https://simplecast.com We take you behind the scenes at Adams County Fire Rescue and introduce you to the men and women of ACFR. There is so much more to being a firefighter at ACFR than meets the eye. We give you a unique opportunity to learn about everything that goes into the fire service. There's no job out there like it! en Fri, 7 Nov 2025 18:41:01 +0000 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 18:41:12 +0000 https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5464e774-5ba2-4949-a553-9e4382014916/03fb3327-8083-4e02-80fa-1a08fcdd2177/3000x3000/firelife-hires-1400px.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com episodic We take you behind the scenes at Adams County Fire Rescue and introduce you to the men and women of ACFR. There is so much more to being a firefighter at ACFR than meets the eye. We give you a unique opportunity to learn about everything that goes into the fire service. There's no job out there like it! Julie Browman false https://feeds.simplecast.com/OylabwRW fire service, adams county, adams county fire rescue, fire chiefs, fire department, paramedics, ems Adams County Fire Rescue jbrowman@acfpd.org 14104995-482f-4fd6-b5a1-3c3b41652f74 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or to our social media channels n Facebook. Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 18:41:01 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Dannie Rio, Clinton Garner, Julie Browman, Jason Bierwirth) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/acfr-fire-chief-clinton-garner-the-journey-the-challenges-and-the-leadership-style-of-putting-people-first-6yi_p3JV For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or to our social media channels n Facebook. Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

]]> ACFR Fire Chief Clinton Garner-the journey, the challenges, and the leadership style of putting people first Dannie Rio, Clinton Garner, Julie Browman, Jason Bierwirth 00:32:21 Adams County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Clinton Garner talks about becoming the Fire Chief in the same community he grew up in. What are the current challenges of being a Fire Chief in 2025, why he chooses the leadership style of putting people first, and what he loves about this profession. Plus, he shares some of his shenanigan stories of being on the line! Adams County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Clinton Garner talks about becoming the Fire Chief in the same community he grew up in. What are the current challenges of being a Fire Chief in 2025, why he chooses the leadership style of putting people first, and what he loves about this profession. Plus, he shares some of his shenanigan stories of being on the line! adams county fire rescue, fire service, fire leadership, fire chief false full 27 136e7720-cad1-4d80-943c-1aabd7489fda For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org or follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:35:02 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Russ Homer, Andy Kieft, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/acfr-retired-captain-russ-hosmer-opens-up-about-going-to-treatment-for-alcohol-abuse-5_0_WJFw For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org or follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 

]]> ACFR Retired Captain Russ Hosmer opens up about going to treatment for alcohol abuse Russ Homer, Andy Kieft, Julie Browman 00:41:41 A very brave conversation with Retired ACFR Captain Russ Homer on going to the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery during his time with us at Adams County Fire Rescue. For anyone that is thinking they may have an alcohol or substance abuse problem, or knows someone that may, this is an invaluable listen. It is an honest conversation about an issue some First Responders struggle with. A very brave conversation with Retired ACFR Captain Russ Homer on going to the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery during his time with us at Adams County Fire Rescue. For anyone that is thinking they may have an alcohol or substance abuse problem, or knows someone that may, this is an invaluable listen. It is an honest conversation about an issue some First Responders struggle with. substance abuse, firefighters, alcohol abuse false full 26 a7c8feb2-8ec9-4ea2-81e5-0f6ba964194c For more information on ACFR, please go to our webpage acfpd.org, or Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:16:45 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, Jerry Means, Ryder Robison) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/arson-investigations-what-are-they-looking-for-and-stories-from-the-field-RmbEL6El For more information on ACFR, please go to our webpage acfpd.org, or Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

]]> Arson Investigations-What kind of clues are they looking for? Plus stories from the field! Julie Browman, Jerry Means, Ryder Robison 00:35:53 Chief of Investigations Jerry Means and Fire Investigator/Inspector Ryder Robison share tales from the field. What have been some of their most interesting cases, and what are they looking for when they get one scene? Plus, a new Foundation they have started to keep the Arson dog program going nationwide! Chief of Investigations Jerry Means and Fire Investigator/Inspector Ryder Robison share tales from the field. What have been some of their most interesting cases, and what are they looking for when they get one scene? Plus, a new Foundation they have started to keep the Arson dog program going nationwide! arson dogs, fire investigations, arson investigations, firefighting false full 25 83052134-5aa0-4477-8ff7-a7781410dffa For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please look at our website acfpd.org, or follow us on our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok channels. 

