The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue

Oct 24 2024 23 ep. 37 mins 18

The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue artwork

We take you behind the scenes at Adams County Fire Rescue and introduce you to the men and women of ACFR. There is so much more to being a firefighter at ACFR than meets the eye. We give you a unique opportunity to learn about everything that goes into the fire service. There's no job out there like it!

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Arson Investigations-What kind of clues are they looking for? Plus stories from the field!

Oct 24 2024 35 mins

Chief of Investigations Jerry Means and Fire Investigator/Inspector Ryder Robison share tales from the field. What have been some of their most interesting cases, and what are they looking for when they get one scene? Plus, a new Foundation they have started to keep the Arson dog program going nationwide!

The Alexander Mountain Fire

Aug 25 2024 27 mins

Wildland fires have caused incredible damage nationwide this year. Unfortunately, we have also had our share of damage in Colorado. The Alexander Mountain Fire burned almost 10,000 acres near Loveland as 28 homes and 21 other structures were also destroyed. Our crew from Brush Truck 11 was part of the efforts to contain the fire. Hear from Lt. Rob Haberer and Firefighter Matt Mason

Police and Fire. Why don't these two groups like each other? Or do they????

Feb 26 2024 33 mins

We always hear about the police vs fire rivalry, but exactly what is the rivalry all about?? We talk to ACFR Captain Mike Tavalez, ACSO Sergeant Adam Sherman, and ACFR Firefighter Jesse Jerome about the kidding, camaraderie, and strong bond between these two First Responder groups.

ACFR Training Chief Bret Williamson-Lessons learned along the way and keeping up with trends in the training world!

Aug 28 2023 30 mins

We sit down with ACFR Training Chief Bret Williamson, who is retiring this summer after 33 years in the fire service. What lessons he learned along the way, and lessons learned from the younger generation. Plus, how do you keep up with all of the training trends in the fire service, and should you keep up with all of those trends?

So you want to promote? Advice from two ACFR members who finished #1 on the promotion list. What was their secret?

Mar 29 2023 39 mins

So you think you want to promote at your agency? Hear from two members of ACFR who finished number one on the Captains and Lieutenants list. Lt.Dave Carpenter and Fire Medic Charlie Koyle share their thoughts about the promotion process and the keys to preparation, interviewing, and the right mindset heading into the process. They will be the first to tell you they "just had a good

The Rescue of Mumford the St. Bernard!

Mar 03 2023 33 mins

It was a call the crew from Engine 12 have never experienced. A 155-pound St. Bernard, Mumford, had fallen through the ice and was struggling to stay above water. To the rescue came Captain Jason Seitz, Firefighter Dustin Wuestner and Engineer Mike Angelo. Hear how the rescue went down, and, spoiler alert, the happy ending. The guys also share a few other happy stories they've expe

What's it like to be a rookie firefighter? Tales of academy and probie life!

Sep 15 2022 29 mins

A fire academy is just one of the first steps in a firefighter's career. Next up is a probationary year, where they learn what it's really like to be a firefighter. in this podcast, we interview two new ACFR members about their experience in the academy and the first couple of months of being a probationary firefighter. Advice on what to do and what not to do!

So you want to be a firefighter? Tips and advice on how to interview from a Chief and a Firefighter in the know

May 25 2022 50 mins

Interviewing at a fire department can be a nerve-wracking experience if you aren't prepared. Hear tips and advice on the most effective ways to interview from ACFR Deputy Chief Troy Patterson and Fire Medic Dwight Killpack, who has a business designed to prepare people for the big interview. We take you behind the curtain to learn what to do, and most importantly, what not to do in

Life as a volunteer firefighter, how the fire service has changed, and what not to say in your firefighter interview! A chat with Battalion Chief Clinton Garner and Captain Jason Seitz

Feb 22 2022 47 mins

Battalion Chief Clinton Garner and Captain Jason Seitz share their stories of what life was like as volunteer firefighters, and how much the fire service has changed since those days. Plus, advice on those stressful firefighter interviews, and what not to say!

A first hand look back at the Marshall Fire-ACFR Firefighters tell their story

Jan 21 2022 39 mins

Like many agencies, ACFR sent some of our firefighters to Boulder County to help fight the Marshall fires. Hear first hand from our firefighters about what it was like to experience the worst fire in Colorado history, and the challenges they faced. From family members being evacuated, to fighting fire in 100 plus miles per hour, our firefighters experienced a situation like none ot