Colorado Fire College Podcast

Lt. Chris Gay
  • 5.0 (4)
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  • Updated Biweekly

Podcast dedicated to education of Fire, EMS, Hazardous Materials as well as Wildland Fire skills and knowledge enabling listeners to learn, adapt and advance themselves in the public service industries.

Episodes

  1. Wildland Fire Discussion with Engine Boss Eric Abramson

    May 25

    Wildland Fire Discussion with Engine Boss Eric Abramson

    Engine Boss Eric Abramson, with Nederland Fire, joins us to talk about the wildland service, how its progressing forward and some political challenges we have faced under the government. Abramson has experience as a Engine Boss and a rare wildland PIO as well!

    47 min

  2. May 25

    Tackling PSTD with Lt. Shore

    Today, we welcome Lt. Shore with Strasburg Fire to talk about his personal experience and loss with PTSD. This episode does talk about suicide and other mental health issues plaguing the Fire Service. Lt. Shore has many years of fire experience with several large departments giving us a great prospective on his struggles and accomplishments.

    48 min

  3. May 25

    Mental Health with Tommy Lombardo

    In this episode, we have Tommy Lombardo on the phone talking about mental health and his experience as a first responder. We dive into different ways of dealing with it, how it occurs and what you can do to support those on your crew.

    38 min
  4. CFC Podcast Episode 5: Firefighter I Segment #1

    08/10/2022

    CFC Podcast Episode 5: Firefighter I Segment #1

    In episode 5, we begin talking about Firefighter 1 topics focused on the introduction to the fire service and how the administration is set up for some FD's. How the command staff roles work as well as discuss Span of Control and Unity of Command.  This 15 minute review will refresh senior firefighters for when they train the next generation of recruits.

    18 min
  5. CFC Podcast Episode 4: Hazardous Materials Segment #2

    07/13/2022

    CFC Podcast Episode 4: Hazardous Materials Segment #2

    In this episode, we pick up where we left from segment #1. We will discuss the different mechanisms of harm including energy release, corrosivity and toxicity. We also answer a listener's questions about structure fire response with known occupants.

    8 min
  6. CFC Podcast Episode 3: Hazardous Materials Segment #1

    05/18/2022

    CFC Podcast Episode 3: Hazardous Materials Segment #1

    In this episode, we begin our Hazardous materials series to act as a review for many and a study aid for those who are new to the industry. This series is by no way, intended to be a stand alone education but to augment classes you have already taken or will be taking in the near future. The primary content will be based on the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification levels.

    10 min

  7. 04/27/2022

    CFC Podcast Episode 1: Introduction

    In this episode, Lt. Chris Gay & Lt. Jordan Sherrill take a quick moment to discuss why we create this podcast. We  introduce ourselves and talk about our background a little. This episode was recorded in Black Hawk, Colorado.

    11 min
  8. CFC Podcast Episode 2: FirstNet Interview

    04/20/2022

    CFC Podcast Episode 2: FirstNet Interview

    In this interview, we meet up with Garett Doyle and Jumaane Berkley with AT&T to discuss the solutions FirstNet can offer during disasters, other emergency situations and every day operations. Podcast was recorded live on site at the Denver West location on Colfax Ave in Colorado.

    24 min
  • 8 Episodes

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About

Podcast dedicated to education of Fire, EMS, Hazardous Materials as well as Wildland Fire skills and knowledge enabling listeners to learn, adapt and advance themselves in the public service industries.

Information

  • Creator
    Lt. Chris Gay
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Colorado Fire College Podcast
  • Show Website
    Colorado Fire College Podcast