The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue

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The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue

We take you behind the scenes at Adams County Fire Rescue and introduce you to the men and women of ACFR. There is so much more to being a firefighter at ACFR than meets the eye. We give you a unique opportunity to learn about everything that goes into the fire service. There's no job out there like it!

  1. 24 OCT

    Arson Investigations-What kind of clues are they looking for? Plus stories from the field!

    Chief of Investigations Jerry Means and Fire Investigator/Inspector Ryder Robison share tales from the field. What have been some of their most interesting cases, and what are they looking for when they get one scene? Plus, a new Foundation they have started to keep the Arson dog program going nationwide!

    36 min

  2. 25 AGO

    The Alexander Mountain Fire

    Wildland fires have caused incredible damage nationwide this year. Unfortunately, we have also had our share of damage in Colorado. The Alexander Mountain Fire burned almost 10,000 acres near Loveland as 28 homes and 21 other structures were also destroyed. Our crew from Brush Truck 11 was part of the efforts to contain the fire. Hear from Lt. Rob Haberer and Firefighter Matt Mason about their experience and why being a wildland firefighter is so important to them.

    27 min

  3. 26 FEB

    Police and Fire. Why don't these two groups like each other? Or do they????

    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.

    34 min

  4. 28/08/2023

    ACFR Training Chief Bret Williamson-Lessons learned along the way and keeping up with trends in the training world!

    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?

    30 min

  5. 29/03/2023

    So you want to promote? Advice from two ACFR members who finished #1 on the promotion list. What was their secret?

    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.

    39 min

  6. 03/03/2023

    The Rescue of Mumford the St. Bernard!

    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.

    34 min

  7. 15/09/2022

    What's it like to be a rookie firefighter? Tales of academy and probie life!

    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!

    30 min

  8. 25/05/2022

    So you want to be a firefighter? Tips and advice on how to interview from a Chief and a Firefighter in the know

    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!

    51 min
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We take you behind the scenes at Adams County Fire Rescue and introduce you to the men and women of ACFR. There is so much more to being a firefighter at ACFR than meets the eye. We give you a unique opportunity to learn about everything that goes into the fire service. There's no job out there like it!

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