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:11:01 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Matt Mason, Rob Haberer, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/the-alexander-mountain-fire-mea_OK2a For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please look at our website acfpd.org, or follow us on our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok channels. 

]]> The Alexander Mountain Fire Matt Mason, Rob Haberer, Julie Browman 00:27:23 Wildland fires have caused incredible damage nationwide this year. Unfortunately, we have also had our share of damage in Colorado. The Alexander Mountain Fire burned almost 10,000 acres near Loveland as 28 homes and 21 other structures were also destroyed. Our crew from Brush Truck 11 was part of the efforts to contain the fire. Hear from Lt. Rob Haberer and Firefighter Matt Mason about their experience and why being a wildland firefighter is so important to them. Wildland fires have caused incredible damage nationwide this year. Unfortunately, we have also had our share of damage in Colorado. The Alexander Mountain Fire burned almost 10,000 acres near Loveland as 28 homes and 21 other structures were also destroyed. Our crew from Brush Truck 11 was part of the efforts to contain the fire. Hear from Lt. Rob Haberer and Firefighter Matt Mason about their experience and why being a wildland firefighter is so important to them. wildland fire, wil false full 22 ddafe854-7aec-4c18-b173-70affb1df03e For more information on ACFR, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and our webpage acfpd.org

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:23:41 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Captain Mike Tavalez, Sergeant Adam Sherman, Firefighter Jesse Jerome, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/police-and-fire-what-is-this-rivalry-hi8W2Er4 For more information on ACFR, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and our webpage acfpd.org

]]> Police and Fire. Why don't these two groups like each other? Or do they???? Captain Mike Tavalez, Sergeant Adam Sherman, Firefighter Jesse Jerome, Julie Browman 00:33:54 We always hear about the police vs fire rivalry, but exactly what is the rivalry all about?? We talk to ACFR Captain Mike Tavalez, ACSO Sergeant Adam Sherman, and ACFR Firefighter Jesse Jerome about the kidding, camaraderie, and strong bond between these two First Responder groups. We always hear about the police vs fire rivalry, but exactly what is the rivalry all about?? We talk to ACFR Captain Mike Tavalez, ACSO Sergeant Adam Sherman, and ACFR Firefighter Jesse Jerome about the kidding, camaraderie, and strong bond between these two First Responder groups. adams county fire rescue, adams county sheriffs office, firefighter, police officer false full 21 9cf4ed37-bb28-4569-9194-346deba5b8c1 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website at acfpd.org, or our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. 

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:59:47 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Bret Williamson, Julie Browman, Dustin Wuestner) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/acfr-training-chief-bret-williamson-lessons-learned-along-the-way-and-keeping-up-with-trends-in-the-training-world-IVc1wUva For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website at acfpd.org, or our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. 

]]> ACFR Training Chief Bret Williamson-Lessons learned along the way and keeping up with trends in the training world! Bret Williamson, Julie Browman, Dustin Wuestner 00:30:28 We sit down with ACFR Training Chief Bret Williamson, who is retiring this summer after 33 years in the fire service. What lessons he learned along the way, and lessons learned from the younger generation. Plus, how do you keep up with all of the training trends in the fire service, and should you keep up with all of those trends? We sit down with ACFR Training Chief Bret Williamson, who is retiring this summer after 33 years in the fire service. What lessons he learned along the way, and lessons learned from the younger generation. Plus, how do you keep up with all of the training trends in the fire service, and should you keep up with all of those trends? fire training, fire service, fire department false full 20 2766fe72-d877-413f-b803-3455b36cd361 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org or Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. If you would like to learn more about working at ACFR, just go to https://www.acfpd.org/join-the-team/ to learn more about our agency. 

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:31:29 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman Dave Carpenter, Charlie Koyle, Dwight Killpack) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/so-you-want-to-promote-advice-from-two-acfr-members-who-finished-1-on-the-promotion-list-what-was-their-secret-gV3zEYO1 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org or Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. If you would like to learn more about working at ACFR, just go to https://www.acfpd.org/join-the-team/ to learn more about our agency. 

