In the Fire Headlines weekly podcast, industry thought leader Chief Ken Kehmna teams up with Western Fire Chiefs Association host Inanna Hencke to explore the most popular fire service news stories alongside subject matter experts from various backgrounds.
It is our collective mission to bring you, the listener, into the conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of emergency response in America. Together, we will assess both the challenges and opportunities that first responders face today.
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In the Fire Headlines weekly podcast, industry thought leader Chief Ken Kehmna teams up with Western Fire Chiefs Association host Inanna Hencke to explore the most popular fire service news stories alongside subject matter experts from various backgrounds.
It is our collective mission to bring you, the listener, into the conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of emergency response in America. Together, we will assess both the challenges and opportunities that first responders face today.
Explore how data and technology are transforming fire service operations with Darrell Reid from Darkhorse Emergency on this episode of the WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Hear how Genasys EVAC system streamlines emergency evacuations during crises like wildfires and floods on this episode of the WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Explore how AI, data sharing, and collaboration are reshaping fire service leadership and performance on this episode of the WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Delve into the conversation of the hidden risks firefighters face and how they might be prevented on this episode of the WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Discover how innovative technologies, like a non-toxic fire retardant developed by teenagers, are shaping the future of firefighting on this episode of the Western Fire Chiefs Association’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Explore the shift from fire poles to fire slides, safety tips, and efficiency improvements in fire stations on this episode of the WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Explore the dangers of unauthorized drone impacts during the Palisades Fire and wildfire suppression on Western Fire Chiefs Association’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Hear how fire departments facing fleet challenges are revamping the script with fire fleet leasing on Western Fire Chiefs Association’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Discover how empathy enhances first responder training from life-like mannequins to emotional resilience on this week’s WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast episode.
Learn how to improve and foster camaraderie in your fire department through this week’s discussion with Dr. Andrew Holter on Western Fire Chiefs Association’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Discover how robotics is transforming fire service operations and enhancing safety with innovative technology on the latest episode of WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Explore fire service’s role in addressing hazardous social media challenges and stay ahead of digital trends to ensure safety on WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
In this episode, host Samantha Didion and Chief Ken Kehmna discuss the resilience and security of fire stations, sparked by an article shared in the Daily Dispatch that highlights a recent incident in Massachusetts where three teens crashed a stolen car into a Kingston fire station. The story serves as a reminder of how unexpected incidents can compromise fire station operations.
Explore the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding inmate firefighters in this episode of Western Fire Chief Association’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Listen to the contributions of WFCA member fire departments during the most recent hurricane response efforts in this episode of WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
Uncover firefighters’ increasing reliance on energy drink consumption in this week’s episode from the Western Fire Chiefs Association’s Fire Headlines Podcast.
In the Fire Headlines weekly podcast, industry thought leader Chief Ken Kehmna teams up with Western Fire Chiefs Association host Inanna Hencke to explore the most popular fire service news stories alongside subject matter experts from various backgrounds.
It is our collective mission to bring you, the listener, into the conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of emergency response in America. Together, we will assess both the challenges and opportunities that first responders face today.
