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PIO Podcast (01/15/26): Captain Binley & Captain Tim Smith
Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the field and in the studio to inform, educate and entertain with Episode 23 of the PIO Podcast.
Recruitment Roundtable with Captain Andrea Binley
Shawn is joined by Andrea Binley for a deep dive into everything recruitment. Andrea breaks down current and upcoming hiring opportunities, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee (EMT), Nurse Educator, and Ambulance Operator positions. She walks listeners through application windows, key testing and interview dates, recruitment seminars across the county, and the return of hosted CTC written exams. The conversation also covers the new candidate assessment process designed to ensure recruits are physically ready for Tower 21, set to start this September.
Life Around Headquarters: Stories, Laughs, and Mountain Lions
Between meetings and busy hallways, the crew keeps things light with stories from around the district—including an early-morning generator refill under the watchful (imagined) eyes of a mountain lion. Rosie returns to the mic, studio banter ensues, and listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at media interviews, makeup magic, and the everyday chaos that keeps things interesting.
Station Spotlight: Captain Tim Smith at Station 226
Shawn heads to the bay at Station 226 for a wide-ranging conversation with Captain Tim Smith. Tim reflects on his career with the county and city fire departments, staffing changes, future apparatus updates, and his unique background that includes 17 years as a reserve sheriff’s deputy. He also shares insights on aviation, retirement, and advice for new cadets entering the fire service.
Community Shoutouts & Department News
The episode wraps up with kudos to crews involved in a high-profile animal rescue, updates on media coverage, a nod to department history through archival photos, and a reminder of how busy the new year has already become.
“This Day in History” & Joke of the Day
The crew closes things out with a wild historical moment—the Great Molasses Flood of 1919—followed by multilingual fun, questionable accents, and a classic dad joke to send everyone off smiling.
As always: stay safe, take care of each other, and thanks for listening. 🎙️
Links Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 23 Show Notes video
This Day in History - The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
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Host Captain Shawn Millerick is back in the field and in the studio to inform, educate and entertain with Episode 23 of the PIO Podcast.
Recruitment Roundtable with Captain Andrea Binley
Shawn is joined by Andrea Binley for a deep dive into everything recruitment. Andrea breaks down current and upcoming hiring opportunities, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee (EMT), Nurse Educator, and Ambulance Operator positions. She walks listeners through application windows, key testing and interview dates, recruitment seminars across the county, and the return of hosted CTC written exams. The conversation also covers the new candidate assessment process designed to ensure recruits are physically ready for Tower 21, set to start this September.
Life Around Headquarters: Stories, Laughs, and Mountain Lions
Between meetings and busy hallways, the crew keeps things light with stories from around the district—including an early-morning generator refill under the watchful (imagined) eyes of a mountain lion. Rosie returns to the mic, studio banter ensues, and listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at media interviews, makeup magic, and the everyday chaos that keeps things interesting.
Station Spotlight: Captain Tim Smith at Station 226
Shawn heads to the bay at Station 226 for a wide-ranging conversation with Captain Tim Smith. Tim reflects on his career with the county and city fire departments, staffing changes, future apparatus updates, and his unique background that includes 17 years as a reserve sheriff’s deputy. He also shares insights on aviation, retirement, and advice for new cadets entering the fire service.
Community Shoutouts & Department News
The episode wraps up with kudos to crews involved in a high-profile animal rescue, updates on media coverage, a nod to department history through archival photos, and a reminder of how busy the new year has already become.
“This Day in History” & Joke of the Day
The crew closes things out with a wild historical moment—the Great Molasses Flood of 1919—followed by multilingual fun, questionable accents, and a classic dad joke to send everyone off smiling.
As always: stay safe, take care of each other, and thanks for listening. 🎙️
Links Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 23 Show Notes video
This Day in History - The Great Molasses Flood of 1919