]]> So you want to promote? Advice from two ACFR members who finished #1 on the promotion list. What was their secret? Julie Browman Dave Carpenter, Charlie Koyle, Dwight Killpack 00:39:29 So you think you want to promote at your agency? Hear from two members of ACFR who finished number one on the Captains and Lieutenants list. Lt.Dave Carpenter and Fire Medic Charlie Koyle share their thoughts about the promotion process and the keys to preparation, interviewing, and the right mindset heading into the process. They will be the first to tell you they "just had a good day," but a lot preparation went into ensuring those results went their way. So you think you want to promote at your agency? Hear from two members of ACFR who finished number one on the Captains and Lieutenants list. Lt.Dave Carpenter and Fire Medic Charlie Koyle share their thoughts about the promotion process and the keys to preparation, interviewing, and the right mindset heading into the process. They will be the first to tell you they "just had a good day," but a lot preparation went into ensuring those results went their way. adams county fire rescue, firefighters, fire promotions, fire jobs, fire department false full 19 3d8a3a80-1dd8-4bfe-8547-5af3b93537d8 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, just go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on facebook, twitter, Instagram,  NextDoor and Tik Tok. 

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 21:55:44 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, jason seitz, Mike Angelo, Dustin Wuestner) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rescue-of-mumford-the-st-bernard-4t9zCqIP For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, just go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on facebook, twitter, Instagram,  NextDoor and Tik Tok. 

]]> The Rescue of Mumford the St. Bernard! Julie Browman, jason seitz, Mike Angelo, Dustin Wuestner 00:33:49 It was a call the crew from Engine 12 have never experienced. A 155-pound St. Bernard, Mumford, had fallen through the ice and was struggling to stay above water. To the rescue came Captain Jason Seitz, Firefighter Dustin Wuestner and Engineer Mike Angelo. Hear how the rescue went down, and, spoiler alert, the happy ending. The guys also share a few other happy stories they've experienced dedicating their lives to the fire service. It was a call the crew from Engine 12 have never experienced. A 155-pound St. Bernard, Mumford, had fallen through the ice and was struggling to stay above water. To the rescue came Captain Jason Seitz, Firefighter Dustin Wuestner and Engineer Mike Angelo. Hear how the rescue went down, and, spoiler alert, the happy ending. The guys also share a few other happy stories they've experienced dedicating their lives to the fire service. fire service, dog rescue, hero, fire department, fire academy, adams county, ice rescue false full 18 56cb0d3e-5985-4afa-9d4b-061976b21599 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, just go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on facebook, twitter, Instagram, or NextDoor. 

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:49:57 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Andrew Hibbitt, Patrick McGlade, Dwight Killpack, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-it-look-to-be-a-rookie-firefighter-tales-of-academy-and-probie-life-mxjcD4qH For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, just go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on facebook, twitter, Instagram, or NextDoor. 

]]> What's it like to be a rookie firefighter? Tales of academy and probie life! Andrew Hibbitt, Patrick McGlade, Dwight Killpack, Julie Browman 00:29:44 A fire academy is just one of the first steps in a firefighter's career. Next up is a probationary year, where they learn what it's really like to be a firefighter. in this podcast, we interview two new ACFR members about their experience in the academy and the first couple of months of being a probationary firefighter. Advice on what to do and what not to do! A fire academy is just one of the first steps in a firefighter's career. Next up is a probationary year, where they learn what it's really like to be a firefighter. in this podcast, we interview two new ACFR members about their experience in the academy and the first couple of months of being a probationary firefighter. Advice on what to do and what not to do! fire service, fie department, fire academy false full 17 446d0902-da19-4ee5-92c0-d0bb4327b9fe For more information on working at Adams County Fire Rescue, please head to our website acfpd.org

]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 20:35:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, Troy Patterson, Dwight Killpack) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/so-you-want-to-be-a-firefighter-tips-and-advice-on-how-to-interview-from-a-chief-and-a-firefighter-in-the-know-pR9yzPTf For more information on working at Adams County Fire Rescue, please head to our website acfpd.org

