
The Firefighters Podcast is a global podcast seeking to develop, inspire, connect, motivate, represent & celebrate the world of our emergency services operators through a series of wide-ranging conversations celebrating those within our emergency services family and encouraging the support of this incredible group of people.Operational UK firefighter Pete Wakefield speaks with individuals from all... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 405 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this episode I sit down with Darren Dovey KFSM, former Chief Fire Officer of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, to explore how emotional intelligence can transform leadership in the fire sector. Darren’s 35-year career saw him lead through ... more
On November 8th, 2025, FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady lost his life while battling a five-alarm fire in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode, we reflect on Patrick’s story as a firefighter from a proud line of service and the realities of the work he ... more
In this episode, Pete sits down once again with Watch Manager Mike “Stacko” Stachowicz GIFIRE a UK firefighter, international fire behaviour instructor, and long-time friend of the podcast to unpack his experiences from IFIW (International Fire Instr... more
In this second part of our conversation with Jim McParland, we move from the technical to the deeply personal. Jim opens up about the emotional weight of a career spent on the front lines of disaster — the moments that stay with you long after the no... more
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A decent episode but the presenter seemed to waffle and wanted to dictate not interview and listen to the guests. They should have had a lot more airtime due to their vast experience
Excellent listen, interesting and informative. In depth and varied content. Highly recommend
Great podcast with lots of amazing insights and guests that are so helpful for those working within this industry. Only issue is I feel we don't hear enough from the guests because the host spends the majority of the time speaking about his experiences or going off on tangents.
This means it more becomes a lecture on the guest's theme for the episode rather than a conversation or interview.
The information within the podcast overrides this issue however it does get annoying as it takes away fro... more
This podcast is perfect whether you want in-depth knowledge on most firefighting subjects of just some light hearted entertainment. I’d highly recommend the debriefs as it’s there’s a lot to be learnt from the harsh realities of being a firefighter. Passionate, funny and all round good guys describes not just Pete, but all the guests he has on!
I’m an aspiring firefighter and since finding the podcast I’ve not been able to stop listening and my desire for the job has increased 10 fold. Brilliantly open and honest and incredibly informative.
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Content focuses on a broad spectrum of topics related to firefighting and emergency services, including personal anecdotes from firefighters, discussions on leadership and community engagement, and insights into firefighting techniques and equipment. Episodes often feature expert guests ranging from seasoned firefighters to industry representatives, who share their experiences and innovations within the firefighting domain. The podcast appears committed to fostering a sense of community among first responders while also addressing critical contemporary issues like mental health, workplace dynamics, and advancements in firefighting technology.
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8. Dave Grossman
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