Firefighter Kingdom

Robert Sanchez welcomes Captain Paramedic Elliott Guinn of Rio Rancho (NM) Fire Rescue into the FireFighter Kingdom to discuss the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other labor-related topics.

Elliott Guinn has 21 years of fire service experience and has served with Rio Rancho Fire Rescue for the past 16 years. He also sits on the executive board of Rio Rancho Firefighters IAFF Local 4877.

The FireFighter Kingdom is back! Robert Sanchez sits down with Tim Baca, co-founder of HydroBar, and talks about the importance and science behind hydration.

Let's get the planes out! Our guest this week is Beryl Shears, the owner of Wester Pilot Service. A company that helps fight wildfires from the air. This guest is a one of a kind and his background is proves it from: Marines, Fire Fighter, Pilot, and company owner. 

You will get a first hand look into the world of Aerial Firefighting and its an interview chock full of interesting side notes. His company currently has contracts with different states including New Mexico. Stay tuned! 

In this podcast:

• What fire department do you work for?
• What rank are you?
• How many years do you have in the fire service?
• How did you climb the ladder of leadership in the IAFF?
• Tell me about your best accomplishments?
• Tell me about your run for Governor in Wisconsin?
• Tell me about Act 10 in Wisconsin?
• Tell me how you stood in solidarity with union brothers and sisters in Wisconsin?
• Tell me about your run for GP of the IAFF?
• Tell me about your fresh start plan first 30 days in office?
• What do you think about diversity in the Fire service and the IAFF?
• Tell me how you would make the IAFF more transparent?
• What would your goals and objectives be as GP of the IAFF?

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Mahlon Mitchell became a firefighter at age 19. He rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant at Station #1 in Wisconsin’s capital city of Madison, where he still serves and lives today with his wife, April, and two kids, Sie’anna and Karson.

Mahlon is now running for General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters in 2020.

Seeing the power of a union, Mahlon became active in the IAFF early in his career. After having served on the board of Local 311 for years, he was elected President in 2011 of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin and Local 311 in 2014.

The year he took over as President of PFFW, the most anti-union governor in modern U.S. history passed Act 10, stripping unions of their collective bargaining rights. Even when his members were exempt from the bill, Mahlon answered the call.

He stood in solidarity with his brothers and sisters in labor, led marches and rallies at the capital – and fought back. He brought Wisconsin firefighters together in solidarity with the rest of the labor movement because he understands that we are stronger when we are united.

In this podcast:

• What fire department do you work for?
• What rank are you?
• How many years do you have in the fire service?
• How did you climb the ladder of leadership in the IAFF?
• Tell me about your best accomplishments?
• Tell me about your run for Governor in Wisconsin?
• Tell me about Act 10 in Wisconsin?
• Tell me how you stood in solidarity with union brothers and sisters in Wisconsin?
• Tell me about your run for GP of the IAFF?
• Tell me about your fresh start plan first 30 days in office?
• What do you think about diversity in the Fire service and the IAFF? 
• Tell me how you would make the IAFF more transparent?
• What would your goals and objectives be as GP of the IAFF?

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Lee Phillips is a fitness professional, firefighter, athlete and model based in London, UK.

After joining the fire service Lee began competing in firefighter fitness competitions. He has traveled all over the World representing the British National Team at the World Firefighter Games, Firefighter Combat Challenge and Toughest Firefighter Alive competitions. He has held the title of London’s Fittest Firefighter for a record six years and is the current title holder. In August 2017 Lee competed in the World Police and Firefighter Games in Los Angeles amongst ten thousand athletes. He won gold in the Ultimate Firefighter and CrossFit competitions making him double World Champion.

Lee has also been involved with raising money for a number of firefighter and other charities in the UK and the US like William Wood Watches  www.williamwoodwatches.com  which uses old British fire service helmets and hoses to make some of their watches. Must see! 

In September 2011 he and two friends purchased an old British fire engine and shipped it to New York for the ten-year anniversary of 9/11. They then drove the fire engine across the States to Los Angeles raising money along the way before donating the engine to a small town in Nicaragua where it was put back into service to protect the local community.

While working in London Lee was spotted by television presenter and producer Andi Peters and joined Andi Peters Models where he has since become a successful fashion and fitness model. He has appeared in a number of leading publications including Italian Vogue, Fantastic Man and GQ and has worked with some of the world’s top photographers including Bruce Weber, Alasdair McLellan and David Venni. In doing so he has represented global brands such as Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.