]]> So you want to be a firefighter? Tips and advice on how to interview from a Chief and a Firefighter in the know Julie Browman, Troy Patterson, Dwight Killpack 00:50:45 Interviewing at a fire department can be a nerve-wracking experience if you aren't prepared. Hear tips and advice on the most effective ways to interview from ACFR Deputy Chief Troy Patterson and Fire Medic Dwight Killpack, who has a business designed to prepare people for the big interview. We take you behind the curtain to learn what to do, and most importantly, what not to do in the interview! Interviewing at a fire department can be a nerve-wracking experience if you aren't prepared. Hear tips and advice on the most effective ways to interview from ACFR Deputy Chief Troy Patterson and Fire Medic Dwight Killpack, who has a business designed to prepare people for the big interview. We take you behind the curtain to learn what to do, and most importantly, what not to do in the interview! interview fire deaprtment, fire department, interview, interviewing false full 16 52a16d6c-a870-4543-a5a7-45b26ffd89c1 For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:10:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Clinton Garner, Jason Seitz, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/fife-as-a-volunteer-firefighter-how-the-fire-service-has-changed-and-what-not-to-say-in-your-firefighter-interview-a-chat-with-bc-clinton-garner-and-captain-seitz-E4Q7xtdJ For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

]]> Life as a volunteer firefighter, how the fire service has changed, and what not to say in your firefighter interview! A chat with Battalion Chief Clinton Garner and Captain Jason Seitz Clinton Garner, Jason Seitz, Julie Browman 00:47:18 Battalion Chief Clinton Garner and Captain Jason Seitz share their stories of what life was like as volunteer firefighters, and how much the fire service has changed since those days. Plus, advice on those stressful firefighter interviews, and what not to say! Battalion Chief Clinton Garner and Captain Jason Seitz share their stories of what life was like as volunteer firefighters, and how much the fire service has changed since those days. Plus, advice on those stressful firefighter interviews, and what not to say! firefighter interview, fire service, fire department true full 15 79e381ca-d889-4568-b114-0a9b38a4ccc3 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website at acfpd.org or our social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Next Door.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:50:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, Katie Bender, Brandon Donner, Brian Melzer) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/a-first-hand-look-back-at-the-marshall-fire-acfr-firefighters-tell-their-story-IhZY_lMn For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website at acfpd.org or our social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Next Door.

]]> A first hand look back at the Marshall Fire-ACFR Firefighters tell their story Julie Browman, Katie Bender, Brandon Donner, Brian Melzer 00:39:44 Like many agencies, ACFR sent some of our firefighters to Boulder County to help fight the Marshall fires. Hear first hand from our firefighters about what it was like to experience the worst fire in Colorado history, and the challenges they faced. From family members being evacuated, to fighting fire in 100 plus miles per hour, our firefighters experienced a situation like none other. Like many agencies, ACFR sent some of our firefighters to Boulder County to help fight the Marshall fires. Hear first hand from our firefighters about what it was like to experience the worst fire in Colorado history, and the challenges they faced. From family members being evacuated, to fighting fire in 100 plus miles per hour, our firefighters experienced a situation like none other. wildland fires, boulder county fires, marshall fires false full 14 4180d86d-4abd-4c29-af57-53778be94b56 For more information on ACFR and the services we provide, please visit our website acfpd.org or check us out on Facebook, instagram, twitter, or NextDoor. 

 

 

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:30:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Mike Eason, Brandon Donner, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/the-world-of-wildland-firefighting-a-first-hand-look-at-what-that-fight-is-really-like-ckLOsd7n For more information on ACFR and the services we provide, please visit our website acfpd.org or check us out on Facebook, instagram, twitter, or NextDoor. 

 

 

]]> The current world of wildland firefighting-a first hand look at what that fight is really like in today's age Mike Eason, Brandon Donner, Julie Browman 00:37:30 We sit down with two of our firefighters Mike Eason and Brandon Donner, both of whom have fought some of the biggest fires in Colorado history. With wildfires currently raging all over the country, we talk about what a day in the life of a wildland firefighter really looks like and the challenges they face on a constant basis. We sit down with two of our firefighters Mike Eason and Brandon Donner, both of whom have fought some of the biggest fires in Colorado history. With wildfires currently raging all over the country, we talk about what a day in the life of a wildland firefighter really looks like and the challenges they face on a constant basis. brush truck, fire department, east troublesome fire, cameron peak fire, wildland firefighter, wildfires false full 13 471b49b8-2379-4640-af00-7b97d528535d For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:45:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Jason Bierwirth, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/acfr-chief-of-investigations-jerry-means-a-background-like-no-other-with-one-of-the-most-unique-jobs-in-the-fire-service-G9sLOZb0 For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. 

