Valley Watch

Phoenix Firefighter and president of the FireVets affinity group Nick Tenaglia joins Valley Watch to discuss his path from military veteran to firefighter, the impact veterans have in the PFD and the FireVets participation in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade on November 11th.

Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Management Kim Gathers joins Valley Watch to discuss resources available to residents during heavy rain, helpful reminders in preparing for emergencies and also invite listeners to a free Trauma Bleeding Control program on November 4th @ 6 PM at American Family Fields.

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to share some helpful Halloween tips for families and safety tips for stormy weather around Phoenix.

Firefighter Victor Aranda joins Valley Watch to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month and its significance within the PFD. Victor is the treasurer of the PFD’s Valley Hispanic Bomberos affinity group.

Chief Ben Lindquist from the Phoenix Fire Department’s Member Services department joins Valley Watch to discuss all the resources that are made available to firefighters to keep them healthy on the job, including sleep resources and mental health resources. Ben also discusses the recent IAFF National Fallen Firefigther Memorial for Captain Anthony Mock.

Senior Public Information Officer from the City of Phoenix’s Public Works Department Spencer Blake joins Valley Watch to help preview a free battery collection event on Thursday, October 1st at Desert Sky Park from 2-6 PM.

This week on Valley Watch, find out the latest information on car seat safety checks for National Child Passenger Safety Week, Public Health and Vaccination clinics offered by the Phoenix Fire Department and the details on a free battery drop off event happening soon.

Captain Mike Johnson joins Valley Watch to talk about the recent department-wide focus on the mental health and well being of all Phoenix Fire Department employees and the resources that are available to all firefighters.

Captain Rob McDade joins Valley Watch to reflect on the Voices Across Generations 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemoration event and share his personal stories and perspective on the Phoenix Fire Department’s response to 9/11.

PIO and Captain DJ Lee joins Valley Watch to discuss safety tips for flash floods and how diligently the Phoenix Fire Department prepares for flash flooding and water rescues. Also, Captain Lee explains the significance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 for himself as a veteran and for the Phoenix Fire Department. The PFD invites listeners to the special 9/11 Commemoration Event “Voices Across Generations” on Thursday, 9/10 at Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park called starting at 6 PM.