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Detective Aaron Velarde from the Bernalillo County Sheriff Department (BCSD) is our guest today. BCSD has a long history with the Bernalillo County Fire Department (BCFD) and our host Robert Sanchez.

They discuss the long inter-agency relationship and how law enforcement and the fire service interact on a regular basis from emergency response and crime response to department cooperation.

Topics Covered:

• Detective Velarde's background and family in fire service
• Background in law enforcement
• Robert Sanchez & Aaron Velarde history
• Law enforcement environment in 2020
• Community interaction and issues
• Personnel issues in law enforcement
• Community segment and questions
• FireFighter Kingdom upcoming coffee for first responders

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Chad Miller is a District Chief for TFD and Chief Operations Officer for Oklahoma Smoke Diver Association. Bryan Lloyd is a District Chief for TFD and Chief Elder for the Oklahoma Smoke Diver Association.  The association is a volunteer organization. 

Their Mission: To prevent death and injury by training firefighters to be adaptable and to develop critical decision making skills in high stress environments.

This training is open to firefighters around the country. Learn more here:
[http://www.oklahomasmokediver.com/]

The Oklahoma Smoke Diver course is a six-day, 60 hour program designed for the experienced firefighter who desires realistic training in self-survival, firefighter rescue, advanced search & rescue, thermal imaging, emergency procedures, teamwork, discipline, team leadership, situational awareness and decision making as well as how to function within the elements of the Incident Command System.

Topics Covered:

• Background and career in the Fire service?
• What led you 2 into become Smoke Divers?
• When did the program start and where did it come from?
• How many States have Smoke Diver programs?
• How should you prepare for the Smoke Diver program?
• Why is becoming a Smoke Diver a Prestigious Honor?
• What does the program consist of in curriculum, training, difficulty?
• What’s the purpose of the water training in the program?
• For firefighters that are listening how can they apply for your program?
• Lots of other interesting aspects of fire service and the program.

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In just our 12th Episode we are honored to have the IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger on our show! 

Harold A. Schaitberger, the 9th General President in the IAFF’s more than 100-year history, was first elected in 2000. He is also a vice president of the AFL–CIO, serving on the Executive Committee, and has served on the AFL–CIO Executive Council since 2000.

Robert Sanchez interviews him about his first days as a professional fire fighter in Fairfax County, Virginia. He quickly rose to the rank of lieutenant, organized and served as president of Fairfax County Local 2068 and was elected president of the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters – all before he had seven years on the job.

Also, General President Schaitberger discusses the IAFF endorsement of Joe Biden for President and why he believes Joe is the best person for the job and a long time friend of the union. 

So much great information from a true legend in the fire service and union history. You don't want to miss!

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Lt. George Asi talks about his background and history in the fire service and how he came to being involved with the custom firetruck ordering process.

Bernalillo County Fire Department is in the process of building a new $1M+ ladder truck and we talk about how the ordering process works from start to finish.

Stay tuned! You don't want to miss this informative interview with a great guest!  

Topics Covered:

• History of George in the fire service
• Instructor at the fire academy
• Local volunteer firefighter
• Involved with vehicle replacements
• Fire Grant Process
• Pierce Apparatus Department
• Siddons Martin Emergency Group
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Appleton Wisconsin plant
• Firetruck manufacturing process
• Delivery, usage, and warranty on firetrucks
• Budget & pricing
• Open cabs vs. closed cabs

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Charlie Spain helps us understand how complex Hawaii Fire Department has it and the unique set of circumstances and calls they respond to.

Hawaii is the only (that we know) state in the USA that is actively fighting active volcano fires and rescue operations. This episode has great insight into what its like to be in Hawaii and working all the angles of rescue and operations.

You can learn more about helping the Hawaii Professional FireFighters Association here: [https://www.hawaiifirefightersfoundation.org/)

Stay tuned! You don't want to miss the great interview with an awesome guest!  

Topics Covered:

• Charlie Spain background and growing up on Oahu
• How local fire departments work
• Types of rescues on the islands
• Active volcano on Kilauea and earthquakes
• Active lava flow on Kalapana  subdivision
• Dangers of lava in fire service and how close you can get
• PPE for lava  and toxic gases
• COVID-19 and effects in Hawaii and Fire Service
• Tourist dangers and recommendations
• Most interesting rescue
• Most dangerous rescue
• Stay safe in paradise!

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