Episode 9 - AB662 - A discussion with Chief Alex Hamilton (Oxnard Fire)

On this episode, we interview Chief Alex Hamilton to discuss the recently singed legislation (AB662) which added sections to the Current Health & Safety Code (1797.119 & 13159.6) which requires the State Fire Marshal to establish additional training standards that include the criteria for curriculum content recommended by the Statewide Training and Education Advisory Committee involving Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention Programming.

Episode 8 - California Fire Service's Response to the Pandemic

On this episode, we interview Chiefs Bernie Malloy (Murrieta Fire) & Kristin Thompson (Newport Beach Fire) to discuss the California Fire Service’s Response to the Pandemic; the State-wide survey conducted by CalChiefs, and the Case Studies.  Chiefs Malloy and Thompson discuss what the early days of the pandemic and how the fire service responded, the lessons that were learned by this response, and the action taken to capture and memorialize this response.

Episode 7 -

On this episode, we interview Fire Chief Jeff Gilbert of the Williams Fire Protection Authority, a volunteer / combination fire department, located in Williams, CA.  Chief Gilbert will share his perspective on leading and managing volunteer and combination fire agencies.

Episode 6 - A Year in Review

On this episode, we interview Past President Chief Ray Gayk about his year as President.  Chief Gayk will share his assessment of the work CalChiefs focused on this past year, the ongoing initiatives, the challenges as President, and the future of CalChiefs.

Episode 5 - PPGEMT

In this episode Deputy Chief and CalChiefs Legislative Director Ted Peterson discusses California's GEMT programs, and most importantly, the new PPGEMT program, which begins January 1, 2023. Chief Peterson provides a history of GEMT, the various types of GEMT programs, and a description of the new PPGEMT program. Chief Peterson also discusses the importance and value of the new PPGEMT program, and what agencies need to do to prepare and participate in the new program.

Episode 3 - The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority

A discussion with Executive Officer Mark Brown and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority. Born out of the North Bay Fires, Marin County residents and the Marin County Fire Service banded together to create a way to reduce the risks from the threat of Wildland fire, and to better prepare residents for any natural disaster. Mark Brown discusses how the MWPA came into being, what it objectives are, and how it defines success. This podcast is intended to share one County's approach to dealing with the threat of wildfire.

Episode 2 - FIRIS

In this episode we discuss the FIRIS system with OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy. The Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence Service is available state-wide and Chief Fennessy discusses the origins of FIRIS, the challenges with bringing FIRIS to life, and challenges that still lay ahead. President Gayk also shares the latest information on CalChiefs activities.

Episode 4

President-Elect Tubbs interviews CalChiefs Executive Director Chief Jeff Meston about the upcoming 2022 Annual Conference in Sacramento. Occurring September 13 - 15, 2022 at the Grand Sheraton in Sacramento, the three day event features numerous speakers, vendors and vendor displays, as well as the installation of our new officers. Director Meston provides details about each days activities as well as the registration process.

Episode 1: The Podcast Initiative

This episode is the launch of a new initiative for CalChiefs and its members. President Ray Gayk and President-Elect Chris Tubbs discuss the podcast initiative; how and why the idea came to fruition, what we hope it achieve, and a sneak peek to upcoming topics. We welcome feedback to our podcast episodes and you can email comments to: [email protected].