's Goin' On?

    This week, Fire Chief Scott Freitag is joined by Operations Chief John Feddema to provide an update on what's goin' on at Central Arizona Fire and Medical! From top secret hiring plans to 'bleeps', training info to Legos, we hope this one will have you learning and laughing. 

    CAFMA is hiring:
    Assistant Chief of Administration - Deadline October 25, 2023
    Administrative Specialist - Deadline October 18, 2023
    Fire Inspector - Deadline October 5, 2023
    Human Resource Specialist - Deadline October 18, 2023

    More info and to apply online: www.cazfire.gov/join-us

    Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)
    https://www.cazfire.gov 
    (928) 772-7711

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    • 19 min
    Mental Health Tools

    Mental Health Tools

    Operations Chief John Feddema is joined by Dr. Debbie Ritterbush of Start Moving-On Counseling and Trauma Center to discuss the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the mental and behavioral health resources available to Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) personnel and their families. 

    If you're a CAFMA member/family member that would like to reach out to Start Moving-On, please visit startmovingon.com or call (928) 910 5145.

    CAFMA
    cazfire.gov 
    (928) 772-7711

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3k2m0az 
    Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/38fRB6n
    Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32DIN6J

    • 15 min

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