We’re back with Episode 5 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain.
In this episode:

• Captain Andrea Binley discusses firefighter recruitment, the Girls Empowerment Camp, and recent community outreach events.

• Fuels Specialist Jarrod Dowden explains his path from forestry to fire crews and breaks down the important role hand crews play in wildland firefighting.

• Captain Jason Hudson provides an update from the Parker Strip, highlighting the new river station, its call volume, and the challenges of river rescue coverage.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• 106th Annual Festival of St. Anthony's Feast - North End Boston 
• Garnet Fire Video and Pictures

We’re back with Episode 4 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain.

In this episode:

• Office of the Fire Marshal spotlight: Deputy Fire Marshal Kristen Ward explains the CUPA program, hazardous materials inspections, battery safety, and how her team supports firefighters and the community.

• Tech Corner: A hands-on look at the new FirePro 300 Seek thermal imagers, giving firefighters personal thermal vision tools for safer operations.

• San Bernardino Love Your Block: a massive mural project at Station 224, highlights of County Fire pride in the community.

• Behind-the-scenes stories: Joke of the day, Beatles trivia, a fun fact on Death Valley, and an up-close look at hazardous waste surprises—from exploding batteries to unexpected bomb squad calls.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• FirePro 300 Seek Thermal Imager
• San Bernardino Love Your Block Mural
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Lithium-ion Battery Fire Shuts Down I-15 News Article
  

This week’s Situation Report delivers a concise 11-minute briefing for San Bernardino County Fire covering the week of August 25, 2025. Get updates on training, equipment service, drills, and community events across all divisions.

Division Highlights:

• West Valley: Multi-company low-angle rescue drills, reserve trucks in service, Explorer training at Station 81, and community outreach at a local church festival.

• East Valley: Large commercial occupancy drills at a new tilt-up building, open enrollment and insurance presentations, and CCN training.

• Mountains: NFPA physicals, PCF training, and California Regional Task Force 6 quarterly drills. Station 92 supports a fundraiser at Burnt Mill Beach Club.

• North Desert: Station maintenance, medical trust info session, student ride-alongs, and Station 14’s Fire Safety Storytime at the library.

• South Desert: NFPA labs, City Council meetings, Station 21 upgrades, and First Responders Appreciation Day at Black Meadow Resort.

Executive Staff Updates:
Leadership discussed mutual aid agreements, EMS Corps planning, iPad hardware replacement, FEMA wireline drill prep, and the successful Mount Vernon Bridge reopening, which drew more than 5,000 attendees. Additional notes include staffing updates, defibrillator pad supply concerns, and recognition of seven firefighter graduates from Crafton.

The episode wraps with a weather outlook—hot temperatures with thunderstorms likely—and a reminder to stay safe, stay hydrated, and watch for lightning.

We’re back with Episode 3 of the San Bernardino County Fire PIO Podcast! Host Captain Shawn Millerick and team continue the mission to inform, educate, and entertain, and this time with dirt still on their boots after returning straight from a San Bernardino fire.
In this episode:

• Baker station insights:
  A phone-in with Captain Steve Simpson on wild calls, remote response challenges, and life in one of the hottest corners of the county
  
• Office of the Fire Marshal spotlight:
  Assistant Fire Marshal Curtis Markloff breaks down new state fire codes, “Zone Zero,” and what it means for homeowners and builders
  
• Tools of the trade
  From tracked robotic chippers in Wrightwood to station-level updates across the county
  
• County Fire in the news:
  Paramedic graduations, “Hearts of Heroes” on ABC, and other highlights
  
• Behind-the-scenes stories:
  Proposal on the Mountaintop, joke of the day, and surprise office cameos

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Rosalie’s Proposal on the Mountaintop Video
• Hearts of Heroes
  Season 7, Episode 6: Breakers & Blaze
  Featuring:
  Battalion Chief Mike Westfall
  Captain Nic Turner
  Captain Greg Soria
  Engineer Matthew Nadalet
  FF/PM Jesse Quiceno

This kickoff episode of Situation Report is a concise 10-minute briefing for San Bernardino County Fire. Get caught up on operational activity, training, and department-wide updates for the week of August 18, 2025.

Division Highlights:

• Division 1 (West Valley):

  Environmental emergencies training kicks off Tuesday at the new Cypress Center. Station 71 hosts a ride-along Thursday, while Station 79 participates in a community event at Kohl’s on Saturday. Engine 81 will be out of service for an engineers workshop midweek.

• Division 2 (East Valley):

  Summer burns continue on Tuesday, with fewer evolutions per crew due to heat. Engine 231 has a fall rescue walkthrough at Amazon on Wednesday. Stations 23 and 9 receive servicing on AMKUS hydraulic tools, and crews participate in the Inland Regional Center’s Blue Envelope filming event on Saturday. That same day, County Fire supports the Mount Vernon Bridge reopening in San Bernardino.

• Division 3 (Mountains):

  PCF trail training at Station 95, NFPA physical exams early in the week, and over-the-side rescue drills on Friday for rotating crews across the mountain division.

• Division 4 (South Desert):

  NFPA labs continue through midweek. Station 41 provides ambulance standby at the Yucca Valley varsity football game Friday night.

• Division 5 (North Desert):

  Training burns are scheduled for Wednesday across multiple units. Several stations undergo equipment servicing throughout the week. Fire Station 4 has a concrete assessment Thursday, and Brush Patrol 4 receives routine service Friday. Friday night also includes football game coverage in Adelanto and Victorville.

Executive Staff Updates:

Highlights from Monday’s meeting include the return of Medic Engine 76 from the shop, warehouse hiring progress, a pilot test of radio-over-wireless communications, and planning for the November 14 Salute to Service ceremony at the DoubleTree in San Bernardino. Also discussed: robotic technology evaluations, firefighter interview wrap-ups, and an early look at a possible “Operational Bill of Rights” to enhance safety and tracking at incident scenes.

The episode closes with a heads-up on an upcoming recruitment for a Media Specialist encouraging skilled creatives in photo, video, and digital content to watch for the job posting.

Episode 2 heads to the mountains as host Shawn Millerick covers the 1,069-acre Gold Fire, the Blue Envelope program with K9 handler Shawn Reiss, cutting-edge fire robotics with Jeff Alexy, and arson investigations with Brian Headley. We also dive into fireworks busts, exclusive Tesla training for SBCoFD, and a few surprise guests.

In our very first episode of the San Bernardino County Fire Connection Podcast, host PIO Shawn Millerick welcomes listeners to the new Tippecanoe HQ studio . He’s joined by Division Chief Joe Barna to cover everything from analytics, staffing, and apparatus updates to insight on strike teams, hand crews, and what the County Duty Chief (CDC) role really means. Plus, updates from stations 164 and 96, and the story behind that “intense” circus fire joke.

Fire Chief Dan Munsey gives an update on the state  of the San Bernardino County Fire Department during the COVID-19  pandemic as of April 3, 2020.

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