Dear Chiefs Podcast

Dear Chiefs Podcast


Latest Episodes

Fire Department Chronicles
June 02, 2022

In this episode, we interview Jason Patton. He is best known on social media as Fire Department Chronicles and the face of Fire Department Coffee. Weve been following Jason on Instagram for a long time and wanted to have a genuine conversation about his

Supporting and loving a 9-1-1 dispatcher
May 27, 2022

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Richard Janka from the 9-1-1- Training Institute about how first responders can be the best version of themselves at home. We will also get a peek into what 9-1-1 dispatchers experience at work to give families a better u

First Responders Need Days Off
May 18, 2022

This episode is a conversation with James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty about the importance of taking days off. We also dive into a short conversation about how to give and receive constructive criticism on duty. James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT,

Thriving Off-Duty For First Responders
May 11, 2022

This episode is a discussion with Dr. Peter Salerno about his book, Fit For Off-Duty: A Manual for Firefighters: Healing from Work-Related Trauma, Restoring Personal Relationships, and Thriving at Home. Dr. Salerno shares actionable steps to restoring r

Project Pink Wheels
May 04, 2022

In this episode, we chat with Chris + Amy Leimpeter about Project Pink Wheels; a pink fire truck that is used to transport cancer patients to and from their first and last cancer treatments in California's Contra Costa County. In 2005 Contra Costa County

Why are people leaving the fire service en masse?
April 27, 2022

This episode is one of our infamous check-ins but we're doing something a little different. It's an op-ed piece if you can dig that! We are sharing a trending topic in the fire department. What is causing the mass exodus of firefighters from departments t

Retiring as a First Responder
April 20, 2022

This episode is for first responders who are either close to retirement or interested in making a plan for when they hang up their uniforms for the very last time.  Dr. Mynda Ohs joins us for her second time on the podcast to discuss her new book, Wh

Being A Happy Police Wife
April 13, 2022

In this episode we talk with Kristin Linton and talk about what it's like being married to a police officer, her blog Heels and Holster, and her book; Be A Happy Police Wife in Motherhood.Kristen struggled with feelings of loneliness, resentment, and fr

Do you have a Mental Health Plan For Fire Season?
April 06, 2022

In this episode, we discuss imposter syndrome and making a mental health plan for fire season with Dani Shedden of Close the Gap Wellness.Dani Shedden is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. Her education includes a Mast

Failing Forward + Future Fire Academy
March 30, 2022

This episode is an interview with Anthony Pedro Founder and Leader of Future Fire Academy and Benjamin Crew Executive Director of Failing Forward Youth Outreach. Two important non-profits that help both at-risk youth and rehabilitate formerly incarcerated