]]> ACFR Chief of Investigations Jerry Means-A background like no other, with one of the most unique jobs in the fire service Jason Bierwirth, Julie Browman 00:47:29 We sit down with Chief of Investigations Jerry Means as he explains his journey to ACFR. From being a Captain in the Fire Service, to a 20 year stint at the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, to a certified K-9 handler, Chief Means has done it all. He shares his stories from along the way, and the challenges and rewards of his current job at Adams County Fire Rescue. We sit down with Chief of Investigations Jerry Means as he explains his journey to ACFR. From being a Captain in the Fire Service, to a 20 year stint at the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, to a certified K-9 handler, Chief Means has done it all. He shares his stories from along the way, and the challenges and rewards of his current job at Adams County Fire Rescue. adams county fire rescue, arson dog, fire service, fie department, fire investigations false full 12 155ff563-3985-4391-8665-33230f26cd17 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, and if you are interested in working for ACFR, please visit our website acfpd.org or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or NextDoor. 

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Dwight Killpack, Julie Browman, Jackie Reynolds) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/the-life-of-a-dispatcher-its-not-what-you-see-on-tv-El5q3O6r For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, and if you are interested in working for ACFR, please visit our website acfpd.org or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or NextDoor. 

]]> The life of a dispatcher-It's not what you see on TV! Dwight Killpack, Julie Browman, Jackie Reynolds 00:39:11 We sit down with Adcom's Fire Operations Manager Jackie Reynolds who has been in the business 35 and has heard it all! Jackie shares memorable calls, the training involved in being a dispatcher, and what she wants to the public to know about calling 911. We sit down with Adcom's Fire Operations Manager Jackie Reynolds who has been in the business 35 and has heard it all! Jackie shares memorable calls, the training involved in being a dispatcher, and what she wants to the public to know about calling 911. adams county fire rescue, fire service, 911, dispatchers false full 11 a1f06dae-b9d7-4fa8-9098-95e7f9775438 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Or NextDoor.  

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Rob Haberer, Jordan Long, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/overcoming-addiction-tiYK3RTa For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Or NextDoor.  

]]> Overcoming Addiction Rob Haberer, Jordan Long, Julie Browman 00:41:04 Although many people in our society struggle with various addictions, some studies show that an alarming number, 40%, of all First Responders struggle with substance misuse. In this podcast, we talk to Revital Colorado's Jordan Long, who is a former firefighter now focused on supporting the mental health of our Frontline. We also talk to FireMedic Rob Haberer who has successfully overcome addiction and now shares his journey with others. Although many people in our society struggle with various addictions, some studies show that an alarming number, 40%, of all First Responders struggle with substance misuse. In this podcast, we talk to Revital Colorado's Jordan Long, who is a former firefighter now focused on supporting the mental health of our Frontline. We also talk to FireMedic Rob Haberer who has successfully overcome addiction and now shares his journey with others. adams county fire rescue, fire service, fire department false full 10 f84cb54d-3695-421f-89e8-3a8211e8eb6a For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, just go to our website acfpd.org, or visit our Facebook page, twitter account, or follow us on Instagram. 

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, Mike Tavales, Mark Meredith) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/the-boyers-fire-a-look-back-one-year-later-from-the-first-two-firefighters-on-scene-lessons-learned-and-vivid-images-soon-not-forgotten-SoTe9DvT For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, just go to our website acfpd.org, or visit our Facebook page, twitter account, or follow us on Instagram. 

