Fire Headlines

By Western Fire Chiefs Association

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In the Fire Headlines weekly podcast, industry thought leader Chief Ken Kehmna teams up with Western Fire Chiefs Association host Samantha Didion 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.

Episode Date
Navigating Challenges and Analytics
Mar 05, 2025
Emergency Evacuation
Feb 26, 2025
Empowering Fire Service Leadership Through Data, AI, and Collaboration
Feb 19, 2025
Beyond the Fire: The Hidden Risks Firefighters Face
Feb 12, 2025
Teen-Made Fire Retardant Protects Homes in LA Wildfires
Feb 05, 2025
Fire Pole vs. Fire Slide
Jan 29, 2025
Unauthorized Drone Impacts Palisades Fire
Jan 22, 2025
Revamping the Fire Fleet with Leasing
Jan 15, 2025
Fostering Empathy in First Responders
Jan 08, 2025
Camaraderie in the Fire Service
Jan 01, 2025
Forging Healing for First Responders
Dec 18, 2024
Exploring Robotics in the Fire Service
Dec 11, 2024
Hazardous Social Media Challenges: Protecting Kids and Communities
Dec 04, 2024
Lithium-Ion Batteries and Fire Service Safety
Nov 27, 2024
Meeting the Challenge of Animal Rescue
Nov 20, 2024
Responding When the Station Becomes the Scene
Nov 13, 2024
Fire Service Programs for Inmates
Nov 06, 2024
Addressing the EMS Shortage Through Education and Community Engagement
Oct 30, 2024
Hurricane Response Efforts by WFCA Member Departments
Oct 23, 2024
Energy Drink Consumption in the Fire Service
Oct 16, 2024
The Five Stages of Analytics Adoption
Oct 09, 2024
Strategic Communication in the Digital Age
Oct 02, 2024
Civil Unrest Preparedness
Sep 25, 2024
Personalized Hydration Plans for Firefighters
Sep 18, 2024
Combating Arson
Sep 11, 2024
Violence Against First Responders
Sep 04, 2024
How Fire Chiefs Manage Multiple Role and Avoid Burnout
Aug 28, 2024
Networking and Higher Education in the Fire Service
Aug 21, 2024
Maui Wildfires: One Year Later
Aug 07, 2024
Executive Recruitment Insights
Jul 31, 2024
Global Computer Update Glitch
Jul 24, 2024
Advancing Communication: FirstNet Built with AT&T
Jul 17, 2024
Hartford Circus Tragedy
Jul 10, 2024
Incident Messaging During Uncertainty
Jul 03, 2024
Social Media in Fire Service Communication
Jun 26, 2024
Work Life Balance for First Responders
Jun 19, 2024
Fire Code Violations
Jun 12, 2024
Rural Emergency Response
Jun 05, 2024
Fire Headlines Refresh Teaser
May 29, 2024
Reissue: Mental Health Training
May 22, 2024
Leading an Organization of Inclusion
May 08, 2024
Part 2: After Action report Maui Wildfires
May 01, 2024
Part 1: After Action Report Maui Wildfires
Apr 24, 2024
Firefighter Insurance & Conference Recap
Apr 17, 2024
Smart Firefighting Roundtable
Apr 03, 2024
Public Outreach
Mar 27, 2024
$8 Billion FirstNet Investment
Mar 20, 2024
Firefighter Training Simulators
Mar 13, 2024
Modular Fire Stations
Mar 06, 2024
Outcomes: Part 2
Feb 28, 2024
Outcomes: Part 1
Feb 21, 2024
Mixed-Use Fire Stations
Feb 14, 2024
Cash Bonuses Amid Staffing Shortages
Feb 07, 2024
Consolidation in Fire Departments
Jan 31, 2024
NextGen Bulletproof Firefighter Helmet
Jan 24, 2024
The Elijah McClain Case
Jan 17, 2024
Historical Fires and Commanding a Type 1 Incident
Jan 10, 2024
Top Episode of 2023: Firefighter Fitness
Jan 03, 2024
What To Look Forward To In 2024
Dec 20, 2023
2023: A Year in Review
Dec 13, 2023
Integrating Technology into Public Safety
Dec 06, 2023
Part 2: Firefighter Deployment to Israel
Nov 29, 2023
Part 1: Firefighter Deployment to Israel
Nov 22, 2023
Tiered Response to Emergency Calls
Nov 15, 2023
Charging for Non-Emergency Services
Nov 08, 2023
No Time To Waste - Ambulance Shortages
Nov 01, 2023
Cancer Prevention in the Fire Service
Oct 25, 2023
Threat of Cancer in the Fire Service
Oct 18, 2023
Preventing Firefighter Injuries
Oct 11, 2023
Image and Professionalism in the Fire Service
Oct 04, 2023
Community Risk Reduction
Sep 27, 2023
Emergency Response in Specialized Areas
Sep 20, 2023
AI in 911 Call Centers
Sep 13, 2023
AI Predicting Wildfire Behavior
Sep 06, 2023
CBD in the Fire Service
Aug 30, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Maui Wildfires Analyzed
Aug 23, 2023
AI Predicting Risk of Cardiac Arrest in Firefighters
Aug 16, 2023
Fire Investigations
Aug 09, 2023
Preserving Fire Service History
Aug 02, 2023
First Responders and Train Cargo
Jul 26, 2023
Responsibility for Wildfire Damage Costs
Jul 19, 2023
A Culture of Safety
Jul 12, 2023
Encouraging Women in Fire Service
Jul 05, 2023
Biophilic Design
Jun 28, 2023
Female Firefighter Support Organizations
Jun 21, 2023
Conflict & Collaboration in Community Safety
Jun 14, 2023
Narcan Availability Requirements
Jun 07, 2023
Female Firefighters & Pregnancy
Jun 07, 2023
Mental Health Training for First Responders
Jun 07, 2023
Building Fire Safety Codes
May 31, 2023
Prioritizing Firefighter Training
May 19, 2023
Firefighter Fitness Development
May 19, 2023
Most & Least Disaster-Prone States
May 19, 2023
Trailer
May 05, 2023