Flying Embers founder and CEO Bill Moses talks about his harrowing experience in the Thomas Fire and how it led to the Flying Embers organic alcohol brand. For 3 nights, Bill witnessed the power of nature, as well as firefighters' skill and determination in battling it. In that moment (and in gratitude to them), Bill dedicated himself and Flying Embers to supporting firefighters by giving back 1% of all sales to firefighter causes. Listen in...

Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation

Guest: Bill Moses, Founder and CEO of Flying Embers and the Embers Foundation

Link: Thomas Fire

Link: Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council

Link: LA County Fire Museum

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Ventura City Fire Engineer/Paramedic Will Nackers discusses his military service, being wounded in action, PTSD, and creating a legacy. Will also discusses the September 11th Memorial Stair Climb, which he organized. Listen in...

Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation

Guest: Will Nackers of the Ventura City Fire Department

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A conversation with married firefighters, Battalion Chief Amber Henderson (CAL Fire) and Captain Jeremy Henderson (Ventura City Fire). Amber and Jeremy discuss their careers, the challenges of being a firefighter spouse, and overcoming trauma. Listen in...

Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation

Guests: Battalion Chief Amber Henderson (CAL Fire) and Captain Jeremy Henderson (Ventura City Fire) | Email Amber: [email protected]

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Peter and Jason introduce themselves and discuss what to expect from the Firehouse Roundtable podcast. The kitchen table is the heart of the firehouse. It’s where those who are “Always Ready” bond over shared war stories of a career in the fire department and its impact on their everyday lives, including their families and both their physical and mental health. On Firehouse Roundtable, we’ll bring you those stories, so you can be a fly on the wall around the firehouse kitchen table. Your hosts Capts. Peter McKenzie (retired) and Jason Kay (active) lead these conversations exploring all aspects of that decision to become one of the “Always Ready.” They will invite other active and retired firefighters, supporters, and experts to join as their guests. So, whether you are considering a career in fire service, have fire stories of your own, or support a firefighter who does, grab a cup of coffee and join us at the Firehouse Roundtable! Listen in...

Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation

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