]]> The Boyer's Fire-A look back one year later from the first two firefighters on scene. Lessons learned and vivid images they will never forget. Julie Browman, Mike Tavales, Mark Meredith 00:39:26 As we come up on the one year anniversary of the Boyer's fire, we take a look back at one of the biggest fires in our district with two of the firefighters who were first on scene. Lieutenant Mike Tavalez and firefighter Mark Meredith re-live the fire that went from one extreme to the other very quickly. They fill us in on the lessons learned, share the images they will never forget, and remind us how dangerous their jobs really can be. As we come up on the one year anniversary of the Boyer's fire, we take a look back at one of the biggest fires in our district with two of the firefighters who were first on scene. Lieutenant Mike Tavalez and firefighter Mark Meredith re-live the fire that went from one extreme to the other very quickly. They fill us in on the lessons learned, share the images they will never forget, and remind us how dangerous their jobs really can be. adams county fire rescue, firefighters, boyer's fire, firefighting false full 9 632af71d-e2a2-42c1-8036-84b244200698 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or any of our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or NextDoor.

 

 

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Brandon Donner, Julie Browman, Dwight Killpack) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/a-first-hand-look-at-what-it-was-like-to-fight-the-east-troublesome-fire-an-insight-to-a-fire-union-and-whats-it-like-to-be-an-identical-twin-sR3ABY9l For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or any of our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or NextDoor.

 

 

]]> A first hand look at what it was like to fight the East Troublesome Fire, an insight to a Fire Union, and what's it like to be an identical twin?? Brandon Donner, Julie Browman, Dwight Killpack 00:38:40 Firefighter and Wildland team member Brandon Donner joins the show as we get a behind the scenes look at what it was like to fight the East Troublesome Fire. Plus, an insight into a Fire Union, and what's it like to be an identical twin??? Firefighter and Wildland team member Brandon Donner joins the show as we get a behind the scenes look at what it was like to fight the East Troublesome Fire. Plus, an insight into a Fire Union, and what's it like to be an identical twin??? adams county fire rescue, wildland, fire department, fire union, east troublesome fire false full 8 744b6986-091e-4678-ad83-55fd9fe84302 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org, or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or NextDoor. 

]]> Sun, 3 Jan 2021 19:15:41 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, Lindsay Gooden, Krista Brodie) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/life-in-the-fire-service-from-a-spouses-perspective-the-good-the-bad-and-the-very-unique-lifestyle-it-is-mWs74Kds For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org, or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or NextDoor. 

]]> Life in the fire service from a spouse's perspective. An honest look at the good, the bad, and the very unique lifestyle it is. Julie Browman, Lindsay Gooden, Krista Brodie 00:36:06 Kristen Brodie and Lindsay Gooden join the podcast this week as they offer up a very unique perspective as the spouses of two of our ACFR firefighters. It takes a certain kind of person to be a firefighter, and a certain kind of person to stand next to them and support them in this mentally demanding career. Kristen and Lindsay share their experiences along the way. Kristen Brodie and Lindsay Gooden join the podcast this week as they offer up a very unique perspective as the spouses of two of our ACFR firefighters. It takes a certain kind of person to be a firefighter, and a certain kind of person to stand next to them and support them in this mentally demanding career. Kristen and Lindsay share their experiences along the way. adams county fire rescue, fire service, fire department, colorado fire department false full 7 de37c2f8-2c8e-4bd3-ab8f-844ffbec56f4 For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website at acfpd.org or follow us on Facebook, twitter, Instagram, or NextDoor. 

]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2020 03:15:43 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, Jimmy Martinez, Katie Bender) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/cancer-hits-home-at-acfr-and-juggling-the-job-motherhood-and-a-business-all-at-the-same-time-a-chat-with-engineer-jimmy-martinez-and-firefighter-katie-bender-GU416zYe For more on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website at acfpd.org or follow us on Facebook, twitter, Instagram, or NextDoor. 

]]> Cancer hits home at ACFR. Plus, juggling the job, motherhood, and a business all at the same time. A chat with engineer Jimmy Martinez and firefighter Katie Bender. Julie Browman, Jimmy Martinez, Katie Bender 00:34:57 Statistically, firefighters are at a much higher risk of getting cancer than the general population. ACFR engineer Jimmy Martinez opens up about his battle with prostate cancer, and his advice to all firefighters. Firefighter Katie Bender also joins the podcast as we talk to her about juggling the job, being the mother of toddler twins, and running a business. We are exhausted just hearing about it. Statistically, firefighters are at a much higher risk of getting cancer than the general population. ACFR engineer Jimmy Martinez opens up about his battle with prostate cancer, and his advice to all firefighters. Firefighter Katie Bender also joins the podcast as we talk to her about juggling the job, being the mother of toddler twins, and running a business. We are exhausted just hearing about it. adams county fire rescue, cancer in firefighting, podcasts, fire department, firefighting, cancer false full 6 6c521619-9874-4518-b521-b426e485f4e9 For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org or check us out on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Nextdoor. 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:24:00 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Julie Browman, Joe Ciancio, Jordan Long) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-r27K8IZs For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org or check us out on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Nextdoor. 

