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Firefighter Podcast

Pete Wakefield
Emergency Response
Search and Rescue
High-Rise Firefighting
London Fire Brigade
Firefighting Tactics
Hose Management
British Firefighter Challenge 2024
Firefighting
Manchester Arena
Welsh Firefighter Challenge
Wind-Driven Fires
Firefighter Safety
Surface Cooling
The Firefighters Charity
Emergency Services
Diabetes
Smithfield Market Fire
Deployment Models
Hose Dragging Techniques
Area Refuge

The Firefighters Podcast is an award winning global podcast developing, inspiring, connecting, motivating & celebrating the world of our emergency services operators through a series of wide-ranging conversations with those within our emergency services family.Hosted by serving operational UK firefighter & Instructor Pete Wakefield who speaks with individuals from all walks of life who share a con... more

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In this episode, Pete sits down with Dr Lynsey Mahmood, PhD, a behavioural scientist and applied psychologist whose work bridges academic research and real world fire and rescue operations. The conversation explores how psychology shows up on the fir... more

Today’s conversation is with Bob Palestrant, a firefighter, emergency manager and author of Never on a 10, whose career spans more than four decades across nursing, paramedicine, frontline firefighting, urban search and rescue, aviation firefighting ... more

This episode is being recorded from Lukla in Nepal, the gateway to Everest and the Khumbu Valley. A place where life happens at altitude, infrastructure is limited, and when something goes wrong the community cannot rely on fast backup arriving from ... more

This episode goes deep into the reality of fire behaviour as it actually shows up on the fireground, not the simplified version many of us were taught early on. Matt and I talk about how modern fuels, building design and ventilation have changed the ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Lynsey Mahmood
Behavioral scientist and applied psychologist focused on the intersection of psychology and fire services.
Episode: #431 The Psychology of Rescue with Dr Lynsey Mahmood PhD
Matt Davis
Knowledgeable firefighter and educator specializing in fire dynamics
Episode: #428 Closing the Gap Between Fire Science and the Fireground with Matt Davis
Alan House
Veteran firefighter and member of the Firefighters Memorial Trust
Firefighters Memorial Trust
Episode: #427 The Duty to Remember with Alan House of the Firefighters Memorial Trust
Gerard Mann
Station Officer at Fire and Rescue Victoria with 16 years of experience in operations and training.
Fire and Rescue Victoria
Episode: #424 From the Service Strategy all the way to the Branch: Unified Fireground Thinking with Gerard Mann
Dan Stephens
Former Chief Fire Officer of Merseyside and Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor Inspector for the Welsh Government.
Welsh Government
Episode: #423 When Doctrine Fails: Standards, Strategy and the Reality of Fireground Performance with Dan Stephens
Chris Ward
Founder of Fit for Rescue, focusing on fitness and wellbeing in firefighting
Fit for Rescue
Episode: #422 Health Span over Life Span Staying Operational to 60 with Chris Ward of Fit Fire Rescue part 2
Dr. Johnny Torgeson
Chief officer, college instructor, author, and speaker specializing in leadership for first responders
Episode: #419 Forging Fire: Building Teams That Last with Dr. Johnny Torgeson
Darren Dovey
Chief Fire Officer with a 35-year career in the fire service, specializing in emotional intelligence in leadership.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue
Episode: #418 Why Emotional Intelligence Might Be the Missing Tool in the Fire Service with Chief Fire Officer Darren Dovey KFSM
Jim McParland
Expert in disaster response, former member of the UK ISAR team, and advocate for mental health awareness in emergency services.
Episode: #414 STAY LEFT OF BANG: A Career of International Disaster Response & Rescue with Jim McParland Part 1

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Firefighters Podcast
The Firefighters Podcast is an award-winning global podcast developing, inspiring, connecting, motivating & celebrating the world of our emergency services operators through a series of wide-ranging conversations with those within our emergency services family. Hosted by serving operational UK firefighter & Instructor Pete Wakefield who speaks with individuals from all walks of life who share a connection with, can add value to, or can develop those within the fire sector. Our driving purpose is to create a legacy resource for the current and future generations of firefighters & first responders.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings
  • Ep 401

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cymro dyn
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great content

    Excellent listen, interesting and informative. In depth and varied content. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tri-harder-oli
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EvieEve94
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuart Mount
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Inspiring

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendanb333
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners commend the diversity of topics and the motivational nature of the stories shared.
Informative content is appreciated, aiding personal growth and professional development.
Some feedback indicates the host may divert too much from guest narratives, potentially limiting the depth of discussions.
Overall, the podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for insights into the firefighting profession and community.
Engaging conversations with industry veterans highlight critical themes within firefighting and emergency services.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#431 The Psychology of Rescue with Dr Lynsey Mahmood PhD
Q: What did you realize about the psychological impact while engaged in your research?
Many casualties do not remember the services' actions during their rescue, highlighting the complexities of trauma.
#431 The Psychology of Rescue with Dr Lynsey Mahmood PhD
Q: How do you think we behave differently in organizations like the fire service?
Our identities change depending on the social situations we are in, which affects how we behave.
#431 The Psychology of Rescue with Dr Lynsey Mahmood PhD
Q: How do you describe what you do?
I'm a researcher focused on applying psychology to workplaces, particularly in fire and rescue services.
#418 Why Emotional Intelligence Might Be the Missing Tool in the Fire Service with Chief Fire Officer Darren Dovey KFSM
Q: What specifically helped you transition from wanting power without responsibility to embracing responsibility in your leadership role?
The realization of the need to influence the right people and the support from mentors who encouraged taking on responsibility.
#407 The Origin & Evolutions of Firefighter Fitness Tests in the UK with Dr Phil Turner
Q: What is the biggest challenge facing firefighters' health and well-being when it comes to the expectations of the role?
The biggest challenge is climate change and the destabilizing effects it has on emergency services. As climate change leads to more extreme weather and risks, the firefighting workforce is expected to handle these increased demands with limited resources.

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This podcast focuses on a broad spectrum of topics relevant to the emergency services, particularly the firefighting community. Engaging conversations with guests range from personal stories and professional insights to discussions on operational techniques, mental health challenges, and the evolving landscape of firefighting. Topics covered include tactical firefighting strategies, the significance of emotional intelligence and mental resilience, fitness and health, as well as historical reflections on the culture and legacy of the fire service. This podcast is unique in its commitment to creating a resource that serves not only current firefighters but also aspiring individuals in the field, aiming to inspire and educate through diverse n... more

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Recent guests on Firefighter Podcast include:

1. Dr. Lynsey Mahmood
2. Matt Davis
3. Alan House
4. Gerard Mann
5. Dan Stephens
6. Chris Ward
7. Dr. Johnny Torgeson
8. Darren Dovey

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