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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

How much attention do you actually pay to the uniform you wear every day?

The trousers that don’t fit right.

The seams that go.

The fabric that fades.

In this episode, im chatting with Claire Wilford, Head of European Sales at First Tactical to unp... more

Recorded in collaboration with the Blue Light Show, London’s leading emergency services conference and expo, this episode explores what Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models actually mean for first responders, beyond the noise, hype and f... more

In this episode, I sit down with Warren Shepherd and Lee Ralph, the firefighters behind Freedom In The Fire, a movement built around one simple idea - creating space for real conversations about mental health. 

From sitting in full fire kit in the m... more

In this episode of the International Fire Instructors Workshop Australia mini series, Steve De Blauwe, Station Officer and CFBT instructor from Belgium takes you inside the reality of interior firefighting and why so much of what we’ve been taught si... more

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Recent Guests

Jurga Zilinskiene
Founder and CEO of Guildhawk, language technology expert
Guildhawk
Episode: #467 Artificial Intelligence & Large Language Models for First Responders with Jurga Zilinskiene MBE
Warren Shepherd
Firefighter and co-founder of Freedom In The Fire
Freedom In The Fire
Episode: #466 Mental Health, Purpose & Why So Many Suffer in Silence with Warren Shepherd & Lee Ralph from Freedom in The Fire
Lee Ralph
Firefighter and co-founder of Freedom In The Fire
Freedom In The Fire
Episode: #466 Mental Health, Purpose & Why So Many Suffer in Silence with Warren Shepherd & Lee Ralph from Freedom in The Fire
Steve De Blauwe
Station officer instructing for CFBT-BE, Belgium
CFBT-BE (Belgian Syndicate of CFBT)
Episode: #465 IFIW Australia Ep05 Steve De Blauwe - Hose Management & Building a System for Interior Firefighting
Brad Dicks
FireFit world record holder, multiple-time world and Canadian champion
Episode: #464 Brad Dicks Redefining High Performance without Burnout
Dr. Mark Spencer
Consultant and forensic botanist; former NHM London; co-chairs the Forensic Science Regulators Non-Human Biology Specialist Group
Forensic botany expert; Bosney Consultancy
Episode: #463 Dr Mark Spencer on Forensic Botany Hidden Evidence & Solving Crime Through Nature
Graham Goulden
Former police officer, leading voice on violence prevention, organisational culture and active bystandership
Independent consultant / Violence prevention advocate
Episode: #461 Why Silence Is Killing Our Culture with Graham Goulden
Thomas Jonkers
Inventor behind The Fire Spyder system
Fire Spyder project
Episode: #460 Fire Spyder: A New Answer to High-Rise Firefighting with Thomas Jonkers
Sonia Pawson
Researcher focused on humor in the workplace and leader wellbeing
Former senior roles across prison services and central government; researcher on humor in emergency services
Episode: #459 Are we at risk of losing our sense of humour - A conversation about Humour, Trauma & the Psychology of Leadership with Sonia Pawson

Host

Pete Wakefield
Host of The Firefighters Podcast

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 Kingdom7 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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#457 The Care Gap, Ten second Triage & Why We’re Not Getting to Patients Fast Enough with Dr Phil Cowburn
Q: How do we balance risk with frontline decision-making when speed is essential for survival?
He emphasizes embracing a measured level of risk, using blood- and airway-focused triage to identify those who can be helped quickly, and enabling responders with tools like 10-second triage to act decisively while preserving safety.
#457 The Care Gap, Ten second Triage & Why We’re Not Getting to Patients Fast Enough with Dr Phil Cowburn
Q: What do we think we've been optimizing for in the last 20 years? And what have we actually been optimizing for when it comes to emergency medicine?
The guest argues that, while systems and SOPs have evolved, there has been a risk of losing sight of the patient by prioritizing process, command, and control; the conversation advocates balancing rapid action with prudent assessment to save more lives.
#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.

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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. Jurga Zilinskiene
2. Warren Shepherd
3. Lee Ralph
4. Steve De Blauwe
5. Brad Dicks
6. Dr. Mark Spencer
7. Graham Goulden
8. Thomas Jonkers

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