]]> Mental Health and Firefighting-A new innovative program designed to support firefighters. Plus, how are sports and firefighting alike? Julie Browman, Joe Ciancio, Jordan Long 00:36:37 We hear a lot about the mental health toll the job can take on firefighters. We hear from one current and one former ACFR firefighter about what that exactly means, and how the job has affected them. Plus, these two lifelong friends are also ex basketball players. What are the similarities between sports and firefighting? We hear a lot about the mental health toll the job can take on firefighters. We hear from one current and one former ACFR firefighter about what that exactly means, and how the job has affected them. Plus, these two lifelong friends are also ex basketball players. What are the similarities between sports and firefighting? adams county fire rescue, mental health, fire departments, firefighting false full 5 03b37b12-3038-41ec-b26b-fa4eec64e71e For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 16:47:05 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Dave Carpenter, Julie Browman, Dwight Killpack) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-way-to-get-hired-at-a-fire-department-a-call-in-the-middle-of-the-podcast-and-very-unique-backgrounds-Vun5t5tX For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please go to our website acfpd.org, or check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

]]> How to get hired at a fire department, a call in the middle of the podcast, and very unique firefighter backgrounds Dave Carpenter, Julie Browman, Dwight Killpack 00:36:29 Fire Medic Dwight Killpack co hosts the podcast as we talk about some tips on how to get hired in the fire service. We sit down with Lt. Dave Carpenter about being a cadre in the 2020 North Area Fire Academy, and the goals he has for the recruits. And finally, have you ever heard a podcast that gets interrupted by an actual call? Now you will... Fire Medic Dwight Killpack co hosts the podcast as we talk about some tips on how to get hired in the fire service. We sit down with Lt. Dave Carpenter about being a cadre in the 2020 North Area Fire Academy, and the goals he has for the recruits. And finally, have you ever heard a podcast that gets interrupted by an actual call? Now you will... fire service, acfr false full 4 a81d6a6b-b3de-479c-9cc3-df33fa5d3cb6 Paramedic Rachel Van Winkle co-hosts this week;'s podcast, as we take a look at a term called "crew-nity."  What in the heck does this mean?   We interview Lt.Jason Seitz on what makes for a great crew, plus we talk about their different paths to getting to ACFR.  We also talk about what goes thru their head's when they know they are arriving on scene on someone's worst day of their life.   For more information on ACFR, please go to our website ACFPD.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:06:11 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Rachel Van Winkle, Jason Seitz, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/what-in-the-heck-is-crew-nity-arriving-on-scene-on-someones-worst-day-of-their-life-and-the-importance-trust-in-the-firehouseof-trust-in-M_ZX5wft Paramedic Rachel Van Winkle co-hosts this week;'s podcast, as we take a look at a term called "crew-nity."  What in the heck does this mean?   We interview Lt.Jason Seitz on what makes for a great crew, plus we talk about their different paths to getting to ACFR.  We also talk about what goes thru their head's when they know they are arriving on scene on someone's worst day of their life.   For more information on ACFR, please go to our website ACFPD.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

]]> What in the heck is "crew-nity", arriving on scene on someone's worst day of their life, and trust in the firehouse. Rachel Van Winkle, Jason Seitz, Julie Browman 00:33:19 Paramedic Rachel Van Winkle co-hosts the podcast, as we interview Lt. Jason Seitz on what makes a great crew. Plus, the thought process of arriving on scene on someone's worst day of their life, and the importance of trust in your crew. Paramedic Rachel Van Winkle co-hosts the podcast, as we interview Lt. Jason Seitz on what makes a great crew. Plus, the thought process of arriving on scene on someone's worst day of their life, and the importance of trust in your crew. adams county fire rescue, fire stations, firefighters, firehouse, fire crews, chain of command, paramedics false full 3 e7310554-9024-483c-bf01-83c9d2a04ab4 For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:48:11 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Doug Owens, Julie Browman, Eric Davis) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-it-take-to-drive-a-ton-engine-acfr-doug-owens-explains-plus-training-captain-eric-davis-weighs-in-on-all-of-the-training-necessary-to-be-prepared-at-all-times-Lgi3YJ61 For more information on Adams County Fire Rescue, please visit our website acfpd.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

