The OCFA Pass-Along

Deputy Chief TJ McGovern sits down with our new Assistant Chiefs of Field Operations, Shane Sherwood and Tim Perkins.

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Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with our new Hand Crew Superintendents Branden Davis and Scott Gorman to talk about the future of our Hand Crew Program. After their discussion, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field.

SHOWNOTES

Superintendent Intros (01:35)

OCFA Hand Crew Early Observations (05:13)

The Future of OCFA’s Hand Crew Program (07:48)

Immediate Action Items (09:54)

Career Patrols Futures (13:18)

Retiree Helmet Shields (14:16)

Reallocation of HazMat Units (17:14)

Metro Load Update (17:56)

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Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with our Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Battalion Chief Jason Sultzer. After their discussion, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field.

SHOWNOTES

BC Jason Sultzer’s Interview/ARFF Info (00:51)

Future of FF/PMs (14:58)

UTV Update (17:50)

Update on Crews & Equipment Budget (19:05)

Female Uniforms (20:30)

Special Area Maps (21:05)

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Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with Hazardous Materials Program Manager Nick Freeman to talk all things HazMat. After their discussion, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field.

SHOWNOTES

BC Freeman Interview/Hazmat info (01:22)

Hazmat 17 Rumors (11:38)

Helicopter Replacement Plan (13:53)

Electronic Inspections (15:54)

Electric Blowers (16:42)

OCFA pay for everything in stations (17:43)

Arrival of Truck Companies (19:52)

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Deputy Chief Dossey talks about the latest efforts regarding Staffing.

Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with our new Assistant Chief of Operations TJ McGovern. Chief McGovern discusses his plans and goals for his new position. After that, Chief Dossey answers some questions from the field.

SHOWNOTES

Chief McGovern’s Interview (01:11)

March Madness (10:46)

3rd Captains Academy This Year? (12:33)

Electric Vehicle Charging (13:54)

Solar Panels (16:54)

Update on TAG and RT-130 (18:16)

Update on the Behavioral Health SOP (21:46)

Ambulance Delays (24:44)

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In Part 2 of our Exit Interview with retiring Operations Chief Phil Johnson, he reflects on the many stages of his career and offers specific advice for firefighters who are at different points in their own careers.

SHOWNOTES

Chief Johnson Interview (00:25)

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As Operations Chief Phil Johnson gets ready to retire, we had Engineer and Voice-of-the-Podcast Sean Colgan sit down with him and reminisce about his 35-year career.

SHOWNOTES

Chief Johnson Interview (01:28)

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Fire Chief Brian Fennessy sits down with PIO Captain Sean Doran to discuss the Citygate report, ambulance response times, and the latest with all of our current and upcoming academies.

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Deputy Chief Kenny Dossey sits down with Fire Captain/Paramedic and OCERS Retirement Board Member Jeremy Vallone to answer questions regarding OCFA’s retirement program. After that, Chief Dossey answers some questions he’s received this past month, including staff BC positions, station libraries, and ambulance response times.

SHOW NOTES

OCERS Overview (01:17)

Staffing Impacts (17:39)

Staff BC Positions (23:57)

Ambulance Response Times (25:12)

Station Libraries (29:02)

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