SMFR Podcast
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 15 in total of SMFR Podcast with the tag “around the kitchen table”.
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Fire Prevention Week 2025: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
October 8th, 2025 | Season 2 | 35 mins 40 secs
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Check out this special edition SMFR Podcast about Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety! SMFR Captain & Hazmat Team Coordinator Chris Wells and Community Risk Reduction Specialist Brandi Miller discuss how Lithium-Ion Batteries (LiB) have become increasingly popular over the last decade due to their large amount of energy, small size, and convenient use in everyday items.
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Fire Chief & Deputy Chiefs Updates - Sept. 2025
September 25th, 2025 | Season 2 | 24 mins 38 secs
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Watch or listen in on South Metro's Podcast for the latest updates directly from our Fire Chief and Deputy Chiefs. Hear from each leader in their respective roles as they share insights on their vision, key focus areas, and what’s ahead for the organization.
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Behavioral Health and Wellness Update Podcast
September 19th, 2025 | Season 2 | 14 mins 29 secs
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Watch or listen in on South Metro's Podcast for the latest updates on Behavioral Health and Wellness at SMFR. Deputy Chief of Internal Services Matt Weller introduces our guiding principles and commitment to taking care of our people. You’ll also hear from Interim Health and Wellness Officer Dan Corley, who shares his background, vision, and reassurance that resources and support remain strong.
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Where We're Headed: Financial Outlook and Community Engagement
April 22nd, 2025 | Season 2 | 35 mins 8 secs
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Watch or listen in to this special episode of South Metro's Podcast. Hosted by Deputy Chief of Community Services Kristin Eckman, this episode dives into crucial topics around the district’s service delivery, sustainability, and funding challenges. Guests include incoming Fire Chief John Curtis, Board Chair Jim Albee, and representatives from Public Alignment.
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Introducing the New Fire Ground Operations Manual
March 10th, 2025 | Season 2 | 9 mins 45 secs
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SMFR Division Chief of Operations Mike Mullane and Battalion Chief of Administration Mike Burke unveil the new Fire Ground Operations Manual, addressing past shortcomings and highlighting significant improvements.
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EMS Rank Structure Reevaluation and Updates
January 27th, 2025 | Season 2 | 16 mins 55 secs
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Watch or listen in on South Metro's Podcast for important updates on the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rank structure, highlighting its evolution and the need for reevaluation due to growth and challenges.
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2025 Budget Updates, Legislative Impacts and Long Term Planning
January 17th, 2025 | Season 2 | 24 mins 1 sec
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Watch or listen in on South Metro's Podcast for the latest updates on the 2025 budget approval along with important information about legislative impacts and long term budget planning. Podcast topics also include upcoming plans for community engagement through public opinion research and polling in the communities SMFR serves.
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Division Chiefs Q&A October 2024
October 17th, 2024 | Season 2 | 22 mins 18 secs
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Division Chiefs Richardson, Powell, Mullane and Pietrzyk answer questions that have come in and discuss their roles/share goals within their respective divisions of Line Support, HPO, Operations and EMS. This episode highlights training initiatives, including wellness programs and cognitive performance improvements. New EMS equipment has been implemented to enhance patient care. Staffing models and recruitment strategies are examined, alongside the EMS rank structure.
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Recent Special Session, HB24B-1001 Legislation & Budget Impacts
September 26th, 2024 | Season 2 | 12 mins 16 secs
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South Metro Fire Rescue discusses the recent Special Session, House Bill 24B-1001 Legislation and its impacts on budget planning. Guests include Fire Chief Bob Baker, Chief Government Affairs Officer Mike Dell’Orfano, Lobbyist Camille Driver & Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Corbo.
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SMFR Finance and Budget Process
May 2nd, 2024 | Season 2 | 30 mins 16 secs
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In this episode, we dive into the budget process, including strategy, timeline, process and how the political landscape plays a role in the process. We discuss how we got to where we are today, and where we are going in the future.