
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 | 398 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In Part Two of our National Breathing Apparatus Challenge collaboration, we step behind the smoke to hear from the people who design, assess, and drive one of the UK fire service’s most respected events. After following ten operational crews through ... more
In this episode, we head straight to the heart of the 2025 National Breathing Apparatus Challenge where teams of operational UK firefighters went head-to-head in a simulated high-pressure incident: smoke issuing from a rented property, three persons ... more
Today we’re back with someone whose name carries serious weight in UK tactical firefighting. Dave Berry, Tactical Firefighting Training Lead at Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service.
With over 25 years on the front line, Dave has trained operatio... more
In this special Emergency services show Collaboration 2025 episode, we explore how human factors shape the way emergency services deliver care under pressure.
Im Joined by Andy Youngson, Advanced Paramedic in Pre-Hospital Care with East Midlands Am... 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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