SMFR Podcast
Displaying 9 items of SMFR Podcast with the tag "smfr".
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Chief Chat Q2-26: Hiring Priorities, Process Updates & Committee Insights
July 1st, 2026 | Season 3 | 22 mins 47 secs
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Welcome to the second‑quarter edition of our Chief Chat podcast. This episode is providing you direct, focused insight into one of the biggest priorities at South Metro right now: hiring.
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Chief Chat Q1-26: Operations, Strategy, Restructuring
March 12th, 2026 | Season 3 | 17 mins 9 secs
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We’re kicking off the very first episode of our quarterly Chief Chat podcast in Season 3 of the SMFR Podcast. Hosted by Communications Bureau Manager Connor Christian, this quick, conversational episode features Fire Chief John Curtis and Deputy Chief of Operations Jake Mayhew sharing what they’re working on and why it matters.
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STEM Five Years Later
May 2nd, 2024 | Season 2 | 34 mins 2 secs
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We are looking back at a devastating incident that occurred in our fire district 5 years ago. On May 7th 2019, the STEM School Shooting forever impacted the community we serve and the South Metro individuals who were involved in the response. Today, we are reflecting on the events that occurred that day, but also discussing what has changed in our organization and training model since then to prepare for the future.
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SOG Revison Project & Rollout
October 5th, 2023 | Season 2 | 28 mins 12 secs
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After several unifications over the years and combining many different forms of fire department operations, episode four of South Metro's Around the Kitchen Table Podcast focuses on the project to revise, revamp and rollout updated versions of SMFR's Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) with safety at the forefront. In this 30 minute episode, you will hear from Division Chief of Operations Jeff Tasker, Battalion Chief of Administration Mike Burke and Deputy Chief of Emergency Services John Curtis.
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Let's Talk Bunker Gear & First Due Fires
June 7th, 2023 | Season 2 | 1 hr 13 mins
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We're taking the national conversation about Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) local on episode three of South Metro’s Around the Kitchen Table Podcast. You'll also hear some tailboard talk about first due fires in Station 21s district. This episode features insight from A shift Lieutenant Nick Bjork and C shift Firefighter Paramedic Meghan Pudliner, both operating out of Station 21, along with Deputy Chief of Emergency Services John Curtis.
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The Three DCs - Consistency across A, B and C shifts
February 17th, 2023 | Season 2 | 37 mins 30 secs
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Listen in to episode two of South Metro’s newest podcast season Around the Kitchen Table as District Chiefs Jake Mayhew, Scott Sarver and Dave Mueller talk about where their focus is for 2023 and what goals are ahead.
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Around the Kitchen Table Podcast Launch
January 12th, 2023 | Season 2 | 33 mins 2 secs
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It is a common saying in the fire service that the world’s problems can be solved around the kitchen table. Whether that be a tool for teaching, sharing lessons learned, diving down “what if” rabbit holes or just gathering to share a meal and getting to know those around you. With this new podcast season, we want to bring the kitchen table talk of South Metro to you as we navigate through key topics, rumors to truths along with projects and initiatives going on in our organization and specifically in Emergency Services.
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Episode 6: What's Next? - Finance, Facilities & Capital Improvement Projects
December 14th, 2022 | Season 1 | 43 mins 37 secs
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Our organization has grown a lot over the years. In order to stay up to date with that change and growth, we are always looking towards ways we can improve and keep up with the demands of our fire department. SMFR Communications is excited to bring you our latest podcast episode focused on multiple important areas of our organization – Finance, Facilities and Capital Improvement Projects.
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Episode 5: Organizational Restructuring - 3 Deputy Chief Model
October 13th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 8 mins
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In recent months, South Metro has experienced a lot of change with an organizational restructuring of our fire department and the introduction of a three deputy chief model. This has been on everyone’s minds and that's why Episode 5 of the SMFR Podcast is focused on the vision and direction of this new model. Tune in to hear Episode 5 featuring SMFR's Fire Chief, Chief Baker, along with our three deputy chiefs – John Curtis, Jon Adams and Kristin Eckmann.