]]> What's it take to drive a 30 ton engine? ACFR Engineer Doug Owens explains. Plus, Training Captain Eric Davis talks about the training required to be prepared at all times Doug Owens, Julie Browman, Eric Davis 00:28:43 In episode number two of The Firelife, Engineer Doug Owens explains how he handles an engine that weighs 30 tons, thru rain, snow, and everything in between. We also interview Training Captain Eric Davis who describes all of the various training firefighters undergo to be prepared for any situation. In episode number two of The Firelife, Engineer Doug Owens explains how he handles an engine that weighs 30 tons, thru rain, snow, and everything in between. We also interview Training Captain Eric Davis who describes all of the various training firefighters undergo to be prepared for any situation. adams county fire rescue, fire truck, fire service, fire engine false full 2 f6232f5b-b330-4d11-8257-11b02ff58817 Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue.  Our goal is to share the unique stories of the men and women of ACFR, and their path to the fire service and our organization.  There's so much more to being a firefighter at ACFR than just fighting fires.  We take you behind the scenes to show you everything we do on a daily basis, and why this job is unlike any other job out there. In this episode, Fire Medic Jason Bierwirth co-hosts, and we hear from Fire Chief Stuart Sunderland about his path to becoming Chief at ACFR, and what life used to be like 30 years ago as a firefighter.  Then we hear from Engineer Carie Porter, and her story of going from a gymnastics coach to a firefighter.   Carie shares all of the duties of what it takes to be an Engineer, and as the person driving a huge fire truck, why it's so important to pull to the right when you see a fire truck/engine/medic behind you.   For more information on ACFR, just go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and NextDoor.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:15:07 +0000 jbrowman@acfpd.org (Jason Bierwirth, Julie Browman) https://the-fire-life-a-podcast-by-adams-county-fire-rescue.simplecast.com/episodes/a-chat-with-fire-chief-stuart-sunderland-engineer-carie-porter-and-why-we-need-you-to-pull-to-the-right-JZR3Sj__ Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue.  Our goal is to share the unique stories of the men and women of ACFR, and their path to the fire service and our organization.  There's so much more to being a firefighter at ACFR than just fighting fires.  We take you behind the scenes to show you everything we do on a daily basis, and why this job is unlike any other job out there. In this episode, Fire Medic Jason Bierwirth co-hosts, and we hear from Fire Chief Stuart Sunderland about his path to becoming Chief at ACFR, and what life used to be like 30 years ago as a firefighter.  Then we hear from Engineer Carie Porter, and her story of going from a gymnastics coach to a firefighter.   Carie shares all of the duties of what it takes to be an Engineer, and as the person driving a huge fire truck, why it's so important to pull to the right when you see a fire truck/engine/medic behind you.   For more information on ACFR, just go to our website acfpd.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and NextDoor.

]]> A chat with Fire Chief Stuart Sunderland, Engineer Carie Porter, and why we need you to pull to the right! Jason Bierwirth, Julie Browman 00:40:17 Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue. We introduce you to Fire Chief Stuart Sunderland and hear his path to becoming the Chief at ACFR. Plus, we chat with Engineer Carie Porter, who shares her very unique story of going from a gymnastics coach to a Firefighter. And along the way, we share all of the reasons why we need you to pull to the right when you see us behind you, and what happens when you don't! Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Fire Life-A Podcast by Adams County Fire Rescue. We introduce you to Fire Chief Stuart Sunderland and hear his path to becoming the Chief at ACFR. Plus, we chat with Engineer Carie Porter, who shares her very unique story of going from a gymnastics coach to a Firefighter. And along the way, we share all of the reasons why we need you to pull to the right when you see us behind you, and what happens when you don't! acfr, adams county fire rescue, fire chief, fire medic, fire engineer, fire truck, paramedic, fire service, fire department false full 1