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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 47 MIN

#45: FPU Hoops Alum and LAFD Firefighter AJ Kirby

from The Sunbirds Sports Show with Paul Meadors · host Fresno Pacific Sunbirds Athletics

Class is back in session and so is the Sunbirds Sports Show!  In the first episode of 2026, host Paul Meadors chats with former FPU men’s basketball player AJ Kirby.It’s been one year since the devastating fires that ripped through Los Angeles began, so we thought it was fitting to catch up with AJ – a fulltime firefighter stationed in LA.  AJ shares memories from that time for the LAFD, his journey from playing basketball in Fresno to joining the fire department back in his hometown, seeing some famous faces while out on calls, and the impact that Fresno Pacific has made on his life.  AJ is one of those guys whose name brings a smile to the faces of everyone who knows him from campus, so enjoy hearing about the latest chapter in the life of a beloved Sunbird.** Due to AJ’s demanding schedule at the fire station, this interview was recorded in advance on his day off. **#BackTheBirds

Class is back in session and so is the Sunbirds Sports Show!  In the first episode of 2026, host Paul Meadors chats with former FPU men’s basketball player AJ Kirby.It’s been one year since the devastating fires that ripped through Los Angeles began, so we thought it was fitting to catch up with AJ – a fulltime firefighter stationed in LA.  AJ shares memories from that time for the LAFD, his journey from playing basketball in Fresno to joining the fire department back in his hometown, seeing some famous faces while out on calls, and the impact that Fresno Pacific has made on his life.  AJ is one of those guys whose name brings a smile to the faces of everyone who knows him from campus, so enjoy hearing about the latest chapter in the life of a beloved Sunbird.** Due to AJ’s demanding schedule at the fire station, this interview was recorded in advance on his day off. **#BackTheBirds

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