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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
Surface Cooling
Wind-Driven Fires
Firefighter Safety
The Firefighters Charity
Emergency Services
Diabetes
Smithfield Market Fire
Deployment Models
Area Refuge
Hose Dragging Techniques

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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Phil is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Pre-Hospital Care, with over two decades of experience and a background that spans ambulance services, air ambulance, and national-level major incident response. He’s currently a Medical Director at Sout... more

If you’re a firefighter and you’ve experienced a challenging incident, particularly involving search and rescue, you can take part by contacting Dr Catherine Thompson directly via email at thompsc1@hope.ac.uk

The only requirement for participation i... more

In this episode I sit down with Blake Richardson, CEO of EaseAlert and the son of a 22 year firefighter to explore what may be one of the next frontiers in firefighter health and safety: how we alert crews to calls. 

For generations the fire service... more

In this episode of the International Fire Instructors Workshop (IFIW) Australia mini series, Fire Chief Jason Caughey of the Laramie County Fire Authority explores one of the most debated topics in the modern fire service: the relationship between ag... more

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Jason Caughey
Fire Chief, Laramie County Fire Authority (Wyoming, USA)
Laramie County Fire Authority
Episode: #454 IFIW Australia Ep04 Chief Jason Caughey - Commanding the Balance Between Aggression & Safety
Beci Newton
Station manager in the UK Fire and Rescue Service
UK Fire and Rescue Service
Episode: #453 Tradition & Reform: Navigating Change in the Fire Service with Beci Newton
James Mendoza
Captain and Training Officer, San Jose Fire Department
San Jose Fire Department
Episode: #452 IFIW Australia – Ep03 James Mendoza Large Volume Gas Cooling & The Home Depot Fire
John Gregory
OG of UK firefighter challenge scenes; long-time participant and organizer
British Firefighter Challenge / FireSport UK ecosystem
Episode: #451 Challenge Season: Legends, Disruptors & the Rise of the British Firefighter Series with John Gregory
Ed Hartin
A leading operational thinker in modern fire service, specializing in fire dynamics and incident command.
Command Competence
Episode: #450 IFIW Australia – Ep02 Ed Hartin Fireground Sensemaking & Decision Making for Station Officers
Jonathan Smith
Commissioner of London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade
Episode: #449 London Fire Brigade - A UK Fire Brigade on a Global Scale with LFB Commissioner Jonathan Smith
Karel Lambert
Divisional Chief at Brussels Fire Department
Brussels Fire Department
Episode: #448 IFIW Australia - Ep01 Karel Lambert Air Consumption During Tunnel Firefighting with IFE
Scott Butler
A serving UK firefighter and endurance adventurer
Episode: #447 Hard Things, Endurance & Bum Butter - an Adventure with Scott Butler
Chris Case
Chief of Fire Paramedic in Chatham-Kent, Canada, with vast experience in various fire and emergency services roles.
Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services
Episode: #445 Managers Enforce Rules, Leaders Enforce Values with Chris Case

Host

Pete Wakefield
Host of The Firefighters Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 326 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 Kingdom6 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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Many reviews highlight informative, practical content and real-world firefighting perspectives.
The show is considered a top resource for firefighting insights and leadership stories.
Overall, listeners praise the host's energy and guests, with strong appreciation for the depth and range of topics.
A common note is desire for more airtime for guests and smoother interviewing flow, not the host's enthusiasm or knowledge.

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#451 Challenge Season: Legends, Disruptors & the Rise of the British Firefighter Series with John Gregory
Q: How does the series accommodate growth while maintaining fairness and safety?
By creating a unified governance structure through FireSport UK, implementing a points-based system across events, standardizing pricing and sponsorship deals, and maintaining strong insurance and safety practices. The approach also emphasizes regional diversity and accessible formats like the Stair Run to encourage broad participation.
#451 Challenge Season: Legends, Disruptors & the Rise of the British Firefighter Series with John Gregory
Q: What sparked the growth of the British Firefighter Challenge into a nationwide series?
It started from a few regional challenges and a desire to formalize and scale what was happening locally. The organizers built a UK-wide framework, established committees, and leveraged regional leadership to standardize events, secure sponsorship, and provide a pathway for more fire services to participate across the country.
#447 Hard Things, Endurance & Bum Butter - an Adventure with Scott Butler
Q: Why is 2006 such a pivotal twist?
Scott shares that 2006 is the year he joined the fire service, where he had to grow and adapt quickly to succeed.
#443 FireSport UK Festival of Fire Sport with Chief Fire Officer Chris Kirby
Q: How can someone get involved in FireSport UK activities?
Individuals can reach out to their local health, well-being, sports, and social club representatives, or directly interact with national leads for specific sports.
#443 FireSport UK Festival of Fire Sport with Chief Fire Officer Chris Kirby
Q: What are the main objectives of the FireSport UK Festival of Sport?
The main objectives are to improve participation, engagement, and awareness across the fire rescue sector through various sports activities and community-building events.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Firefighter Podcast

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

A global-focused fire service podcast featuring in-depth conversations with experienced firefighters, officers, historians, and athletes. Episodes span fire dynamics, incident command, leadership, resilience, and the role of physical fitness and sport in firefighting culture. Listeners can expect practical insights from operational leaders, historical analyses of notable incidents, and personal journeys that illuminate identity, mental health, and career longevity within emergency services. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from frontline firefighters to researchers and sports advocates—providing a rich mix of technical, strategic, and human-interest content. A recurring theme is learning from real-world events through debriefs, c... more

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Recent guests on Firefighter Podcast include:

1. Jason Caughey
2. Beci Newton
3. James Mendoza
4. John Gregory
5. Ed Hartin
6. Jonathan Smith
7. Karel Lambert
8. Scott Butler

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