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Firefighter Podcast

Pete Wakefield
Emergency Services
Mental Health
Firefighter Training
Leadership
Fire Service
Firefighter Fitness
Firefighting
Firefighters
High-Rise Firefighting
Resilience
First Responders
Fire Behavior
Firefighting Tactics
Community Support
Firefighter Safety
Emergency Response
Firefighter Cancer
Mental Health Awareness
Emotional Intelligence
Gore-Tex

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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Latest Episodes

In this episode of our AFOA 2026 Conference Live mini-series, you are going to hear a presentation from Peter Critchell and Craig Rayner exploring the development of the all-hazard leader within aviation fire and rescue. Drawing on experience from ac... more

In this episode, I speak with Kresse Wesling CBE, co-founder of Elvis & Kresse, about how decommissioned fire hose once destined for landfill became the foundation of a sustainable luxury brand built on three pillars: rescue, transform and donate. Kr... more

In this special High Rise Masterclass miniseries, The Firefighters Podcast brings you live recordings direct from the International Tall Buildings Conference and specialist high rise firefighting masterclass held in London in May 2026. Across this se... more

I sit down with Helmut Zepf, Managing Director of the PPE Division at PBI, and Bill Lawson, President of PBI, to explore what is really protecting firefighters inside their PPE.

As The Firefighters Podcast begins its partnership with PBI ahead of IN... more

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Recent Guests

Helmut Zepf
PBI engineer/expert discussed in episode
PBI
Episode: #479 The Evolution of Structural Firefighting PPE: Reigniting a New Era with Bill Lawson and Helmut Zepf from PBI
Bill Lawson
PBI executive/engineer discussed in episode
PBI
Episode: #479 The Evolution of Structural Firefighting PPE: Reigniting a New Era with Bill Lawson and Helmut Zepf from PBI
Jack Goodwin
International endurance athlete who has represented Great Britain
Episode: #478 Firefighter Jack Goodwin on Elite Performance, Mental Health & Finding Meaning Beyond Success
Neil Gray
Principal Aerodrome Inspector, UK Civil Aviation Authority
UK Civil Aviation Authority
Episode: #476 AFOA 2026 Conference Live RFFS Industry Update with Neil Gray
Mike Maybin
UK's leading voice on modern vehicle rescue and alternative fuel vehicle response
IRRTC (International Road Rescue and Trauma Consultancy Limited)
Episode: #475 Electric Vehicle Fires Explained with Mike Maybin from IRRTC
Matt Bourner
Firefighter based at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport Fire Service
Episode: #474 AFOA 2026 Conference Live: Resilience After Trauma with Matt Bourner
Justin Nicolson
Head of Airside Operations, Fire Service Manager at Southend Airport
Southend Airport
Episode: #473 AFOA 2026 Conference Live: Operational Learning from the Southend Airport Crash with Justin Nicolson
Peter Younes
Founder of Project Command, podcast host and consultant focused on project execution in public safety
Project Command
Episode: #471 Why Good Ideas Fail in the Fire Service with Peter Younes of PROJECT COMMAND
Ben Selby
Assistant General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union
Fire Brigades Union
Episode: #470 Cuts, Cancer, Crewing & What’s Really Happening to the UK Fire Service with Ben Selby Assistant General Secretary of Fire Brigades Union

Host

Pete Wakefield
Host and practicing UK firefighter and instructor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 329 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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great content

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tri-harder-oli
    United Kingdoma year 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 Kingdom2 years ago

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Host often draws on personal experience, which can enhance storytelling but may crowd guest voices in some episodes.
Listeners praise the breadth of guests and practical fire-ground insights.
Fans value the depth and variety of topics, though some wish for tighter moderation to keep conversations more guest-led.

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#476 AFOA 2026 Conference Live RFFS Industry Update with Neil Gray
Q: What implications will sustainable aviation fuel have, if any, on rescue and firefighting operations?
SAF is a key element of Jet Zero; while it changes fuel sources, early testing suggests its firefighting behavior is not different from conventional fuels, so existing extinguishing agents and techniques remain largely applicable with ongoing validation.
#476 AFOA 2026 Conference Live RFFS Industry Update with Neil Gray
Q: CAP 699 is this still the plan to review and update, and when can we expect a new version?
Yes, CAP 699 is intended to be reviewed and updated, but there is not a firm release date yet; the timeline is being carefully managed to incorporate hydrogen standards and to avoid repeated early revisions.
#475 Electric Vehicle Fires Explained with Mike Maybin from IRRTC
Q: What changes have been made to training to address these hazards?
The conversation highlights Level 2 EV/hybrid hazard management and the Exit/Impact post-collision methodologies, focusing on assisted self-extrication and recovery considerations, with emphasis on interoperable standards and cross-agency training.
#475 Electric Vehicle Fires Explained with Mike Maybin from IRRTC
Q: How should responders identify and approach an EV or hybrid on scene?
Mike describes practical steps: determine make, model, year; look for lack of exhaust and other EV cues; identify unexpected propulsion; approach from a 45-degree angle rather than front or back; assess scene and isolate power sources; rely on IAM protocol for safe management.
#475 Electric Vehicle Fires Explained with Mike Maybin from IRRTC
Q: What are the bogeyman myths about EVs that responders still hear?
The host asks about common myths around EVs; Mike explains that many myths stem from folklore and misinformation spread via social media, but the evidence-based courses exist to debunk these myths and provide clear, structured guidance for safe response.

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What is Firefighter Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A global-focused firefighting interview series featuring practitioners, regulators, researchers, and advocates who share real-world insights across a broad spectrum of emergency-services topics. Episodes frequently center on cutting-edge PPE evolution, incident command and decision making, high-rise and aviation firefighting, electric-vehicle hazards, mental health and resilience, and advancements in gear, training, and policy. Notable threads include practical innovations in gear materials, regulatory and standards updates, trauma recovery stories, and hands-on lessons from live conferences or field operations. The show tends to blend technical depth with personal narratives, making it valuable for leaders, frontline responders, procuremen... more

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Recent guests on Firefighter Podcast include:

1. Helmut Zepf
2. Bill Lawson
3. Jack Goodwin
4. Neil Gray
5. Mike Maybin
6. Matt Bourner
7. Justin Nicolson
8. Peter Younes

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